MANILA — Arellano University powered past Perpetual Help, 25–19, 25–16, 25–18, to continue its dominant run in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge on Saturday at the Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.
The Lady Chiefs moved closer to securing a playoff berth with their fourth straight victory, which they wrapped up in just an hour and 10 minutes behind a collective team effort.
"Tini-treat namin yung every game na last game na namin o parang championship na," said seasoned head coach Obet Javier.
"Thankful rin kami sa liga na to kasi nakikita namin yung pinaghihirapan ng players. And at the same time, nababalok namin 'yung support na binibigay ng admin sa 'min," he added.
Heart Villaflores led the Lady Chiefs' balanced offense, which dominated the attacking department, 42–26. The outside hitter produced 16 kills, while fellow winger Cris Servidad added 11.
Arellano's Heart Villaflores in action against Perpetual Help in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge, September 5, 2026 at the Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. PVL Media
Kacelyn Punzalan was also solid at the middle and from the service line, contributing five blocks and three service aces to go with six spikes for a total of 14 points.
The Lady Chiefs will try to secure one of the tickets to the semifinals when they face fellow undefeated side Adamson University Lady Falcons (3–0) next week, September 12, at 10 a.m.
No Perpetualite reached double figures, with Cyrille Almeñiana and Jem Menor both limited to six points each.
The Lady Altas (1–2) will try to return to the win column against the University of the East Lady Warriors (1–1) on Sunday, September 13, at 12 noon.