San Beda targets 21st straight Final Four appearance against Perpetual
The Red Lions have a twice-to-beat advantage, while Perpetual comes into the quarter-finals after a play-in victory over San Sebastian.
Defending NCAA champions San Beda University are chasing a semi-final berth against University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in the Season 102 quarter-finals. With a twice-to-beat advantage, the Red Lions are aiming to make the Final Four for a 21st consecutive year.
Perpetual is seeking to upset the champions after overcoming San Sebastian in the play-in round. Mark Gojo Cruz is expected to spearhead the ALTAs, whose squad is coached by Olsen Racela.
San Beda has had to adjust its line-up following the departures of graduates Yukien Andrada and Bryan Sajonia, along with transfer Janti Miller. An injury has kept Nygel Gonzales out for the whole season.
Aldous Torcular has emerged as a central figure for the Red Lions, with support from Jimmy Reyes, Andrei Ugaddan, JC Bonzalida and Bismarck Lina. Perpetual, meanwhile, has also received contributions from Jim Corpuz, Shawn Orgo, LA Casinillo, JM Tulabut and Angelo Gelsano as it pursues a semi-final place.
