BSN Round 9 (Regular Season): Caguas defeat Arecibo

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The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Capitanes (8-5) in Caguas on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Criollos (5-6) 84-75. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a good game for Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Criollos' coach Wilhelmus Caanen used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL) answered with 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for Arecibo. Criollos have a solid series of four victories in a row. Caguas maintains fifth place with 5-6 record. Arecibo at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost.
Sixth-ranked Santeros (1-8) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Capitanes (8-5) in Aguada. The visitors from Arecibo managed to secure only three-point victory 89-86. However their fans expected much easier game. American power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and Pierre Jackson chipped in 14 points and 11 assists. Capitanes' coach Allans Colon allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Dominican center Joel Soriano (211-2000, college: St.John's) with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Arecibo maintains first place with 8-5 record. Aguada lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost.
A very close game took place in Manati between Cangrejeros and Osos. Third ranked Cangrejeros (6-4) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Osos (2-6). Cangrejeros managed to escape with a 1-point win 93-92 on Sunday evening. Hassan Whiteside nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side. Cangrejeros' coach Nelson Colon used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Rob Edwards came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds for Osos in the defeat. Santurce moved-up to second place, which they share with Quebradillas. Manati lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with six games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Guaynabo was beaten by Bayamon on the road 100-85. Bayamon destroyed San German on its own court 104-70. Carolina managed to outperform Quebradillas in a road game 92-84. Santurce was rolled over Caguas at home 71-92. Guaynabo was crushed by Bayamon on the opponent's court 116-87. San German beat Mayaguez in a home game 75-72.
The most impressive performance of 9th round was 23 points and 11 rebounds by Sam Mennenga of San German.



Bayamon - Guaynabo 100-85

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Vaqueros (10-2) beat 4th placed Mets (5-5) in Bayamon 100-85 on Thursday. Bayamon had a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Italian forward Danilo Gallinari (208-1988) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winning side and Dominican swingman Chris Duarte (197-1997, college: Oregon) accounted for 24 points. Five Vaqueros players scored in double figures. International center Ismael Romero (205-1991) came up with 25 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Derrick Williams (203-1991, college: Arizona) added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Guaynabo in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vaqueros have a solid series of four victories in a row. Bayamon maintains first place with 10-2 record. Guaynabo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: C.Duarte 24+4reb+3ast, D.Gallinari 22+14reb+2ast, S.Thompson Jr. 14+1reb+5ast, I.Palermo 12+5reb, G.Browne 10+4reb+3ast, L.Hernandez 9+3reb
Guaynabo: I.Romero 25+8reb+2ast, D.Williams 18+7reb+2ast, J.Paige 16+4reb+3ast, W.Douglas 8+3reb+2ast, B.Cotton 5+1reb+3ast, K.Mauras 4+1reb

Caguas - Arecibo 84-75

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Capitanes (8-5) in Caguas on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked Criollos (5-6) 84-75. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a good game for Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Five Criollos players scored in double figures. Criollos' coach Wilhelmus Caanen used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL) answered with 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Pierre Jackson (180-1991, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) added 13 points and 8 assists in the effort for Arecibo. Criollos have a solid series of four victories in a row. Caguas maintains fifth place with 5-6 record. Arecibo at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Caguas: A.Mitchell 20+16reb+2ast, L.King 14+3reb+6ast, A.Kappos 14+1reb+1ast, C.Lopez 11+4reb+2ast, M.O'Connell 11+3reb+6ast, O.Oni 7+4reb+4ast
Arecibo: D.Hernandez 20+5reb+3ast, P.Jackson 13+3reb+8ast, R.Melendez 11+3reb+2ast, R.Pinzon 9+5reb+2ast, V.Liz 8+4reb+1ast, J.Bolden 7+3reb

