BSN Round 19 (Regular Season): Manati defeat Caguas

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Criollos (11-6) in Caguas on Monday night. Hosts were rolled over by third ranked Osos (10-10) 110-88. Manati looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Norris Cole (188-1988, college: CSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 assists. Guard Alex Morales (198-1997, college: Wagner) contributed with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Caguas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Manati maintains third place with 10-10 record having five points less than leader Caguas. Caguas at the other side still keep top position with six games lost. Manati are looking forward to face league's second-placed Guaynabo at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caguas will play against Santurce and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Mayaguez. Sixth ranked Leones (7-10) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Indios (12-8) 101-98 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points. Jordan Murphy helped adding 23 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) responded with 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ponce maintains sixth place with 7-10 record. Mayaguez at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Ponce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mayaguez will play on the road against Quebradillas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Aguada between Aguada and Gigantes. Fourth ranked Aguada (9-14) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Gigantes (8-11). Aguada managed to escape with a 3-point win 86-83 in the fight for the fourth place. It was an exceptional evening for Chinanu Onuaku who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. George Conditt IV came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds for Carolina in the defeat. Aguada maintains fourth place with 9-14 record. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Aguada will meet league's leader Arecibo on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Carolina will play against the league's leader Arecibo (#1) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 19 were not that significant. Arecibo beat Ponce on the road 91-80. San German lost to Santurce on its own court 91-95. Bayamon unfortunately lost to Guaynabo in a road game 80-88. Santurce recorded a loss to San German at home 73-78. Manati was defeated by Arecibo on the opponent's court 132-128.
The most impressive performance of 19th round was 29 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists by Victor Liz of Arecibo.



Ponce - Arecibo 80-91

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Capitanes (16-3) beat 6th ranked Leones (7-10) in Juana Diaz 91-80 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for the former international Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) who led the winners and scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) accounted for 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side. The former international point guard the former international point guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) came up with a triple-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and the former international point guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for Ponce in the defeat. Four Arecibo and five Ponce players scored in double figures. Leones' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Capitanes have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Arecibo maintains first place with 16-3 record. Loser Leones keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. Arecibo will meet Carolina (#5) on the road in the next round. Ponce will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: A.Plummer 21+5reb+5ast, J.Okafor 19+5reb+1ast, D.Stockton 15+1reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 15+5reb+4ast, R.Cortes 9+1reb+2ast, W.Rodriguez 6+3reb
Ponce: B.Jordan 19+14reb+10ast, J.De Jesus 18+4reb+5ast, A.Ford 14+4reb, J.Ruiz 11+1reb+1ast, J.Murphy 10+6reb+2ast, J.Walker 4+2reb+3ast

San German - Santurce 91-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Atleticos' (8-14) home loss to fourth ranked Cangrejeros (8-8) in San German 91-95 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) accounted for 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. American Alize Johnson (206-1996, college: Missouri St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds and the other American import point guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) added 20 points and 5 assists respectively for San German in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Santurce maintains fourth place with 8-8 record. San German lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 14 games lost. Santurce will meet at home league's leader Caguas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against Bayamon (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: J.Sullinger 30+18reb+4ast, A.Matias 20+5reb+1ast, W.Barton 14+10reb+2ast, W.Hodge 10+2reb+3ast, E.Andujar 8+4reb+4ast, J.Martinez 5+4reb+1ast
San German: A.Johnson 38+16reb+3ast, N.Mason 20+1reb+5ast, T.Fernandez 16+1reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 5+3reb+1ast, J.Erazo 4+5reb+3ast, J.Walker 2

Aguada - Carolina 86-83

A very close game took place in Aguada between Aguada and Gigantes. Fourth ranked Aguada (9-14) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Gigantes (8-11). Aguada managed to escape with a 3-point win 86-83 in the fight for the fourth place. Aguada made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Nigerian-American center Chinanu Onuaku (207-1996, college: Louisville) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Sheldon Mac (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) accounted for 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Aguada players scored in double figures. International center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds and American Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) added 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Carolina in the defeat. Aguada maintains fourth place with 9-14 record. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Aguada will meet league's leader Arecibo on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Carolina will play against the league's leader Arecibo (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aguada: S.Mac 26+6reb+1ast, C.Onuaku 14+16reb+6ast, A.Abreu 12+4reb+6ast, J.Febres 10+5reb, I.Gandia-Rosa 8+6reb+3ast, M.Camper 8+5reb+2ast
Carolina: G.Conditt IV 29+14reb+2ast, B.Goodwin 29+6reb+7ast, S.James Jr. 10+11reb+5ast, J.Cruz 7+4reb+3ast, A.Franklin 4+3reb+1ast, K.Maura 4+3reb+3ast

