Pipers from Zulia avoids sweeping and extends the series (+SPB)

Published at: 03/06/2026 03:05 PM

In the Caldera del Diablo, Gaiteros del Zulia avoided a sweep after beating Marinos de Anzoátegui with a tight score of 79-75. This result extends the semifinal series to five games with a Zuliano team on the ropes.

The Marabino team remained firm and always on the scoreboard from the start. Even the score was favorable to pipers at some point by a margin of more than 20 points. However, Néstor Salazar, coach of the Orientals, took the necessary corrections and managed to reduce the scandalous advantage.

Nazhiah Carter led the offensive with 24 vital points and precise leadership at key moments of the match. The Zulians' offensive work was joined by Michael Warren , who scored 17 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and one steal, while Dominican forward Miguel Simón , with a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Mazo News Team