MANILA, July 23 -- Letran College turned back Enderun Colleges, 21-25, 25-21, 25-14, 14-25, 15-4, Thursday to secure the last semis berth in the 2026 Shakey's Collegiate National Invitationals at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Reeza Abayon and Judiel Nitura took charge in the fifth set as the reigning champion Lady Knights finished the elimination round with a 2-3 win-loss slate.

Letran faces top seed University of Santo Tomas while College of Saint Benilde meets Australian guest team Southern Storm Melbourne on Friday.

Hizki Flores tallied 16 excellent sets to help the Lady Knights pound 57 attack points.

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