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Altas rally, shock reigning champs
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta claimed the solo lead in Group A of the NCAA Season 101 men's basketball tournament with a shocking 75-65 win over reigning champions Mapua University.
The Altas, who now hold a 3-0 record, engineered a 10-0 blast in the crucial stretch to secure the victory.
This marks the first time Perpetual Help has started the season with a 3-0 record since 2015, when Scottie Thompson was their leader.
JP Boral led the crucial offensive surge for the Altas, with Coach Olsen Racela praising the team's defensive prowess and the morale boost from defeating the defending champions.
JC Recto and Cyril Gonzales were the top scorers for Mapua with 16 and 15 points respectively.
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The University of Perpetual Help Altas secured a solo lead in Group A of the NCAA Season 100 basketball tournament after defeating the defending champions Mapua Cardinals, 75-65.
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Patrick Sleat's impressive debut sparked the University of Perpetual Help Altas to a commanding 67-54 victory over the San Sebastian Stags, marking a strong start to their NCAA Season 101 campaign.
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University of Perpetual Help's Patrick Sleat has been named the first Collegiate Press Corps NCAA Player of the Week for his stellar performance in the Altas' undefeated start to the season.
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