The De La Salle Green Spikers celebrate a point against Arellano in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge, September 5, 2026 at the Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. PVL Media
MANILA — De La Salle University made it two wins in a row by sweeping Arellano University, 25-21, 25-21, 25-20, in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge on Saturday at the Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.
Clinging to a 16-15 lead in the third, the Green Spikers banked on their net defense to deny the Chiefs' comeback and wrap up the match after an hour and 21 minutes.
Cameroonian outside hitter Issa Ousseini fired 18 points on 14 attacks and four blocks.
"All the games, whether we win or lose, we're just trying to make all the systems work. We're trying to perfect it every day," said new La Salle head coach Babes Castillo.
Rui Ventura continued his impressive showing from the right pin, finishing with 13 points, including five of the squad's 17 blocks. Libero Jules Serrano was also solid from the back, recording 12 digs and 11 excellent receptions.
The Green Spikers, now at 2–1, will shoot for a third consecutive win when they take on the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights (3–1) the next day at 12 noon.
CJ Dominguito single-handedly carried the Chiefs, who suffered back-to-back losses to fall to an even 2–2 record, with 18 points.
Arellano will try to arrest its skid when it takes on defending champion Far Eastern University on September 13 at 5 p.m., still at the same Mandaluyong hub.