BSN Round 12: #1 Vaqueros are defeated by Capitanes

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (9-4) in Bayamon on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Capitanes (9-5) 90-88. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vaqueros. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Capitanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican Victor Liz (193-1986) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 4 assists and the former international swingman David Huertas (196-1987, college: Ole Miss) who added 19 points and 4 assists during the contest. Capitanes' coach Rafael Cruz used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. Capitanes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Vaqueros at the other side still keep top position with four games lost. Capitanes are looking forward to face Brujos (#6) in Guayama in the next round. Vaqueros will play at home against the league's leader Piratas (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Mets (6-7) against sixth ranked Gigantes (3-7) on Thursday night. Host Mets were defeated by Gigantes in Guaynabo 122-104. The winners were led by American point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 assists and Sheldon McClellan supported him with 25 points and 4 assists. Even 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Ben Moore (203-1995, college: SMU) did not help to save the game for Mets. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gigantes maintains sixth position with 3-7 record. Mets at the other side keep the second place with seven games lost. They share the position with Fajardo and Santurce. Gigantes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mets will play at home against Indios and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in San German. Fourth ranked host Atleticos (7-7) defeated their close opponent Grises (5-6) 98-85. The best player for the winners was Rondae Hollis-Jefferson who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Gabriel Belardo who recorded 25 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Atleticos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-7 record. Loser Grises dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. Atleticos will meet Indios (#5) in the next round. Grises will play against Leones in Juana Diaz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Bayamon won against Fajardo on the opponent's court 101-94. Mayaguez outscored Guayama in a home game 99-76. Fajardo managed to beat Humacao on the road 78-74. Quebradillas defeated Ponce on its own court 95-87. San German beat Guayama in a road game 92-80.

Guaynabo - Carolina 104-122

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Mets (6-7) against sixth ranked Gigantes (3-7) on Thursday night. Host Mets were defeated by Gigantes in Guaynabo 122-104. Gigantes shot 63.0 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 17 long-distance shots on high 56.7 percentage. Gigantes players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 assists and the other American import guard Sheldon McClellan (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) supported him with 25 points and 4 assists. Even 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Ben Moore (203-1995, college: SMU) did not help to save the game for Mets. The former international guard Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) added 15 points and 10 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gigantes maintains sixth position with 3-7 record. Mets at the other side keep the second place with seven games lost. They share the position with Fajardo and Santurce. Gigantes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mets will play at home against Indios and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: R.Balkman 19+2reb+2ast, K.Vinales 19+6ast, B.Moore 18+8reb+4ast, T.Rolon 15+4reb+10ast, K.Young 14+4reb+3ast, J.Early Jr. 13+2reb+1ast
Carolina: S.McClellan 25+4reb+4ast, T.Waters 23+13ast, J.Cruz 20+4reb+5ast, A.Aminu 19+12reb, J.Guitian 17+6reb+3ast, J.Garcia 7+1reb+5ast

Fajardo - Bayamon 94-101

Very expected game in Fajardo where 5th ranked Cariduros (6-7) were defeated by first ranked Vaqueros (9-4) 101-94 on Thursday. Vaqueros looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Cariduros' players. The best player for the winners was the former international Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) who scored 33 points (!!!), 6 assists and 4 steals. The former international guard Cliff Duran (193-1989) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was international forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Five Vaqueros and four Cariduros players scored in double figures. Vaqueros maintains first position with 9-4 record. Cariduros lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the second place with seven games lost. They share the position with Santurce and Guaynabo. Vaqueros will meet at home league's leader Piratas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cariduros will play against Cangrejeros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fajardo: E.Andujar 21+12reb+2ast, A.Abreu 21+3reb+6ast, T.Jones 20+7reb+3ast, C.Brady 13+7reb+3ast, L.Allende 8+1reb+1ast, M.Camper 5+7reb
Bayamon: J.Mojica 33+4reb+6ast, C.Duran 16+4reb+12ast, D.Hernandez 12+13reb+1ast, A.Nunez 12+6reb+1ast, I.Romero 12+6reb+1ast, R.Pearson 7+1ast

San German - Humacao 98-85

The game between Top Four teams took place in San German. Fourth ranked host Atleticos (7-7) defeated their close opponent Grises (5-6) 98-85. Atleticos made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) who scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. Five Atleticos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) who recorded 25 points and American-Mexican center Daniel Amigo (208-1995, college: Denver) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Atleticos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-7 record. Loser Grises dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. Atleticos will meet Indios (#5) in the next round. Grises will play against Leones in Juana Diaz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Humacao: G.Belardo 25+4reb+3ast, J.Matos 17+8reb+1ast, D.Amigo 16+8reb+2ast, T.Parker-Rivera 9+7reb+7ast, L.Rivera 8+2reb+2ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 6+3reb+5ast
San German: R.Hollis-Jefferson 19+8reb+5ast, J.Rodriguez 16+3reb, E.Ayala 14+5reb+1ast, N.Mason 12+2reb+6ast, T.Fernandez 10+3ast, J.Erazo 10+7reb

