The Perpetual Help Altas secured the first seat in the NCAA Season 101 men's basketball semifinals by defeating the Jose Rizal University Bombers 81-74.
Mark Gojo Cruz led the Altas with 23 points, while Patrick Sleat contributed 14 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds.
The Altas, who finished the eliminations as the top seed in Group A with a 9-4 record, utilized their twice-to-beat advantage.
JRU's season ended with a 6-8 record, despite 18 points from Sean Salvador and 16 points and 10 rebounds from Allen Laurenaria.
Perpetual Help now awaits the winner of the Arellano-Letran quarterfinal series for a chance to advance further.
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