Caribes de Sabana Perdida remain undefeated in the 2026 Women’s TBS
The Caribes de Sabana Perdida team has consolidated its dominance in the II Women’s Superior Basketball Tournament (TBS Femenino 2026) of the Santo Domingo Province. With an impeccable 3-0 record, the Santo Domingo Norte squad positions itself as the team to beat in the regular season.
In their most recent encounter, the Caribes overcame the Leñeras de Los Mina with a score of 72-70. The victory was decided in the final moments thanks to a decisive basket by Noelia De la Rosa, who sealed the game with just 8.6 seconds left on the clock.
Yadira Polanco was the star of the match, nearly recording a triple-double with a superb performance of 18 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists, leading the attack directed by Wilmer Moreno.
Highlights of the day
- Caribes de Sabana Perdida: In addition to Polanco, Koriel Encarnación (12 points), Melany Japa (nine points and eight rebounds), and Rudelfis De Jesús, who dominated the boards with 18 rebounds, stood out.
- Leñeras de Los Mina: Vanesa Bautista led the team with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Patricia Sosa and Naomi Cuevas, both with 13 points.
First victory for the Cotorras de Villa Duarte
On the same day, the Cotorras de Villa Duarte achieved their first victory of the tournament after defeating Calero with a score of 78-75. Yamel Abreu was the key player for the team, recording a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds.
On behalf of the Calero team, which is still looking for its first victory, Katherine Sena and Yendry Acosta had outstanding performances, scoring 29 and 28 points respectively, with Acosta being vital with her double-double of 10 rebounds.
Tournament details
The 2026 Women’s TBS, dedicated to the Minister of Women, Gloria Reyes, is being held under the Seaboard “Clean Energy” Cup. The organization is under the responsibility of the Santo Domingo Province Basketball Association (Abasado), presided over by William Cabral Lugo, and features Congresswoman Patricia Núñez at the head of the Organizing Committee. The official venue for all matches is the Virgilio Frías club sports center, in Ensanche Isabelita.
Match schedule
Competitive action will resume this Friday at the Virgilio Frías club sports center with a double-header:
- 6:45 p.m. – Los Mina vs. Calero
- 8:30 p.m. – Caribes de Sabana Perdida vs. Cotorras de Villa Duarte
