BSN Round 28 (Regular Season): Ponce defeats leader Bayamon

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in BSN. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (24-10) in Ponce on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Leones (17-16) 105-96. Ponce made 29-of-31 free shots (93.5 percent) during the game, while Bayamon only scored thirteen points from the stripe. 26 personal fouls committed by Bayamon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 32 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his fourteen free throws !!!) for the winners. International guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) replied with 31 points for Bayamon. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. Ponce maintains third position with 17-16 record having eight points less than leader Mayaguez. Bayamon at the other side still keeps top place with ten games lost. Ponce are looking forward to face Carolina (#4) on the road in the next round. Bayamon will play against Arecibo and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Guaynabo. Fifth ranked Mets (12-21) saved a 2-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Piratas (20-14) 115-113 on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Theo Pinson Jr who added 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side international forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) responded with 32 points and 9 rebounds. Guaynabo maintains fifth position with 12-21 record. Quebradillas at the other side keep the second place with 14 games lost. Guaynabo will play against Manati (#6) on the road in the next round. Quebradillas will play against the league's leader Mayaguez (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Cangrejeros (21-12) against fourth ranked Gigantes (16-17) on Friday night. Visiting Cangrejeros were defeated by Gigantes in a tough game in Carolina 95-102. The winners were led by Kobi Simmons who scored that evening 35 points (!!!) and 7 assists. Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by Isaiah Pineiro did not help to save the game for Santurce. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 16-17 record. Loser Cangrejeros still keeps top place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Mayaguez. Carolina will meet at home higher ranked Ponce (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Santurce will have a break next round.

Other games in round 28 were not that significant. Mayaguez beat Aguada on the road 116-108. Arecibo won against San German on its own court 93-86. Caguas unfortunately lost to Mayaguez in a road game 87-99. Santurce rolled over Carolina at home 118-72. Aguada defeated Arecibo on the opponent's court 100-95.
The most impressive performance of 28th round was 25 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists by Arnaldo Toro of Aguada.



Aguada - Mayaguez 108-116

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Indios (21-12) beat 6th ranked Santeros (11-22) in Aguada 116-108 on Friday. Mayaguez dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Santeros's 42. Mayaguez looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) supported him with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists. Four Indios players scored in double figures. Even 32 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by guard Bryn Forbes (190-1993, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Aguada. John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) added 30 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Indios have a solid three-game winning streak. Mayaguez maintains first position with 21-12 record, which they share with Santurce. Loser Santeros keeps the sixth place with 22 games lost. Mayaguez will meet league's second-placed Quebradillas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aguada will play against San German (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: B.Forbes 32+3reb+3ast, J.Meeks 30+4reb+3ast, G.Rosado 13+3reb+1ast, J.Febres 9+6reb, A.Toro 6+5reb, I.Gandia-Rosa 5+2ast
Mayaguez: N.Perkins 34+11reb+4ast, J.Erazo 17+3reb+2ast, M.Doyle 17+6reb+12ast, S.Waardenburg 16+7reb+3ast, J.Garcia 12+1reb+1ast, J.Pacheco 9+2reb+8ast

Carolina - Santurce 102-95

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Cangrejeros (21-12) against fourth ranked Gigantes (16-17) on Friday night. Visiting Cangrejeros were defeated by Gigantes in a tough game in Carolina 95-102. Carolina dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Cangrejeros's 30. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American guard Kobi Simmons (196-1997, college: Arizona) who scored that evening 35 points (!!!) and 7 assists and the other American import forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) supported him with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by the former international Isaiah Pineiro (201-1995, college: San Diego) did not help to save the game for Santurce. Forward Angel Rodriguez (193-1992, college: PR-Bayamon) added 21 points and 5 assists for lost side. Four Santurce players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 16-17 record. Loser Cangrejeros still keeps top place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Mayaguez. Carolina will meet at home higher ranked Ponce (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Santurce will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santurce: I.Pineiro 22+9reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 21+3reb+5ast, I.Clark 13+2reb+3ast, J.Jenkins 13+2reb+2ast, D.Collier 8+2reb+1ast, A.Matias 6+3reb+2ast
Carolina: K.Simmons 35+1reb+7ast, K.Doolittle 24+8reb+8ast, A.Franklin 9+11reb+1ast, D.Huertas 8+3reb+1ast, J.Wiley 8+2reb+1ast, E.Ortiz 7+1reb+3ast

