BSN Round 23 (Regular Season): Caguas edge Manati by one point

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Sixth-ranked Osos (4-22) made lots of trouble for third ranked Criollos (15-11) in Manati on Tuesday. The visitors from Caguas managed to secure only one-point victory 97-96. However their fans expected easier game. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 20 points and 9 assists. The former international Ismael Cruz (190-2000, college: Indian Hills) produced 22 points and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Criollos have a solid series of four victories in a row. Caguas moved-up to second place, which they share with Mayaguez. Manati lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 22 games lost. Caguas is looking forward to face Carolina (#4) at home in the next round. Manati will play against the league's second-placed Santurce and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Important game to mention about took place in Aguada. Sixth ranked Santeros (9-16) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Atleticos (12-15) 93-91 on Sunday evening. The former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Nathan Sobey contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) answered with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for San German. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Aguada maintains sixth place with 9-16 record. San German at the other side keeps the fifth position with 15 games lost. Aguada will play against league's second-placed Mayaguez on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Ponce between Leones and Mets. Fourth ranked Leones (12-13) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Mets (9-17). Leones managed to escape with a 3-point win 97-94 in the game for the fourth place. It was a great evening for Aleem Ford who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points and 7 rebounds. Leones' coach Carlos Morales used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. DeMarcus Cousins responded with 30 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Ponce maintains fourth place with 12-13 record. Loser Mets keeps the fifth position with 17 games lost. Ponce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaynabo will play against the league's leader Bayamon (#1) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 23 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Manati was crushed by Carolina in a road game 105-82. Santurce was beaten by Quebradillas at home 83-92. San German won against Carolina on the opponent's court 95-84. Aguada outscored Ponce in a home game 103-82.
The best stats of 23th round was 25 points and 6 assists by Bryn Forbes of Aguada.



Carolina - Manati 105-82

There was no surprise in Carolina where 6th ranked Osos (4-22) were crushed by fourth ranked Gigantes (12-12) 105-82 on Sunday. Carolina dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Osos's 42. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Kobi Simmons (196-1997, college: Arizona) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. His fellow American import center Montrezl Harrell (203-1994, college: Louisville) helped adding 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and international point guard Jordan Howard (180-1996, college: Cent Arkansas) scored 17 points and 5 assists. 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. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 12-12 record. Manati lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 22 games lost. Carolina will meet higher ranked Caguas (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manati will play against the league's second-placed Santurce and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Carolina: K.Simmons 27+8reb+10ast, M.Harrell 22+6reb+3ast, D.Hernandez 11+4reb+2ast, J.Romer 10+5reb+1ast, D.Huertas 9+2reb+2ast, A.Franklin 6+6reb+2ast
Manati: I.Cruz 19+3reb+1ast, J.Howard 17+1reb+5ast, C.Diallo 16+7reb+1ast, L.Johnson 11+6reb+2ast, C.Duran 5+3reb+6ast, C.Ortiz 5+6reb

Aguada - San German 93-91

Important game to mention about took place in Aguada. Sixth ranked Santeros (9-16) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Atleticos (12-15) 93-91 on Sunday evening. Aguada made 21-of-27 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) answered with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and American Gabe York (190-1993, college: Arizona) added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for San German. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Aguada maintains sixth place with 9-16 record. San German at the other side keeps the fifth position with 15 games lost. Aguada will play against league's second-placed Mayaguez on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: I.Gandia-Rosa 30+6reb+4ast, N.Sobey 23+6reb+3ast, J.Eddie 16+3reb+3ast, R.Morales 11+5reb+4ast, G.Rosado 7+4reb, J.Holland 4+3reb+2ast
San German: G.York 19+7reb+3ast, A.Curbelo 19+7reb+8ast, S.Mennenga 14+3reb+3ast, J.Slawson 13+5reb, E.Crawford 7+2reb+2ast, A.Gordon 6+6reb

Ponce - Guaynabo 97-94

A very close game took place in Ponce between Leones and Mets. Fourth ranked Leones (12-13) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Mets (9-17). Leones managed to escape with a 3-point win 97-94 in the game for the fourth place. Ponce looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for international forward Aleem Ford (203-1996, college: Wisconsin) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points and 7 rebounds. The former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) helped adding 24 points. Leones' coach Carlos Morales used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American center DeMarcus Cousins (211-1990, college: Kentucky) responded with 30 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks and the other American import point guard Ky Mauras (183-1998, college: Bloomsburg) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Guaynabo players scored in double figures. Ponce maintains fourth place with 12-13 record. Loser Mets keeps the fifth position with 17 games lost. Ponce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaynabo will play against the league's leader Bayamon (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ponce: A.Ford 32+7reb+2ast, J.Murphy 24+4reb+1ast, M.Mooney 16+4reb+3ast, J.Thompson IV 8+11reb, J.De Jesus 7+4reb+12ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 6+2reb+1ast
Guaynabo: D.Cousins 30+9reb+5ast, B.Boyd 16+2reb+2ast, K.Mauras 13+5reb+4ast, J.Paige 12+3reb+3ast, I.Romero 9+6reb+1ast, R.Pearson 6+7reb+2ast

