BSN Round 5 (Regular Season): Caguas fire past Mets

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in BSN, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Criollos as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Criollos smashed 5th ranked Mets in Caguas 97-78. The hosts trailed by 11 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 19 points. Criollos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) who scored 25 points and 9 assists. His fellow American import forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. International center Ismael Romero (205-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caguas have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Guaynabo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. Guaynabo will play next round against strong Bayamon trying to get back on the winning streak. Caguas will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Santurce on the road.
Important game to mention about took place in Carolina. Sixth ranked Gigantes (3-3) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th placed Vaqueros (6-4) 77-76 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vaqueros. American forward Hunter Tyson (203-2000, college: Clemson) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Kristian Doolittle contributed with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American forward Jae Crowder (198-1990, college: Marquette) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for Bayamon. Vaqueros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Carolina moved-up to fifth place. Defending champion Bayamon dropped to the second position with four games lost. Carolina will play against higher ranked Manati (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayamon will play against Guaynabo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Sixth-ranked Piratas (0-9) made lots of trouble for third ranked Santeros (6-2) in Quebradillas on Sunday. The visitors from Aguada managed to secure only three-point victory 117-114. However their fans expected easier game. Rigoberto Mendoza stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Emmanuel Mudiay responded with a triple-double by scoring 31 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Aguada keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Quebradillas at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Aguada will meet at home Ponce (#4) in the next round. Quebradillas will play against the league's leader Arecibo and hope to get finally their first victory.

Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Carolina was crushed by Santurce in a road game 121-95. San German smashed Guaynabo at home 97-71. Manati won against Bayamon on the opponent's court 85-77. Ponce outscored Aguada in a home game 102-65. Arecibo managed to beat Quebradillas on the road 101-95. Manati defeated Ponce on its own court 105-94.



Santurce - Carolina 121-95

There was no surprise in Santurce where 6th ranked Gigantes (3-3) were crushed by fourth ranked Cangrejeros (4-3) 121-95 on Thursday. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. The former international Isaiah Pineiro (201-1995, college: San Diego) stepped up and scored 24 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners and naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) chipped in 16 points and 10 assists. American forward Daniel Rivera (201-2002, college: UAB) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had five 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. Santurce moved-up to third place. Carolina at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Santurce will meet at home league's leader Caguas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Carolina will play against Manati (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: K.Doolittle 14+5reb+2ast, R.Daniel 13+7reb+2ast, J.Nowell 11+4reb+2ast, H.Tyson 11+4reb+2ast, R.Joshua 10+4reb+3ast, D.Dyondre 9+3reb+1ast
Santurce: P.Isaiah 24+4reb, B.Malik 20+3reb+4ast, H.Walter 16+1reb+10ast, M.Angel 14+6reb+2ast, M.Corey 12+2reb+4ast, H.David 9+1reb+2ast

San German - Guaynabo 97-71

No shocking result in a game in San German where second ranked Atleticos (6-2) smashed 5th ranked Mets (3-6) 97-71 on Thursday. San German looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Guaynabo's players. American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) stepped up and scored 23 points and 5 assists for the winners and his fellow American import center Montrezl Harrell (203-1994, college: Louisville) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and American center Devin Williams (206-1994, college: WVU) scored 8 points and 10 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. San German keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Guaynabo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. San German will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaynabo will play against the league's second-placed Bayamon (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: J.Paige 21+3reb+4ast, T.Pinson Jr. 13+4reb+1ast, I.Romero 11+3reb+5ast, M.Abmas 9+3ast, D.Williams 8+10reb+1ast, W.Rodriguez 7+2reb
San German: P.Nick 23+3reb+5ast, H.Montrezl 18+6reb+6ast, G.Antonio 11, P.Jorge 11+2ast, R.Kyle 10+5reb, P.Christian 7+3reb+6ast

