Mapúa University defeated Group A leader University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 77–61, on Friday in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament at the Filoil Centre. Clint Escamis led the Cardinals with 18 points, five assists, two rebounds, and a steal as the Intramuros-based squad improved to 6–5 and notched its second straight win to solidify its hold of the second spot in the group. The Altas, meanwhile, slipped to 8–3 but remained on top of the Group A standings despite their second