Mauricio Báez starts the TBS Distrito 2026 Elimination Phase with strength
The Mauricio Báez club has started the Elimination Phase of the 50th Superior Basketball Tournament of the National District on the right foot. In a vibrant match played at the Virgilio Travieso Soto Professor BanReservas Arena, the Villa Juana team overcame Huellas del Siglo with a score of 94-90, consolidating their good momentum in the competition.
Offensive leadership in Villa Juana
The victory was driven by an outstanding collective performance. Gerardo Suero emerged as the player of the game by recording 25 points, six rebounds, and four assists. The offensive support was fundamental, with Jhery Matos contributing 23 points, along with six rebounds and five assists, while American reinforcement BJ Fitzgerald added 22 points and grabbed nine balls under the boards.
Despite the absence of their head coach, Melvyn López, due to health reasons, the Mauricio Báez team maintained its intensity under the strategic direction of his assistant, Ruddy Martínez.
For Huellas del Siglo, Yeison Colomé led the efforts with 21 points. Likewise, Leandro Cabrera stood out with a double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds, accompanied by contributions from Anphernee Acevedo and Richard Polanco, who added 13 points each.
Tournament standings and outlook
With this triumph, Mauricio Báez extends its positive streak, reaching its fifth consecutive victory and placing itself at the top of the table with an 8-3 record and 19 accumulated points. The standings remain extremely competitive, with Los Prados and Rafael Barias hot on their heels in second place, both with an 8-2 record.
- Mauricio Báez: 8-3 (19 points)
- Los Prados and Rafael Barias: 8-2 (18 points)
- San Lázaro: 5-5 (15 points)
- Bameso: 4-6 (14 points)
- Huellas del Siglo: 3-8 (14 points)
The action at the BanReservas Arena continues this Wednesday with the clash between Los Prados and Bameso at 8:00 p.m. This phase is crucial, as the top four teams will advance to the semifinals in the fight for the BanReservas Cup, within the framework of a historic edition of the tournament dedicated to the company Seaboard.