Bayamon - San German 104-70

Very expected game when 5th ranked Atleticos (2-7) were smashed by first ranked Vaqueros (10-2) in Bayamon 104-70 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Bayamon. San German managed to win third quarter 31-30. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vaqueros made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Dominican swingman Chris Duarte (197-1997, college: Oregon) nailed 26 points and 4 assists for the winning side and Italian forward Danilo Gallinari (208-1988) accounted for 26 points and 5 rebounds. International point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) came up with 11 points and 6 assists and naturalized American center Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) added 18 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Atleticos in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bayamon have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-2 record. San German lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: C.Duarte 26+4reb+4ast, D.Gallinari 26+5reb+1ast, S.Thompson Jr. 15+3reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 9+7reb, J.Mojica 8+2reb+2ast, R.Balkman 7+8reb+4ast
San German: A.Gordon 18+3reb, T.Fernandez 11+4reb+6ast, D.Days 10+2reb, A.Curbelo 9+3ast, S.Mennenga 8+5reb+3ast, E.Crawford 5+1reb+1ast

Manati - Santurce 92-93

A very close game took place in Manati between Cangrejeros and Osos. Third ranked Cangrejeros (6-4) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Osos (2-6). Cangrejeros managed to escape with a 1-point win 93-92 on Sunday evening. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 29-24 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Cangrejeros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American center Hassan Whiteside (213-1989, college: Marshall) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and the former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds. Cangrejeros' coach Nelson Colon used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Rob Edwards (196-1997, college: Arizona St.) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Osos in the defeat. Five Cangrejeros and four Osos players scored in double figures. Santurce moved-up to second place, which they share with Quebradillas. Manati lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Santurce: A.Matias 18+5reb+3ast, H.Whiteside 17+16reb, C.Goulding 15+2reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 14+4ast, I.Clark 11+5reb+3ast, D.Collier 10+6reb+1ast
Manati: R.Edwards 20+6reb+2ast, C.Diallo 19+6reb+1ast, C.Ortiz 13+8reb+2ast, I.Cruz 11+2reb+3ast, C.Duran 10+1reb+1ast, N.Cole 9+4reb+6ast

Quebradillas - Carolina 84-92

There was a small surprise when second ranked Gigantes (6-3) won against their close opponent Piratas (6-4) in Quebradillas 92-84 on Monday. Quebradillas trailed by 11 points at halftime and as many as 14 after three quarters before a 27-21 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 84-92 at the end of the game. Gigantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard Kobi Simmons (196-1997, college: Arizona) nailed 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Reggie Perry (208-2000, college: MSU) accounted for 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Carlos Emory (196-1991) came up with 23 points and the former international swingman Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Piratas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Carolina have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 6-3 record having seven points less than leader Arecibo which they share with defeated Quebradillas. Loser Piratas keep the second position with four games lost. They share it with Santurce.
Top scorers:
Carolina: K.Simmons 21+5reb+8ast, D.Huertas 16+1reb+2ast, R.Perry 15+9reb+4ast, E.Ortiz 10+2reb+3ast, J.Torres 8+3reb+1ast, A.Franklin 6+4reb+3ast
Quebradillas: C.Emory 23+3reb+2ast, T.Rolon 14+5reb+4ast, Z.Smith 12+4reb+3ast, J.Ibarra 9+8reb+2ast, E.Mudiay 8+5reb+7ast, W.Cruz 8+1reb

Aguada - Arecibo 86-89

Sixth-ranked Santeros (1-8) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Capitanes (8-5) in Aguada. The visitors from Arecibo managed to secure only three-point victory 89-86. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests were ahead by 1 point but lost the second period ending it with a 3-point deficit before their 28-22 run, which allowed them to win the game. Capitanes players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard Pierre Jackson (180-1991, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 14 points and 11 assists. Capitanes' coach Allans Colon allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Dominican center Joel Soriano (211-2000, college: St.John's) with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Arecibo maintains first place with 8-5 record. Aguada lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: D.Hernandez 18+15reb+1ast, V.Liz 16+2reb+1ast, P.Jackson 14+3reb+11ast, R.Melendez 13+3reb+4ast, J.Bolden 11+6reb+2ast, R.Pinzon 5+1ast
Aguada: J.Soriano 23+15reb+4ast, N.Sobey 22+6reb+2ast, A.Abreu 12+6ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 11+3reb+3ast, N.Rakocevic 10+7reb+1ast, J.Holland 6+2reb+1ast

