NCAA Season 101 volleyball tournaments
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The NCAA Season 101 volleyball tournaments are the volleyball tournaments of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) for its 2025–26 season.
The seniors and juniors tournament started on January 23, 2026, at the San Andres Sports Complex.[1][2][3]
For the seniors’ tournaments, teams are divided into two groups for the classification round.[4] The classification round consists of three phases. In the first phase, teams play a single round-robin within their respective groups. The second phase, known as the crossover stage, features matchups between teams from opposite groups.[5] The third phase is again played within each group.
Following the classification round, teams advance to a play-in tournament to determine the quarterfinalists. In this stage, the top two teams from each group will hold a twice-to-beat advantage and will face the lower-ranked qualified teams.
The winners of the quarterfinals will advance to the semifinals, which will be played in a best-of-three series. The winners of the semifinals will then compete in a best-of-three finals series, while the losers of the semifinals will play a single playoff game to determine third place.
Teams
| High school | Boys' team | Girls' team |
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| Arellano University High School (AU) | Arellano Braves | Arellano Lady Braves |
| Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) | Letran Squires | N/a |
| Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA) | EAC-ICA Brigadiers | EAC-ICA Lady Brigadiers |
| José Rizal University (JRU) | JRU Light Bombers | JRU Light Lady Bombers |
| La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | La Salle Lady Greenies |
| Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite (LPU–C) | Lyceum Junior Pirates | Lyceum Junior Lady Pirates |
| Malayan High School of Science (MHSS) | Malayan Junior Spikers | N/a |
| San Beda University – Rizal (SBU–R) | San Beda Junior Red Spikers | San Beda Junior Lady Red Spikers |
| San Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSC–R) | San Sebastian Staglets | N/a |
| University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) | Perpetual Junior Altas | Perpetual Junior Lady Altas |
Men's tournament
Team line-up
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Elimination round
Team standings
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | Pts | SW | SL | SR | SPW | SPL | SPR | Qualification |
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| 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 21 | 12 | 1.750 | 478 | 455 | 1.051 | Twice-to-beat in the quarterfinals | |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 1.583 | 430 | 373 | 1.153 | ||
| 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 0.684 | 426 | 457 | 0.932 | Twice-to-win in the quarterfinals | |
| 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 0.579 | 311 | 344 | 0.904 | Proceed to play-in game | |
| 5 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 0.217 | 287 | 346 | 0.829 |
Rules for classification: 1) Number of wins; 2) match points; 3) sets ratio; 4) points ratio; 5) head-to-head record
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | Pts | SW | SL | SR | SPW | SPL | SPR | Qualification |
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| 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 1.727 | 358 | 346 | 1.035 | Twice-to-beat in the quarterfinals | |
| 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 1.250 | 535 | 513 | 1.043 | ||
| 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 2.571 | 434 | 395 | 1.099 | Twice-to-win in the quarterfinals | |
| 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 2.000 | 447 | 403 | 1.109 | Proceed to play-in game | |
| 5 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 0.348 | 380 | 454 | 0.837 |
Rules for classification: 1) Number of wins; 2) match points; 3) sets ratio; 4) points ratio; 5) head-to-head record
(H) Host
Match-up results
Scores
- Notes
- — = No contest. The third phase is played only within each group.[5]
Bracket
| Play-in games (Single-elimination) | Quarterfinals (Top 2 twice-to-beat) | Semifinals (Best-of-three playoff) | Finals (Best-of-three playoff) | |||||||||||||||
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- Finals MVP:
- Coach of the Year:
Awards
- Most Valuable Player:
- Rookie of the Year:
- Freshman of the Year:
- 1st best outside spiker:
- 2nd best outside spiker:
- 1st best middle blocker:
- 2nd best middle blocker:
- Best opposite spiker:
- Best setter:
- Best Libero:
Players of the Week
The Collegiate Press Corps awards a "player of the week" on Mondays for performances on the preceding week.
| Week | Player | Team | Ref. |
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| Week 1 | CJ Dominguito | [13] | |
| Week 2 | Jan Ruther Abor | [14] | |
| Week 3 | Klint Mateo | [15] |
Women's tournament
Team line-up
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Elimination round
Team standings
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | Pts | SW | SL | SR | SPW | SPL | SPR | Qualification |
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| 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 21 | 7 | 3.000 | 356 | 304 | 1.171 | Twice-to-beat in the quarterfinals | |
| 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 22 | 9 | 2.444 | 360 | 317 | 1.136 | ||
| 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 0.833 | 478 | 472 | 1.013 | Twice-to-win in the quarterfinals | |
| 4 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 0.421 | 303 | 330 | 0.918 | Proceed to play-in game | |
| 5 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 0.348 | 357 | 440 | 0.811 |
Rules for classification: 1) Number of wins; 2) match points; 3) sets ratio; 4) points ratio; 5) head-to-head record
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | Pts | SW | SL | SR | SPW | SPL | SPR | Qualification |
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| 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 2 | 12.000 | 400 | 282 | 1.418 | Twice-to-beat in the quarterfinals | |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 22 | 9 | 2.444 | 241 | 214 | 1.126 | ||
| 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 0.846 | 358 | 348 | 1.029 | Twice-to-win in the quarterfinals | |
| 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 0.556 | 337 | 398 | 0.847 | Proceed to play-in game | |
| 5 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 0.111 | 373 | 473 | 0.789 |
Rules for classification: 1) Number of wins; 2) match points; 3) sets ratio; 4) points ratio; 5) head-to-head record
(H) Host
Match-up results
Scores
- Notes
- — = No contest. The third phase is played only within each group.[5]
Bracket
| Play-in games (Single-elimination) | Quarterfinals (Top 2 twice-to-beat) | Semifinals (Best-of-three playoff) | Finals (Best-of-three playoff) | |||||||||||||||
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| Third place playoff | ||||||||||||||||||
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- Finals MVP:
- Coach of the Year:
Awards
- Most Valuable Player:
- Rookie of the Year:
- Freshman of the Year:
- 1st best outside spiker:
- 2nd best outside spiker:
- 1st best middle blocker:
- 2nd best middle blocker:
- Best opposite spiker:
- Best setter:
- Best Libero:
Players of the Week
The Collegiate Press Corps awards a "player of the week" on Mondays for performances on the preceding week.
