BSN Round 20 (Regular Season): Caguas lose to Vaqueros

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Leading Criollos (11-8) recorded its eighth loss in Santurce. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Cangrejeros (9-8) 103-97. The winners were led by American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 25 rebounds and Emmanuel Maldonado supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Even 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Caguas. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Santurce maintains fourth position with 9-8 record. Caguas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with eight games lost. Santurce will play against league's leader Guaynabo at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Caguas will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Quebradillas between Piratas and Indios. Third ranked Piratas (10-11) got a very close home victory over second-ranked Indios (12-9). Piratas managed to escape with a 1-point win 84-83 on Thursday evening. The best player for the winners was Emmanuel Mudiay who scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Milton Doyle produced 17 points and 4 assists for the guests. Indios' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Quebradillas maintains third position with 10-11 record having seven points less than leader Guaynabo, which they share with Manati. Mayaguez at the other side keeps the second place with nine games lost. Quebradillas will meet Ponce (#6) in the next round. Mayaguez will play against Bayamon (#6) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20: Aguada was destroyed by Arecibo on the opponent's court 99-76. San German outscored Bayamon in a home game 95-73. Arecibo recorded a loss to Carolina on the road 106-94. Manati was defeated by Guaynabo on its own court 80-91.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 27 points and 9 rebounds by Chris Ortiz of Manati.



Bayamon - Caguas 96-85

Round 20 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Criollos (11-8). They were defeated by sixth ranked Vaqueros (8-14) 96-85 on Wednesday night. Bayamon shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and international guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) who added 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Vaqueros players scored in double figures. American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 6 assists and Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bayamon maintains sixth position with 8-14 record. Caguas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with eight games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Guaynabo. Caguas will play next round against strong Santurce trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Bayamon will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Mayaguez at home.
Top scorers:
Caguas: T.Trice II 36+4reb+6ast, A.Mitchell 21+9reb+1ast, J.Bishop 13+1reb+2ast, L.King 4+4reb+1ast, R.Nunez 4+2reb, L.Rivera 3
Bayamon: S.Thompson Jr. 26+6reb+5ast, K.Doolittle 25+9reb+4ast, C.Pizarro 16+2reb+9ast, W.Gabriel 10+11reb+2ast, I.Romero 9+7reb+2ast, B.Gonzalez 4+4reb+1ast

Arecibo - Aguada 99-76

Rather expected game in Arecibo where 4th ranked Aguada (9-15) was crushed by first ranked Capitanes (17-4) 99-76 on Thursday. Arecibo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). The former international Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) chipped in 21 points. American guard Sheldon Mac (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) produced 18 points and forward Harry Sosa (196-2001, college: E.Florida St.) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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. Capitanes have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Arecibo maintains first position with 17-4 record. Aguada at the other side dropped to the fifth place with 15 games lost. Arecibo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Aguada will play against Manati (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: S.Mac 18+4reb+2ast, G.Belardo 13+2reb+3ast, H.Sosa 12+10reb+2ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 10+1reb+3ast, M.Camper 5+4reb+1ast, C.Onuaku 5+7reb+4ast
Arecibo: J.Okafor 25+7reb+4ast, A.Plummer 21+4reb+1ast, R.Cortes 12+2reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 10+8reb+1ast, V.Liz 10+1reb+1ast, W.Rodriguez 6+1reb

Quebradillas - Mayaguez 84-83

A very close game took place in Quebradillas between Piratas and Indios. Third ranked Piratas (10-11) got a very close home victory over second-ranked Indios (12-9). Piratas managed to escape with a 1-point win 84-83 on Thursday evening. The best player for the winners was DR Congolese point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) who scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Tai Odiase (206-1995, college: UIC) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) produced 17 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Indios' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Quebradillas maintains third position with 10-11 record having seven points less than leader Guaynabo, which they share with Manati. Mayaguez at the other side keeps the second place with nine games lost. Quebradillas will meet Ponce (#6) in the next round. Mayaguez will play against Bayamon (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: M.Lee 17+1reb, M.Doyle 17+3reb+4ast, N.Perkins 12+9reb+2ast, L.Lopez 9+2reb+2ast, J.Cintron 9+8reb+2ast, O.Perez 6+8reb
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 23+5reb+4ast, G.Clavell 13+4reb+5ast, T.Odiase 12+10reb+1ast, R.Harris 8+1reb+2ast, G.Clavell 7+4reb+2ast, W.Cruz 6+3reb+3ast

