BSN Round 28 (Regular Season): Carolina defeat Arecibo

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Capitanes (21-9) in Arecibo on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Gigantes (17-13) 106-95. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Carolina outrebounded Arecibo 43-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) contributed with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) replied with 24 points and 9 rebounds for Arecibo. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gigantes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Arecibo at the other side still keeps top position with nine games lost. Carolina are looking forward to face Santurce (#4) on the road in the next round. Arecibo will play against Quebradillas and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Caguas. Sixth ranked Atleticos (12-18) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 3rd ranked Criollos (16-12) 93-90 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Australian swingman Mitch Creek (196-1992) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Nate Mason who added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) responded with 21 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. San German maintains sixth position with 12-18 record. Caguas at the other side keep the third place with 12 games lost. San German will play against higher ranked Manati (#5) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caguas will play against the league's leader Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Aguada (14-17) against fourth ranked Piratas (13-17) on Thursday night. Visiting Aguada was defeated by Piratas in Quebradillas 117-107. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Aguada. The winners were led by Emmanuel Mudiay who scored that evening 31 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Piratas' coach Raymond Cintron used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 37 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds by Sheldon Mac did not help to save the game for Aguada. Quebradillas maintains fourth position with 13-17 record. Loser Aguada keeps the third place with 17 games lost. Quebradillas will meet at home league's leader Arecibo in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Aguada will play against Bayamon and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 28 were not that significant. San German was beaten by Mayaguez on the road 96-91. Guaynabo won against Caguas on its own court 105-96. Bayamon unfortunately lost to Ponce in Juana Diaz 88-94. Guaynabo managed to beat Santurce at home 86-74. Mayaguez was defeated by Manati on the opponent's court 116-108.
The most impressive performance of 28th round was 31 points by Isaac Sosa of Manati.



Mayaguez - San German 96-91

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Indios (14-14) beat 6th ranked Atleticos (12-18) in Mayaguez 96-91 on Wednesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a great shooting night for Mayaguez especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American forward Cameron McGriff (201-1997, college: OK State) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized American Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU, agency: 011 Sports) supported him with 19 points and 6 assists. Even 23 points and 6 rebounds by naturalized American guard Eric Ayala (198-1999, college: Maryland) did not help to save the game for San German. Naturalized American Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) added 15 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Mayaguez maintains second position with 14-14 record having nine points less than leader Guaynabo. Loser Atleticos keeps the sixth place with 18 games lost. Mayaguez will meet at home Ponce (#5) in the next round. San German will play against Manati and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: K.Vinales 19+3reb+6ast, L.Lopez 18+2reb+3ast, C.McGriff 18+11reb+1ast, D.Stone 14+8reb, J.Pacheco 12+2reb+9ast, J.Matos 7+3reb
San German: E.Ayala 23+6reb+3ast, A.Gordon 15+8reb+3ast, T.Fernandez 14+3reb+5ast, N.Mason 10+2reb+8ast, L.Hernandez 10+7reb, T.Polo 9

Guaynabo - Caguas 105-96

Rather expected game when 3rd ranked Criollos (16-12) lost to first ranked Mets (18-10) in Guaynabo 96-105 on Wednesday. Guaynabo made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by the former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) who scored that evening 34 points (!!!) and 6 assists and American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) supported him with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 39 points (!!!) and 7 assists (made all of his eight free throws) by American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for Caguas. Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) added 12 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Four Caguas players scored in double figures. Criollos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mets have an impressive five-game winning streak. Guaynabo maintains first position with 18-10 record. Loser Criollos keep the third place with 12 games lost. Guaynabo will meet Caguas (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Caguas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: J.Paige 34+4reb+6ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 24+7reb+9ast, B.Santiago 10+6reb+3ast, J.Miranda 9+3reb+2ast, J.Meyinsse 8+3reb, R.Balkman 7+3reb+1ast
Caguas: T.Trice II 39+4reb+7ast, M.Hargis 13+4reb+2ast, J.Jenkins 12+3reb, A.Mitchell 12+8reb+1ast, D.Collier 9+7reb+2ast, O.Branch 5+1reb+1ast

Quebradillas - Aguada 117-107

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Aguada (14-17) against fourth ranked Piratas (13-17) on Thursday night. Visiting Aguada was defeated by Piratas in Quebradillas 117-107. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Aguada. Quebradillas made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by DR Congolese point guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) who scored that evening 31 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and international forward Phillip Wheeler (204-2002) supported him with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Piratas' coach Raymond Cintron used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 37 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds by American guard Sheldon Mac (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Aguada. His fellow American import John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) added 25 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Quebradillas maintains fourth position with 13-17 record. Loser Aguada keeps the third place with 17 games lost. Quebradillas will meet at home league's leader Arecibo in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Aguada will play against Bayamon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: E.Mudiay 31+5reb+8ast, P.Wheeler 26+9reb+2ast, T.Odiase 24+6reb, C.Emory 16+7reb+4ast, E.Griffin 6+1reb+1ast, P.Stoll 6+1reb+11ast
Aguada: S.Mac 37+6reb+2ast, J.Meeks 25+8reb+3ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 17+6reb+6ast, J.Febres 10+1ast, G.Whittington 7+3reb+1ast, A.Abreu 6+2reb+2ast

