Weekend volleyball preview: PVL and UAAP Volleyball set to deliver thrilling matches

Volleyball action heats up this weekend with a full slate of games in both the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) and the UAAP, offering fans high-level competition and thrilling matchups. From powerhouse PVL squads to collegiate heavyweights

PVL Action Set for Saturday

The PVL kicks off Saturday’s action at the FilOil Centre with an exciting double-header. The opening match features the Creamline Cool Smashers taking on the Capital 1 Solar Spikers at the 4PM curtain raiser. 

The second game headlines the 9th-ranked ZUS Thunderbelles will attempt to bounce back as they face Strong Group sister-team Farm Fresh Foxies who currently sit as the 7th seed. 

Creamline has been preparing to assert its dominance, relying on top performers in the league as the star-studded team will look to rely on former PVL MVPs Bernadeth Pons and Jema Galanza, who scored 19 and 11 points respectively to lead the Cool Smashers past ZUS Coffee. 

Capital 1 will aim to challenge the Cool Smashers, who recently secured a four-set win over ZUS Coffee (22-25, 25-17, 25-16, 25-18) for their second victory in the 2026 All-Filipino Conference, Bella Belen is expected to again carry the scoring load for the Solar Spikers as she currently hunts for her fifth-straight 20 point game as she recently matched her UAAP career-high by firing 29 points in their previous five-set win against Choco Mucho (25-21, 18-25, 25-18, 19-25, 15-10). 

The Thunderbelles who have recently lost against Creamline, will look to rebound after the four-setter loss in which Chinnie Arroyo dropped 18 points, while former DLSU standout Thea Gagate chipped in 11 points as the only ZUS Coffee players in double-digit scoring. 

Farm Fresh on the other-hand is coming off a statement win against Galeries Towers, claiming their first win of the season. Trisha Tubu led the Foxies with 17 points, aiming to carry on the momentum for Saturday’s game. 

Both teams have shown promise this season, with the Thunderbelles relying on strategic net play and defensive discipline after their loss to Creamline, while the Foxies aim for their second win and improve in the standings.

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Coach Jorge De Brito talks about Bella Belen’s rise in the PVL after she reset her professional career high with 29 points for the Capital1 Solar Spikers against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. #OSOnTheSpot #PVL2026 #TheHeartofVolleyball pic.twitter.com/HgX7C5Ag6d

— One Sports (@OneSportsPHL) February 18, 2026

UAAP Weekend Showdowns

Moving over to collegiate volleyball, action-packed games await as the UAAP volleyball season continues. On Saturday, Women’s volleyball opens with University of the East taking on Adamson University at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.  

UE will try to keep up with the standings this season, while ADU will make a comeback with consistent offensive and defensive execution after losing against NU.

The second game of the day features National University against Far Eastern University. NU’s defending champion squad, led by star rookie player Sam Cantada, who dropped 21 points in her last game against Adamson and will look to extend their winning streak. 

While FEU will rely on the solid defense of Jaz Ellarina who has recently taken the leadership mantle of the young Morayta-based squad and quick counterattacks to challenge the defending champs.

Sunday continues the excitement at the MOA Arena with two high-profile games. 

Ateneo Lady Eagles will try to bounce back as they face the UP Fighting Maroons. Ateneo’s offense and depth will be tested against UP’s resilient defense after winning against UP last Saturday. 

The final game of the weekend features a classic UAAP rivalry as UST battles De La Salle University. 

Led by Angge Poyos, the Golden Tigresses will try to recover from their recent loss to NU after a four-set match while La Salle’s Green Archers aim to extend their winning run following their victory over FEU.

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