Ponce - Bayamon 105-96

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (24-10) in Ponce on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Leones (17-16) 105-96. Ponce made 29-of-31 free shots (93.5 percent) during the game, while Bayamon only scored thirteen points from the stripe. 26 personal fouls committed by Bayamon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 32 points and 11 rebounds. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 32 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his fourteen free throws !!!) for the winners. International guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) replied with 31 points and Dominican swingman Chris Duarte (197-1997, college: Oregon) added 21 points in the effort for Bayamon. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones have a solid three-game winning streak. Ponce maintains third position with 17-16 record having eight points less than leader Mayaguez. Bayamon at the other side still keeps top place with ten games lost. Ponce are looking forward to face Carolina (#4) on the road in the next round. Bayamon will play against Arecibo and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: S.Thompson Jr. 31+2reb+2ast, C.Duarte 21+4reb+2ast, D.Gallinari 14+3reb+2ast, J.Cintron 11+11reb, I.Palermo 6+1reb+1ast, J.McGee 5+5reb+2ast
Ponce: J.De Jesus 32+7reb+3ast, J.Murphy 32+11reb+2ast, M.Mooney 15+7reb+9ast, J.Ruiz 11+2reb+1ast, C.Negron 9+2reb, A.Ford 6+1reb

Arecibo - San German 93-86

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Atleticos (15-18) lost to third ranked Capitanes (16-16) in Arecibo 86-93 on Saturday. Arecibo forced 21 San German turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Dominican Victor Liz (190-1986) who scored that evening 20 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) supported him with 20 points and 4 assists. Capitanes' coach Allans Colon used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 34 points (!!!) and 4 assists by American Gabe York (190-1993, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for San German. New Zealand forward Sam Mennenga (206-2001, college: Davidson) added 9 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Despite that victory Arecibo went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Atleticos keeps the fifth place with 18 games lost. Arecibo will meet at home league's leader Bayamon in the next round and it may be the game of the week. San German will play against Aguada (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: G.York 34+2reb+4ast, T.Fernandez 10+2reb+2ast, S.Mennenga 9+13reb+7ast, A.Curbelo 7+2reb+8ast, E.Ayala 6+3reb+1ast, K.Rose 6+2reb+1ast
Arecibo: B.Knight 20+4reb+4ast, V.Liz 20+7reb+2ast, E.Andujar 13+7reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 12+2reb+2ast, R.Melendez 9+6reb+2ast, J.Wilson 7+6reb+5ast

Guaynabo - Quebradillas 115-113

Important game to mention about took place in Guaynabo. Fifth ranked Mets (12-21) saved a 2-point victory at home edging much higher ranked Piratas (20-14) 115-113 on Saturday evening. Guaynabo made 21-of-25 charity shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American swingman Theo Pinson Jr (198-1995, college: UNC) who added 25 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. At the losing side international forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) responded with 32 points and 9 rebounds and DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Guaynabo maintains fifth position with 12-21 record. Quebradillas at the other side keep the second place with 14 games lost. Guaynabo will play against Manati (#6) on the road in the next round. Quebradillas will play against the league's leader Mayaguez (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: P.Wheeler 32+9reb, G.Clavell 22+3reb+2ast, C.Emory 18+7reb+1ast, E.Mudiay 18+6reb+8ast, T.Rolon 11+1reb+6ast, T.Robinson 6+6reb+2ast
Guaynabo: I.Romero 28+11reb+4ast, T.Pinson Jr. 25+5reb+9ast, J.Paige 22+6reb+1ast, K.Mauras 14+3reb+6ast, R.Pearson 10+3reb+3ast, B.Boyd 7+1reb+1ast

