BSN Round 14 (Regular Season): Arecibo is defeated by Quebradillas

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Capitanes (10-2) in Arecibo on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Piratas (6-9) 104-95. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Capitanes. Quebradillas made 28-of-32 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game, while Arecibo only scored twelve points from the stripe. Quebradillas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. DR Congolese point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and international point guard Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St., agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) during the contest. The former international Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) responded with 18 points and 9 assists. Quebradillas moved-up to third place. Arecibo at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Quebradillas are looking forward to face Ponce (#6) in Juana Diaz in the next round. Arecibo will play at home against the league's second-placed Mayaguez (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Carolina. Fourth ranked Gigantes (6-7) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Aguada (5-11) 92-89 in the game for the fourth place. American Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) notched 33 points (!!!) and 7 assists to lead the effort and George Conditt IV supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Gigantes' coach Carlos Gonzalez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even a double-double of 23 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists by Nigerian-American center Chinanu Onuaku (207-1996, college: Louisville) did not help to save the game for Aguada. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 6-7 record. Aguada lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 11 games lost. Carolina will play against Bayamon (#5) on the road in the next round. Aguada will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Bayamon between Atleticos and Vaqueros. Sixth ranked Atleticos (5-9) got a very close victory on the road over their close opponent Vaqueros (5-8). Atleticos managed to escape with a 3-point win 94-91 in the fight for the fourth place. The best player for the winners was Tony Bishop who scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Atleticos' coach Eddie Casiano used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. QJ Peterson produced 21 points and 7 assists for the hosts. Atleticos have a solid three-game winning streak. San German moved-up to fourth place. Bayamon lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. San German will meet Aguada (#5) on the road in the next round. Bayamon will play against Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 14: Guaynabo was destroyed by Carolina on the opponent's court 106-86. Mayaguez managed to outperform Aguada in a home game 80-74. Ponce was rolled over Caguas on the road 113-71. Manati defeated Santurce on its own court 102-92. Bayamon smashed Guaynabo in a road game 104-83.



Carolina - Guaynabo 106-86

There was a minor upset in Carolina where second-ranked Mets (8-4) were crushed by fourth ranked Gigantes (6-7) 106-86 on Saturday. Carolina dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Mets's 42. Carolina outrebounded Guaynabo 48-20 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) who scored 25 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. The other American import forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. The former international Benito Santiago (197-1989, college: Cumberlands) produced 18 points and the former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) added 19 points respectively for the guests. 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. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 6-7 record. Loser Mets keeps the second place with four games lost. Carolina will meet Bayamon (#5) on the road in the next round. Guaynabo will play against Manati and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: J.Paige 19+2reb, B.Santiago 18+4reb+2ast, E.Crawford 10+1reb, D.Burton 10+2reb+6ast, J.Miranda 5+3reb+2ast, R.Balkman 4+1reb
Carolina: B.Goodwin 25+5reb+8ast, S.James Jr. 22+11reb, I.Cruz 19+1reb+4ast, G.Conditt IV 10+8reb, A.Franklin 9+10reb+3ast, M.Basabe 7

Mayaguez - Aguada 80-74

Rather predictable result in Mayaguez where second ranked Indios (8-5) defeated 5th ranked Aguada (5-11) 80-74 on Saturday. Mayaguez made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Jorge Pacheco (188-1998, college: Liberty) who scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. International forward Jordan Cintron (203-1998, college: Niagara, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Indios players scored in double figures. Nigerian-American center Chinanu Onuaku (207-1996, college: Louisville) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and the former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points and 7 assists respectively for the guests. Aguada's coach Omar Gonzalez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mayaguez maintains second position with 8-5 record having just one point less than leader Caguas. Aguada lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 11 games lost. Mayaguez will meet league's leader Arecibo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aguada will play against San German (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: C.Onuaku 25+11reb+3ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 13+2reb+7ast, J.Febres 10+4reb+3ast, G.Belardo 9+4reb+2ast, C.McGriff 7+2reb+3ast, K.Santos 4+2reb
Mayaguez: J.Cintron 17+8reb+1ast, J.Pacheco 16+5reb+5ast, N.Perkins 14+7reb+2ast, M.Doyle 13+3reb+4ast, J.Early Jr. 9+5reb+2ast, J.Matos 5+1reb

Bayamon - San German 91-94

A very close game took place in Bayamon between Atleticos and Vaqueros. Sixth ranked Atleticos (5-9) got a very close victory on the road over their close opponent Vaqueros (5-8). Atleticos managed to escape with a 3-point win 94-91 in the fight for the fourth place. San German looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Panamanian forward Tony Bishop (202-1989, college: Texas St.) who scored 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Bryon Allen (192-1992, college: GMU) chipped in 19 points and 7 assists. Atleticos' coach Eddie Casiano used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI) produced 21 points and 7 assists and international center Ismael Romero (205-1991) added 21 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four San German and five Bayamon players scored in double figures. Atleticos have a solid three-game winning streak. San German moved-up to fourth place. Bayamon lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. San German will meet Aguada (#5) on the road in the next round. Bayamon will play against Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: I.Romero 21+8reb+1ast, Q.Peterson 21+4reb+7ast, W.Gabriel 17+8reb+3ast, J.Mojica 12+6reb+1ast, S.Thompson Jr. 10+3reb+1ast, O.Branch 8+1reb+3ast
San German: B.Allen 19+2reb+7ast, T.Bishop 17+9reb+5ast, T.Fernandez 13+4reb+3ast, L.Hernandez 11+7reb+1ast, J.Erazo 9+3reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 9+8reb