Santurce - Quebradillas 83-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Piratas' (18-9) road victory over second-ranked Cangrejeros (15-10) 92-83 on Monday. It was a great evening for DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 7 assists. The former international swingman Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) helped adding 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Angel Rodriguez (193-1992, college: PR-Bayamon) responded with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Five Quebradillas and four Santurce players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Piratas have a solid series of three victories in a row. Quebradillas maintains first place with 18-9 record. Santurce lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with ten games lost. Quebradillas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santurce will play against Manati and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 22+2reb+7ast, Z.Smith 17+5reb+1ast, P.Wheeler 17+6reb, T.Rolon 13+5reb+7ast, C.Emory 11+7reb, D.Reese 6+2reb
Santurce: I.Clark 17+1reb+1ast, A.Matias 13+2reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 13+8reb+7ast, B.Santiago 11+5reb+1ast, T.Parker-Rivera 7+4reb, J.Gonzalez 6+2ast

Carolina - San German 84-95

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Carolina where 4th placed Gigantes (12-12) were defeated by fifth ranked Atleticos (12-15) 95-84 on Tuesday. San German looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Carolina's players. It was a great evening for American forward Jalen Slawson (201-1999, college: Furman) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points and 7 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field). New Zealand forward Sam Mennenga (206-2001, college: Davidson) helped adding 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Kobi Simmons (196-1997, college: Arizona) responded with 18 points and 4 assists and the former international forward Alex Franklin (198-1988, college: Siena) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Four Carolina players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. San German maintains fifth place with 12-15 record. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fourth position with 12 games lost. San German will meet at home higher ranked Arecibo (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Carolina will play against Caguas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: J.Slawson 29+7reb+3ast, G.York 18+3reb+4ast, S.Mennenga 16+9reb+5ast, T.Fernandez 8+2reb+3ast, A.Curbelo 8+6reb+12ast, C.Brady 6
Carolina: K.Simmons 18+3reb+4ast, M.Harrell 16+3reb+2ast, D.Hernandez 14+2reb+1ast, I.Sosa 10+1reb+2ast, J.Romer 10+8reb+1ast, A.Franklin 9+9reb+3ast

Manati - Caguas 96-97

Sixth-ranked Osos (4-22) made lots of trouble for third ranked Criollos (15-11) in Manati on Tuesday. The visitors from Caguas managed to secure only one-point victory 97-96. However their fans expected easier game. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 20 points and 9 assists. The former international Ismael Cruz (190-2000, college: Indian Hills) produced 22 points and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and international point guard Jordan Howard (180-1996, college: Cent Arkansas) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Criollos have a solid series of four victories in a row. Caguas moved-up to second place, which they share with Mayaguez. Manati lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 22 games lost. Caguas is looking forward to face Carolina (#4) at home in the next round. Manati will play against the league's second-placed Santurce and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Caguas: A.Mitchell 23+12reb+4ast, A.Kappos 22+5reb+1ast, T.Trice II 20+2reb+9ast, L.King 12+5reb+4ast, C.Lopez 6+1reb, J.Bryan Diaz 4+1reb+1ast
Manati: I.Cruz 22+4reb+7ast, J.Howard 18+4reb+5ast, F.Rivera-Vega 14+4reb, L.Johnson 13+4reb+2ast, C.Diallo 9+5reb+3ast, D.Burton 8+5reb+3ast

Aguada - Ponce 103-82

There was a small surprise in Aguada where sixth ranked Santeros (9-16) outscored 4th placed Leones (12-13) 103-82 on Wednesday. Aguada shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Bryn Forbes (190-1993, college: Michigan St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 6 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) helped adding 21 points and 7 assists. Five Santeros players scored in double figures. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and the former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Aguada maintains sixth place with 9-16 record. Loser Leones keeps the fourth position with 13 games lost. Aguada will meet league's second-placed Mayaguez on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ponce will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Aguada: B.Forbes 25+1reb+6ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 21+3reb+7ast, J.Eddie 18+6reb+2ast, G.Rosado 15+3reb+2ast, N.Sobey 14+8reb+7ast, L.Allende 5+3reb
Ponce: J.De Jesus 21+2reb+4ast, J.Ruiz 13+6reb, J.Murphy 10+7reb+2ast, M.Mooney 9+4ast, T.Burke 8+4reb+6ast, A.Ford 8+1reb