Letran sweep San Beda to stay in playoff contention
Judiel Nitura scored 11 points as the Lady Knights moved into second place in Pool A, while San Beda were eliminated.
Letran kept their playoff bid alive in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League Unity Cup by beating San Beda University 25-22, 25-14, 25-21 at Manila’s Rizal Memorial Coliseum on October 16. The result ended San Beda’s chances of advancing from Pool A.
With two wins from three matches, the Lady Knights hold second place outright behind defending champions National University, who have qualified with a 3-0 record. Letran can secure the group’s remaining playoff place by defeating University of Perpetual Help System DALTA on Sunday.
Judiel Nitura delivered seven of her 11 points during the third set. Letran were behind 16-19 after an attack by Katrina Dela Cruz before taking seven consecutive points to lead 23-19. Nitura later brought up match point, and Gia Maquilang finished the contest after San Beda briefly extended it through a Letran service error.
Kaizah Huyno and Maquilang each supplied eight points for Letran, the reigning NCAA champions. Nitura said teamwork was important to the victory as the squad adjusted to new players and the departure of several seniors.
Janelle Bachar topped San Beda’s scoring with 12 points, all from attacks. Daisy Cagas contributed nine, while Dela Cruz and Khim Culanay each recorded six. San Beda conceded 28 points through errors and suffered their third loss in three matches. They finish their campaign against Arellano University on Sunday.