Bayamon - Manati 77-85

There was a minor upset in Bayamon where their close opponent Vaqueros (6-4) were defeated by fourth ranked Osos (4-4) 85-77 on Thursday. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 6-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 85-77. American Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) stepped up and scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and the former international swingman Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) chipped in 17 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Five Osos players scored in double figures. Osos' coach Ivan Rios used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The former international guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Jae Crowder (198-1990, college: Marquette) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Manati maintains fourth place with 4-4 record. Defending champion Bayamon dropped to the second position with four games lost. Manati will meet at home Carolina (#5) in the next round. Bayamon will play against Guaynabo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: G.Browne 19+5reb+6ast, J.Crowder 16+9reb+1ast, J.Sharp 10+2reb, B.Renaldo 8+7reb+1ast, J.Mojica 8+2reb+2ast, J.Cintron 8+5reb+1ast
Manati: R.Tyquan 17+4reb+1ast, A.Ryan 15+3reb+1ast, C.EJ 12+3reb, C.Tyler 12+6reb+7ast, O.Chris 10+4reb, B.Mike 6+3reb+3ast

Ponce - Aguada 102-65

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Ponce where fourth ranked Leones (3-7) outscored 3rd placed Santeros (6-2) 102-65 on Friday. Ponce dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Santeros's 32. Ponce looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Aguada's players. American guard Jalen Crutcher (187-1999, college: Dayton) stepped up and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and the former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. Five Leones players scored in double figures. American power forward John Brown III (203-1992, college: High Point) responded with 7 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Matthew Lee (183-1999, college: Missouri St.) scored 14 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ponce maintains fourth place with 3-7 record. Aguada at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Ponce will meet higher ranked Aguada (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aguada will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Aguada: M.Lee 14+2reb+1ast, G.Rosado 11+1reb+1ast, R.Mendoza 11+2reb+1ast, M.Robiel 7+3reb+2ast, J.Brown III 7+9reb+1ast, M.Camper 5+3reb
Ponce: M.Jordan 21+6reb+2ast, C.Jalen 16+7reb+8ast, N.Christian 15+7reb+3ast, H.Isaiah 12+4reb+1ast, V.Alejandro 11+3reb+1ast, P.Bryan 7+5reb

Quebradillas - Arecibo 95-101

Not a big story in a game in Quebradillas where bottom-ranked Piratas (0-9) were defeated by second ranked Capitanes (6-2) 101-95 on Friday. Arecibo looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. International forward RJ Melendez (201-2002, college: MSU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and guard Rafael Pinzon (198-2002, college: Bryant) chipped in 23 points and 5 assists. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) responded with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Dominican swingman Victor Liz (190-1986) scored 31 points. Five Arecibo and four Quebradillas players scored in double figures. Capitanes have a solid series of three victories in a row. Arecibo keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Quebradillas at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Arecibo will meet at home Santurce (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Quebradillas will play against the league's leader Arecibo and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: V.Liz 31+1reb+2ast, E.Mudiay 23+6reb+5ast, M.Kendall 13+11reb+3ast, S.Zhaire 10+3reb+2ast, D.Vaughn 7+2reb+1ast, J.Martinez 4+11reb+1ast
Arecibo: P.Rafael 23+4reb+5ast, M.RJ 22+11reb+6ast, M.Jack 21+6reb+4ast, R.Justin 17+5reb, W.Derrick 10+2reb+9ast, R.Thomas 6+11reb+1ast

Caguas - Guaynabo 97-78

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Criollos as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Criollos smashed 5th ranked Mets in Caguas 97-78. The hosts trailed by 11 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 19 points. Criollos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) who scored 25 points and 9 assists. His fellow American import forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Criollos players scored in double figures. International center Ismael Romero (205-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and American center Devin Williams (206-1994, college: WVU) added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caguas have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Guaynabo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. Guaynabo will play next round against strong Bayamon trying to get back on the winning streak. Caguas will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Santurce on the road.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: I.Romero 26+14reb+4ast, J.Paige 13+2reb+2ast, M.Abmas 11+1reb+2ast, W.Rodriguez 7, D.Williams 7+10reb, B.Boyd 6+1reb+2ast
Caguas: T.Travis 25+3reb+9ast, L.Christian 18+1reb+2ast, B.Moses 14+12reb, K.Louis 14+8reb+4ast, K.Alexander 6+4reb, E.Jeff 5+2reb+3ast

