BSN Round 18 (Regular Season): #1 San German is defeated by Aguada

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Atleticos (15-8) in Aguada on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Santeros (11-10) 94-87. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American-North Macedonian center Jacob Wiley (203-1994, college: EWU) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Atleticos' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada maintains third position with 11-10 record having seven points less than leader San German. San German at the other side still keeps top place with eight games lost. Aguada are looking forward to face league's second-placed Caguas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San German will play against Santurce and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Guaynabo. Second ranked Criollos (14-8) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 4th ranked Mets (11-11) 104-101 on Monday evening. American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and Travis Trice II supported him with 19 points and 9 assists. Even 26 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) did not help to save the game for Guaynabo. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Criollos have a solid three-game winning streak. Caguas maintains second position with 14-8 record behind leader San German. Guaynabo at the other side keeps the fourth place with 11 games lost. Caguas will play against Aguada (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Guaynabo will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Guaynabo. Fourth ranked host Mets (11-11) defeated their close opponent Indios (8-14) 91-85. The best player for the winners was Torrey Craig who scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Neftali Alvarez who recorded 23 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaynabo maintains fourth position with 11-11 record which they share with defeated Mayaguez. Mayaguez lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Ponce and Manati. Guaynabo will meet higher ranked Carolina (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Mayaguez will play against Ponce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 18 Santurce won against Manati on the opponent's court 92-87. Caguas managed to outperform Quebradillas in a home game 99-81.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Montrezl Harrell of San German.



Guaynabo - Caguas 101-104

Important game to mention about took place in Guaynabo. Second ranked Criollos (14-8) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 4th ranked Mets (11-11) 104-101 on Monday evening. Caguas made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) supported him with 19 points and 9 assists. Even 26 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) did not help to save the game for Guaynabo. The former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) added 21 points and 5 rebounds. Four Caguas and five Guaynabo players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Criollos have a solid three-game winning streak. Caguas maintains second position with 14-8 record behind leader San German. Guaynabo at the other side keeps the fourth place with 11 games lost. Caguas will play against Aguada (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Guaynabo will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caguas: K.Louis 26+12reb+8ast, T.Travis 19+9ast, B.Moses 16+5reb, L.Christian 14+6reb+2ast, K.Alexander 9+1reb, E.Jeff 9+3reb+1ast
Guaynabo: B.Knight 26+5reb+9ast, J.Paige 21+5reb+3ast, I.Romero 16+9reb+1ast, T.Craig 11+6reb+7ast, D.Williams 11+9reb, E.Ayala 8+1reb

Manati - Santurce 87-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Osos' (8-14) home loss to fifth ranked Cangrejeros (10-12) 87-92 on Monday. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import forward Davon Jefferson (203-1986, college: USC) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international center Tyler Davis (208-1997, college: Texas A&M) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cangrejeros have a solid four-game winning streak. Santurce maintains fifth position with 10-12 record. Loser Osos dropped to the fourth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Ponce and Mayaguez. Santurce will meet league's leader San German on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Manati will play against the league's leader Bayamon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santurce: H.Jordan 17+1reb+4ast, J.Davon 16+8reb+6ast, W.D.J. 16+10reb+4ast, P.Isaiah 13+2reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 10+4reb+4ast, C.Ian 9+2reb+3ast
Manati: T.Davis 14+7reb, K.Doolittle 14+10reb+6ast, S.Isaac 13+1reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 12+4reb+1ast, T.Rolon 10+5reb+5ast, N.Jr Jameer 9+3reb+7ast

Caguas - Quebradillas 99-81

Rather predictable result in Caguas where second ranked Criollos (14-8) defeated 6th ranked Piratas (5-17) 99-81 on Wednesday. Caguas dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 32. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds and 15 assists. Five Criollos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Italian forward Grant Basile (206-2000, college: Virginia Tech) who recorded 23 points and 6 rebounds and DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) added 17 points and 6 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Criollos have a solid three-game winning streak. Caguas maintains second position with 14-8 record behind leader San German. Loser Piratas keep the sixth place with 17 games lost. Caguas will meet at home Aguada (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Quebradillas will play against the league's second-placed Arecibo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caguas: K.Louis 21+10reb+2ast, B.Moses 16+4reb, K.Alexander 14+2reb+1ast, L.Christian 13+3reb+1ast, T.Travis 11+6reb+15ast, O.Michael 10+3reb
Quebradillas: G.Basile 23+6reb+1ast, E.Mudiay 17+4reb+6ast, P.Wheeler 15+3reb+1ast, A.Cowan Jr. 9+3reb+3ast, C.Emory 8+5reb, W.Cruz 3+4reb+1ast

Guaynabo - Mayaguez 91-85

The game between Top Four teams took place in Guaynabo. Fourth ranked host Mets (11-11) defeated their close opponent Indios (8-14) 91-85. Guaynabo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Torrey Craig (198-1990, college: USC Upstate) who scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Neftali Alvarez (183-1999, college: Southern Miss) who recorded 23 points and naturalized Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaynabo maintains fourth position with 11-11 record which they share with defeated Mayaguez. Mayaguez lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Ponce and Manati. Guaynabo will meet higher ranked Carolina (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Mayaguez will play against Ponce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: K.Brandon 21+4reb+5ast, C.Torrey 19+9reb+4ast, W.Devin 17+5reb+5ast, R.Ismael 10+6reb, P.Jaysean 9+5reb+4ast, A.Eric 8+2reb+1ast
Mayaguez: A.Neftali 23+3reb+2ast, J.Ruiz 16+7reb+3ast, B.Santiago 10+4reb+1ast, N.Sobey 10+5reb+2ast, C.Luis 9+3reb+3ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 8+4reb+2ast

Aguada - San German 94-87

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Atleticos (15-8) in Aguada on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Santeros (11-10) 94-87. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American-North Macedonian center Jacob Wiley (203-1994, college: EWU) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and American center Montrezl Harrell (203-1994, college: Louisville) scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Atleticos' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada maintains third position with 11-10 record having seven points less than leader San German. San German at the other side still keeps top place with eight games lost. Aguada are looking forward to face league's second-placed Caguas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San German will play against Santurce and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Aguada: J.John 18+1reb+2ast, W.Jacob 18+7reb+6ast, G.Ivan 12+1reb+2ast, M.Rigoberto 12+9reb+8ast, R.Giancarlo 11+2reb+2ast, L.Matthew 9+1reb+6ast
San German: N.Perkins 21+8reb, M.Harrell 17+9reb+4ast, C.Andre 16+7reb+9ast, A.Hamilton 13+7reb+4ast, J.Pacheco 7+3ast, H.Marlon 5+1reb+1ast