Perpetual Help stretches win streak to 6 in NCAA juniors basketball

Manila Times - Oct 13, 2026

University of Perpetual Help System Dalta made short work of Lyceum of the Philippines University and cruised to an easy 117-75 victory in NCAA Season 102 juniors basketball tournament on Tuesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Rookie Sizco Roquid led the Junior Altas with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Francis Rosales added 16 points while Brian Orca Jr, Lord Dulanas and Louie Rosales chipped in 13 points apiece for the Junior Altas who remained on top of Group B with a 6-1 win-loss record.  “It’s still a long way to go. There are still many games to go,” said Perpetual Help coach Joph Cleopas, who led the team to its first and only juniors basketball championship in Season 100.  “I always tell them, always give your 100 percent in every game, especially in defense.” Lyceum remained winless in the season with a 0-7 card.

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