ACARIGUA, Venezuela (Interstat) — Juan Guerrero recorded 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Margarita Guaiqueries to a 71-67 victory over Portuguesa on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Venezuelan SLB action.

Guerrero, a power forward, played 35 minutes and added two blocks. Gelvis Solano contributed 18 points, five assists and three rebounds for Margarita, which improved to 14-7 overall. Tyrone White added 13 points. Margarita shot 40.3 percent from the floor, including 10 of 34 from three-point range. The Guaiqueries committed eight turnovers and held a 10-6 edge in steals.

Despite being outrebounded 46-32, Margarita capitalized on 12 turnovers by Portuguesa. Maodo Nguirane led Portuguesa with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Gil Atencio Yearwood added 17 points and six rebounds. Luis Martinez had 11 points and eight rebounds. Portuguesa shot 38.7 percent from the field and made just 3 of 23 three-point attempts. The home team dropped to 3-17.

Margarita led 42-33 at halftime and withstood a second-half rally.