BSN Round 7 (Regular Season): Criollos lose to Gigantes

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 7 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Criollos (6-3). They were edged by third ranked Gigantes (5-3) 103-101 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Criollos. The hosts trailed by 10 points after three quarters before their 37-25 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Criollos outrebounded Gigantes 42-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) who led his team to a victory scoring 38 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. The former international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) helped adding 22 points and 7 assists. At the losing side American center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Criollos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Carolina have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 5-3 record having five points less than leader Arecibo. Caguas at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Aguada. They were replaced at the leadership position by Arecibo. Caguas will play next round against strong Mayaguez trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Carolina will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Guaynabo on the road.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Vaqueros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Vaqueros defeated 5th ranked Osos in Bayamon 98-91. It was an exceptional evening for American Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 4 assists. Stephen Thompson Jr accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. American Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds for Manati in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vaqueros have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Manati at the other side keeps the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Guaynabo. Manati will play next round against strong Aguada trying to get back on the winning streak. Bayamon will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Santurce on the road.
A very close game took place in Santurce between Mets and Cangrejeros. Sixth ranked Mets (4-6) got a very close victory on the road over 4th placed Cangrejeros (4-5). Mets managed to escape with a 3-point win 94-91 on Sunday evening. Ismael Romero fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Angel Rodriguez produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists for lost side. Cangrejeros' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Guaynabo moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Manati. Santurce lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Mayaguez. Guaynabo will meet at home higher ranked Carolina (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santurce will play against the league's leader Bayamon and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: San German lost to Mayaguez on the opponent's court 90-100. Ponce managed to outperform Santurce in a home game 111-106. Arecibo managed to beat Aguada on the road 95-90. Winless Quebradillas were defeated by Mayaguez on its own court 106-114. Ponce was beaten by San German in a road game 99-89.



Mayaguez - San German 100-90

There was a minor upset in Mayaguez where 3rd placed Atleticos (7-3) were defeated by fifth ranked Indios (4-5) 100-90 on Friday. Mayaguez made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds for the winners. Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 assists. Five Indios players scored in double figures. American point guard Alex Hamilton (193-1993, college: La Tech, agency: SLN) produced 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mayaguez moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Santurce. Loser Atleticos dropped to the second position with three games lost. Mayaguez will meet at home league's second-placed Caguas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against Quebradillas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San German: A.Hamilton 21+6reb+8ast, N.Perkins 15+4reb+2ast, C.Andre 13+6reb+4ast, H.Marlon 7+2reb, A.Gordon 7+3reb+1ast, K.Rose 6+3reb
Mayaguez: H.Tyrell 33+16reb+1ast, F.Tjader 21+2reb+6ast, S.Nathan 18+2reb+11ast, S.Benito 14+5reb+3ast, W.Samuel 11+10reb+5ast, G.Isiah 2+2reb+1ast

Ponce - Santurce 111-106

There was a small surprise in Ponce where fourth ranked Leones (4-8) defeated their close opponent Cangrejeros (4-5) 111-106 on Friday. Santurce trailed by 16 points at halftime and as many as 18 after three quarters before a 32-19 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 106-111 at the end of the game. Leones made 30-of-36 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Terence Davis (193-1997, college: Ole Miss) fired 24 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners. The former international power forward Jordan Murphy (200-1997, college: Minnesota) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Four Leones players scored in double figures. American guard Malik Beasley (196-1996, college: FSU) produced 31 points and the former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) added 16 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Ponce went down to fifth position due to points difference. Santurce lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with five games lost. They share the position with Mayaguez. Ponce will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santurce will play against the league's leader Bayamon (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santurce: M.Beasley 31+4reb+1ast, W.Hodge 18+1reb+4ast, R.Angel 16+3reb+7ast, D.Huertas 10+1reb+1ast, D.Collier 9+6reb+1ast, A.Matias 9+3reb+1ast
Ponce: D.Jezreel 28+2reb+3ast, D.Terence 24+5reb+8ast, M.Jordan 21+11reb+3ast, C.Jalen 16+1reb+4ast, H.Isaiah 8+6reb+1ast, N.Christian 5+2reb

Aguada - Arecibo 90-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with their biggest opponent Santeros' (6-3) home loss to first ranked Capitanes (8-2) 90-95 on Saturday. Aguada was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Capitanes dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Santeros' 48. Capitanes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. International forward RJ Melendez (201-2002, college: MSU) fired 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) added 19 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Arecibo have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-2 record. Loser Santeros keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Caguas. Arecibo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Aguada will play against Manati and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aguada: I.Gandia-Rosa 19+3reb+5ast, R.Mendoza 17+10reb+5ast, J.Brown III 15+8reb+1ast, M.Lee 13+1reb+1ast, G.Rosado 12+4reb+3ast, M.Camper 9+4reb+2ast
Arecibo: M.RJ 20+8reb+2ast, S.Tim 18+7reb+3ast, W.Derrick 16+5reb+7ast, P.Rafael 14+3reb+2ast, M.Jack 14+3reb+3ast, R.Justin 13+2reb+4ast

