BOOSTED by big wins the last time out, Perpetual Help and Mapua University intend to begin racking up victories in their drive to at least give themselves a chance of advancing to the Final Four.
Cardinals coach Randy Alcantara is hoping his troops will show up with a team effort against the equally determined Altas.
“Iyong support ng ibang players kahit sa defense and rebounding doon sila makakatulong,” Alcantara said.
“Sana nga tuloy-tuloy iyong ganoong attitude from them,” he added.
Which team will succeed in its initial goal will be known when Perpetual takes on Mapua today in the 98th NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan.
The curtain-raiser is set at noon, with the Altas raring to score a fitting follow-up to a thrilling 75-72 overtime squeaker over San Beda University three days ago.
Ditto with the Cards, who turned back Emilio Aguinaldo College also last Saturday.
The Red Lions tangle with the lowly Generals in the other game at 3 p.m.
Perpetual will bank on the likes of Jielo Razon, John Abis, Carlo Ferreras, Mark Omega, and Joey Barcuma in its bid to improve its 5-6 mark.
