Rafael Barias defeated San Carlos 81‑72 on Wednesday, eliminating the latter from the 50 Torneo de Baloncesto Superior del Distrito Nacional (TBS Distrito 2026). The game, played at the Arena BanReservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto in the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte, was part of the tournament’s final week of the regular series. American import JD Miller led Barias with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Eusebio Suero added 17 points and Marquis Wright scored 13. San Carlos’ Reggie Quezada opened the game with 20 points, followed by 15 from Eddy Polanco, 12 from Kevin Mateo (plus five rebounds and five assists), and a double‑double from Miguel Simón (11 points, 13 rebounds). With the win Barias record a seventh victory, three in a row, and 16 points, keeping them in second place in Group A behind Los Prados (8‑1, 17 points). San Carlos fell to 1‑8 with 10 points and is now eliminated, while Huellas del Siglo (3‑6, 12 points) also advances to the elimination phase. In Group A, San Lázaro and Mauricio Báez are tied for first (5‑3, 13 points) and have secured spots in the second phase. The Millón (3‑5, 11 points) and Bameso (2‑6, 10 points) occupy third and fourth places. The TBS Distrito 2026 awards two points for a win, one for a loss, and zero for forfeiture; the top three teams from Groups A and B advance to the elimination round. The tournament, celebrating its “Bodas de Oro” and sponsored by Seaboard “Energía Limpia,” is organized by the Asociación de Baloncesto del Distrito Nacional (Abadina), chaired by Edwin Castillo. The event’s organizing committee is led by Andrés Bautista, with Nelson Ramírez serving as commissioner. Prior to the game, former player José‑Grillo‑Vargas performed the ceremonial throw‑in, joined by Abadina officials and several retired athletes honored as “Inmortales del Deporte Dominicano.”
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