VALENCIA, Venezuela (Interstat) — Ricky Ledo scored 16 points and Yohanner Sifontes added nine as the Trotamundos defeated the Guaiqueries 73-56 on Monday at Forum de Valencia in Venezuelan SLB action.

Carabobo and Margarita entered the game with identical 16-10 records. The win avenged a 72-67 loss to Margarita on Friday, when the Guaiqueries had won at home. The teams meet again Tuesday in Valencia.

Carabobo’s Fernando Monteil contributed five points and seven rebounds, while Miguel Ruiz had four points and seven boards. Donta Smith added seven points and six rebounds, Edson Tovar scored seven and Eric Romero added six.

For Margarita, Juan Guerrero posted 17 points and 11 rebounds. Gelvis Solano dished seven assists and scored seven points, and Pedro Chourio added eight points with four rebounds.

Margarita shot from the floor and from beyond the arc, while Carabobo shot and from deep. Margarita hit free throws, Carabobo made free throws.