Manila Bulletin
Junior Altas take 5th win in NCAA basketball
The Perpetual Junior Altas secured their fifth win in the NCAA Season 100 Juniors Basketball Tournament by defeating Jose Rizal University, 85-78.
Key players Lebron Jhames Daep, with 15 points, JD Pagulayan, and Jericho Cristino, with 13 points each, led the scoring for the Junior Altas.
Icee Callangan also contributed crucial free throws in the final moments to seal the victory.
Perpetual built a significant lead early in the game but JRU managed to narrow the gap to two points before the Altas secured their win.
The team now holds a 5-1 record in the tournament, placing them among the leaders.
This season is significant for Perpetual as they celebrate their 50th founding anniversary and aim for a second consecutive Final Four appearance.
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