2025 Shakey's Super League National Invitationals

2025 Shakey's Super League National Invitationals
Tournament details
DatesAugust 1–3, 2025
August 22–24, 2025
August 29–31, 2025
Teams12
Venues3
Tournament statistics
Matches played18
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The 2025 Shakey's Super League National Invitationals was the third edition of the national collegiate competition organized by the Shakey's Super League and the second SSL tournament of 2025. In celebration of Shakey's 50th anniversary, this year 2025 edition tournament will be in a three-leg nationwide tour. The SSL came up with a tour-style format to showcase the talents of provincial squads in front of their home crowd.[1]

The NU Lady Bulldogs entered this tournament as the defending National Invitationals champions.[2]

Venues

Preliminary round Preliminary round Preliminary round
Davao City Mandaue Batangas City
University of Southeastern Philippines Gym Mandaue City Sports Complex Millennium Gym, SH Campus
Capacity: 8,000 Capacity: 4,000 Capacity: 4,496

Format

Preliminary round
  1. Single-round robin format; Teams are ranked using the FIVB Ranking System.
  2. The team with the best win-loss record will be declared champions.

Pool standing procedure

  • First, teams are ranked by the number of matches won.
  • If the number of matches won is tied, the tied teams are then ranked by match points, wherein:
    • Match won 3–0 or 3–1: 3 match points for the winner, 0 match points for the loser.
    • Match won 3–2: 2 match points for the winner, 1 match point for the loser.
  • In case of any further ties, the following criteria shall be used:
    • Set ratio: the number of sets won divided by number of sets lost.
    • Point ratio: number of points scored divided by number of points allowed.
    • Head-to-head standings: any remaining tied teams are ranked based on the results of head-to-head matches involving the teams in question.

Mindanao Leg

Teams

TeamSchoolAssociation
Davao SelectionAdDU, HCDC, UMN/a
NDDU Lady KingfishersNotre Dame of Dadiangas UniversityN/a
NU Lady BulldogsNational UniversityUAAP
UP Fighting MaroonsUniversity of the PhilippinesUAAP

Preliminary round

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 NU Lady Bulldogs 3 3 0 9 9 1 9.000 245 169 1.450 Champions
2 UP Fighting Maroons 3 2 1 6 7 3 2.333 235 187 1.257
3 NDDU Lady Kingfishers 3 1 2 3 3 6 0.500 179 214 0.836
4 Davao Selection 3 0 3 0 0 9 0.000 136 225 0.604
Source:
Date Time Venue Score Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Total Report
August 117:00USeP GymNU Lady Bulldogs 3–0 NDDU Lady Kingfishers 25–1925–1325–19  75–51[3]
August 119:00USeP GymUP Fighting Maroons 3–0 Davao Selection 25–1125–1325–15  75–39[3]
August 215:30USeP GymUP Fighting Maroons 3–0 NDDU Lady Kingfishers 25–1627–2525–12  77–53[4]
August 218:00USeP GymNU Lady Bulldogs 3–0 Davao Selection 25–925–1225–14  75–35[4]
August 315:30USeP GymDavao Selection 0–3 NDDU Lady Kingfishers 19–2523–2520–25  62–75[5]
August 318:00USeP GymUP Fighting Maroons 1–3 NU Lady Bulldogs 21–2525–2020–2517–25 83–95[5]

Final standings

Individual award

Award Player Team Ref.
Best Player of Mindanao Leg Samantha Cantada NU [6]

Medalists

Gold Silver Bronze
NU Lady Bulldogs
  • Evangeline Alinsug (c)
    • Arah Ella Panique
    • Myrtle Escanlar
    • Celine Marsh
    • Nataszha Kaye Bombita
    • Josline Salazar
    • Abegail Pono
    • Camilla Lamina
    • Chaitlyn Mauricio
    • Aishat Bello
    • Minierva Maaya
    • Alexa Mata
    • Shaira Mae Jardio
    • IC Cepada
    • Harlyn Serneche
    • Samantha Cantada
    • Denesse Daylisan
    • Rashel Bajamonde
    • Lyzel Dela Peña
    • Jenelyn Jacob
    Head coach: Sherwin Meneses
UP Fighting Maroons
  • Joan Monares (c)
    • Yesha Noceja
    • Casiey Dongallo
    • Irah Jaboneta
    • Kizzie Madriaga
    • Julia De Leon
    • Jelai Gajero
    • Kianne Olango
    • Jean Sasondoncillo
    • Gracen Fernandez
    • Bienne Bansil
    • Niña Ytang
    • Cassandra Gamboa
    • Shianly Zerna
    Head coach: Fabio Menta
NDDU Lady Kingfishers
  • Sophia Kyla Aguas (c)
    • Excel Kaye Lopez
    • Excel Kate Lopez
    • Michaella Peneza
    • Rhose Capili
    • Stifanny Villarosa
    • Princess Villacorta
    • Giselle Velasco
    • Mariel Francisco
    • Ruzzel Barong
    • Jea Peñaranda
    • Karylle Baclaan
    • Kate Inot
    • Angelica Depita
    Head coach: Alvin Francis Ambe

