San Marcos wins championship

Defeating Centro Educativo Denver 95-91 in Game 2 of Final Series, San Marcos claimed the Division One-Apertura crown. After having won Game 1, San Marcos started Game 2 very well, winning 1st quarter 28-20 and staying ahead at the end of the first half, 50-37. Led by Mauricio Lahud (176-PG-84), Bob Hunter (193-F-76) and Douglas Baires (180-G), Denver came back during the third quarter, but it wasn’ t enough. Another time more, Oscar Rivera (190-F-80) was the man of the game, with 24 points. He was also awarded with the Finals MVP award. Edwin Lopez (183-G/F-85) added 19 at the winning side. With 22 points, Lahud was the top performer in Denver, and Baires scored 19 pts.