BSN Round 17: Brujos defeat Vaqueros

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (13-6) in Guayama on Monday night. Visitors were edged by sixth ranked Brujos (5-15) 77-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vaqueros. Naturalized American swingman Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St., agency: Green Sports Management) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Ben McCauley (206-1986, college: NC State) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL) answered with 25 points and 5 rebounds for Vaqueros. Vaqueros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Brujos maintains sixth place with 5-15 record. Vaqueros at the other side still keep top position with six games lost. Brujos are looking forward to face league's second-placed Capitanes in Arecibo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vaqueros will play on the road against Cangrejeros in Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Juana Diaz. First ranked Leones (13-7) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Cariduros (10-10) 91-89 in the game for the first place. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 28 points and 9 assists for the winners and Nuni Omot chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds. American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Leones maintains first place with 13-7 record. Cariduros at the other side dropped to the second position with ten games lost. They share it with San German and Santurce. Leones will play against Piratas (#3) in Quebradillas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Cariduros will play on the road against Cangrejeros in Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Cangrejeros (10-10) against fourth ranked Mets (9-10) on Wednesday night. Visiting Cangrejeros were defeated by Mets in a tough game in Guaynabo 94-103. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cangrejeros. Kyle Vinales nailed 27 points and 5 assists for the winning side. JJ Barea came up with 22 points and 8 assists for Cangrejeros in the defeat. Cangrejeros' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Mets maintains fourth place with 9-10 record. Loser Cangrejeros keep the second position with ten games lost. They share it with San German and Fajardo. Mets will meet league's second-placed Cariduros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cangrejeros will play against the league's second-placed Cariduros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 17: Carolina were beaten by Santurce on the road 110-104. Humacao won against Mayaguez on its own court 90-76. Quebradillas unfortunately lost to Arecibo in a road game 73-84. Carolina managed to beat Guayama at home 97-87. San German was defeated by Fajardo on the opponent's court 75-85.
The most impressive performance of 17th round was 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by Ben Moore of Guaynabo.

Guayama - Bayamon 77-75

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (13-6) in Guayama on Monday night. Visitors were edged by sixth ranked Brujos (5-15) 77-75. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Vaqueros. Naturalized American swingman Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St., agency: Green Sports Management) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. American power forward Ben McCauley (206-1986, college: NC State) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Brujos players scored in double figures. American power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL) answered with 25 points and 5 rebounds and the former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) added 11 points and 13 assists in the effort for Vaqueros. Vaqueros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Brujos maintains sixth place with 5-15 record. Vaqueros at the other side still keep top position with six games lost. Brujos are looking forward to face league's second-placed Capitanes in Arecibo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vaqueros will play on the road against Cangrejeros in Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guayama: J.Josiah 26+7reb+3ast, C.Ortiz 15+3reb, J.Perkins 14+3reb+5ast, B.McCauley 14+5reb+3ast, K.Penn 5+7reb+1ast, D.Reese 3+8reb
Bayamon: D.Hernandez 25+5reb, J.Mojica 13+4reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 11+1reb+13ast, I.Romero 8+2reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 6+2reb+2ast, K.Doolittle 5+7reb+5ast

Ponce - Fajardo 91-89

Important game to mention about took place in Juana Diaz. First ranked Leones (13-7) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Cariduros (10-10) 91-89 in the game for the first place. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 28 points and 9 assists for the winners and American-South Sudanese Nuni Omot (206-1994, college: Baylor) chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds. American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds and international forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Leones maintains first place with 13-7 record. Cariduros at the other side dropped to the second position with ten games lost. They share it with San German and Santurce. Leones will play against Piratas (#3) in Quebradillas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Cariduros will play on the road against Cangrejeros in Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 28+2reb+9ast, N.Omot 22+10reb+3ast, M.Lee 12+5reb+1ast, J.Murphy 10+19reb+1ast, M.Rosario 8+4reb+2ast, L.Lopez 5+1reb+1ast
Fajardo: T.Jones 25+7reb+2ast, E.Andujar 15+11reb+4ast, L.Patterson 13+4reb+4ast, A.Abreu 10+2reb+7ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 9+7reb+3ast, M.Camper 8+5reb+1ast

Santurce - Carolina 110-104

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Cangrejeros (10-10) beat 6th ranked Gigantes (7-11) in Santurce 110-104 on Monday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Cangrejeros made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. Cangrejeros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and international guard Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St., agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 25 points. American guard Sheldon McClellan (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) came up with 38 points (!!!) (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and the other American import point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) added 14 points and 9 assists respectively for Gigantes in the defeat. Four Cangrejeros and five Gigantes players scored in double figures. Gigantes' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Cangrejeros maintains second place with 10-10 record having just two points less than leader Ponce, which they share with San German and Fajardo. Loser Gigantes dropped to the fifth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Humacao. Cangrejeros will meet at home league's second-placed Cariduros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gigantes will play against Grises and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: G.Clavell 25+2reb+2ast, C.Diallo 24+12reb+1ast, A.Matias 16+2reb+1ast, I.Sosa Carrion 15+2reb, S.Labissiere 13+7reb+1ast, J.Barea 9+5reb+12ast
Carolina: S.McClellan 38+2reb+3ast, G.Conditt IV 16+8reb+1ast, J.Cruz 16+5reb+5ast, T.Waters 14+4reb+9ast, A.Aminu 13+10reb+2ast, J.Guitian 3+3reb+2ast