Visayas Leg

Teams

TeamSchoolAssociation
Adamson Lady FalconsAdamson UniversityUAAP
Ateneo Blue EaglesAteneo de Manila UniversityUAAP
USC Lady WarriorsUniversity of San CarlosCESAFI
USPF Lady PanthersUniversity of Southern Philippines FoundationCESAFI

Preliminary round

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 Adamson Lady Falcons 3 3 0 9 9 1 9.000 257 173 1.486 Champions
2 USC Lady Warriors 3 2 1 5 7 6 1.167 283 290 0.976
3 Ateneo Blue Eagles 3 1 2 4 5 7 0.714 261 269 0.970
4 USPF Lady Panthers 3 0 3 0 2 9 0.222 206 275 0.749
Source:
Date Time Venue Score Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Total Report
August 2217:00MCSCUSPF Lady Panthers 1–3 Ateneo Blue Eagles 27–2919–2526–2414–25 86–103[7]
August 2219:00MCSCUSC Lady Warriors 1–3 Adamson Lady Falcons 16–2533–3118–2512–25 79–106[8]
August 2316:30MCSCAdamson Lady Falcons 3–0 USPF Lady Panthers 25–1525–1025–16  75–41[9]
August 2318:00MCSCAteneo Blue Eagles 2–3 USC Lady Warriors 25–1925–2321–2521–2513–15105–107[10]
August 2416:00MCSCUSPF Lady Panthers 1–3 USC Lady Warriors 25–2217–2523–2514–25 79–97[11]
August 2418:00MCSCAteneo Blue Eagles 0–3 Adamson Lady Falcons 15–2524–2614–25  53–76[12]

Final standings

Individual award

Award Player Team Ref.
Best Player of Visayas Leg Shaina Nitura Adamson [13]

Medalists

Gold Silver Bronze
Adamson Lady Falcons
  • Shaina Nitura (c)
    • Marie Aseo
    • Lana Barrera
    • Red Bascon
    • Frances Mordi
    • Felicity Sagaysay
    • Marie Sapienza
    • Abegail Segui
    • Athea Aposaga
    • Juris Manuel
    • Princess Dote
    • Mary Del Moral
    • Kamille Dionisio
    • Kim Yra Rocha
    • Lhouriz Tuddao
    Head coach: JP Yude
USC Lady Warriors
  • Danielle Cuizon (c)
    • Nova Seledio
    • Windifie Sasing
    • Jolly Velasquez
    • Abegail Bisnar
    • Julianne Yu
    • Franci Yu
    • Cindee Carumba
    • Ghanna Suan
    • Jerusha Atay
    • Angel Galinato
    • Izzy Villaganas
    • Esha Nasayao
    • Allyssah Diez
    Head coach: Grace Rosario Antigua
Ateneo Blue Eagles
  • Takako Fujimoto (c)
    • Katherine Cortez
    • Mitzi Pacia
    • Grydelle Matibag
    • Gena May Hora
    • Ana Hermosura
    • Michaila Gulapa
    • Sophia Nisperos
    • Christen Quimpo
    • Fiona Arroyo
    • Jihan Chuatico
    • Dona Mae De Leon
    • Rosal Selga
    • Ma. Robielle Silla
    Head coach: Sergio Veloso

Luzon Leg

Teams

TeamSchoolAssociation
Benilde Lady BlazersDe La Salle–College of Saint BenildeNCAA
FEU Lady TamarawsFar Eastern UniversityUAAP
Letran Lady KnightsColegio de San Juan de LetranNCAA
UB Lady BrahmansUniversity of BatangasUCAL

