BSN Round 10 (Regular Season): Caguas defeat Bayamon

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (9-6) in Caguas on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Criollos (7-5) 96-90. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Bayamon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import guard Michael OConnell (188, college: NC State) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists for Bayamon. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caguas moved-up to second place. Defending champion Bayamon still keeps top position with six games lost. Caguas are looking forward to face Carolina (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bayamon will play against Ponce and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in San German. Third ranked Santeros (8-4) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging top-ranked Atleticos (10-4) 84-81 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Atleticos. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Giancarlo Rosado chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) responded with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Atleticos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada moved-up to second place, which they share with Arecibo. San German at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Aguada will play against Mayaguez (#4) at home in the next round. San German will play against Quebradillas and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Gigantes (6-6) against sixth ranked Piratas (2-12) on Wednesday night. Visiting Gigantes were defeated by Piratas in Quebradillas 106-96. Victor Liz notched 23 points and 7 assists to lead the effort. Even 23 points and 5 assists by Jaylen Nowell did not help to save the game for Carolina. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quebradillas maintains sixth position with 2-12 record. Loser Gigantes keeps the third place with six games lost. Quebradillas will meet at home league's leader San German in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Carolina will play against the league's second-placed Caguas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 10 Santurce was beaten by Guaynabo on the road 102-92. Manati won against Mayaguez on its own court 100-88.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 24 points and 8 rebounds by Montrezl Harrell of San German.



Caguas - Bayamon 96-90

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (9-6) in Caguas on Monday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Criollos (7-5) 96-90. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Bayamon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import guard Michael OConnell (188, college: NC State) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists and American forward Jae Crowder (198-1990, college: Marquette) added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Bayamon. Four Caguas and five Bayamon players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caguas moved-up to second place. Defending champion Bayamon still keeps top position with six games lost. Caguas are looking forward to face Carolina (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bayamon will play against Ponce and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Caguas: B.Moses 22+10reb+3ast, L.Christian 21+1reb+2ast, O.Michael 16+8reb+3ast, K.Alexander 11+4reb, T.Travis 10+2reb+11ast, E.Jeff 8+4reb+3ast
Bayamon: J.Crowder 16+10reb+3ast, S.Thompson Jr. 15+4reb+1ast, G.Browne 13+6reb+13ast, J.Mojica 12+4reb+4ast, X.Cooks 12+4reb, B.Renaldo 9+6reb+1ast

Guaynabo - Santurce 102-92

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when sixth ranked Mets (6-8) beat 5th ranked Cangrejeros (5-8) in Guaynabo 102-92 on Tuesday. Guaynabo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) notched 26 points, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and the other American import forward Torrey Craig (198-1990, college: USC Upstate) supported him with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Even 20 points by the former international Isaiah Pineiro (201-1995, college: San Diego) did not help to save the game for Santurce. The former international power forward Devon Collier (203-1991, college: Oregon St.) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for lost side. Four Guaynabo and five Santurce players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guaynabo moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Ponce. Santurce lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. Guaynabo will meet league's second-placed Arecibo on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Santurce will play against Manati (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: C.Torrey 26+7reb+1ast, K.Brandon 26+3reb+8ast, R.Ismael 16+3reb+2ast, A.Eric 11+2reb+1ast, P.Jaysean 9+1reb+2ast, W.Devin 8+10reb+2ast
Santurce: I.Pineiro 20+4reb+3ast, J.Howard 14+3reb+5ast, M.Beasley 13+5reb+2ast, D.Collier 13+5reb+4ast, D.Jefferson 10+4reb+1ast, A.Matias 6+2reb+2ast

Manati - Mayaguez 100-88

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Indios (6-7) lost to fourth ranked Osos (6-7) in Manati 88-100 on Tuesday. The former international center Tyler Davis (208-1997, college: Texas A&M) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American point guard Kendric Davis (183-1999, college: Memphis) supported him with 24 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points and 13 assists by Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) did not help to save the game for Mayaguez. New Zealand forward Samuel Waardenburg (208-1999, college: Miami, FL) added 16 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Five Manati and four Mayaguez players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Manati maintains fourth position with 6-7 record, which they share with Mayaguez. Manati will meet Santurce (#6) on the road in the next round. Mayaguez will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manati: D.Kendric 24+4reb+4ast, D.Tyler 18+10reb+4ast, R.Jonathan 16+8reb+2ast, R.Tyquan 14+4reb+3ast, O.Olumiye 11+7reb+4ast, C.Tyler 11+7reb
Mayaguez: T.Harrison 16+9reb+1ast, S.Waardenburg 16+10reb+3ast, N.Sobey 13+4reb+13ast, B.Santiago 12+4reb+1ast, J.Erazo 9+5reb, T.Fernandez 6+1reb+2ast

Quebradillas - Carolina 106-96

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Gigantes (6-6) against sixth ranked Piratas (2-12) on Wednesday night. Visiting Gigantes were defeated by Piratas in Quebradillas 106-96. Quebradillas made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Dominican swingman Victor Liz (190-1986) notched 23 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and American center Thomas Robinson (203-1991, college: Kansas) supported him with 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Even 23 points and 5 assists by American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) did not help to save the game for Carolina. The former international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) added 13 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quebradillas maintains sixth position with 2-12 record. Loser Gigantes keeps the third place with six games lost. Quebradillas will meet at home league's leader San German in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Carolina will play against the league's second-placed Caguas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: L.Victor 23+3reb+7ast, R.Thomas 18+10reb+2ast, J.Roman-angueira 16+8reb, M.Emmanuel 16+1reb+8ast, E.Carlos 11+7reb+2ast, W.Phillip 10+7reb
Carolina: J.Nowell 23+3reb+5ast, R.Daniel 16+3reb+1ast, T.Waters 13+4reb+4ast, J.Cruz 13+4reb+4ast, H.Tyson 13+4reb+2ast, G.Conditt IV 8+8reb+3ast

San German - Aguada 81-84

Important game to mention about took place in San German. Third ranked Santeros (8-4) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging top-ranked Atleticos (10-4) 84-81 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Atleticos. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Aguada players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Giancarlo Rosado (203, college: Charlotte) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) responded with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and American center Montrezl Harrell (203-1994, college: Louisville) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Atleticos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada moved-up to second place, which they share with Arecibo. San German at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost. Aguada will play against Mayaguez (#4) at home in the next round. San German will play against Quebradillas and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Aguada: M.Rigoberto 19+7reb+4ast, L.Matthew 15+2reb+1ast, A.Ralat 11+2reb+3ast, G.Ivan 10+3reb+1ast, R.Giancarlo 9+6reb+6ast, W.Jacob 8+4reb
San German: M.Harrell 24+8reb+2ast, C.Andre 24+6reb+8ast, N.Perkins 16+12reb+1ast, A.Hamilton 7+3reb+5ast, O.Branch 4+5reb+3ast, A.Gordon 3