Humacao - Mayaguez 90-76

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Indios (10-12) lost to sixth ranked Grises (7-11) in Humacao 76-90 on Tuesday. Grises looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Jordan Swing (198-1990, college: UAB) nailed 32 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) accounted for 11 points and 9 assists. Belardo is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) came up with 17 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Indios in the defeat. Four Indios players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Grises moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Carolina. Loser Indios keep the fifth position with 12 games lost. Grises will meet Gigantes (#5) in the next round. Indios will play against Atleticos and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Humacao: J.Swing 32+6reb+2ast, G.Belardo 11+3reb+9ast, T.Parker-Rivera 10+3reb+4ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 9+1reb+3ast, A.Kappos 7+4reb+2ast, K.Horton 7+4reb
Mayaguez: K.Wesson 17+9reb+2ast, J.Paige 14+4reb+3ast, J.Ruiz 13+6reb+5ast, J.Cintron 10+7reb+1ast, C.Lopez 8+1reb+2ast, C.Pizarro 8+3reb+2ast

Arecibo - Quebradillas 84-73

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when third ranked Capitanes (12-8) won against second-ranked Piratas (12-8) in Arecibo 84-73 on Tuesday. Capitanes made 28-of-33 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game. International forward Jonathan Rodriguez (196-1987, college: Campbell) nailed 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands point guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) accounted for 24 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Four Capitanes players scored in double figures. Capitanes' coach Rafael Cruz used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Jeremy Tyler (208-1991, college: Louisville) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized American forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) added 18 points respectively for Piratas in the defeat. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Quebradillas. Capitanes will meet Brujos (#6) in the next round. Piratas will play against the league's leader Leones (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: W.Hodge 24+4reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 23+7reb+1ast, V.Liz 14+4reb+2ast, A.Nunez 11+4reb+3ast, C.Elonu 9+11reb+2ast, C.Gaston 3+6reb+1ast
Quebradillas: W.Phillip 18+2reb, J.Tyler 18+5reb+3ast, B.Harris 12+4reb+3ast, A.Colon 8+2reb, C.Emory 7+6reb, D.Treadwell 6+4reb+5ast

Carolina - Guayama 97-87

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Brujos (5-15) lost to sixth ranked Gigantes (7-11) in Carolina 87-97 on Wednesday. Gigantes made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Sheldon McClellan (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) nailed 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) for the winning side and his fellow American import point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) accounted for 14 points and 12 assists. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Gigantes' coach Carlos Gonzalez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Ben McCauley (206-1986, college: NC State) came up with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Christopher Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) added 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Brujos in the defeat. Gigantes moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Humacao. Loser Brujos keep the sixth position with 15 games lost. Gigantes will meet at home Grises (#6) in the next round. Brujos will play against the league's second-placed Capitanes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Carolina: S.McClellan 32+8reb+4ast, A.Aminu 17+7reb, T.Waters 14+1reb+12ast, O.Jose 12+3reb+2ast, J.Cruz 8+1reb+2ast, J.Torres 4
Guayama: B.McCauley 26+7reb+4ast, C.Ortiz 23+6reb+4ast, J.Perkins 14+6reb+9ast, K.Penn 8+4reb, H.Hiram 6+3reb+1ast, J.Josiah 6+1reb+4ast

Fajardo - San German 85-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Cariduros' (10-10) home victory over 4th placed Atleticos (10-10) in Fajardo 85-75 on Wednesday. Cariduros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American players dominated the game. Power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) nailed 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) accounted for 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Will Daniels (202-1986, college: URI) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Atleticos in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cariduros moved-up to second place, which they share with San German and Santurce. Cariduros will meet Cangrejeros (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Atleticos will play against Indios in Mayaguez and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fajardo: T.Jones 23+7reb+3ast, L.Patterson 17+5reb+8ast, E.Andujar 14+10reb+4ast, A.Abreu 14+5reb+4ast, A.Toro 11+9reb+3ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 3+1ast
San German: W.Daniels 15+7reb, N.Mason 12+5reb+5ast, O.Branch 11+6reb+1ast, L.Hernandez 11+9reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 10+5reb+1ast, G.Sanabria 6+2ast

Guaynabo - Santurce 103-94

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Cangrejeros (10-10) against fourth ranked Mets (9-10) on Wednesday night. Visiting Cangrejeros were defeated by Mets in a tough game in Guaynabo 94-103. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cangrejeros. Mets looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Naturalized American guard Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU, agency: Inception Sports) nailed 27 points and 5 assists for the winning side and American forward Ben Moore (203-1995, college: SMU) accounted for 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international point guard JJ Barea (183-1984, college: Northeastern) came up with 22 points and 8 assists and Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) added 16 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for Cangrejeros in the defeat. Five Mets and four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. Cangrejeros' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Mets maintains fourth place with 9-10 record. Loser Cangrejeros keep the second position with ten games lost. They share it with San German and Fajardo. Mets will meet league's second-placed Cariduros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cangrejeros will play against the league's second-placed Cariduros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: K.Vinales 27+1reb+5ast, B.Moore 18+10reb+5ast, T.Rolon 13+1reb+8ast, J.Early Jr. 13+3reb+2ast, A.Uter 12+9reb+3ast, R.Balkman 9+2reb+3ast
Santurce: J.Barea 22+3reb+8ast, G.Clavell 19+3reb, C.Diallo 16+11reb+2ast, A.Matias 14+1reb+2ast, I.Sosa Carrion 9+3reb+2ast, F.Rivera 8+5reb+3ast



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