Preliminary round

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 FEU Lady Tamaraws 3 3 0 9 9 0 MAX 225 147 1.531 Champions
2 Benilde Lady Blazers 3 2 1 5 6 5 1.200 246 221 1.113
3 Letran Lady Knights 3 1 2 4 5 6 0.833 232 248 0.935
4 UB Lady Brahmans 3 0 3 0 0 9 0.000 138 225 0.613
Source:
Date Time Venue Score Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Total Report
August 2917:00Millennium GymLetran Lady Knights 0–3 FEU Lady Tamaraws 13–2517–2521–25  51–75[14]
August 2919:00Millennium GymUB Lady Brahmans 0–3 Benilde Lady Blazers 8–2517–2515–25  40–75[14]
August 3016:00Millennium GymFEU Lady Tamaraws 3–0 UB Lady Brahmans 25–1425–725–19  75–40[15]
August 3018:00Millennium GymBenilde Lady Blazers 3–2 Letran Lady Knights 27–2925–2225–2223–2515–8115–106[15]
August 3116:00Millennium GymLetran Lady Knights 3–0 UB Lady Brahmans 25–2225–1625–20  75–58[16]
August 3118:00Millennium GymFEU Lady Tamaraws 3–0 Benilde Lady Blazers 25–2125–1625–19  75–56[16]

Final standings

Individual award

Award Player Team Ref.
Best Player of Luzon Leg Faida Bakanke FEU [17]

Medalists

Gold Silver Bronze
FEU Lady Tamaraws
  • Christine Ubaldo (c)
    • Faida Bakanke
    • Kyle Pendon
    • Lovely Rose Lopez
    • Mitzi Panangin
    • Clarisse Loresco
    • Karyll Miranda
    • Alyzza Gaile Devosora
    • Mary Karylle Suplico
    • Gerzel Mary Petallo
    • Margarett Louise Encarnacion
    • Audrey Izshca Santos
    • Jazlyn Anne Ellarina
    • Ia Madane David
    Head coach: Tina Salak
Benilde Lady Blazers
  • Chenae Basarte (c)
    • Camila Amor Bartolome
    • Fiona Naomi Getigan
    • Zen Reina Basilio
    • Francis Mae Flores
    • Rhea Mae Densing
    • Shekaina Rhedge Lleses
    • Shahannah Rheign Lleses
    • Fionna Marie Inocentes
    • Clydel Mae Catarig
    • Jessa Dorog
    • Cristy Ondangan
    • Arianna Raven Pua
    • Zamantha Nolasco
    Head coach: Jerry Yee
Letran Lady Knights
  • Lara Mae Silva (c)
    • Judiel Marie Nitura
    • Angela Ann Louisse Zamudio
    • Leonilyn Padilla
    • Nizelle Aeriyen Martin
    • Princess Zyne Tumayao
    • Joralyn Panangin
    • Natalie Marie Estreller
    • Syra Joy Silorio
    • Verenicce Colendra
    • Sheena Vanessa Sarie
    • Lastlie Jade Isar
    • Nina Beatrice Maluto
    • Gia Marcel Maquilang
    Head coach: Aleksi Lahteenmaki

References

  1. ↑ Malanum, Jean (31 July 2025). "Shakey's Super League National Invitationals kick off in Davao". pna.gov.ph. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  2. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (25 July 2025). "NU starts Super League title defense minus Belen, Solomon". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 Agcaoili, Lance (1 August 2025). "NU dominates in title-defense opener; Casiey Dongallo debuts". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  4. 1 2 Agcaoili, Lance (2 August 2025). "UP, NU trounce foe for title clash in Shakey's Super League". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  5. 1 2 Agcaoili, Lance (3 August 2025). "Still dominant, NU sweeps Super League Davao Leg". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  6. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (4 August 2025). "NU remains formidable despite rebuilding phase". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  7. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (22 August 2025). "Young Ateneo survives Cebu's UPSF in Shakey's Super League opener". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  8. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (22 August 2025). "Shaina Nitura powers Adamson past Cesafi champs". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  9. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (23 August 2025). "SSL: Shaina Nitura, Adamson near Cebu leg sweep". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  10. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (23 August 2025). "Ateneo collapses as USC pulls off comeback in SSL Cebu leg". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  11. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (24 August 2025). "USC tops Cebu rival USPF for podium finish in SSL Cebu leg". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  12. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (24 August 2025). "Adamson dominates Ateneo to complete SSL Cebu leg sweep". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  13. ↑ Malanum, Jean (25 August 2025). "Nitura shines as Adamson wins SSL Invitationals Cebu leg". pna.gov.ph. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  14. 1 2 Agcaoili, Lance (29 August 2025). "Benilde opens SSL Batangas Leg with dominant win". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  15. 1 2 Agcaoili, Lance (30 August 2025). "SSL: FEU, NCAA champion Benilde dispute Batangas Leg crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  16. 1 2 Malanum, Jean (1 September 2025). "Lady Tamaraws rule SSL National Invitationals Batangas leg". pna.gov.ph. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  17. ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (1 September 2025). "SSL: FEU wants more after ruling Batangas leg". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2 September 2025.