Carolina - Bayamon 77-76

Important game to mention about took place in Carolina. Sixth ranked Gigantes (3-3) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th placed Vaqueros (6-4) 77-76 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vaqueros. Carolina made 19-of-21 charity shots (90.5 percent) during the game. American forward Hunter Tyson (203-2000, college: Clemson) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. American forward Jae Crowder (198-1990, college: Marquette) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and the former international guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) added 9 points and 17 assists in the effort for Bayamon. Vaqueros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Carolina moved-up to fifth place. Defending champion Bayamon dropped to the second position with four games lost. Carolina will play against higher ranked Manati (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayamon will play against Guaynabo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: J.Crowder 18+12reb+2ast, J.Mojica 18+2reb+1ast, B.Renaldo 13+4reb+1ast, G.Browne 9+4reb+17ast, S.Thompson Jr. 7+5reb+1ast, J.Cintron 6
Carolina: N.Jaylen 18+2reb+2ast, T.Hunter 13+13reb+2ast, W.Tremont 12+2reb+3ast, D.Kristian 11+11reb+3ast, C.Jesus 9+2reb, E.Ortiz 5+1reb+1ast

Manati - Ponce 105-94

There was a small surprise in Manati where fourth ranked Osos (4-4) won against their close opponent Leones (3-7) 105-94 on Sunday. Manati looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American-Italian guard Ryan Arcidiacono (190-1994, college: Villanova) stepped up and scored 18 points and 9 assists for the winners and the former international center Tyler Davis (208-1997, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). American center Isaiah Hicks (206-1994, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and the former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) scored 16 points. Five Manati and four Ponce players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Manati maintains fourth place with 4-4 record which they share with defeated Ponce. Ponce at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Manati will meet at home Carolina (#5) in the next round. Ponce will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponce: I.Hicks 19+5reb+1ast, J.Murphy 16+4reb+1ast, J.Walker 15+1reb+3ast, J.Crutcher 13+2reb+5ast, F.Omar 8+2reb+1ast, T.Davis 6+5reb+4ast
Manati: D.Tyler 21+6reb+2ast, O.Chris 20+2reb, A.Ryan 18+3reb+9ast, C.Tyler 18+3reb+3ast, O.Olumiye 10+10reb+9ast, R.Jonathan 7+3reb

Quebradillas - Aguada 114-117

Sixth-ranked Piratas (0-9) made lots of trouble for third ranked Santeros (6-2) in Quebradillas on Sunday. The visitors from Aguada managed to secure only three-point victory 117-114. However their fans expected easier game. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds, 13 assists and 4 steals for the winners and American power forward John Brown III (203-1992, college: High Point) chipped in 20 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) responded with a triple-double by scoring 31 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists and American forward Kendall Munson (206, college: Jacksonville) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Aguada keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Quebradillas at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Aguada will meet at home Ponce (#4) in the next round. Quebradillas will play against the league's leader Arecibo and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 31+11reb+12ast, J.Alvarez 15+3reb, S.Reinaldo 15+1reb+6ast, M.Kendall 11+13reb+1ast, D.Vaughn 9+3reb+2ast, S.Zhaire 9+2reb+3ast
Aguada: A.Ralat 31+3reb+1ast, B.John 20+14reb+4ast, C.Manny 19+6reb+1ast, M.Rigoberto 17+9reb+13ast, R.Giancarlo 11+4reb, G.Ivan 8+4reb+3ast