Saturday, April 18, 2026

Spearman decides at the end and Titans achieve their first victory

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SAN CRISTÓBAL. – In an electrifying finish, Brandon Spearman scored a three-pointer with just 0.8 seconds remaining, leading the Southern Titans to a 93-90 victory over the Heroes of Moca in the continuation of the LNB Super League. You may be interested in:San Francisco Giants incorporate point guard Jordan Davis as reinforcement for the LNB 2026 Spearman was decisive in the second half, scoring 24 of his 25 points in that stretch, including the decisive basket after receiving a foul that ended up tipping the scales in favor of the national two-time champions, who put their record at 1-1. The Titans' offensive contribution also featured Shaun Williams, with 16 points, and Antonio Davis, who added 14 points and four rebounds. Randy Bautista shone with a double-double of 11 units and 10 assists. For the Heroes (0-2), John Clark Jr. led the offense with 26 points, followed by Caleb Huffman with 20 and Eloy Vargas, who contributed 18 points and six rebounds. The Titans dominated the first half with an effective long-range offense, leading by as much as 13 points and closing the half ahead 57-47. However, the Heroes reacted in the third quarter with a run that allowed them to take the lead, led by Huffman and Clark Jr., finishing that quarter ahead 73-71. The last period was a constant exchange of baskets. A three-pointer by Spearman gave the home team the lead back in the final minutes, but Vargas tied the score with a long-range shot with 16 seconds left. When it seemed that the duel would go to overtime, Spearman appeared again with the key play that sealed the victory. The day on Friday will continue with the Marineros de Puerto Plata facing the Cañeros del Este, while the Reales de La Vega will visit the Gigantes de San Francisco de Macorís.

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