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
Venue(s)3
Tournament statistics
Matches played18

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 year 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

Team School Association
Davao Selection AdDU, HCDC, UM N/a
NDDU Lady Kingfishers Notre Dame of Dadiangas University N/a
NU Lady Bulldogs National University UAAP
UP Fighting Maroons University of the Philippines UAAP

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 1 17:00 USeP Gym NU Lady Bulldogs 3–0 NDDU Lady Kingfishers 25–19 25–13 25–19     75–51 [3]
August 1 19:00 USeP Gym UP Fighting Maroons 3–0 Davao Selection 25–11 25–13 25–15     75–39 [3]
August 2 15:30 USeP Gym UP Fighting Maroons 3–0 NDDU Lady Kingfishers 25–16 27–25 25–12     77–53 [4]
August 2 18:00 USeP Gym NU Lady Bulldogs 3–0 Davao Selection 25–9 25–12 25–14     75–35 [4]
August 3 15:30 USeP Gym Davao Selection 0–3 NDDU Lady Kingfishers 19–25 23–25 20–25     62–75 [5]
August 3 18:00 USeP Gym UP Fighting Maroons 1–3 NU Lady Bulldogs 21–25 25–20 20–25 17–25   83–95 [5]

Final standings

Awards and medalists

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

Team School Association
Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson University UAAP
Ateneo Blue Eagles Ateneo de Manila University UAAP
USC Lady Warriors University of San Carlos CESAFI
USPF Lady Panthers University of Southern Philippines Foundation CESAFI

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 22 17:00 MCSC USPF Lady Panthers 1–3 Ateneo Blue Eagles 27–29 19–25 26–24 14–25   86–103 [7]
August 22 19:00 MCSC USC Lady Warriors 1–3 Adamson Lady Falcons 16–25 33–31 18–25 12–25   79–106 [8]
August 23 16:30 MCSC Adamson Lady Falcons 3–0 USPF Lady Panthers 25–15 25–10 25–16     75–41 [9]
August 23 18:00 MCSC Ateneo Blue Eagles 2–3 USC Lady Warriors 25–19 25–23 21–25 21–25 13–15 105–107 [10]
August 24 16:00 MCSC USPF Lady Panthers 1–3 USC Lady Warriors 25–22 17–25 23–25 14–25   79–97 [11]
August 24 18:00 MCSC Ateneo Blue Eagles 0–3 Adamson Lady Falcons 15–25 24–26 14–25     53–76 [12]

Final standings

Awards and medalists

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

Team School Association
Benilde Lady Blazers De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde NCAA
FEU Lady Tamaraws Far Eastern University UAAP
Letran Lady Knights Colegio de San Juan de Letran NCAA
UB Lady Brahmans University of Batangas UCAL

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 29 17:00 Millennium Gym Letran Lady Knights 0–3 FEU Lady Tamaraws 13–25 17–25 21–25     51–75 [14]
August 29 19:00 Millennium Gym UB Lady Brahmans 0–3 Benilde Lady Blazers 8–25 17–25 15–25     40–75 [14]
August 30 16:00 Millennium Gym FEU Lady Tamaraws 3–0 UB Lady Brahmans 25–14 25–7 25–19     75–40 [15]
August 30 18:00 Millennium Gym Benilde Lady Blazers 3–2 Letran Lady Knights 27–29 25–22 25–22 23–25 15–8 115–106 [15]
August 31 16:00 Millennium Gym Letran Lady Knights 3–0 UB Lady Brahmans 25–22 25–16 25–20     75–58 [16]
August 31 18:00 Millennium Gym FEU Lady Tamaraws 3–0 Benilde Lady Blazers 25–21 25–16 25–19     75–56 [16]

Final standings

Awards and medalists

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

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