University of Perpetual Help System DALTA continued its impressive start, downing Arellano University, 25-12, 25-15, 21-25, 26-24, to make it four in a row in the NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball tournament at the Lyceum Gym in Intramuros, Manila Friday, March 7.

The Lady Altas overcame a huge scare in the fourth set as the Lady Chiefs tried to force an extension after tying the match at 24-all, but Jemalyn Menor and Winnie Bedaña delivered back-to-back kills to seal the deal.

In another fine showing, Perpetual pumped in 59 kills, bettering Arellano’s 42.

Menor led the way for the Las Piñas-based squad with a career-high 19 points while Shaila Omipon, Bedanna and Pauline Reyes backed her up with 13 points each.

Marriane Padillon was the lone double-digit contributor for Arellano with 10 points.

Fianne Ariola also impressed with 23 excellent sets while libero Marian Andal essayed 16 excellent receptions for Perpetual.

Perpetual now holds a 4-0 card while Arellano fell to a 2-2 hole.

They are currently at the top of the standings, ahead of four-peat hopeful College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers.

Up next for the Lady Altas are the Lyceum Lady Pirates while Arellano tackles Mapua in its next contest.