BSN Round 29 (Regular Season): Bayamon lose to Quebradillas

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Top ranked Vaqueros (24-10) recorded its tenth loss in Quebradillas on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Piratas (20-14) 116-111. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Quebradillas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Bayamon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was international forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) who scored 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) chipped in 22 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) produced 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (on 14-of-15 shooting from the field) for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Quebradillas maintains second place with 20-14 record having four points less than leader Mayaguez. Bayamon at the other side still keeps top position with ten games lost.
Third-ranked Capitanes (16-16) made lots of trouble for first ranked Vaqueros (24-10) in Arecibo. The visitors from Bayamon managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected easier game. International guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds. Javale McGee contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) answered with 27 points and 7 assists for Arecibo. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Bayamon maintains first place with 24-10 record. Arecibo at the other side keeps the third position with 16 games lost. They share it with Ponce. Bayamon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Arecibo will play at home against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Manati between Osos and Mets. Sixth ranked Osos (7-25) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Mets (11-21). Osos managed to escape with a 2-point win 98-96 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mets. Cheick Diallo stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 16 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners. Osos' coach Ivan Rios used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Brandon Boyd responded with 31 points and 5 assists. Osos have a solid series of three victories in a row. Manati maintains sixth place with 7-25 record. Loser Mets keeps the fifth position with 21 games lost. They share it with Aguada. Manati will meet higher ranked Ponce (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Guaynabo will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 29 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Ponce defeated Carolina in a road game 93-83. San German smashed Aguada at home 109-87. Mayaguez won against Quebradillas on the opponent's court 98-85. Caguas unfortunately lost to Manati in a home game 87-100.



Quebradillas - Bayamon 116-111

Top ranked Vaqueros (24-10) recorded its tenth loss in Quebradillas on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Piratas (20-14) 116-111. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Quebradillas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Bayamon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was international forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) who scored 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) produced 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (on 14-of-15 shooting from the field) and international forward Jordan Cintron (203-1998, college: Niagara, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) added 21 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Four Quebradillas and five Bayamon players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Quebradillas maintains second place with 20-14 record having four points less than leader Mayaguez. Bayamon at the other side still keeps top position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: J.McGee 33+9reb+2ast, J.Cintron 21+4reb+4ast, R.Cortes 14+2reb+4ast, I.Palermo 13+6reb+3ast, A.Abreu 12+2reb+4ast, J.Ezquerra 5+2reb+7ast
Quebradillas: P.Wheeler 34+8reb+1ast, E.Mudiay 23+6reb+7ast, T.Robinson 22+15reb+4ast, G.Clavell 19+6reb+3ast, T.Rolon 8+1ast, C.Emory 5+3reb+2ast

Manati - Guaynabo 98-96

A very close game took place in Manati between Osos and Mets. Sixth ranked Osos (7-25) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Mets (11-21). Osos managed to escape with a 2-point win 98-96 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mets. Manati dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Mets's 40. Manati outrebounded Guaynabo 51-29 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Manati looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 16 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and international Chris Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Osos' coach Ivan Rios used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard Brandon Boyd (180-1997, college: CBU) responded with 31 points and 5 assists and Bryan Gonzalez (190-2000, college: PR-Bayamon) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Osos have a solid series of three victories in a row. Manati maintains sixth place with 7-25 record. Loser Mets keeps the fifth position with 21 games lost. They share it with Aguada. Manati will meet higher ranked Ponce (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Guaynabo will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: B.Boyd 31+4reb+5ast, B.Gonzalez 15+7reb+1ast, J.Roman-Angueira 15+6reb+1ast, R.Harris II 13+1reb+6ast, R.Pearson 13+7reb+1ast, J.Hernandez 5+1reb
Manati: C.Diallo 27+16reb+2ast, C.Ortiz 19+6reb+3ast, D.Burton 13+4reb+2ast, L.Johnson 12+6reb+8ast, G.Santiago 11+4reb+2ast, M.Bruesewitz 8+5reb+1ast

Carolina - Ponce 83-93

There was a minor upset in Carolina where their close opponent Gigantes (16-17) were defeated by fourth ranked Leones (16-16) 93-83 on Tuesday. Ponce looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) stepped up and scored 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and his fellow American import guard Matt Mooney (189-1997, college: Texas Tech) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. Four Leones players scored in double figures. American-North Macedonian center Jacob Wiley (203-1994, college: EWU) responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and American guard Kobi Simmons (196-1997, college: Arizona) scored 22 points and 7 assists. Gigantes' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Ponce moved-up to third place, which they share with Arecibo. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fourth position with 17 games lost. Ponce will meet at home Manati (#6) in the next round. Carolina will play against Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: J.Wiley 24+9reb+3ast, K.Simmons 22+4reb+7ast, T.San Antonio 10+2reb, A.Franklin 8+5reb+2ast, K.Doolittle 6+6reb+1ast, E.Ortiz 5+2reb+5ast
Ponce: B.Manek 22+9reb+6ast, J.Murphy 19+5reb+1ast, A.Ford 11+4reb+1ast, M.Devoe 10+3reb+2ast, J.Ruiz 9+2reb+2ast, M.Mooney 9+5reb+13ast

