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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, February 4, 2010 –
Defending champions Corozal edged Guaynabo in
five sets (21-25, 25-18, 20-25, 25-23, 15-12)
tying the best-of-seven Puerto Rico Men’s Final
Series at two victories apiece.
Losers of two consecutive matches for the first
time of the year, the Plataneros have caught
momentum when it matters most. The action moves
to Corozal on Friday.
“Let’s see how they react now,” said Fernando
Morales, captain of the winners. “That’s the way
the Finals should be.”
Robert Nielsen led the winners with 21 points
and Matthew McKinney added 18 with five blocks
and Casey Patterson contributed 14. Enrique
Escalante charted 7 with three aces.
Eric Vance topped Guaynabo with 18 points and
Thomas Hoff and Edwin Aquino recorded five
blocks apiece and compiled 16 and 14 points
respectively.
About 3,500 spectators were on hand at Mario
Morales Coliseum and the match was on national
television.
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