Mayaguez - Guayama 99-76

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Indios' (6-9) home victory over 6th ranked Brujos (3-10) 99-76 on Friday. Indios shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 51.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Brujos' players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) who scored 25 points. Naturalized American forward Tyler Polo (201-1987, college: CS Los Angeles) chipped in 21 points. Four Indios players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized American swingman Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St., agency: Green Sports Management) who recorded 15 points and 4 assists and the former international Christopher Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Indios maintains fifth position with 6-9 record. Brujos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Indios will meet league's second-placed Mets in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Brujos will play against the league's second-placed Capitanes (#2) in Arecibo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guayama: D.Maldonado 18, C.Ortiz 15+5reb+1ast, J.Josiah 15+3reb+4ast, D.Reese 9+4reb+1ast, K.Mauras 8+9reb+4ast, T.White 6+3reb+1ast
Mayaguez: J.Paige 25+2reb+3ast, T.Polo 21+4reb+1ast, L.Jenkins 15+5reb+4ast, J.Ruiz 15+3reb+5ast, E.Ramos 6+4reb+1ast, C.Pizarro 5+1reb+4ast

Bayamon - Arecibo 88-90

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Vaqueros (9-4) in Bayamon on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Capitanes (9-5) 90-88. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vaqueros. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Capitanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominican Victor Liz (193-1986) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 4 assists and the former international swingman David Huertas (196-1987, college: Ole Miss) who added 19 points and 4 assists during the contest. Capitanes' coach Rafael Cruz used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American power forward Dewan Hernandez (211-1997, college: Miami, FL) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and the former international Javier Mojica (189-1984, college: CCSU) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Four Vaqueros players scored in double figures. Capitanes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Vaqueros at the other side still keep top position with four games lost. Capitanes are looking forward to face Brujos (#6) in Guayama in the next round. Vaqueros will play at home against the league's leader Piratas (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: J.Mojica 23+5reb+3ast, D.Hernandez 22+13reb+2ast, B.Santiago 16+5reb, I.Romero 13+6reb+3ast, A.Nunez 5+3reb+2ast, C.Duran 5+3ast
Arecibo: V.Liz 31+4reb+4ast, D.Huertas 19+1reb+4ast, C.Gaston 10+3reb+2ast, G.Ayon 8+5reb+2ast, W.Hodge 8+4reb+8ast, J.Rodriguez 5+2reb+1ast

Humacao - Fajardo 74-78

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Humacao where 4th ranked Grises (5-6) were defeated by fifth ranked Cariduros (6-7) 78-74 on Saturday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The best player for the winners was American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import Earl Clark (208-1988, college: Louisville) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Gabriel Belardo (188-1989, college: FIU) who recorded 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American-Mexican center Daniel Amigo (208-1995, college: Denver) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Grises players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Cariduros moved-up to second place, which they share with Santurce and Guaynabo. Loser Grises dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. Cariduros will meet at home Cangrejeros (#4) in the next round. Grises will play against Leones in Juana Diaz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Humacao: D.Amigo 12+6reb+2ast, J.Pacheco-Ortiz 12+4reb+1ast, T.Parker-Rivera 12+6reb+1ast, J.Matos 11+2reb, G.Belardo 11+5reb+6ast, N.Butler Lind 4+2reb
Fajardo: T.Jones 24+12reb+4ast, E.Clark 19+6reb+2ast, L.Allende 15+5reb+4ast, C.Brady 5+1reb+1ast, A.Abreu 5+1reb+4ast, E.Andujar 4

Quebradillas - Ponce 95-87

Everything went according to plan in Quebradillas where first ranked Piratas (10-4) beat 3rd ranked Leones (8-5) 95-87 on Saturday. Piratas forced 21 Leones turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Naturalized American forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 20 points and American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern, agency: Network Sports International) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Leones' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Piratas maintains first position with 10-4 record. Loser Leones keep the third place with five games lost. Piratas will meet league's leader Vaqueros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leones will play against Grises and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 20+2reb+3ast, J.Brantley 16+6reb+1ast, L.Lopez 14+3reb+2ast, M.Jones 11+8reb+4ast, M.Rosario 10+2reb+3ast, I.Cruz 6+1reb+2ast
Quebradillas: W.Phillip 23+10reb+1ast, G.Browne 20+6reb+9ast, C.Emory 15+8reb, D.Treadwell 12+9reb+6ast, J.Wilson 10+4reb+4ast, B.Colon 7+2reb+1ast

Guayama - San German 80-92

There was no surprise in Guayama where 6th ranked Brujos (3-10) were defeated by fourth ranked Atleticos (7-7) 92-80 on Saturday. Atleticos dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Brujos' 34 and made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. The other American import guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) chipped in 18 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international Christopher Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) who recorded 21 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Terrico White (196-1990, college: Ole Miss) added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Five Atleticos and four Brujos players scored in double figures. Atleticos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 7-7 record. Brujos lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Atleticos will meet Indios (#5) in the next round. Brujos will play against the league's second-placed Capitanes in Arecibo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guayama: C.Ortiz 21+8reb+3ast, T.White 17+8reb+6ast, D.Reese 16+12reb+1ast, H.Hiram 12+3reb+3ast, J.Josiah 8+4reb+2ast, D.Maldonado 3+1reb
San German: R.Hollis-Jefferson 23+6reb+1ast, N.Mason 18+1reb+7ast, J.Rodriguez 15+5reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 11+14reb, O.Branch 10+5reb+3ast, T.Fernandez 8+3reb+2ast



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