San German - Bayamon 95-73

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Atleticos' (9-14) home victory over 6th ranked Vaqueros (8-14) 95-73 on Friday. San German dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Vaqueros's 36. San German outrebounded Bayamon 47-34 including 17 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American Alize Johnson (206-1996, college: Missouri St.) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import point guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) chipped in 22 points. Four Atleticos players scored in double figures. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and international guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) added 25 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San German moved-up to fourth place. Loser Vaqueros keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost. San German will meet at home league's second-placed Mayaguez in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Bayamon will play against the league's second-placed Mayaguez (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: S.Thompson Jr. 25+2ast, K.Doolittle 16+14reb+6ast, W.Gabriel 8+6reb, B.Gonzalez 6+3reb+1ast, C.Pizarro 5+1reb+5ast, O.Branch 5+2reb
San German: A.Johnson 24+14reb+4ast, N.Mason 22+1reb+3ast, T.Fernandez 13+5reb+7ast, J.Bryan Diaz 10+2reb, A.Gordon 6+6reb, J.Erazo 5+8reb+1ast

Santurce - Caguas 103-97

Leading Criollos (11-8) recorded its eighth loss in Santurce. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Cangrejeros (9-8) 103-97. Santurce players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. The winners were led by American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 25 rebounds and Emmanuel Maldonado (194-2002) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Even 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Caguas. The former international Alexander Kappos (208-1997, college: Dalhousie) added 21 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Five Santurce and four Caguas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Santurce maintains fourth position with 9-8 record. Caguas lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with eight games lost. Santurce will play against league's leader Guaynabo at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Caguas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Caguas: T.Trice II 26+8reb+6ast, A.Kappos 21+6reb+2ast, D.Collier 12+8reb+1ast, J.Josiah 10+5reb+2ast, J.Placer 10+1reb, A.Mitchell 5+6reb+2ast
Santurce: J.Sullinger 21+25reb+1ast, W.Hodge 19+1reb+4ast, E.Maldonado 18+6reb+2ast, A.Matias 15+6reb+1ast, W.Barton 11+2reb+5ast, E.Andujar 10+7reb+7ast

Carolina - Arecibo 106-94

There was an upset in Carolina where top-ranked Capitanes (17-4) were defeated by fifth ranked Gigantes (9-11) 106-94 on Saturday. Carolina outrebounded Arecibo 41-26 including 29 on the defensive glass. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international Alex Franklin (198-1988, college: Siena) who scored 29 points and 8 rebounds. American Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. American point guard David Stockton (180-1991, college: Gonzaga) produced 19 points and 6 assists and Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Five Carolina and four Arecibo players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains fifth position with 9-11 record. Loser Capitanes still keeps top place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: A.Plummer 27+1ast, D.Stockton 19+4reb+6ast, V.Liz 18+3reb+1ast, J.Okafor 17+7reb+4ast, R.Cortes 6+1reb+2ast, J.Torres 4+2reb+1ast
Carolina: A.Franklin 29+8reb+1ast, I.Cruz 16+3reb+5ast, S.James Jr. 13+9reb+2ast, B.Goodwin 12+7reb+10ast, T.Waters 11+2reb+8ast, J.Cruz 9+4reb+1ast

Manati - Guaynabo 80-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Mets' (12-8) road victory over 3rd ranked Osos (10-11) 91-80 on Saturday. Guaynabo made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) who scored 24 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Mets players scored in double figures. Mets' coach Jose Juan Barea used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. The former international Chris Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) produced 27 points and 9 rebounds and Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Guaynabo keeps a position of league leader. Loser Osos keeps the third place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Quebradillas. Guaynabo will meet Santurce (#4) on the road in the next round. Manati will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manati: C.Ortiz 27+9reb+1ast, C.Diallo 9+6reb+3ast, N.Cole 9+4reb+4ast, J.Howard 8+1ast, E.Thompson 8+3reb+5ast, J.Jackson 8+5reb+1ast
Guaynabo: J.Paige 24+8reb+3ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 18+5reb+5ast, B.Santiago 12+1reb+1ast, C.Silva 11+7reb, E.Crawford 10+4reb+2ast, B.Boyd 7+3reb+2ast