Arecibo - Carolina 95-106

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Capitanes (21-9) in Arecibo on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Gigantes (17-13) 106-95. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Carolina outrebounded Arecibo 43-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import Brandon Goodwin (188-1995, college: FGCU) contributed with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) replied with 24 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Arecibo. Five Carolina and four Arecibo players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gigantes have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Arecibo at the other side still keeps top position with nine games lost. Carolina are looking forward to face Santurce (#4) on the road in the next round. Arecibo will play against Quebradillas and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Carolina: S.James Jr. 28+12reb+4ast, B.Goodwin 21+7reb+8ast, T.Robinson 15+7reb, Q.Weatherspoon 13+3reb+3ast, I.Cruz 13+5reb+5ast, J.Torres 10+4reb
Arecibo: J.Okafor 24+9reb+1ast, A.Plummer 19+5reb+3ast, D.Stockton 15+2reb+4ast, R.Cortes 12+2ast, W.Rodriguez 8+4reb+3ast, J.Pineiro 7+2reb+4ast

Ponce - Bayamon 94-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Leones' (12-16) home victory over 6th ranked Vaqueros (9-20) in Juana Diaz 94-88 on Thursday. Ponce made 23-of-25 free shots (92.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American Dwayne Bacon (201-1995, college: FSU) who scored that evening 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and supported him with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists by American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Bayamon. Panamanian forward Tony Bishop (202-1989, college: Texas St., agency: 011 Sports) added 19 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Ponce and five Bayamon players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ponce maintains fifth position with 12-16 record. Bayamon lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 20 games lost. Ponce will meet league's second-placed Mayaguez on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bayamon will play against Aguada (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ponce: D.Bacon 26+6reb+4ast, J.De Jesus 19+5reb+1ast, B.Allen 18+3reb+3ast, B.Jordan 14+13reb+4ast, C.Negron 6+3reb, J.Murphy 5+1reb
Bayamon: T.Bishop 19+7reb+1ast, K.Doolittle 16+10reb+7ast, E.Crawford 15+3reb+1ast, K.Rose 12+2reb+2ast, C.Brady 10+5reb, I.Palermo 8+4reb+3ast

Caguas - San German 90-93

Important game to mention about took place in Caguas. Sixth ranked Atleticos (12-18) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 3rd ranked Criollos (16-12) 93-90 on Friday evening. San German made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Australian swingman Mitch Creek (196-1992) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American point guard Nate Mason (188-1995, college: Minnesota) who added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) responded with 21 points and point guard Christian Lopez (183-1995) scored 17 points. Four Caguas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. San German maintains sixth position with 12-18 record. Caguas at the other side keep the third place with 12 games lost. San German will play against higher ranked Manati (#5) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caguas will play against the league's leader Guaynabo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: M.Creek 31+10reb+5ast, A.Gordon 17+7reb+2ast, N.Mason 16+5reb+8ast, J.Bryan Diaz 9+6reb, T.Fernandez 7+2reb+4ast, E.Ayala 4+4reb+2ast
Caguas: T.Trice II 21+4reb+3ast, C.Lopez 17+4reb+1ast, A.Mitchell 12+6reb+3ast, C.Pizarro 12+4reb+3ast, J.Jenkins 9+3reb+2ast, A.Kappos 7+10reb+3ast

Guaynabo - Santurce 86-74

Not a big story in a game when 4th ranked Cangrejeros (15-14) lost to first ranked Mets (18-10) in Guaynabo 74-86 on Friday. The winners were led by American-Jordanian power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and the former international Jaysean Paige (188-1994, college: WVU) supported him with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Even 8 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists by American center Jared Sullinger (206-1992, college: Ohio St.) did not help to save the game for Santurce. Emmanuel Maldonado (194-2002) added 15 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mets have an impressive five-game winning streak. Guaynabo maintains first position with 18-10 record. Loser Cangrejeros keeps the fourth place with 14 games lost. Guaynabo will meet Caguas (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santurce will play against the league's second-placed Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: J.Paige 23+11reb+2ast, R.Hollis-Jefferson 21+11reb+5ast, G.York 13+2ast, J.Miranda 10+2reb+1ast, J.Meyinsse 7+7reb+1ast, J.Josiah 6+3reb+1ast
Santurce: E.Maldonado 15+1reb+4ast, A.Matias 13+2reb+2ast, W.Barton 12+2reb+3ast, C.Duran 12+2reb, J.Martinez 10+8reb+1ast, J.Sullinger 8+12reb+7ast

Manati - Mayaguez 116-108

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Osos (15-16) defeated much higher ranked Indios (14-14) in Manati 116-108 on Friday. Manati looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. The winners were led by the former international guard Isaac Sosa (191-1990, college: Canisius, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored that evening 31 points and American point guard Norris Cole (188-1988, college: CSU) supported him with 15 points and 14 assists. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds by American power forward Diamond Stone (208-1997, college: Maryland) did not help to save the game for Mayaguez. The former international point guard Jorge Pacheco (188-1998, college: Liberty) added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Indios' coach rotated thirteen players in this game, but that didn't help. Manati maintains fifth position with 15-16 record. Loser Indios keeps the second place with 14 games lost. Manati will meet San German (#6) on the road in the next round. Mayaguez will play against Ponce (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manati: I.Sosa 31+3reb, C.Diallo 17+8reb+1ast, N.Cole 15+3reb+14ast, A.Morales 15+5reb+5ast, J.Jackson 14+3reb+6ast, A.Dawkins 9+1reb
Mayaguez: D.Stone 24+6reb+1ast, J.Pacheco 20+6reb+4ast, K.Vinales 15+6ast, M.Lee 13+5reb+2ast, C.McGriff 12+8reb, L.Lopez 8+1ast