Marcelo Piuma was champion with Jáchal and elected most valuable player

In an exciting match, the “Expreso del Norte” beat Pergamino in the closing 87-86. In this way, he finished his time in the Final Quadrangular undefeated and obtained promotion to the Argentine League.

The 37-year-old pivot from Chacabuquense, Marcelo Piuma was decisive for Jáchal to become Federal champion. He averaged 23 points and 10.3 rebounds in these three games.

For the first time in its history, San Juan will have a representative in the second category of Argentine basketball, thanks to the title won by Jáchal in the Federal Tournament. The victory against Pergamino Basket, at the end of the final home run played in Alta Córdoba, crowned a season dreamed of for a team with many young people, but also with an important reference, such as Marcelo Piuma.