Mandaluyong city: Arellano University pulled off a 25-20, 25-22, 25-15 win over reigning NCAA champion Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City on Saturday. Outside hitter Cassey Florida, who suffered an injury scare late in the final set after landing awkwardly from her approach for a spike, top-scored with 12 points on 10 attacks and two blocks, along with seven digs and five excellent receptions. Heart Villaflores chipped in 11 points, all from attacks, while Catherine Domasig had 16 excellent sets and seven points. "We're happy - not because we won, but because we were able to execute what we had been practicing. However, there's also a sense of apprehension now, precisely because of Florida," Arellano coach Obet Javier said. Reeza Abayon and Rheina Merwa paced Letran with seven points apiece.

According to Philippines News Agency, University of the East survived College of Saint Benilde, 25-21, 25-16, 22-25, 14-25, 15-8. Janessa Buhay, a former Baby Falcon, led the Lady Warriors with 23 points on 22 attacks and one ace. She also had 11 digs and nine excellent receptions. Outside hitter Bea Zamudio chipped in 18 points, while Cheska Pe±ol, the rookie setter out of National University Nazareth School, debuted with eight excellent sets and two points. "We are very happy to have been given this chance. We are grateful to the V-League management for the opportunity, as we really need these preseason games, especially now that we have so many rookies," UE coach Jumbo Dimaculangan said. Mhonniecka Soliven finished with 19 points and 11 excellent receptions for the Lady Blazers. Grace Borromeo and Fiona Inocentes contributed 17 points each.