MANILA, Philippines — Colegio de San Juan de Letran escaped University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA, 85-83, to close the elimination round on a high note on Tuesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Perpetual led by three late, 81-78, before Titing Manalili’s pulled a 4-0 rally to put the Knights ahead, 82-81, with 20 seconds remaining.  JM Tulabut answered with a jumper that restored the Altas’ lead, 83-82. Jimboy Estrada then delivered a dagger three-pointer in the final three seconds, sealing the win and giving Letran a 9-4 record as Group B’s top seed. Estrada finished with 19 points in the match. The Knights now await the winner of the Mapúa (6-6) vs. Lyceum (4-8) play-in clash. Mapúa needs just one win to advance to the quarterfinals, while Lyceum must beat Mapúa twice.  Letran had three other double-digit scorers in its lineup as Chad Gammad also added 19 points, three rebounds, and three assists, while Justin Cargo and Kevin Santos made 11 and 10 points, respectively.  Tulabut led Perpetual with 12 points, while Gelo Gelsano posted a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. Perpetual finished the elimination round with a 4-9 record and is relegated to the play-in round, facing the winless San Sebastian College-Recoletos (0-13).