Manila: University of Santo Tomas came from behind to take down College of Saint Benilde, 22-25, 25-8, 25-12, 25-22, and rule the 2026 Shakey's Collegiate National Invitationals at Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan on Sunday. The Golden Tigresses won all their seven matches. According to Philippines News Agency, team captain Regina Jurado delivered 21 points on 18 attacks and two aces, while Most Valuable Player Angge Poyos chipped in 20 points on 16 attacks, two aces, and two blocks. This victory marked the Golden Tigresses' first title after a third-place finish in the inaugural edition three years ago. Rookie Kim Rubin contributed 12 points and Blessing Unekwe added 10 points, including seven blocks. "I told them to just forget about what happened in the first set. I know how they play. We know what they can do as long as they focus on our investment. We just adjusted the team a little bit so at least the system is adapting. This is a good start," UST coach Shaq Delos Santos said after the almost two-ho ur match. He expressed satisfaction with the team's progress, acknowledging that the preparation journey is ongoing and that winning the championship was a positive indication for future competitions, particularly the UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines). UST also prevailed over CSB in the elimination round, 25-22, 25-15, 15-25, 25-12. Camila Bartolome led CSB with 16 points, followed by Mary Grace Borromeo with 12 points. The UST high school team also achieved success by winning the Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League Rising Stars Cup and Juniors National Invitationals. Meanwhile, Letran College secured the bronze medal by defeating the Australian guest team Southern Storm Melbourne, 25-21, 18-25, 25-17, 25-23. Judiel Nitura led the Lady Knights with 19 points, all from attacks, contributing to their second consecutive third-place finish. Reeza Abayon added 12 points, Carly Nathalie Tizon contributed seven points, and Hizki Flores excelled with 11 excellent sets, earning the Best Setter award. Other individual award winners included Enderun Colleges' Althea Botor (Best Outside Hitter), Ho Chi Minh City Volleyball Club's Le Thi Diem Phuong (Best Opposite), CSB's Fiona Inocentes (Best Middle Blocker), and Southern Storm's Milla Smith (Best Libero).