BSN Round 16 (Regular Season): Arecibo defeat Caguas

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Criollos (10-4) in Caguas on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by Capitanes (12-3) 104-102. Arecibo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Criollos' 38. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. American point guard David Stockton (180-1991, college: Gonzaga) contributed with 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) replied with 38 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) for Caguas. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Arecibo maintains first position with 12-3 record which they share with defeated Caguas. Caguas at the other side still keep top place with four games lost. Arecibo are looking forward to face Ponce (#6) in Juana Diaz in the next round where they are favorite. Caguas will play on the road against the league's second-placed Guaynabo (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Quebradillas. Third ranked Piratas (8-10) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Atleticos (6-11) 102-100 in the fight for the third place. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Tai Odiase (206-1995, college: UIC) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Emmanuel Mudiay who added 25 points during the contest. At the losing side international point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) responded with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Piratas have a solid four-game winning streak. Quebradillas maintains third position with 8-10 record having one point less than leader Caguas. San German at the other side dropped to the fourth place with 11 games lost. Quebradillas will play against Santurce (#5) on the road in the next round. San German will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Piratas (8-10) against sixth ranked Cangrejeros (6-6) on Sunday night. Host Piratas were defeated by Cangrejeros in Quebradillas 99-87. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Piratas. The winners were led by Angel Matias who scored that evening 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 27 points and 7 assists by Emmanuel Mudiay did not help to save the game for Quebradillas. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Santurce moved-up to fifth place. Loser Piratas keep the third position with ten games lost. Santurce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quebradillas will play against Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Ponce beat Carolina on the road 104-100. Aguada lost to Bayamon on its own court 63-68. Guaynabo managed to outperform Manati in a road game 94-76. San German managed to beat Aguada at home 89-77. Carolina was defeated by Mayaguez on the opponent's court 98-94.
The most impressive performance of 16th round was 31 points and 4 assists by Jorge Pacheco of Mayaguez.



Quebradillas - San German 102-100

Important game to mention about took place in Quebradillas. Third ranked Piratas (8-10) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 6th ranked Atleticos (6-11) 102-100 in the fight for the third place. Quebradillas made 25-of-31 charity shots (80.6 percent) during the game. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Tai Odiase (206-1995, college: UIC) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and DR Congolese point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) who added 25 points during the contest. At the losing side international point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) responded with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Panamanian forward Tony Bishop (202-1989, college: Texas St., agency: 011 Sports) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Quebradillas and five San German players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Piratas have a solid four-game winning streak. Quebradillas maintains third position with 8-10 record having one point less than leader Caguas. San German at the other side dropped to the fourth place with 11 games lost. Quebradillas will play against Santurce (#5) on the road in the next round. San German will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 25+3reb+3ast, T.Odiase 24+9reb+4ast, G.Clavell 21+2reb+5ast, W.Phillip 14+4reb, W.Cruz 8+1reb+2ast, R.Harris 6+3ast
San German: N.Mason 16+3ast, T.Fernandez 15+5reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 15+4reb+2ast, T.Bishop 15+5reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 11+7reb, J.Erazo 10+6reb+1ast

Carolina - Ponce 100-104

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Leones (5-8) beat 4th ranked Gigantes (7-9) in Carolina 104-100 on Friday. Ponce made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game, while Carolina only scored five points from the stripe. The winners were led by the former international point guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) who scored that evening 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Nicaraguan Jared Ruiz (188-1992) supported him with 20 points. Even a double-double of 27 points and 14 rebounds by American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Carolina. His fellow American import Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists for lost side. Four Ponce and five Carolina players scored in double figures. Ponce maintains sixth position with 5-8 record. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. Ponce will meet league's leader Arecibo on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Carolina will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 28+5reb+4ast, J.Ruiz 20+4reb+2ast, B.Allen 16+1reb+6ast, J.Murphy 15+7reb+2ast, A.Ford 10+2reb, C.Lopez-Sosa 9+7reb+2ast
Carolina: S.James Jr. 27+14reb+3ast, B.Goodwin 22+5reb+12ast, A.Franklin 15+1reb+2ast, I.Cruz 15+2reb+7ast, G.Conditt IV 13+8reb, J.Cruz 4

Aguada - Bayamon 63-68

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Aguada (6-13) lost at home to sixth ranked Vaqueros (6-10) 68-63 on Saturday. The winners were led by international guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) who scored that evening 23 points and American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Four Vaqueros players scored in double figures. Even 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by the former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Aguada. Nigerian-American center Chinanu Onuaku (207-1996, college: Louisville) added 10 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Bayamon maintains sixth position with 6-10 record. Loser Aguada dropped to the fifth place with 13 games lost. Bayamon will meet at home higher ranked Manati (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Aguada will play against the league's second-placed Mayaguez and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: S.Thompson Jr. 23+4reb+3ast, K.Doolittle 20+7reb+3ast, W.Gabriel 12+9reb+3ast, B.Gonzalez 11+5reb, C.Pizarro 2+8reb+6ast, J.Mojica 0
Aguada: I.Gandia-Rosa 17+6reb+4ast, C.Onuaku 10+5reb+3ast, T.Parker-Rivera 8+6reb+1ast, J.Febres 6+2reb, C.McGriff 6+3reb+1ast, M.Camper 5

