LA ASUNCIÓN, Venezuela (Interstat) — Juan Guerrero recorded 21 points and 12 rebounds to power the Guaiqueries to a 72-67 victory over the Trotamundos on Friday at Gimnasio Ciudad de la Asuncion.

Margarita jumped to a 22-11 lead after the first quarter and carried a 43-32 advantage into halftime. Carabobo rallied behind a 19-11 third quarter to trail 54-51 entering the fourth, but the Guaiqueries held on with an 18-16 edge in the final frame.

Guerrero, a power forward, was the top star for Margarita. Donta Smith paced Carabobo with 16 points and eight rebounds. Yohanner Sifontes added 10 points for the Trotamundos. Francisco Centeno contributed nine points and eight rebounds for the Guaiqueries, while Kender Urbina dished six assists.

Margarita shot 27 of 72 from the field and 6 of 32 from 3-point range, compared to Carabobo’s 23 of 58 and 7 of 29. The Guaiqueries committed 11 turnovers and held a 43-39 rebounding advantage. The Trotamundos turned the ball over 17 times.

The win improved Margarita to 16-9 overall. Carabobo dropped to 15-10.