BSN Round 17 (Regular Season): Aguada defeat Mayaguez in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 17 in the BSN took place in Aguada. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Indios (10-7) to fifth ranked Aguada (7-13) 98-97 on Tuesday evening. Aguada shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Cameron McGriff (201-1997, college: OK State) stepped up and scored 25 points for the winners and the former international point guard Alexander Abreu (179-1991, college: UWG) chipped in 18 points and 9 assists. American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) responded with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Indios' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada maintains fifth place with 7-13 record. Mayaguez at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Aguada are looking forward to face league's second-placed Guaynabo at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mayaguez will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Piratas (8-11) against fifth ranked Cangrejeros (7-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Piratas were crushed by Cangrejeros in Santurce 93-66. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 22 rebounds for the winning side and Walter Hodge accounted for 17 points and 6 assists. DR Congolese point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds for Quebradillas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cangrejeros have a solid series of three victories in a row. Santurce moved-up to fourth place. Quebradillas at the other side keep the third position with 11 games lost. Santurce will play against league's leader Arecibo on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quebradillas will play against the league's leader Caguas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Osos (8-9) against sixth ranked Vaqueros (7-11) on Wednesday night. Visiting Osos were defeated by Vaqueros in Bayamon 90-80. The best player for the winners was Stephen Thompson Jr who scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Chris Ortiz produced 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Bayamon moved-up to fourth place, which they share with San German. Loser Osos keeps the third position with nine games lost. Bayamon will meet higher ranked Manati (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manati will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 17: Guaynabo won against Bayamon on the opponent's court 89-78. Arecibo managed to outperform Ponce in a home game 101-97. San German managed to beat Carolina on the road 97-93. Guaynabo was defeated by Caguas on its own court 108-112.



Bayamon - Guaynabo 78-89

Very expected game in Bayamon where 6th ranked Vaqueros (7-11) were defeated by second ranked Mets (10-6) 89-78 on Monday. Guaynabo made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) who scored 27 points. American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. International center Ismael Romero (205-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Bayamon players scored in double figures. Guaynabo maintains second place with 10-6 record having just three points less than leader Caguas. Loser Vaqueros dropped to the fourth position with 11 games lost. They share it with San German. Guaynabo will meet Aguada (#5) on the road in the next round. Bayamon will play against Manati and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: J.Paige 27+2reb, D.Burton 15+7reb+3ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 14+9reb+4ast, E.Crawford 9+1reb+1ast, R.Balkman 7+5reb, B.Santiago 6+7reb+1ast
Bayamon: I.Romero 24+17reb+4ast, Q.Peterson 13+3reb+6ast, K.Doolittle 13+9reb+4ast, S.Thompson Jr. 13+3reb+1ast, O.Branch 8+3reb+3ast, B.Gonzalez 7+1reb

Santurce - Quebradillas 93-66

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Piratas (8-11) against fifth ranked Cangrejeros (7-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Piratas were crushed by Cangrejeros in Santurce 93-66. Santurce outrebounded Quebradillas 46-27 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Santurce especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.9 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 22 rebounds for the winning side and naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands point guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) accounted for 17 points and 6 assists. Four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. DR Congolese point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds and international point guard Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St., agency: Octagon Europe) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively for Quebradillas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cangrejeros have a solid series of three victories in a row. Santurce moved-up to fourth place. Quebradillas at the other side keep the third position with 11 games lost. Santurce will play against league's leader Arecibo on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quebradillas will play against the league's leader Caguas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: J.Sullinger 18+22reb+2ast, W.Hodge 17+3reb+6ast, A.Matias 15+3reb+3ast, E.Maldonado 11+3reb+2ast, E.Andujar 10+4reb+3ast, I.Palermo 10+1ast
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 22+5reb+2ast, T.Odiase 12+4reb+1ast, G.Clavell 11+3reb+4ast, P.Wheeler 8+5reb+1ast, C.Emory 4+3reb, R.Harris 2+2ast

Arecibo - Ponce 101-97

Very predictable result in Arecibo where first ranked Capitanes (13-3) defeated 6th ranked Leones (5-9) 101-97 on Tuesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Arecibo made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) who scored 26 points and 4 assists. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Four Capitanes players scored in double figures. Capitanes' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international point guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) produced 28 points (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) and American guard Bryon Allen (192-1992, college: GMU) added 22 points respectively for the guests. Capitanes have a solid series of three victories in a row. Arecibo maintains first place with 13-3 record. Loser Leones keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Arecibo will meet at home Santurce (#4) in the next round. Ponce will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: A.Plummer 26+1reb+4ast, J.Okafor 23+6reb+1ast, V.Liz 13+2reb+2ast, D.Stockton 13+5reb+6ast, W.Rodriguez 7+5reb+1ast, R.Cortes 5+1reb+2ast
Ponce: J.De Jesus 28+3reb+2ast, B.Allen 22+3reb+3ast, J.Murphy 15+10reb, J.Walker 10+1reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 8+4reb+5ast, R.Hamm Jr. 8+9reb

