Manila, July 31 -- Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) is eager to show its best form in the Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals, which unfold at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gym in Davao City on Friday.

The Lady Kingfishers, who last competed in 2023, kick off their title campaign against defending champion National University in the 5 p.m. opener of the three-day Davao leg.

"Our mindset is that since NU is a very stellar team, we can give them a good fight and not intimidate the kids," Lady Kingfishers head coach Alvin Ambe said during the press conference at Shakey's Gaisano Mall on Thursday.

"We're happy and pressured at the same time because our supporters are here to see us play. But whatever th...