San German - Aguada 109-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Atleticos' (15-18) home victory over 6th ranked Santeros (11-21) 109-87 on Tuesday. San German looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Gabe York (190-1993, college: Arizona) stepped up and scored 26 points and 5 assists for the winners and guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. American John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds and the former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Five San German and four Aguada players 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. San German maintains fifth place with 15-18 record which they share with defeated Aguada. Loser Santeros dropped to the fifth position with 21 games lost. They share it with Guaynabo. San German will meet higher ranked Arecibo (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aguada will play against Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: J.Meeks 25+7reb+1ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 19+1reb+4ast, G.Rosado 14+1reb+1ast, B.Forbes 12+1reb+5ast, J.Febres 7+4reb+2ast, J.Holland 6+1ast
San German: G.York 26+1reb+5ast, S.Mennenga 18+3reb+5ast, A.Curbelo 14+6reb+7ast, E.Ayala 14+5reb+1ast, A.Gordon 12+4reb+1ast, E.Crawford 10+4reb

Quebradillas - Mayaguez 85-98

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-ranked Piratas' (20-14) home loss to first ranked Indios (21-12) 85-98 on Wednesday. Mayaguez outrebounded Quebradillas 35-23 including 21 on the defensive glass. Mayaguez looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) stepped up and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and the former international Josue Erazo (203-1995, college: PR-Rio Piedras) chipped in 19 points and 10 rebounds. Five Indios players scored in double figures. International forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) responded with 16 points and the former international swingman Carlos Emory (196-1991) scored 16 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Indios have a solid series of three victories in a row. Mayaguez maintains first place with 21-12 record. Loser Piratas keep the second position with 14 games lost. Mayaguez will meet at home league's second-placed Santurce in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quebradillas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: P.Wheeler 16+4reb+2ast, C.Emory 16+2reb+1ast, G.Clavell 15+1reb+3ast, D.Reese 9+1reb+3ast, L.Avelon 8+6reb+2ast, D.Clemente 8+3reb+2ast
Mayaguez: N.Perkins 22+9reb+3ast, J.Erazo 19+10reb, S.Waardenburg 19+6reb+4ast, A.Hamilton 18+5reb+4ast, J.Pacheco 15+1reb+11ast, A.Ortiz-Traylor 3

Caguas - Manati 87-100

There was a small surprise in Caguas where sixth ranked Osos (7-25) beat 3rd placed Criollos (18-15) 100-87 on Wednesday. Manati dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Criollos' 44. Manati looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (on 16-of-19 shooting from the field) for the winners and American guard JaKair Sanchez (193, college: Wagner) chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Point guard Luis Rivera (180-1998) responded with 27 points and American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) scored 12 points and 8 assists. Criollos' coach rotated thirteen players in this game, but that didn't help. Osos have a solid series of three victories in a row. Manati maintains sixth place with 7-25 record. Caguas lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with 15 games lost. Manati will meet higher ranked Ponce (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caguas will play against Manati and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caguas: L.Rivera 27+1reb+1ast, T.Trice II 12+3reb+8ast, O.Branch 12+6reb+1ast, R.Nunez 9+1reb+2ast, A.Kappos 8+4reb, M.O'Connell 6+3reb+3ast
Manati: C.Diallo 36+8reb, J.Sanchez 17+9reb+4ast, W.Lugo 14+2reb, D.Burton 11+8reb+7ast, M.Bruesewitz 8+3reb+7ast, E.Rodriguez 7+1reb+2ast

Arecibo - Bayamon 76-79

Third-ranked Capitanes (16-16) made lots of trouble for first ranked Vaqueros (24-10) in Arecibo. The visitors from Bayamon managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected easier game. Bayamon dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Capitanes's 24. Bayamon outrebounded Arecibo 40-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. Bayamon players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. International guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds. American center Javale McGee (213-1988, college: Nevada) contributed with 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) answered with 27 points and 7 assists and Dominican Victor Liz (190-1986) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Arecibo. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Bayamon maintains first place with 24-10 record. Arecibo at the other side keeps the third position with 16 games lost. They share it with Ponce. Bayamon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Arecibo will play at home against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: B.Knight 27+3reb+7ast, V.Liz 17+6reb+3ast, I.Hicks 14+4reb+2ast, J.Wilson 9+6reb+4ast, R.Melendez 6+5reb, W.Rodriguez 2+1reb+1ast
Bayamon: S.Thompson Jr. 20+7reb+2ast, D.Gallinari 12+2reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 10+5reb, J.McGee 9+6reb+1ast, R.Balkman 6+6reb+2ast, R.Cortes 5+1reb+1ast