Mayaguez - Caguas 99-87

Rather predictable result when first ranked Indios (21-12) won against 3rd ranked Criollos (18-16) in Mayaguez 99-87 on Sunday. Mayaguez made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) who scored that evening 35 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists and New Zealand forward Samuel Waardenburg (208-1999, college: Miami, FL) supported him with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Even 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) did not help to save the game for Caguas. His fellow American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) added 8 points and 5 assists for lost side. Five Mayaguez and four Caguas players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Indios have a solid three-game winning streak. Mayaguez maintains first position with 21-12 record, which they share with Santurce. Caguas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the third place with 16 games lost. Mayaguez will meet league's second-placed Quebradillas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caguas will play against Manati and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caguas: L.King 20+5reb+4ast, R.Nunez 12+3reb+2ast, M.O'Connell 11+1reb+1ast, C.Lopez 11+3reb+3ast, A.Kappos 8+3reb, T.Trice II 8+4reb+5ast
Mayaguez: N.Perkins 35+5reb+4ast, S.Waardenburg 19+8reb+3ast, J.Pacheco 15+2reb+6ast, J.Erazo 13+4reb+1ast, A.Hamilton 11+4reb+7ast, J.Garcia 6+1reb+3ast

Santurce - Carolina 118-72

Not a big story in a game when 4th ranked Gigantes (16-17) were outscored by second ranked Cangrejeros (21-12) in Santurce 118-72 on Sunday. Santurce outrebounded Carolina 50-30 including a 40-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Santurce shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 59.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Carolina's players. The winners were led by the former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) who scored that evening 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and the former international power forward Devon Collier (203-1991, college: Oregon St.) supported him with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. Even 13 points by point guard Evander Ortiz (180-1997, college: PR-Bayamon) did not help to save the game for Carolina. American-North Macedonian center Jacob Wiley (203-1994, college: EWU) added 10 points and 4 assists for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santurce used an opportunity after Mayaguez lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fourth place with 17 games lost. Santurce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Carolina will play against Ponce (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: E.Ortiz 13+3reb+2ast, J.Torres 10+5reb+1ast, J.Wiley 10+4reb+4ast, T.San Antonio 9+3reb+1ast, D.Dominguez 9+5reb+1ast, D.Huertas 6+3ast
Santurce: A.Matias 21+6reb, A.Rodriguez 13+2reb+2ast, D.Collier 12+11reb+4ast, I.Clark 12+1reb+1ast, W.Hodge 11+3reb+11ast, K.Faried 10+6reb+1ast

Arecibo - Aguada 95-100

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Santeros (11-22) defeated 3rd ranked Capitanes (16-16) in Arecibo 100-95 on Sunday. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by international center Arnaldo Toro (203-1997, college: St.John's) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and the former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Santeros players scored in double figures. Even 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists by Dominican Victor Liz (190-1986) did not help to save the game for Arecibo. Forward RJ Melendez (201-2002, college: MSU) added 27 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Aguada maintains sixth position with 11-22 record. Loser Capitanes dropped to the fourth place with 16 games lost. Aguada will meet higher ranked San German (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Arecibo will play against the league's leader Bayamon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: R.Melendez 27+1reb+3ast, V.Liz 25+5reb+7ast, R.Pinzon 13+2reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 9+8reb+2ast, J.Torres 6+8reb+1ast, W.Rodriguez 5+2reb+1ast
Aguada: A.Toro 25+14reb+5ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 19+5reb+3ast, M.Lee 15+9ast, G.Rosado 12+4reb+3ast, A.Abreu 8+3ast, J.Holland 5+2reb+1ast