The NCAA Season 100 has seven game days remaining, with CSB Blazers and Mapua Cardinals already assured of semifinal spots. The defending champions San Beda Red Lions (10-5) are virtually assured of the third spot.
EAC Generals, Letran Knights, and LPU Pirates are in a three-way tie for the fourth spot (7-8), followed by Arellano Chiefs and Perpetual Atlas (both 6 wins). JRU Heavy Bombers and San Sebastian Stags (4-11) are eliminated from contention.
Here’s every possible scenario from each team gunning for a spot in the final four in the NCAA Season 100.
| Team | Record | Remaining Games | Playoff Requirements |
| San Beda Red Lions | 10-5 | vs Letran (11/10) vs CSB (11/13) vs San Sebastian (TBD) | Need only one win from the remaining games to secure a playoff spot Chance for twice-to-beat advantage if they win all three games |
| EAC Generals | 7-8 | vs Arellano (11/9) vs Lyceum (11/12) vs JRU (TBD) | Still have a chance for top 2 spots with twice-to-beat advantage if they win all games Currently in a three-way tie for fourth place with Letran and Lyceum |
| Letran Knights | 7-8 | vs CSB (11/8) vs San Beda (11/10) vs Arellano (11/13) | Must defeat league-leader CSB and third-placed San Beda A win against Arellano would secure better playoff chances and eliminate them |
| Lyceum Pirates | 7-8 | vs JRU (11/8) vs EAC (11/12) vs CSB (TBD) | Need to win against JRU and EAC If they lose to CSB, will depend on other game results |
| Arellano Chiefs | 6-9 | vs EAC (11/9) vs Letran (11/13) vs Mapua (TBD) | Must win at least two games to maintain playoff hopes Two losses would mean missing the semifinals for the seventh straight year |
| Perpetual Atlas | 6-10 | vs San Sebastian (11/9) vs JRU (11/12) | Must win both remaining games Need favorable results from other teams’ matches |
San Beda University Red Lions
Currently sitting third (10-5), the defending champions only need one win to solidify their playoff spot. They have a chance for a twice-to-beat advantage if they win all remaining games, depending on CSB and Mapua’s results.
Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals
After a recent 59-89 loss to San Beda, their playoff path becomes challenging. However, winning all remaining games could still land them a top-two spot with a twice-to-beat advantage.
Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights
The Letran Knights’ road to the semifinals is harder compared to other teams. If the Letran Knights manage to pull a surprise victory against the San Beda Red Lions and the Benilde Blazers, they have a solid chance to enter the semifinals. Beating Arellano would both boost their chances and eliminate a playoff competitor.
Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates
If they manage to repeat their first-round win against the JRU Bombers and avenge their loss against the EAC and Benilde Blazers, they still have a huge chance to return to the semifinals once again. If they lose to CSB, their final four hopes will depend on other results.
Arellano University Chiefs
Compared to other teams, the Arellano Chiefs’ road to the semifinals is becoming harder and harder as game days pass, no thanks to their dismal performance in the first round of eliminations(3-6). They must avoid two losses to prevent missing the semifinals for the seventh straight year. Not to mention, Arellano’s last game against the Mapua, who is also making a run for a twice-to-beat advantage, would also be crucial.
The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Atlas
The Perpetual Atlas has the easiest remaining games among the teams but the hardest road to the finals. With only two games left, they needed to win against San Sebastian and the JRU. In addition to winning its games, they need to watch and wait for the results of the matches of other teams.