Santurce - Caguas 71-92

There was a minor upset when 3rd placed Cangrejeros (6-4) were outscored by fifth ranked Criollos (5-6) in Santurce 92-71 on Tuesday. The game was mostly controlled by Caguas. Santurce managed to win second period 16-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Criollos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Nigerian guard Olumiye Oni (198-1997, college: Yale) nailed a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winning side and Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Criollos players scored in double figures. The former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) came up with 16 points and 5 rebounds and American center Hassan Whiteside (213-1989, college: Marshall) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Cangrejeros in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Caguas have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 5-6 record. Loser Cangrejeros dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with Quebradillas.
Top scorers:
Caguas: L.King 19+3reb+1ast, A.Mitchell 13+9reb+3ast, O.Oni 12+6reb+10ast, C.Pizarro 11+2ast, A.Kappos 10+3reb, C.Lopez 9+6reb
Santurce: A.Matias 16+5reb, V.Caratini 12+2reb, I.Clark 11+2reb+1ast, H.Whiteside 9+6reb, C.Goulding 8+4reb+1ast, D.Collier 5+3reb

Bayamon - Guaynabo 116-87

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Vaqueros (10-2) outplayed 4th placed Mets (5-5) in Bayamon 116-87 on Tuesday. The game was mostly controlled by Bayamon. Guaynabo managed to win third quarter 27-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vaqueros made 26-of-29 free shots (89.7 percent) during the game. Vaqueros outrebounded Mets 39-23 including 27 on the defensive glass. Vaqueros looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Mets' players. Italian forward Danilo Gallinari (208-1988) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Dominican swingman Chris Duarte (197-1997, college: Oregon) accounted for 18 points and 8 assists. Five Vaqueros players scored in double figures. The former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) came up with 26 points and 6 assists and American forward Derrick Williams (203-1991, college: Arizona) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Mets in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Bayamon have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-2 record. Guaynabo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: D.Gallinari 22+10reb+3ast, S.Thompson Jr. 20+4reb+2ast, C.Duarte 18+2reb+8ast, J.Mojica 17+1reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 14+8reb, R.Balkman 12+5reb
Guaynabo: J.Paige 26+2reb+6ast, I.Romero 13+3reb, D.Williams 11+5reb+2ast, B.Cotton 9+4reb+4ast, W.Douglas 8+1reb+1ast, B.Boyd 6+2reb+1ast

San German - Mayaguez 75-72

There was a minor upset when 3rd placed Indios (6-5) were edged by fifth ranked Atleticos (2-7) in San German 75-72 on Tuesday. The hosts trailed by 13 points after three quarters before their 29-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Atleticos made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. New Zealand forward Sam Mennenga (206-2001, college: Davidson) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side and guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) accounted for 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) and New Zealand forward Samuel Waardenburg (208-1999, college: Miami, FL) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Indios in the defeat. Four Indios players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. San German maintains fifth place with 2-7 record. Loser Indios keeps the third position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
San German: S.Mennenga 23+11reb+2ast, A.Curbelo 17+6reb+5ast, A.Gordon 10+4reb, E.Crawford 8+1reb, T.Fernandez 7+3reb+2ast, D.Days 7+7reb
Mayaguez: T.Harrison 19+11reb+2ast, S.Waardenburg 12+6reb+1ast, J.Erazo 10+5reb, M.Doyle 10+2reb+5ast, J.Pacheco 9+1reb, L.Martinez 5+1reb