Guaynabo - Bayamon 88-80

Rather predictable result when second ranked Mets (11-8) won against 6th ranked Vaqueros (7-13) in Guaynabo 88-80 on Monday. Guaynabo forced 19 Bayamon turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) who led the winners and scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American point guard Brandon Boyd (180-1997, college: CBU) accounted for 19 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Four Mets players scored in double figures. International guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) came up with 34 points (!!!) and 4 steals and international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) added 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively for Bayamon in the defeat. Guaynabo maintains second place with 11-8 record having five points less than leader Caguas. Loser Vaqueros keeps the sixth position with 13 games lost. Guaynabo will meet Manati (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bayamon will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: B.Boyd 19+6ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 19+7reb+5ast, B.Santiago 18+4reb, J.Paige 16+2reb+1ast, C.Silva 8+4reb+1ast, K.Mauras 4+2reb+1ast
Bayamon: S.Thompson Jr. 34+3reb+2ast, I.Romero 17+6reb+3ast, B.Gonzalez 10+2reb+2ast, W.Gabriel 9+2reb, K.Doolittle 6+12reb+4ast, C.Pizarro 4+2reb+6ast

Caguas - Manati 88-110

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Criollos (11-6) in Caguas on Monday night. Hosts were rolled over by third ranked Osos (10-10) 110-88. Manati looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Norris Cole (188-1988, college: CSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 assists. Guard Alex Morales (198-1997, college: Wagner) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) added 17 points and 4 assists in the effort for Caguas. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Manati maintains third place with 10-10 record having five points less than leader Caguas. Caguas at the other side still keep top position with six games lost. Manati are looking forward to face league's second-placed Guaynabo at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caguas will play against Santurce and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Manati: N.Cole 25+2reb+10ast, I.Sosa 19+2reb, A.Morales 18+10reb+3ast, E.Thompson 18+4reb+2ast, R.Spalding 8+3reb+3ast, C.Ortiz 5+10reb+1ast
Caguas: L.King 20+7reb+2ast, T.Trice II 17+2reb+4ast, A.Kappos 13+4reb+1ast, C.Lopez 10+5reb, L.Rivera 8+2ast, J.Josiah 6+1reb+2ast

Santurce - San German 73-78

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 4th placed Cangrejeros (8-8) lost to fifth ranked Atleticos (8-14) in Santurce 73-78 on Tuesday. It was an exceptional evening for American Alize Johnson (206-1996, college: Missouri St.) who led the winners and scored 9 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international Josue Erazo (203-1995, college: PR-Rio Piedras) accounted for 21 points for the winning side. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) added 18 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Santurce in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. San German maintains fifth place with 8-14 record. Loser Cangrejeros keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. San German will meet at home Bayamon (#6) in the next round. Santurce will play against the league's leader Caguas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San German: J.Erazo 21+4reb+2ast, T.Fernandez 15+2reb+4ast, N.Mason 13+4reb+6ast, A.Johnson 9+16reb+6ast, J.Rodriguez 6+3reb, J.Bryan Diaz 5+2reb+1ast
Santurce: J.Sullinger 20+15reb+4ast, E.Andujar 18+11reb+3ast, A.Matias 11+4reb+1ast, W.Hodge 9+1reb+3ast, C.Duran 4+1reb, K.Rose 4+3reb+2ast

Mayaguez - Ponce 98-101

Important game to mention about took place in Mayaguez. Sixth ranked Leones (7-10) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging much higher ranked Indios (12-8) 101-98 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Indios. Ponce made 26-of-31 charity shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Mayaguez's players. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points. The former international Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) helped adding 23 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) responded with 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Jorge Pacheco (188-1998, college: Liberty) scored 26 points (made all of his eleven free throws !!!). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ponce maintains sixth place with 7-10 record. Mayaguez at the other side keeps the second position with eight games lost. Ponce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mayaguez will play on the road against Quebradillas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 24+4reb+2ast, J.Murphy 23+5reb, A.Ford 16+3reb+1ast, B.Allen 14+3reb+7ast, J.Ruiz 9+4reb+1ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 6+3reb
Mayaguez: M.Doyle 35+6reb+4ast, J.Pacheco 26+4reb+2ast, N.Perkins 17+6reb+2ast, J.Cintron 10+12reb+1ast, J.Early Jr. 5+5reb, J.Matos 3+1reb

Arecibo - Manati 132-128

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Capitanes (16-3) defeated 3rd placed Osos (10-10) in Arecibo 132-128 on Tuesday. Arecibo made 31-of-39 free shots (79.5 percent) during the game, while Manati only scored fifteen points from the stripe. Arecibo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Dominican Victor Liz (190-1986, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) accounted for 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Naturalized Panamanian point guard Jhivvan Jackson (182-1998, college: UTSA) came up with 30 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Alex Morales (198-1997, college: Wagner) added 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for Manati in the defeat. Four Arecibo and five Manati players scored in double figures. Osos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total thirteen players in this game, but that didn't help. Capitanes have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Arecibo maintains first place with 16-3 record. Loser Osos keeps the third position with ten games lost. Arecibo will meet Carolina (#5) on the road in the next round. Manati will play against the league's second-placed Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: J.Okafor 33+9reb+2ast, V.Liz 29+17reb+5ast, A.Plummer 26+2reb+3ast, D.Stockton 24+4reb+8ast, W.Rodriguez 8+3reb, J.Rodriguez 6+3reb+3ast
Manati: J.Jackson 30+6reb+2ast, A.Morales 22+5reb+6ast, E.Thompson 20+5reb+5ast, I.Sosa 18+1reb+2ast, N.Cole 17+1reb+13ast, R.Spalding 11+10reb+3ast