Caguas - Ponce 113-71

Not a big story in a game in Caguas where 6th ranked Leones (4-7) were rolled over by first ranked Criollos (10-3) 113-71 on Sunday. Caguas outrebounded Ponce 47-26 including a 38-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Caguas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Ponce's players. The best player for the winners was American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. The other American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 assists. Naturalized Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) produced 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Caguas maintains first position with 10-3 record. Ponce lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. Caguas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ponce will play against Quebradillas (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.Wilson 13+5reb+2ast, J.Ruiz 13+6reb+6ast, A.Ford 13+2reb+1ast, J.De Jesus 8+2reb+2ast, T.Hawkins 7+1reb, C.Lopez-Sosa 4+1reb
Caguas: L.King 22+12reb+2ast, J.Josiah 15+4reb+1ast, T.Trice II 14+2reb+12ast, R.Luis 12+2reb+2ast, H.Hiram 12, A.Mitchell 9+5reb+2ast

Manati - Santurce 102-92

Everything went according to plan in Manati where third ranked Osos (7-7) beat 5th ranked Cangrejeros (4-6) 102-92 on Sunday. Manati looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Norris Cole (188-1988, college: CSU) who scored 28 points and 4 assists. The other American import guard Alex Morales (198-1997, college: Wagner) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Osos players scored in double figures. Dominican forward Miguel Simon (203-1994, college: ASA CC, agency: BMS Sport Agency) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and American Will Barton (198-1991, college: Memphis) added 18 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Osos have a solid three-game winning streak. Manati maintains third position with 7-7 record having just one point less than leader Caguas. Loser Cangrejeros dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. Manati will meet league's second-placed Guaynabo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santurce will play against Bayamon (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: W.Hodge 22+3ast, M.Simon 22+11reb, W.Barton 18+3reb+6ast, M.Emmanuel 10, E.Andujar 8+8reb+6ast, J.Martinez 6+5reb
Manati: N.Cole 28+4reb+4ast, C.Ortiz 17+9reb+4ast, A.Morales 16+11reb+6ast, J.Garcia 13+1reb+2ast, E.Thompson 11+5reb+5ast, R.Spalding 11+2reb+3ast

Arecibo - Quebradillas 95-104

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Capitanes (10-2) in Arecibo on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Piratas (6-9) 104-95. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Capitanes. Quebradillas made 28-of-32 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game, while Arecibo only scored twelve points from the stripe. Quebradillas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. DR Congolese point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and international point guard Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St., agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) during the contest. The former international Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) responded with 18 points and 9 assists and American point guard David Stockton (180-1991, college: Gonzaga) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Four Quebradillas and five Arecibo players scored in double figures. Quebradillas moved-up to third place. Arecibo at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Quebradillas are looking forward to face Ponce (#6) in Juana Diaz in the next round. Arecibo will play at home against the league's second-placed Mayaguez (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: V.Liz 18+3reb+1ast, A.Plummer 18+3reb+9ast, D.Stockton 16+2reb+5ast, J.Bolden 12+6reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 10+4reb+1ast, W.Rodriguez 10+4reb
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 32+10reb+5ast, T.Odiase 24+7reb+2ast, G.Clavell 23+5reb+5ast, R.Harris 13+1reb+2ast, C.Emory 5+4reb+3ast, W.Phillip 5+1ast

Carolina - Aguada 92-89

Important game to mention about took place in Carolina. Fourth ranked Gigantes (6-7) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Aguada (5-11) 92-89 in the game for the fourth place. Carolina dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Aguada's 34. Carolina forced 22 Aguada turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) notched 33 points (!!!) and 7 assists to lead the effort and international center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Gigantes' coach Carlos Gonzalez allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even a double-double of 23 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists by Nigerian-American center Chinanu Onuaku (207-1996, college: Louisville) did not help to save the game for Aguada. The former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF, agency: Octagon Europe) added 22 points and 9 assists for the guests. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 6-7 record. Aguada lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 11 games lost. Carolina will play against Bayamon (#5) on the road in the next round. Aguada will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: C.Onuaku 23+14reb+7ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 22+4reb+9ast, G.Belardo 12+4reb+3ast, J.Febres 9+4reb+2ast, C.McGriff 9+1ast, K.Santos 6+1ast
Carolina: B.Goodwin 33+3reb+7ast, G.Conditt IV 17+10reb+3ast, S.James Jr. 17+6reb+3ast, E.Ortiz 11+2reb+3ast, J.Cruz 4+2reb+2ast, I.Cruz 4+2reb+4ast

Guaynabo - Bayamon 83-104

There was an upset in Guaynabo where second-ranked Mets (8-4) were outplayed by sixth ranked Vaqueros (5-8) 104-83 on Monday. Bayamon made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI) who scored 40 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. International center Ismael Romero (205-1991) chipped in 21 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Ryan Pearson (198-1990, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) produced 12 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Brandon Boyd (180-1997, college: CBU) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four 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. Bayamon moved-up to fifth place. Loser Mets keeps the second position with four games lost. Bayamon will meet Santurce (#6) on the road in the next round. Guaynabo will play against Manati (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: B.Santiago 12+4reb+1ast, R.Pearson 12+5reb+3ast, B.Boyd 12+3reb+4ast, J.Paige 11+4reb+3ast, A.Brimah 9+7reb, E.Crawford 8+1reb
Bayamon: Q.Peterson 40+6reb+3ast, I.Romero 21+9reb+2ast, W.Gabriel 12+12reb+1ast, S.Thompson Jr. 10+4reb+2ast, O.Medina 8+2reb, O.Branch 5+5reb+3ast