BSN Round 20: Mets defeat Vaqueros

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (17-7) in Guaynabo on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Mets (11-14) 90-83. Mets dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Vaqueros' 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Ben Moore (203-1995, college: SMU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized American guard Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU, agency: Inception Sports) contributed with 12 points and 7 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) replied with 21 points and 6 assists for Vaqueros. Despite that victory Mets went down to fourth position due to points difference. Vaqueros at the other side still keep top place with seven games lost. Mets are looking forward to face Atleticos (#5) in San German in the next round. Vaqueros will play on the road against Grises (#6) in Humacao and are hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game for Indios (13-12) which played in Fajardo against Cariduros (12-13). Fourth ranked Indios won 84-78. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and Jared Ruiz who added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Indios' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) responded with 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Indios have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Santurce. Cariduros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with San German. Indios will play against Piratas (#3) in Quebradillas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Cariduros will play at home against Grises and hope to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Leones (16-9) which hosted in Juana Diaz one of their biggest challengers Capitanes (15-10). First ranked Leones managed to get a 4-point victory 92-88. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by Jezreel De Jesus who scored that evening 25 points and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 21 points and 15 rebounds by Chinemelu Elonu did not help to save the game for Capitanes. Capitanes' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-9 record. Defending champion Capitanes dropped to the second place with ten games lost. They share the position with Quebradillas. Leones will meet at home Brujos (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Capitanes will play against the league's second-placed Cangrejeros (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 20: Carolina were smashed by Ponce on the road 110-91. Guayama won against San German on its own court 82-67. Guayama managed to outperform Humacao in a road game 83-74. Santurce managed to beat San German at home 87-81. Carolina was defeated by Quebradillas on the opponent's court 93-87.
The most impressive performance of 20th round was 31 points and 6 rebounds by Phillip Wheeler of Quebradillas.

Ponce - Carolina 110-91

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Leones (16-9) crushed 5th ranked Gigantes (10-14) in Juana Diaz 110-91 on Wednesday. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who scored that evening 26 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and American-South Sudanese Nuni Omot (206-1994, college: Baylor) supported him with 22 points and 5 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Even 16 points and 7 rebounds by naturalized American power forward Julian Torres (206-1997, college: LSUA) did not help to save the game for Gigantes. Point guard Jose Ortiz (183-1996) added 12 points and 8 assists for the guests. Five Leones and four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-9 record. Loser Gigantes keep the fifth place with 14 games lost. Leones will meet at home Brujos (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Gigantes will play against Cariduros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 26+5reb+8ast, N.Omot 22+3reb+5ast, J.Murphy 19+3reb+3ast, M.Lee 16+9reb+3ast, L.Lopez 10+4reb+2ast, M.Rosario 10+2reb+2ast
Carolina: J.Torres 16+7reb+1ast, A.Franklin 14+2reb+2ast, T.Waters 13+1reb+2ast, O.Jose 12+4reb+8ast, E.Rodriguez 8+3reb+5ast, J.Cruz 7+3reb

Guayama - San German 82-67

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Atleticos (12-13) lost to sixth ranked Brujos (7-17) in Guayama 67-82 on Wednesday. Brujos outrebounded Atleticos 42-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Ben McCauley (206-1986, college: NC State) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and naturalized American swingman Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St., agency: Green Sports Management) supported him with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 12 points and 8 assists by American guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) did not help to save the game for Atleticos. His fellow American import Will Daniels (202-1986, college: URI) added 12 points for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brujos maintains sixth position with 7-17 record, which they share with Humacao. Atleticos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Fajardo. Brujos will meet league's leader Leones in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Atleticos will play against Mets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guayama: J.Josiah 26+6reb+4ast, B.McCauley 20+10reb+7ast, H.Hiram 19+7reb+4ast, D.Maldonado 7+2reb, D.Reese 6+2reb+1ast, K.Penn 4+5reb
San German: N.Mason 12+1reb+8ast, W.Daniels 12+3reb+2ast, J.Erazo 12+4reb+1ast, O.Branch 9+2reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 8+7reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 6+6reb

Humacao - Guayama 74-83

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Brujos (7-17) won against their close opponent Grises (7-17) in Humacao 83-74 on Thursday. It was a great shooting night for Brujos especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. The winners were led by American guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 assists and the other American import power forward Ben McCauley (206-1986, college: NC State) supported him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four Brujos players scored in double figures. Even 15 points by American forward Kenneth Horton (201-1989, college: CCSU) did not help to save the game for Grises. American-Mexican center Daniel Amigo (208-1995, college: Denver) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Grises' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Brujos maintains sixth position with 7-17 record, which they share with Humacao. Grises lost sixth consecutive game. Brujos will meet league's leader Leones in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Grises will play against Cariduros (#3) in Fajardo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guayama: B.McCauley 21+6reb+1ast, J.Josiah 20+6reb+2ast, J.Perkins 19+4reb+6ast, D.Maldonado 14+2reb, H.Hiram 6+2reb+3ast, K.Penn 3+6reb+1ast
Humacao: K.Horton 15+4reb, D.Amigo 12+7reb, L.Rivera 10+3reb+4ast, A.Kappos 7+1ast, L.Miguel Colon 7+1reb, M.Miller 7+2reb

