SAN PEDRO DE MACORÍS – Los Soles del Este achieved a resounding victory over the Leones de Santo Domingo with a final score of 117-84 in an exciting regular season match of the Súper Liga LNB, held at the Rolando Ramírez Sports Complex.
This triumph is crucial for the Suns, who now record a 2-7 record in the competition. On the other hand, the Lions are positioned with a 2-8 balance.
The Suns’ offensive was relentless, especially in the third quarter, where they consolidated their dominance. An outstanding 17-7 run, with 5:40 left in the quarter, sealed the fate of the game.
The partial scores of the match were: 32-16, 23-19, 31-14 and 31-26, demonstrating the superiority of the Suns in each stage of the game.
Featured Players
Devontae Shuler led the Suns’ offense with 24 points. Terry Larrier contributed 19 points, followed by Camry Reyes with 13 and Levil Bradley Jr. with 11.
For the Leones, Gerardo Suero scored 19 points, while Reggie Quezada added 17. Kerry Richardson and Romaine Thomas contributed 13 points each.
The Suns showed great efficiency in their shooting, with 57% effectiveness in field goals and 50% in three-pointers, surpassing the Lions’ 51%. In addition, they dominated the rebounds 35-16 and recorded 18 assists.
Domain in the First Half
Upon reaching halftime, the Suns already had a 10-point lead (55-45), thanks to their dominance in rebounds (22-11) and better ball distribution (13 assists against 3 for the Lions).
The first quarter was key, with an initial 19-6 run for the Suns in the first five minutes, culminating in a score of 32-16 at the end of the period. Although the Lions reacted in the second quarter, reducing the difference to six points (29-23), it was not enough to change the course of the game.
Tribute to Domingo Rosario
In an emotional moment, the management of the Soles del Este paid tribute to former player Domingo Rosario, recognizing him as a legend of Dominican basketball.
The event was attended by Pedro Chalas, club president, as well as various government and civil authorities from San Pedro de Macorís.
Upcoming Matches
This Friday, the Marineros de Puerto Plata will face the Metros de Santiago at the Fabio Rafael González Sports Complex at 8:00 PM. Also, the Gigantes Basketball Club will visit the Titanes del Sur at the San Cristóbal Sports Complex, starting at 8:30 PM.
