LA VEGA, Dominican Republic (Interstat) — Sekou Sylla recorded 22 points, 13 rebounds and one assist to lead Reales past Marineros 85-80 on Thursday night.

Reales improved to 5-6 overall while Marineros fell to 5-7. The home team shot 31 of 65 from the floor and converted all 19 free throws. Marineros shot 28 of 66 and also made all 18 free throws but committed 15 turnovers to Reales’ 11.

Ramon Galloway added 20 points, five rebounds and three assists for Reales. Malachi Richardson scored 17 points with seven rebounds, and Alberson Pimentel chipped in 11 points and five assists.

Andersson Mejia led Marineros with 18 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Luis Feliz matched Sylla’s 22 points on 29 minutes, adding four rebounds and three blocks. Marlon Martinez posted 10 points and four rebounds, and Roberto Acuna contributed 10 points and six boards.

Reales held a 100.0 offensive rating against Marineros’ 89.3, scoring 85 points on 85 possessions to Marineros’ 80 on 90 possessions. The win avenged a 93-91 loss to Marineros two days earlier.