Carolina - Caguas 103-101

Round 7 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Criollos (6-3). They were edged by third ranked Gigantes (5-3) 103-101 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Criollos. The hosts trailed by 10 points after three quarters before their 37-25 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Criollos outrebounded Gigantes 42-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) who led his team to a victory scoring 38 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. The former international point guard Tremont Waters (180-1998, college: LSU) helped adding 22 points and 7 assists. At the losing side American center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Criollos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Carolina have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 5-3 record having five points less than leader Arecibo. Caguas at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Aguada. They were replaced at the leadership position by Arecibo. Caguas will play next round against strong Mayaguez trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Carolina will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Guaynabo on the road.
Top scorers:
Caguas: L.King 22+7reb+1ast, T.Trice II 22+2reb+10ast, M.Brown 21+14reb, J.Early Jr. 10+3reb+1ast, A.Kappos 7+2reb+1ast, M.Anthony 7+5reb
Carolina: N.Jaylen 38+5reb+1ast, W.Tremont 22+2reb+7ast, D.Kristian 18+8reb+3ast, T.Hunter 13+6reb+4ast, D.Rivera 4+5reb+2ast, E.Ortiz 3+2reb+1ast

Bayamon - Manati 98-91

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Vaqueros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Vaqueros defeated 5th ranked Osos in Bayamon 98-91. Bayamon players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American Jaylin Galloway (198-2002) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 4 assists. International guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Four Vaqueros players scored in double figures. American Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and American-Italian guard Ryan Arcidiacono (190-1994, college: Villanova) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Manati in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vaqueros have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Manati at the other side keeps the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Guaynabo. Manati will play next round against strong Aguada trying to get back on the winning streak. Bayamon will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Santurce on the road.
Top scorers:
Manati: C.Ortiz 21+5reb+1ast, R.Arcidiacono 15+6reb+8ast, T.Cook 15+13reb+1ast, E.Crawford 10+2reb+1ast, O.Oni 8+4reb+2ast, T.Davis 8+4reb+1ast
Bayamon: G.Jaylin 25+4reb+4ast, C.Xavier 14+7reb+5ast, T.Stephen 13+7reb+8ast, M.Javier 13+1reb+1ast, R.Balkman 8+9reb+4ast, C.Jae 8+3reb+1ast

Quebradillas - Mayaguez 106-114

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Indios' (4-5) road victory over bottom-ranked Piratas (0-11) 114-106 on Sunday. Mayaguez made 29-of-38 free shots (76.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) fired 31 points and 6 assists for the winners. New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Five Indios players scored in double figures. Dominican swingman Victor Liz (190-1986) produced 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and American point guard Jameer Nelson Jr. (185-2000, college: TCU) added 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Piratas' coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Mayaguez moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Santurce. Loser Piratas still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Mayaguez will meet at home league's second-placed Caguas in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quebradillas will play against the league's second-placed San German (#2) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: V.Liz 36+6reb+1ast, N.Jr. Jameer 25+6reb+4ast, E.Mudiay 22+3reb+1ast, P.Wheeler 8+1reb+2ast, S.Reinaldo 5+2reb+1ast, J.Martinez 4+9reb+1ast
Mayaguez: S.Nathan 31+4reb+6ast, H.Tyrell 24+12reb+2ast, W.Samuel 16+10reb+4ast, F.Tjader 13+1reb+1ast, E.Josue 12+3reb+3ast, S.Benito 9+4reb+1ast

San German - Ponce 99-89

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Leones' (4-8) road loss to third ranked Atleticos (7-3) 89-99 on Sunday. San German dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Leones's 40. San German looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Ponce's players. American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) chipped in 22 points and 9 assists. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991) produced 30 points and 6 assists and American guard Jalen Crutcher (187-1999, college: Dayton) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San German moved-up to second place. Loser Leones dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. San German will meet Quebradillas (#6) on the road in the next round. Ponce will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ponce: J.De Jesus 30+3reb+6ast, J.Crutcher 23+4reb+1ast, J.Walker 12+5reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 11+3reb+2ast, I.Hicks 6+1ast, J.Murphy 4+6reb
San German: P.Nick 24+10reb+6ast, A.Curbelo 22+3reb+9ast, H.Montrezl 19+7reb, H.Alex 11+5reb+6ast, P.Jorge 8+1reb+3ast, G.Antonio 6

Santurce - Guaynabo 91-94

A very close game took place in Santurce between Mets and Cangrejeros. Sixth ranked Mets (4-6) got a very close victory on the road over 4th placed Cangrejeros (4-5). Mets managed to escape with a 3-point win 94-91 on Sunday evening. Guaynabo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. International center Ismael Romero (205-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American point guard Max Abmas (183-2001, college: Texas) chipped in 20 points and 9 assists. The former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists and the former international power forward Devon Collier (203-1991, college: Oregon St.) added 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Four Guaynabo and five Santurce players scored in double figures. Cangrejeros' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Guaynabo moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Manati. Santurce lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Mayaguez. Guaynabo will meet at home higher ranked Carolina (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santurce will play against the league's leader Bayamon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santurce: R.Angel 17+3reb+10ast, M.Beasley 17+4reb+1ast, D.Collier 15+8reb+2ast, J.Howard 14+1reb+2ast, A.Matias 10+5reb+2ast, I.Pineiro 9+6reb+2ast
Guaynabo: A.Max 20+4reb+9ast, P.Jaysean 20+2reb+1ast, R.Ismael 19+11reb+5ast, W.Devin 11+11reb+2ast, B.Brandon 9+1reb+1ast, P.Theo 9+4reb+5ast