SAN PEDRO DE MACORÍS – Richard “Manito” Bautista led a resounding victory for the Titans over the Soles del Este with an outstanding performance of 33 points at the Rolando Ramírez sports complex, with a final score of 94-79. Bautista, in addition to his points, contributed 6 rebounds and 4 assists, including an impressive streak of 18 points in the third quarter. This crucial performance helped the Titans improve their record to 7-8, keeping them in the fight for qualification. Key players for the Titans were Shaun Williams with 14 points, Romeao Ferguson with 11 points and 5 assists, and Randy Bautista along with Xavier Reyes, both with 10 points. For the Suns, who closed their participation in the season with a 2-14 record, the game had a special meaning as it was the last as a professional for their captain Manuel Guzmán, who scored 12 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Levil Bradley was the top scorer for the Suns with 21 points and 4 rebounds, followed by Daurin Rosario with 16 points and 5 assists. The Suns started strong, responding to an adverse start with a 15-2 run, led by 10 points from Bradley, to close the first quarter with a 22-19 lead. However, the Bautista brothers’ defense changed the course of the game, allowing the Titans to take the lead in the second quarter, reaching halftime with a 42-40 advantage. In the first half, Richard “Manito” Bautista and Romeao Ferguson led the Titans’ offense with 9 points each. For the Suns, Daruin Rosario and Levil Bradley tied with 10 points each. After the break, Bautista continued his dominance, scoring 18 points in the third quarter, which allowed the Titans to dominate the partial 68-61. In the último quarter, the Titans consolidated their lead, reaching an 18-point difference, securing the victory.
Richard Bautista Shines with 33 Points: Titans Crush Soles in LNB
