Manila: Letran College turned back Enderun Colleges, 21-25, 25-21, 25-14, 14-25, 15-4, Thursday to secure the last semis berth in the 2026 Shakey's Collegiate National Invitationals at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Reeza Abayon and Judiel Nitura took charge in the fifth set as the reigning champion Lady Knights finished the elimination round with a 2-3 win-loss slate.

According to Philippines News Agency, Letran will face top seed University of Santo Tomas, while College of Saint Benilde meets Australian guest team Southern Storm Melbourne on Friday. Hizki Flores tallied 16 excellent sets to help the Lady Knights pound 57 attack points. "All I tell them is that we need to do and follow exactly what the coach teaches. We made gradual adjustments, and that's how we secured the win," Flores said.

Abayon scored 17 points on 15 attacks and two aces, followed by Joralyn Panangin with 15 points and Nitura with 14 points in the two-hour and 10-minute encounter. Althea Botor led Enderun Colleges with 24 points on 18 attacks, three blocks, and three aces. Aurea Alvero contributed 14 points, while Jasmine Salvani and Ederlyn Alba added eight and seven points, respectively. Enderun Colleges, which closed the eliminations with a 1-4 record, will battle the Vietnamese squad Ho Chi Minh City Volleyball Club in the classification round.