Perpetual end six-game skid with late surge against Arellano
The ALTAs improved to 3-7 in Group B, while Arellano fell to 5-5 after its fifth defeat in six games.
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA overcame a late Arellano University comeback to win 65-58 in NCAA Season 102 on October 26, 2026, ending six consecutive defeats at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.
LA Casinillo delivered back-to-back baskets after Arellano had levelled the score at 58-58 during the last 2:15. That restored Perpetual’s advantage to 62-58. The teams then exchanged turnovers before Mark Gojo Cruz converted three free throws to complete the scoring.
Earlier in the fourth quarter, Aries Borja had put the ALTAs 10 points clear at 52-42. Anjord Cabotaje drove Arellano’s response with eight points in succession, including two three-pointers. Ernest Geronimo then made a jumper and a floater to bring the teams level.
Gojo Cruz topped Perpetual’s scoring with 14 points. Casinillo finished with 11 points and JM Tulabut contributed nine, helping the ALTAs take their Group B record to 3-7.
Cabotaje recorded 16 points and four rebounds for Arellano, whose record dropped to 5-5 following a fifth loss in six outings. Geronimo added 12 points, while T-Mc Ongotan registered four points during 12 minutes on court.