Manati - Guaynabo 76-94

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Mets' (9-5) road victory over one of their biggest challengers Osos (8-8) in Manati 94-76 on Saturday. The winners were led by American swingman Deonte Burton (193-1994, college: Iowa St.) who scored that evening 28 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Mets players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by the former international Chris Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) did not help to save the game for Manati. International guard Ethan Thompson (196-1999, college: Oregon St.) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Guaynabo maintains second position with 9-5 record having four points less than leader Caguas. Loser Osos keeps the third place with eight games lost. Guaynabo will meet at home league's leader Caguas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Manati will play against Bayamon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: D.Burton 28+7reb+2ast, E.Crawford 16+3reb+1ast, B.Santiago 13+2reb, B.Boyd 13+3reb+3ast, J.Paige 12+6reb+3ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 4+5reb+9ast
Manati: C.Ortiz 18+7reb+2ast, E.Thompson 17+5reb+4ast, T.Davis 9+4reb+1ast, N.Cole 9+1reb+3ast, S.Jesus 6, R.Spalding 5+5reb+1ast

Caguas - Arecibo 102-104

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Criollos (10-4) in Caguas on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by Capitanes (12-3) 104-102. Arecibo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Criollos' 38. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. American point guard David Stockton (180-1991, college: Gonzaga) contributed with 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) replied with 38 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) and his fellow American import forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Caguas. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Arecibo maintains first position with 12-3 record which they share with defeated Caguas. Caguas at the other side still keep top place with four games lost. Arecibo are looking forward to face Ponce (#6) in Juana Diaz in the next round where they are favorite. Caguas will play on the road against the league's second-placed Guaynabo (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: A.Plummer 22+4reb+5ast, D.Stockton 22+8reb+1ast, J.Okafor 16+11reb+5ast, V.Liz 12+1reb+1ast, R.Cortes 9+3reb+3ast, W.Rodriguez 8+1reb
Caguas: T.Trice II 38+7reb+6ast, L.King 19+5reb+2ast, H.Hiram 12+3reb+1ast, A.Mitchell 10+9reb+4ast, A.Kappos 8+2reb+4ast, R.Nunez 5+4reb

San German - Aguada 89-77

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Aguada (6-13) lost to sixth ranked Atleticos (6-11) in San German 77-89 on Sunday. The winners were led by international point guard Tjader Fernandez (178-1994) who scored that evening 20 points and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American point guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) supported him with 16 points. Even 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by the former international guard Jase Febres (196-1999, college: Texas) did not help to save the game for Aguada. International power forward Timajh Parker-Rivera (202-1994, college: Towson) added 15 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Five Aguada players scored in double figures. San German moved-up to fourth place. Loser Aguada dropped to the fifth position with 13 games lost. San German will meet Carolina (#4) on the road in the next round. Aguada will play against the league's second-placed Mayaguez and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San German: T.Fernandez 20+2reb+5ast, N.Mason 16+4reb+3ast, T.Bishop 13+4reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 9+9reb+3ast, T.Polo 8+2reb, L.Hernandez 8+8reb
Aguada: J.Febres 22+6reb+5ast, T.Parker-Rivera 15+13reb+3ast, C.McGriff 15+3reb+3ast, N.Acevedo 12+2reb+2ast, G.Belardo 12+4reb+6ast, M.Camper 1+1reb+1ast

Quebradillas - Santurce 87-99

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Piratas (8-10) against sixth ranked Cangrejeros (6-6) on Sunday night. Host Piratas were defeated by Cangrejeros in Quebradillas 99-87. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Piratas. Santurce dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 40. The winners were led by the former international forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) who scored that evening 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) supported him with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Even 27 points and 7 assists by DR Congolese point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) did not help to save the game for Quebradillas. International forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) added 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Santurce moved-up to fifth place. Loser Piratas keep the third position with ten games lost. Santurce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quebradillas will play against Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: A.Matias 26+8reb+6ast, J.Sullinger 22+9reb+2ast, W.Barton 16+2reb+2ast, E.Andujar 10+9reb+5ast, M.Emmanuel 9+6reb+1ast, I.Palermo 6
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 27+3reb+7ast, G.Clavell 18+6ast, W.Phillip 18+9reb+1ast, T.Odiase 10+6reb, R.Harris 6+2ast, M.Lopez 6+4reb

Mayaguez - Carolina 98-94

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Indios (10-6) defeated 4th ranked Gigantes (7-9) in Mayaguez 98-94 on Sunday. Mayaguez made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by the former international point guard Jorge Pacheco (188-1998, college: Liberty) who scored that evening 31 points and 4 assists and American Milton Doyle (193-1993, college: Loyola, IL) supported him with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Even 26 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Carolina. His fellow American import Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) added 16 points and 9 assists for lost side. Four Carolina players scored in double figures. Gigantes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mayaguez maintains second position with 10-6 record having just one point less than leader Caguas. Defending champion Carolina keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. Mayaguez will meet Aguada (#5) on the road in the next round. Carolina will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: J.Pacheco 31+2reb+4ast, M.Doyle 17+8reb+8ast, M.Lee 13+1reb, N.Perkins 12+1reb+1ast, J.Cintron 8+6reb+4ast, O.Perez 7+6reb+2ast
Carolina: S.James Jr. 26+9reb+1ast, B.Goodwin 16+1reb+9ast, G.Conditt IV 14+8reb+2ast, J.Cruz 11, E.Ortiz 8+2reb+1ast, A.Franklin 7+2reb+2ast