SAN CRISTÓBAL.- In an exciting match held at the sports complex in San Cristóbal, the Southern Titans achieved a crucial victory over the Reales de La Vega with a final score of 87-83. The game, marked by intensity and key moments, saw Jonathan Araújo and Xavier Reyes emerge as outstanding figures for the Titans, despite the personal foul problems faced by Romeau Ferguson.
Key Figures in the Titans’ Victory
Jonathan Araujo led the Titans’ attack with an outstanding performance of 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. For his part, Xavier Reyes, who came off the bench, contributed 16 points and 5 rebounds, proving to be a determining factor in the victory. These contributions were fundamental in securing the Titans’ fourth win of the season. In addition to Araujo and Reyes, other Titans players also played an important role. Romeau Ferguson scored 15 points, Dana Tate Jr. contributed 13, and Shaun Williams added 12 points to the scoreboard.Performance of the Reales de La Vega
On the side of the Reales, Sekou Sylla was the most outstanding player with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Anphernee Acevedo contributed 11 points, while Anderson Mirambeaux and Alanzo Frink scored 10 points each. The game began with the Royals taking the lead thanks to a solid defense. A three-pointer by Alanzo Frink extended the lead to 9 points (23-14) with 2:05 left to finish the first quarter. However, the Titans managed to overcome a 15-point deficit in the second quarter, thanks to a 19-6 run that allowed them to take the lead (32-31). The score at halftime favored the Royals by a close 39-38. In the first 20 minutes, Jonathan Araujo led the Titans’ offense with 10 points, followed by Shaun Williams and Romeau Ferguson, who scored 7 points each. For the Royals, Alanzo Frink recorded 10 units and Darius Mcneill, 8.The third quarter was a constant battle, until a three-pointer by Reyes put the Titans ahead by 10 points (61-51) with 2:18 left to play. Although the Royals tried to react in the last minutes, the Titans kept their cool. Anphernee Acevedo brought the vegans within 7 points (81-74), and Randy Santos reduced the difference to 2 points (83-81). However, Reyes appeared with a key basket that extended the lead to 4 points (85-81), and two free throws by Araujo sealed the victory.
