Perpetual Junior Altas Outlast Arellano Braves in Overtime Thriller to Stay on Top

The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Junior Altas fended off a relentless surge from the Arellano University Braves, securing a gritty 104-97 overtime victory in NCAA Season 102 Juniors' Basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.

Dhan Rosales provided a massive spark off the bench, pacing Perpetual with 26 points, while Sizco Roquid produced an all-around performance with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists to help hold off Arellano.

Louie Dulanas also registered a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Borgy Orca dominated the glass with 14 rebounds to go along with 14 points.

Following the hard-fought win, Player of the Game Sizco Roquid reflected on his mindset heading into Arellano's tough defensive traps

"Inexpect ko na tatrapin kami ni Louie, and nag-ready lang ako tsaka pinraktis ko sa training, Tinarabaho ko talaga sarili ko kasi alam kong darating 'yung ganitong depensa ng kalaban namin, kaya handa ako."

Arellano pushed the game into overtime behind Lleyton Pillas, who recorded 27 points, 8 assists, and 5 steals, along with solid contributions from Franco Castro and Timothy Teoc. However, the Junior Altas reasserted control in the extra period, outscoring the Braves 17-10 to cement their position atop Group B.