Junior Altas bounce back with win vs Squires

26 Feb 2026 • 4:02 PM MYT
The Manila Times
The Manila Times

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After a disappointing 3-set loss to Arellano University on Monday, defending champion University of Perpetual Help returned to its winning form with a 25-20, 24-26, 25-21, 25-19 victory over Letran on Thursday in the NCAA Season 101 boys volleyball tournament at the Arellano Gym in Pasay City.

Daryl Torio and Gabriel Macatuno scored 10 points each to pace the Junior Altas while Limuel Villarama and Cholo Bustamante contributed nine points apiece. 

Symon Suyat had 5 excellent sets while libero JM Regorosa finished withj 6 digs and 5 excellent receptions for the defending champs who raised their win-loss card to 7-2.

Jasper Afgao led Letran with 20 points.

In girls volleyball, Lyceum defeated Jose Rizal University 25-15, 25-10; San Beda University won over La Salle Greenhills 25-15, 24-26, 25-17 and Arellano University thrashed Emilio Aguinaldo College 25-22, 25-17.