The Club Domingo Paulino defeats the Club Gregorio Urbano Gilbert in the Santiago Superior Basketball Tournament, consolidating its power with a 94-73 score at the Gran Arena del Cibao Doctor Óscar Gobaira.
In the 46th edition of this competition organized by the Santiago Basketball Association (ABASACA), endorsed by FEDOMBAL and dedicated to Dr. Leonardo Aguilera, the Los Jardines team showed superiority after a close first half. They dominated the first quarter 24-15 with aggressive defense and fast transitions, closing the half 39-35 despite adjustments by the rival from Barrio Libertad.
Santiago Superior Basketball Tournament: The break in the second half
Club Domingo Paulino accelerates in the third quarter
The Santiago Superior Basketball Tournament saw how the Club Domingo Paulino raised its defensive and offensive intensity in the third period, winning 24-19 to reach 63-54. Their quick play and timely runs dismantled the Club Gregorio Urbano Gilbert, which struggled with low field‑goal efficiency (36.1%) and three‑point shooting (31.2%).
Relentless final quarter decides the win
In the closing stage, a 31-19 stretch sealed the blowout, with a maximum lead of 21 points. CDP led 36:16 minutes, outperformed in the paint (46-26), fast breaks (41-30) and points off turnovers (23-8), although GUG won on the bench (38-29). Their 23 turnovers were fatal.
Standout figures in the Santiago Superior Basketball Tournament
- Juan Junior Rosario (CDP): 18 points, 13 rebounds.
- Adris de León (CDP): 16 points, 9 assists; climbs to historic 22nd place in scoring with 1,819.
- Romario Roque and Gerónimo de la Rosa: 15 and 13 points.
- Argenis Quintana (GUG): 21 points.
CDP, now 1-1, recorded 54 rebounds, 19 assists and 47.9% shooting. GUG falls to 0-2. This victory reinforces CDP’s record in the Santiago Superior Basketball Tournament, where it has been a protagonist in past editions under the presidency of José Luis Aracena and with recognition to Luis Felipe López.
Action continues this Wednesday, January 28, with Pueblo Nuevo vs. GUG and Fernando Plaza Valerio vs. CDP, keeping the pulse of the Santiago Superior Basketball Tournament in its Banreservas Cup.
