University of Perpetual Help System U19 produced one of the most emphatic performances of the UAAP U19 season on October 13, 2026, dismantling Lyceum of the Philippines University U19 117-76 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. The 41-point margin tells the story of a game that was effectively decided before halftime, with the Altas juniors scoring at will in transition and never allowing the Junior Pirates to settle into a half-court rhythm.

The result pushes Perpetual Help firmly into the upper tier of the UAAP U19 standings, while Lyceum is left searching for answers on the defensive end after conceding the highest single-game total any team has posted against them this season.

Match Overview

• Competition: UAAP U19 (Philippines)
• Fixture: Lyceum of the Philippines University U19 vs University of Perpetual Help System U19
• Date: October 13, 2026
• Final Score: Lyceum U19 76 – 117 Perpetual Help U19
• Venue: FilOil EcoOil Centre, San Juan

The 117-point outburst was built on balance rather than a single hot hand. Five Perpetual Help players finished in double figures, and the team's bench contributed 38 points — a figure that alone nearly matched Lyceum's entire output through three quarters.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

• First Quarter: Lyceum 18 – 31 Perpetual Help
• Second Quarter: Lyceum 21 – 29 Perpetual Help (Halftime: 39 – 60)
• Third Quarter: Lyceum 19 – 30 Perpetual Help (End of three: 58 – 90)
• Fourth Quarter: Lyceum 18 – 27 Perpetual Help

Perpetual Help won every quarter, but the opening ten minutes set the tone. A 14-2 run midway through the first period turned a competitive 9-8 game into a comfortable cushion, and Lyceum never got the deficit back under double digits again.

How the Game Unfolded

The Altas came out pressing, and Lyceum had no answer for it. Perpetual Help forced 24 turnovers and converted them into 31 points, repeatedly turning defensive stops into layups before the Junior Pirates could set their defense. When Lyceum did manage to break the press, the half-court offense stalled against a compact 2-3 zone that dared the Pirates to shoot from the perimeter.

The shooting numbers were brutal on both ends. Perpetual Help connected on 52 percent of its field-goal attempts and knocked down 14 three-pointers, while Lyceum shot just 38 percent from the floor and went 5-of-26 from beyond the arc. The rebounding battle was just as one-sided, with Perpetual Help holding a 48-31 advantage on the boards, including 16 offensive rebounds that led to a steady stream of second-chance points.

By the time the fourth quarter began at 90-58, both coaches had emptied their benches, giving reserves extended minutes. Even then, the margin continued to grow, a sign of just how deep the Perpetual Help rotation runs compared to a Lyceum side that leaned heavily on its starters.

Standout Performers

• Jomar Bautista (Perpetual Help U19): 24 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists — the engine of the fast break and the game's most consistent scorer.
• Marc Villareal (Perpetual Help U19): 19 points, 5 three-pointers — broke the game open with back-to-back triples in the second quarter.
• Aaron Espino (Perpetual Help U19): 14 points, 11 rebounds — controlled the paint on both ends.
• Renzo Aquino (Lyceum U19): 18 points, 6 rebounds — the lone bright spot for the Junior Pirates, attacking the rim even as the game slipped away.
• Kier Montefalco (Lyceum U19): 13 points, 4 assists — pushed the pace in spurts but was hounded by foul trouble.

What It Means for the Standings

For Perpetual Help, the win is more than just a blowout — it is a statement of intent. A 117-point outing signals an offense capable of punishing any team that turns the ball over, and it strengthens the Altas' case as a legitimate contender heading into the second round of eliminations. Their point differential, already among the best in the league, receives another substantial boost.

Lyceum, meanwhile, faces a familiar problem: the Junior Pirates can score, but they cannot get stops when the tempo rises. Allowing 60 points in a single half is the kind of number that forces a hard look at rotations and defensive assignments. With the loss, they drop further down the UAAP U19 table and will need a rapid turnaround to stay in the Final Four conversation.

Up Next

Perpetual Help U19 will look to carry this momentum into their next assignment, where the challenge will be replicating the same de