San Carlos eliminates El Millón in TBS Distrito 2026 closing
The Mauricio Báez club closed the regular season of the 50th Superior Basketball Tournament of the National District (TBS Distrito 2026) with a resounding 86-79 victory over El Millón, thus sealing the elimination of the Millón team on the Sunday matchday held at the BanReservas Arena of the Palacio de los Deportes.
The Maurician offensive was led by their captain, Gerardo Suero, who shone with 22 points and five rebounds. The match also marked the positive debut of reinforcement BJ Fitzgerald, author of 14 points, while Kevin Obannor stood out with a double-double of 14 units and 12 rebounds.
Gerardo Suero was immense on offense, guiding his team to a key victory that keeps the winning momentum for the Mauricians heading into the next phase of the tournament.
The fate of El Millón
For El Millón, the defeat meant the end of their championship aspirations. Although the team depended on a combination of results to qualify, Bameso’s performance during the regular season ended up displacing the millionaires. In the offensive effort of the defeated team, Kerry Richardson (17 points), Carlos Rodríguez (16), Raymond Bastardo (13), and the contribution of ten units from Andrés Fulgencio and Jesse Zarzuela, respectively, stood out.
Knockout Stage Overview
After concluding the regular season, the qualified teams have been defined. In Group A, Mauricio Báez led the table with a 7-3 record, accompanied by San Lázaro and Bameso. Meanwhile, Group B defined its spots with Los Prados and Rafael Barias at the top, followed by Huellas del Siglo.
- Mauricio Báez (Group A): 7-3 (17 points)
- Los Prados (Group B): 8-2 (18 points)
- Rafael Barias (Group B): 8-2 (18 points)
The action continues this Tuesday with the start of the Elimination Phase. Starting at 7:30 p.m., Mauricio Báez, as leader of Group A, will face Huellas del Siglo, the third-place finisher of Group B, in a crucial duel to advance in this edition of the Golden Anniversary of district basketball, dedicated to the Seaboard company and contested for the BanReservas Cup.