Aguada - Mayaguez 98-97

The most exciting game of round 17 in the BSN took place in Aguada. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Indios (10-7) to fifth ranked Aguada (7-13) 98-97 on Tuesday evening. Aguada shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Cameron McGriff (201-1997, college: OK State) stepped up and scored 25 points for the winners and the former international point guard Alexander Abreu (179-1991, college: UWG) chipped in 18 points and 9 assists. Four Aguada players scored in double figures. American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) responded with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and international forward Jordan Cintron (203-1998, college: Niagara, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Indios' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Aguada maintains fifth place with 7-13 record. Mayaguez at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Aguada are looking forward to face league's second-placed Guaynabo at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mayaguez will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: C.McGriff 25+3reb+1ast, A.Abreu 18+9ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 17+2reb+4ast, M.Camper 14+5reb+6ast, J.Febres 9+7reb+1ast, T.Parker-Rivera 8+11reb+3ast
Mayaguez: N.Perkins 22+6reb+5ast, J.Cintron 21+7reb+2ast, M.Doyle 19+5reb+5ast, J.Early Jr. 9+1ast, J.Pacheco 8+4ast, A.Ortiz-Traylor 6+1reb

Carolina - San German 93-97

There was a minor upset in Carolina where their close opponent Gigantes (7-10) were defeated by fourth ranked Atleticos (7-11) 97-93 on Tuesday. Strangely Carolina outrebounded San German 46-27 including a 19-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. San German shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international Jose Rodriguez (201-1992, college: Texas Southern) who scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American point guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 assists. Atleticos' coach Eddie Casiano used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. International center George Conditt IV (208-2000, college: Iowa St.) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds and American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) added 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San German maintains fourth place with 7-11 record, which they share with Bayamon. Carolina lost third consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. San German will meet league's second-placed Mayaguez on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Carolina will play against San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: T.Bishop 24+2reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 21+8reb+5ast, T.Fernandez 16+2reb+7ast, N.Mason 13+3reb+14ast, L.Hernandez 7+6reb, J.Bryan Diaz 6+4reb+1ast
Carolina: G.Conditt IV 22+17reb+2ast, S.James Jr. 21+12reb+5ast, B.Goodwin 16+5reb+4ast, A.Franklin 11+5reb+3ast, J.Cruz 9+2reb, I.Cruz 5+2ast

Guaynabo - Caguas 108-112

The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Criollos' (11-4) road victory over second-ranked Mets (10-6) 112-108 on Wednesday. Caguas made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 28 points and 7 assists. The former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) produced 27 points and 9 rebounds and American swingman Deonte Burton (193-1994, college: Iowa St.) added 29 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Caguas and four Guaynabo players scored in double figures. Caguas maintains first place with 11-4 record. Loser Mets keeps the second position with six games lost. Caguas will meet Quebradillas (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Guaynabo will play against Aguada and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caguas: T.Trice II 28+2reb+7ast, L.King 28+10reb+2ast, A.Mitchell 15+10reb+2ast, D.Collier 14+9reb, C.Lopez 12+1reb+1ast, H.Huertas 10+2reb+1ast
Guaynabo: D.Burton 29+7reb+1ast, J.Paige 27+9reb+3ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 18+11reb+5ast, B.Santiago 12+3reb+2ast, E.Crawford 8+5reb+4ast, K.Mauras 7+2ast

Bayamon - Manati 90-80

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Osos (8-9) against sixth ranked Vaqueros (7-11) on Wednesday night. Visiting Osos were defeated by Vaqueros in Bayamon 90-80. Bayamon made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was international guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) who scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. The former international Chris Ortiz (203-1993, college: Kent St.) produced 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Norris Cole (188-1988, college: CSU) added 12 points and 9 assists respectively for the guests. Five Bayamon and four Manati players scored in double figures. Bayamon moved-up to fourth place, which they share with San German. Loser Osos keeps the third position with nine games lost. Bayamon will meet higher ranked Manati (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manati will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: S.Thompson Jr. 24+8reb+4ast, K.Doolittle 17+6reb+9ast, I.Romero 14+8reb+1ast, C.Pizarro 11+1reb+4ast, W.Gabriel 10+6reb+2ast, J.Mojica 7+4reb+1ast
Manati: C.Ortiz 20+5reb+4ast, T.Davis 12+5reb, N.Cole 12+1reb+9ast, E.Thompson 12+3reb+2ast, R.Spalding 7+5reb, I.Sosa 6+4reb+1ast