Aussies, Tigresses off to winning start
Southern Storm Melbourne and the University of Santo Tomas secured victories in the opening matches of the 2026 Shakey's Collegiate National Invitationals. The tournament features both local and international guest teams competing in collegiate volleyball.
Why it matters
The event highlights the growing international interest and competitive level of collegiate sports in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - Guest team Southern Storm Melbourne showed resilience in coming back from huge deficits throughout the whole match to frustrate Letran, 26-24, 25-21, 25-19, for a great start in the 2026 Shakey's Collegiate National Invitationals yesterday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
In the second game, University of Santo Tomas cruised past Enderun Colleges, 25-18, 25-17, 25-13, to set its title bid in motion.
Down by six early in the third set, the Australians pushed back with a blistering 19-7 rally to complete the sweep for a loud introduction in the competition backed by Shakey's Pizza Parlor, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, Potato Corner, and R and B Milk Tea.
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