Mauricio Báez dominates the 2026 TBS Distrito and seals its spot in the next phase
The Mauricio Báez club reaffirmed its status as the favorite in the 50th Superior Basketball Tournament of the National District (TBS Distrito 2026) by winning 79-71 against San Lázaro. With this result, the Villa Juana team completed a sweep in their head-to-head series and took first place in Group A, securing their ticket to the Elimination Phase.
The Mauritian offensive was led by a lethal duo: captain Gerardo Suero and reinforcement Kevin Obannor, who contributed 17 points each. Obannor also stood out under the boards by recording a double-double after grabbing 14 rebounds, while Suero added seven rebounds and four assists to his personal statistics. The contribution of Richard Bautista and Carlos Pepín, both with 11 points, was key to sealing the victory.
Mauricio Báez closed the regular season with a 6-3 record, consolidating its lead in Group A, while San Lázaro, despite the setback, also managed to advance to the next stage with a 5-4 mark.
Intense battle for qualification in Group A
The day was also marked by the duel between Bameso and El Millón, where the Bamesianos kept their hope of advancing alive by winning 94-81. With this victory, Bameso tied their rival in the standings with a 3-6 record, leaving the last spot in the group in suspense.
- Juan Guerrero led Bameso with 17 points and eight rebounds.
- For El Millón, Raymond Bastardo led the attack with 14 points.
- The tournament continues its course at the Arena BanReservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto.
Group B overview and upcoming fixtures
In Group B, the situation is defined at the top: Los Prados lead with a solid 8-1 record, followed by Rafael Barias (7-2) and Huellas del Siglo (3-6), teams that have already secured their spot in the next round. Meanwhile, San Carlos has been officially eliminated from the competition.
The action of the 2026 TBS District does not stop. This weekend will be decisive in establishing the final positions ahead of the postseason. The tournament, which is celebrating its golden anniversary, is backed by the National District Basketball Association (Abadina) and is being played for the BanReservas Cup.