Guaynabo - Bayamon 90-83

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (17-7) in Guaynabo on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Mets (11-14) 90-83. Mets dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Vaqueros' 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Ben Moore (203-1995, college: SMU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized American guard Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU, agency: Inception Sports) contributed with 12 points and 7 assists for the winners. Five Mets players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) replied with 21 points and 6 assists and American power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL) added 22 points and 4 blocks (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) in the effort for Vaqueros. Despite that victory Mets went down to fourth position due to points difference. Vaqueros at the other side still keep top place with seven games lost. Mets are looking forward to face Atleticos (#5) in San German in the next round. Vaqueros will play on the road against Grises (#6) in Humacao and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: B.Moore 21+7reb+6ast, R.Balkman 15+3reb+3ast, T.Rolon 13+4reb+3ast, K.Vinales 12+3reb+7ast, M.Basabe 10+7reb+1ast, A.Uter 9+4reb+1ast
Bayamon: D.Hernandez 22+4reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 21+2reb+6ast, J.Mojica 19+4reb+2ast, B.Santiago 8+4reb, K.Doolittle 7+7reb+3ast, S.Thompson Jr. 3+1reb+1ast

Fajardo - Mayaguez 78-84

Another exciting game for Indios (13-12) which played in Fajardo against Cariduros (12-13). Fourth ranked Indios won 84-78. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and naturalized Nicaraguan guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) who added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Indios players scored in double figures. Indios' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) responded with 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and international forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Indios have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Santurce. Cariduros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with San German. Indios will play against Piratas (#3) in Quebradillas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Cariduros will play at home against Grises and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: K.Wesson 23+6reb+3ast, D.Buycks 15+3reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 10+8reb+5ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 10+2reb+2ast, J.Paige 8+2reb+3ast, J.Cintron 6+9reb+2ast
Fajardo: T.Jones 33+7reb+2ast, E.Andujar 14+6reb+4ast, J.Pineiro 12+5reb+3ast, L.Patterson 8+4reb+6ast, A.Ralat 7+1ast, C.Brady 2+3reb

Santurce - San German 87-81

Everything could happen in Santurce at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Cangrejeros and 5th ranked Atleticos had identical 12-12 record. This time Cangrejeros used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from San German 87-81 on Saturday night. Cangrejeros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 21 rebounds and the former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 12 points and 5 assists by American guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) did not help to save the game for Atleticos. His fellow American import Will Daniels (202-1986, college: URI) added 13 points for the guests. Five Cangrejeros and four Atleticos players scored in double figures. Atleticos' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Cangrejeros have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-12 record having three points less than leader Ponce, which they share with Mayaguez. Atleticos lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Fajardo. Cangrejeros will meet league's second-placed Capitanes in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Atleticos will play against Mets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: A.Matias 19+5reb+1ast, C.Diallo 17+21reb+2ast, I.Sosa Carrion 12+2reb+3ast, J.Barea 11+3reb+7ast, G.Clavell 10+2reb+2ast, G.Clavell 8+1reb+2ast
San German: W.Daniels 13+4reb+1ast, N.Mason 12+3reb+5ast, E.Ayala 11+2reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 10+3reb+3ast, J.Erazo 8+1reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 7+4reb

Ponce - Arecibo 92-88

An interesting game for Leones (16-9) which hosted in Juana Diaz one of their biggest challengers Capitanes (15-10). First ranked Leones managed to get a 4-point victory 92-88. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Leones made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 60.9 percentage. The winners were led by the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who scored that evening 25 points and 7 assists and the former international Michael Rosario (190-1990, college: Florida) supported him with 22 points. Even a double-double of 21 points and 15 rebounds by Nigerian-American power forward Chinemelu Elonu (206-1987, college: Texas A&M) did not help to save the game for Capitanes. Naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands point guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) added 23 points and 6 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Capitanes' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-9 record. Defending champion Capitanes dropped to the second place with ten games lost. They share the position with Quebradillas. Leones will meet at home Brujos (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Capitanes will play against the league's second-placed Cangrejeros (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 25+2reb+7ast, M.Rosario 22+2reb+1ast, N.Omot 19+5reb+1ast, J.Murphy 12+10reb+1ast, M.Lee 4+8reb+3ast, L.Lopez 3+2reb+1ast
Arecibo: W.Hodge 23+3reb+6ast, C.Elonu 21+15reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 11+3reb+3ast, D.Huertas 10+2reb+1ast, V.Liz 8+1reb+2ast, A.Nunez 6+6reb+1ast

Quebradillas - Carolina 93-87

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Piratas (15-10) defeated 5th ranked Gigantes (10-14) in Quebradillas 93-87 on Friday. Piratas made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by naturalized American forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) who scored that evening 31 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) supported him with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Even 19 points and 5 assists by American guard Sheldon McClellan (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Gigantes. The former international center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) added 16 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Five Piratas and four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Piratas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-10 record having just one point less than leader Ponce, which they share with Arecibo. Loser Gigantes keep the fifth place with 14 games lost. Piratas will meet Indios (#4) in the next round. Gigantes will play against Cariduros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: W.Phillip 31+6reb+3ast, J.Wilson 15+7reb+8ast, C.Emory 14+6reb+3ast, G.Browne 10+1reb+8ast, J.Tyler 10+6reb, A.Colon 6+1reb+1ast
Carolina: S.McClellan 19+4reb+5ast, G.Conditt IV 16+6reb+3ast, T.Waters 14+2reb+6ast, O.Jose 12+2reb+1ast, A.Aminu 10+6reb+1ast, A.Franklin 6+5reb+5ast



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