Letran edges Perpetual 85-83 on Estrada’s late winner
The Knights ended their elimination campaign with a 9-4 record, while Perpetual dropped to 4-9 before its play-in clash with San Sebastian.
Jimboy Estrada delivered the deciding three-pointer in Letran’s 85-83 victory against Perpetual on November 10, 2026, rescuing the Knights after they surrendered a 15-point lead. The game did not change the standings.
With Letran a point behind and 6.9 seconds to play, Titing Manalili sent the inbound pass to Denzil Sison-Walker, who found Estrada. Estrada dribbled once, stepped back and used the backboard to make the winning shot. He recorded four assists and three rebounds alongside his 19 points.
The finish followed another late exchange of leads. Manalili, who had missed all four of his field-goal attempts before returning with 5:05 remaining, hit two free throws and then a layup. That basket gave Letran an 82-81 advantage with 21.5 seconds left, before JM Tulabut’s jumper briefly restored Perpetual’s lead.
Earlier, Chad Gammad supplied three of Letran’s six opening-quarter three-pointers as the Knights moved ahead 33-21. Jericho Cristino and Jim Corpuz helped Perpetual narrow the gap to 45-43 by half-time. A Cristino layup later stretched the ALTAs’ advantage to 67-57 late in the third quarter.
Letran’s fifth successive victory against Perpetual, a run beginning last season, sends it towards a quarterfinal against either Mapua or Lyceum. Perpetual will enter its play-in meeting with San Sebastian holding a twice-to-beat advantage.
