TSF Round 8: Santiago defeats Leona in the closest game of the week

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Second-ranked Leona (3-4) gave a tough game to first ranked Santiago (7-2) on Monday. Santiago managed to secure only one-point victory 76-75. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tyasia Willis (178-1997, college: Bethel, TN) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and forward Dariana Santos (180-1991, college: Wiley) who added 23 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Santiago's coach Carlinson Torres used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Kiana Glenn (168-1997, college: Life) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Santiago have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-2 record. Leona at the other side dropped to the third place with four games lost. Santiago are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Panteras (#4) in the next round. Leona will play against the league's second-placed Dragons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Dragons' (#3, 4-4) victory against 4th ranked Panteras (2-6) 86-77. The winners were led by American point guard Kristina Puthoff-King (180-1992, college: Richmond) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists and Taylor Brown supported her with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Dragons' coach Guillermo Reyes allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds by forward Anayelis Garcia (180-2002) did not help to save the game for Panteras. Dragons (4-4) moved-up to second place. Panteras at the other side stay at the bottom position with six games lost. Dragons will play against Leona (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panteras will play against the league's leader Santiago and hope to get back on the winning track.

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Dragons - Panteras 86-77

Very significant was Dragons' (#3, 4-4) victory against 4th ranked Panteras (2-6) 86-77. Dragons players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Panteras' players. The winners were led by American point guard Kristina Puthoff-King (180-1992, college: Richmond) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists and the other American import point guard Taylor Brown (170-1993, college: GMU) supported her with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Puthoff-King is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Dragons' coach Guillermo Reyes allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds by forward Anayelis Garcia (180-2002) did not help to save the game for Panteras. Guard Samantha Calderon added 14 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Five Dragons and four Panteras players scored in double figures. Dragons (4-4) moved-up to second place. Panteras at the other side stay at the bottom position with six games lost. Dragons will play against Leona (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panteras will play against the league's leader Santiago and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dragons: T.Brown 24+6reb+3ast, K.Puthoff-King 22+12reb+9ast, N.Morillo 14+4reb+2ast, T.Johnson 10+11reb+10ast, L.Elizabeth 10+10reb+2ast, G.Estefany 4+3reb+2ast
Panteras: G.Anayelis 25+12reb+2ast, C.Samantha 14+6reb+2ast, G.Laurybel 14+5reb+2ast, T.Jordan 11+5reb+1ast, A.Keith 8+4reb+2ast, A.Ruth 5+6reb+2ast

Santiago - Leona 76-75

Second-ranked Leona (3-4) gave a tough game to first ranked Santiago (7-2) on Monday. Santiago managed to secure only one-point victory 76-75. However their fans expected easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tyasia Willis (178-1997, college: Bethel, TN) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and forward Dariana Santos (180-1991, college: Wiley) who added 23 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Willis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Santiago's coach Carlinson Torres used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Kiana Glenn (168-1997, college: Life) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and Odalmis Diaz scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four Leona players scored in double figures. Santiago have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-2 record. Leona at the other side dropped to the third place with four games lost. Santiago are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Panteras (#4) in the next round. Leona will play against the league's second-placed Dragons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santiago: T.Willis 28+10reb+2ast, D.Santos 23+8reb+2ast, M.Coronado 13+7reb+10ast, E.Chadelyn 8+5reb+2ast, J.Jessi 4+6reb+2ast, H.Ashley 0
Leona: K.Glenn 21+5reb+3ast, D.Odalmis 21+6reb+2ast, A.Rice 12+9reb+2ast, A.Katherine 10+4reb+2ast, P.Eduarny 6+3reb+2ast, M.Leidy 2+1reb+1ast



Tags : TYASIA WILLIS, SANTIAGO AGUILAS, DOMINICAN REP. BASKETBALL