MANILA, July 24 -- University of Santo Tomas defeated Letran College, 25-10, 25-19, 25-12 in the knockout semifinals of the 2026 Shakey's Collegiate National Invitationals on Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Team captain Regina Jurado finished with 12 points, 11 on attacks, and added three digs in leading the Golden Tigresses to the championship round.

UST, which notched its sixth win, will face the winner between Australian squad Southern Storm Melbourne and College of Saint Benilde on Sunday at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan.

"I do not give in to the pressure of the underline (team captain uniform mark). I can play my game freely with the team," said Jurado, who alongside Angge Poyos sat out UST's final elimination round ga...