With still five playing days left in the eliminations, Jose Rizal University has already clinched a slot in the next round with its 9-2 record while Mapua, San Sebastian, Letran and St. Benilde will most likely slug it out for the three other slots.
Mapua and San Sebastian are tied for second at 7-4 while Letran, which has won its last two games, is in fourth at 6-5 followed by St. Benilde at 5-6. Philippine Christian University (5-7) and Perpetual Help (4-8) are still hoping to advance.
"It’s so hard to gauge your chances by just looking at the standings because a lot of teams are cramped in the middle," said Letran coach Binky Favis. After St. Benilde, Letran will have PCU and Mapua for its closing games in the elims.