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Rafael Barias takes 1‑0 lead over Bameso in TBS Distrito 2026 semifinal SANTO DOMINGO, RD – In the opening game of the 50th Torneo de Baloncesto Superior del Distrito Nacional (TBS Distrito 2026), the Rafael Barias club defeated Bameso 70‑62 on Friday, giving Barias a 1‑0 advantage in the best‑of‑five semifinal series. Marquis Wright led the Barias with 20 points, five rebounds and six assists, while JD Miller added 17 points and eight rebounds. Yuri Covington contributed 10 points. Bameso’s Juan Guerrero posted a double‑double with 18 points and 14 rebounds; EJ Crawford scored 14 points and Luixander Blanco added 12. The win gives Barias its second consecutive victory and ends Bameso’s streak of five straight wins. The series will continue on Sunday, with the next game scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the Arena BanReservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto, part of the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte. Semifinal B set for Sunday The other semifinal matchup pits Mauricio Báez (1‑0) against Los Prados (0‑1). Both series are also best‑of‑five, and the winners will advance to the final, which will be played as a best‑of‑seven. Tournament standings and context In the elimination round, Rafael Barias finished first with a 10‑3 record, followed by Los Prados (9‑4), Mauricio Báez (8‑5) and Bameso (7‑6). The 50th edition of the tournament, celebrating its “Bodas de Oro” (Golden Wedding), is sponsored by Seaboard “Energía Limpia” and offers a path to the Copa BanReservas. The event is organized by Abadina, with Edwin Castillo serving as president. The organizing committee includes Andrés Bautista, Minister of Administrative Affairs of the Presidency, and Commissioner Nelson Ramírez. Article source: De Ultimo Minuto | Image credit: De Ultimo Minuto
Rafael Barias takes 1‑0 lead over Bameso in TBS Distrito 2026 semifinal SANTO DOMINGO, RD – In the opening game of the 50th Torneo de Baloncesto Superior del Distrito Nacional (TBS Distrito 2026), the Rafael Barias club defeated Bameso 70‑62 on Friday, giving Barias a 1‑0 advantage in the best‑of‑five semifinal series. Marquis Wright led the Barias with 20 points, five rebounds and six assists, while JD Miller added 17 points and eight rebounds. Yuri Covington contributed 10 points. Bameso’s Juan Guerrero posted a double‑double with 18 points and 14 rebounds; EJ Crawford scored 14 points and Luixander Blanco added 12. The win gives Barias its second consecutive victory and ends Bameso’s streak of five straight wins. The series will continue on Sunday, with the next game scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the Arena BanReservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto, part of the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte. Semifinal B set for Sunday The other semifinal matchup pits Mauricio Báez (1‑0) against Los Prados (0‑1). Both series are also best‑of‑five, and the winners will advance to the final, which will be played as a best‑of‑seven. Tournament standings and context In the elimination round, Rafael Barias finished first with a 10‑3 record, followed by Los Prados (9‑4), Mauricio Báez (8‑5) and Bameso (7‑6). The 50th edition of the tournament, celebrating its “Bodas de Oro” (Golden Wedding), is sponsored by Seaboard “Energía Limpia” and offers a path to the Copa BanReservas. The event is organized by Abadina, with Edwin Castillo serving as president. The organizing committee includes Andrés Bautista, Minister of Administrative Affairs of the Presidency, and Commissioner Nelson Ramírez.
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