| Week | Player | Team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Cyrille Almeniana | [13] | |
| Week 2 | Johna Dolorito | [14] | |
| Week 3 | Angel Habacon | [15] |
Boys' tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | Pts | SW | SL | SR | SPW | SPL | SPR | Qualification |
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| 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 4 | 5.250 | 309 | 307 | 1.007 | Twice-to-beat in the semifinals | |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 4.000 | 321 | 256 | 1.254 | ||
| 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 4.333 | 233 | 208 | 1.120 | Twice-to-win in the semifinals | |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 2.800 | 350 | 294 | 1.190 | ||
| 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 0.786 | 316 | 328 | 0.963 | ||
| 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 0.857 | 360 | 348 | 1.034 | ||
| 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 0.647 | 363 | 394 | 0.921 | ||
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 0.375 | 296 | 294 | 1.007 | ||
| 9 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 0.278 | 259 | 309 | 0.838 | ||
| 10 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 0.222 | 323 | 364 | 0.887 |
Rules for classification: 1) Number of wins; 2) match points; 3) sets ratio; 4) points ratio; 5) head-to-head record
(H) Host
Match-up results
Scores
Bracket
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| Third place playoff | ||||||||
- Finals MVP:
- Coach of the Year:
Awards
- Most Valuable Player:
- Rookie of the Year:
- Freshman of the Year:
- 1st best outside spiker:
- 2nd best outside spiker:
- 1st best middle blocker:
- 2nd best middle blocker:
- Best opposite spiker:
- Best setter:
- Best Libero:
Girls' tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | Pts | SW | SL | SR | SPW | SPL | SPR | Qualification |
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| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 8.000 | 100 | 51 | 1.961 | Twice-to-beat in the semifinals | |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | MAX | 75 | 32 | 2.344 | ||
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2.500 | 100 | 70 | 1.429 | Twice-to-win in the semifinals | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0.500 | 49 | 100 | 0.490 | ||
| 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 50 | 100 | 0.500 | ||
| 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.000 | 47 | 75 | 0.627 | ||
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — |
Rules for classification: 1) Number of wins; 2) match points; 3) sets ratio; 4) points ratio; 5) head-to-head record
Match-up results
Scores
Bracket
| Semifinals (Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage) | Finals (Best-of-three series) | |||||||
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| 4 | ||||||||
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| Third place playoff | ||||||||
- Finals MVP:
- Coach of the Year:
Awards
- Most Valuable Player:
- Rookie of the Year:
- Freshman of the Year:
- 1st best outside spiker:
- 2nd best outside spiker:
- 1st best middle blocker:
- 2nd best middle blocker:
- Best opposite spiker:
- Best setter:
- Best Libero:
See also
References
- ^ Presillas, Bryan Ferdie (January 23, 2026). "NCAA 101 kicks off 2026 with volleyball tournament". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Anzures, Rom (January 24, 2026). "NCAA: San Sebastian dispatches JRU for strong start". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Anzures, Rom (January 24, 2026). "NCAA: Benilde survives Mapua in 5-set thriller". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ "Powerhouse matchups headline NCAA Season 101 Women's Volleyball Tournament opening day". GMA Integrated News. January 22, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b c Carandang, Justin Kenneth (February 5, 2026). "NCAA Season 101: Updated volleyball standings and schedule". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Micaller, Bea (January 21, 2026). "NCAA: Arellano, Letran reignite rivalry in Group B as Season 101 men's volleyball kicks off". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Micaller, Bea (January 22, 2026). "NCAA: Letran, San Beda unveil new coaches in Season 101 women's volleyball". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (January 23, 2026). "Pro coaches Jerry Yee, Aying Esteban allowed to call shots as head coaches in the NCAA". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Micaller, Bea (January 21, 2026). "NCAA: Arellano, Letran reignite rivalry in Group B as Season 101 men's volleyball kicks off". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Anzures, Rom (January 24, 2026). "Kung Fu victorious in NCAA debut as San Beda moves past Lyceum". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Micaller, Bea (January 20, 2026). "NCAA: Benilde eyes women's volleyball 5-peat; Perpetual, Mapua poised to challenge in Group A". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Micaller, Bea (January 22, 2026). "NCAA: Intact Mapua, Benilde headline Group A in Season 101 men's volleyball". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ a b Micaller, Bea (February 3, 2026). "Cyrille Almeniana, CJ Dominguito cop NCAA POW honors as Perpetual, Arellano remain spotless". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ a b Carandang, Justin Kenneth (February 10, 2026). "NCAA: Stellar performances from LPU's Dolorito, EAC's Abor earn them Player of the Week honors". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ^ a b Micaller, Bea (February 18, 2026). "NCAA: Angel Habacon, Klint Mateo named Players of the Week after lifting San Beda, Perpetual past depending champs". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 18, 2026.