Bameso revives its hopes by defeating El Millón in the 2026 TBS Distrito
The Bameso club achieved a vital victory in the final stretch of the regular season of the 50th Superior Basketball Tournament of the National District (TBS Distrito 2026). With a 94-81 win over El Millón, the Bameso team broke a three-game losing streak and remains in the fight for qualification.
The undisputed star of the match was Juan Guerrero, who dominated the court with a double-double of 31 points and 16 rebounds, also adding five assists. His performance was decisive for Bameso to tie the 3-6 record with El Millón, climbing to third place in Group A in a fierce battle for the last ticket to the next phase.
The victory places Bameso in a competitive position, tying for third place in Group A with 12 points, keeping their aspirations alive in the tournament dedicated to the Seaboard Company and which is competing for the BanReservas Cup.
Offensive breakdown
Bameso showed a balanced attack, with four additional players surpassing double digits in scoring:
- Jean Carlos Quezada: 15 points and 8 rebounds.
- Luixander Blanco: 14 points and 7 rebounds.
- Manuel Montero: 13 points.
- Jaysean Paige: 11 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
For El Millón, reinforcement Kerry Richardson led the offensive effort with 25 points and 7 rebounds, followed by Raymond Bastardo with 17 units, while Kevin Jiménez and Jesse Zarzuela contributed 14 points each.
Classification overview
In Group A, the Mauricio Báez and San Lázaro clubs have already secured their spot in the Elimination Phase. The final day this Sunday will be decisive in determining who takes the third spot, with Bameso and El Millón as the main protagonists of this battle.
In Group B, the situation is defined with Los Prados (8-1), Rafael Barias (7-2), and Huellas del Siglo (3-6) as the qualified teams, leaving San Carlos out. The tournament, which celebrates its “Golden Anniversary,” is taking place at the Arena BanReservas of the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center under the organization of Abadina.
Weekend action
The regular season concludes this weekend with decisive matchups:
- Saturday: Los Prados vs. Rafael Barias (5:00 p.m.) and San Carlos vs. Huellas del Siglo (7:00 p.m.).
- Sunday: Mauricio Báez vs. El Millón (4:00 p.m.) and Bameso vs. San Lázaro (regular season finale).
