University of Perpetual Help System DALTA booked an outright slot in the finals after outlasting Mapua University in a five-set thriller, 23-25, 23-25, 25-19, 25-17, 15-4, on Sunday in the NCAA Season 98 men's volleyball tournament at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila.
Louie Ramirez led the ALTAs with 31 points (28 attacks, 3 aces) on top of eight excellent receptions, while Joshua Zareno had 20 points as the Las Piñas-based squad completed the sweep and extended their winning streak to 31 which started in February 2018.
The Perpetual win also spoiled Barbie San Andres' 25-point and Arjay Ramos' 18-point efforts. The loss eliminated Mapua from Final Four contention as it finished with a 5-4 record.
In the afternoon game, JRU (3-6) ended its season on a high note as it overcame De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (2-7), 23-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-21, 15-11.
The stepladder playoff is expected to start on March 26.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
