BSN Round 10: Vaqueros lose to Indios

Tyreke Evans

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Vaqueros (7-2) recorded its second loss in Mayaguez on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Indios (5-4) 80-62. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Vaqueros. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. American point guard Tyreke Evans (198-1989, college: Memphis) fired 28 points for the winners. The other American import power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) chipped in 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) produced 15 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indios moved-up to second place, which they share with Ponce and Carolina. Defending champion Vaqueros still keep top position with two games lost. Indios is looking forward to face league's second-placed Atleticos in San German in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vaqueros will play at home against the league's leader Piratas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Quebradillas. First ranked Piratas (8-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 3rd ranked Capitanes (5-3) 88-86 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Capitanes. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Hassan Whiteside (213-1989, college: Marshall) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 6 blocks. Brandon Knight contributed with 23 points and 5 assists for the winners. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) replied with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds for Capitanes. Piratas maintains first position with 8-2 record. Capitanes at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. Piratas will play against league's leader Vaqueros in Bayamon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Capitanes will play on the road against Cariduros in Fajardo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Manati between Gigantes and Osos. Second ranked Gigantes (5-4) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Osos (2-8). Gigantes managed to escape with a 2-point win 102-100 on Monday evening. Ismael Cruz scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Davon Jefferson responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gigantes maintains second position with 5-4 record having just two points less than leader Quebradillas, which they share with Ponce and Mayaguez. Osos lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Gigantes will meet Grises (#5) in the next round. Osos will play against Indios and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Fajardo defeated Guaynabo in a road game 99-98. Santurce beat San German at home 90-80. Quebradillas lost to Ponce on the opponent's court 87-94.