BSNF Round 4 (Regular Season): Explosivos lose to Monarcas

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in BSNF. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most important game in the last round took place in Juana Diaz between third ranked Explosivos (3-2) and tenth ranked Monarcas (1-5) on Sunday night. Explosivos were defeated by Monarcas in a tough game on the road 73-81. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Explosivos. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Monarcas made 11 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 8 blocks. American forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Monarcas' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Salvadorean guard Hillary Martinez (172-1997) replied with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Explosivos. Monarcas left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Cariduros. Defending champion Explosivos dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Gigantes and Cangrejeras. Monarcas is again looking forward to face higher ranked Explosivos (#5) in Moca in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Explosivos will have a break next round.
BSNF top team - Criollas (5-1) added another victory to their record. This time they beat eighth ranked Ganaderas (1-4) in Caguas 88-80. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a quality performance of forward DreUna Edwards (183-2000, college: Baylor) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and Katie Villarini who added 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Sianni Martin (173-1996, college: UCF) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Criollas maintains first position with 5-1 record. Ganaderas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with four games lost. Criollas will again play against Ganaderas (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ganaderas will play against Pollitas in Isabela to get more than just one victory in their record.
The game in Ponce was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Pollitas (4-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Leonas (1-3). Pollitas managed to secure a 5-point victory 68-63 on Sunday. The winners were led by Nina De Leon who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by Gabby Gregory did not help to save the game for Leonas. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Pollitas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Atenienses. Leonas lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with three games lost. Pollitas will meet at home Ganaderas (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Leonas will play again against Pollitas and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 4 Gigantes beat Cariduros on the road 65-63. Atenienses won against Cangrejeras on its own court 76-68.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 32 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks by Shae Kelley of Cangrejeras.

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Criollas - Ganaderas 88-80:
BSNF top team - Criollas (5-1) added another victory to their record. This time they beat eighth ranked Ganaderas (1-4) in Caguas 88-80. Criollas made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a quality performance of forward DreUna Edwards (183-2000, college: Baylor) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Katie Villarini (165, college: Buffalo St.) who added 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Sianni Martin (173-1996, college: UCF) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds and guard Ciara Harris (173, college: UNCG) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Criollas and five Ganaderas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Criollas maintains first position with 5-1 record. Ganaderas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with four games lost. Criollas will again play against Ganaderas (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ganaderas will play against Pollitas in Isabela to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Criollas: C.Te'a 22+2reb+5ast, K.Villarini 19+9reb+2ast, D.Edwards 19+12reb+5ast, R.Taylor 16+2reb+4ast, K.Huertas 5+2reb+4ast, M.Placido 5+10reb+2ast
Ganaderas: S.Martin 25+5reb+3ast, D.Waggoner 15+6reb+1ast, H.Ciara 12+11reb+5ast, H.Naomi 11+6reb+2ast, S.Roma 10+11reb+3ast, V.Valeria 3+4reb+1ast

Leonas - Pollitas 63-68:
The game in Ponce was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Pollitas (4-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Leonas (1-3). Pollitas managed to secure a 5-point victory 68-63 on Sunday. Pollitas outrebounded Leonas 50-39 including 16 on the offensive glass. Pollitas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by the former international guard Nina De Leon (168-2003, college: UTSA) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and American forward Camille Zimmerman (185-1995, college: Columbia) supported her with 14 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Pollitas players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Gabby Gregory (180, college: Kansas St., agency: Next Page Sports) did not help to save the game for Leonas. Her fellow American import guard Aaliyah Dunham (165-1999, college: Marshall) added 8 points and 9 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Pollitas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Atenienses. Leonas lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with three games lost. Pollitas will meet at home Ganaderas (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Leonas will play again against Pollitas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Pollitas: L.De 15+14reb+10ast, J.Sanchez 15+3reb+2ast, C.Zimmerman 14+16reb+6ast, C.Quionche 11+6reb+3ast, K.Emily 10+8reb+1ast, L.Lyann 3+1reb
Leonas: G.Gregory 17+7reb+1ast, B.Brewer 9+6reb, A.Dunham 8+4reb+9ast, M.Paola 7+2reb+3ast, M.Perez 6+5reb, A.Diaz 6+5reb

Monarcas - Explosivos 81-73:
The most important game in the last round took place in Juana Diaz between third ranked Explosivos (3-2) and tenth ranked Monarcas (1-5) on Sunday night. Explosivos were defeated by Monarcas in a tough game on the road 73-81. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Explosivos. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Monarcas made 11 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 8 blocks. American forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) contributed with 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Amundsen is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Monarcas' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Salvadorean guard Hillary Martinez (172-1997) replied with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Shannon Coffee (196-1997, college: Stanford) added 21 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Explosivos. Five Monarcas and four Explosivos players scored in double figures. Monarcas left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Cariduros. Defending champion Explosivos dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Gigantes and Cangrejeras. Monarcas is again looking forward to face higher ranked Explosivos (#5) in Moca in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Explosivos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Monarcas: A.Tess 18+9reb+3ast, M.Imani 17+17reb+1ast, R.Manuela 15+4reb+8ast, P.Hernandez 12+7reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 10+6reb+4ast, L.Rivera 7+2reb+1ast
Explosivos: S.Coffee 21+10reb, H.Martinez 21+7reb+4ast, T.Ashley 14+10reb+5ast, L.Brown 11+5reb+3ast, C.Ducharme 6+15reb+1ast, M.Kineysha 0

Cariduros - Gigantes 63-65:
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Gigantes (3-2) edged on the road 9th ranked Cariduros (1-5) 65-63 on Saturday. The winners were led by American forward Joyner Holmes (191-1998, college: Texas) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import point guard Grace Berger (183-1999, college: Indiana) supported her with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Gigantes' coach used entire bench in such tough game. Even a double-double of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) did not help to save the game for Cariduros. International guard Jacqueline Benitez (178-1997, college: JMU) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Cariduros players scored in double figures. Gigantes moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Cangrejeras and Explosivos. Cariduros lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Monarcas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gigantes: H.Joyner 20+10reb+1ast, B.Grace 20+5reb+2ast, M.Tayra 12+7reb+5ast, H.Mya 7+4reb+1ast, C.Harris 6+6reb+7ast, K.Alamo 0+1ast
Cariduros: T.von Oelhoffen 16+11reb+5ast, J.Benitez 16+7reb+2ast, D.Cliney 14, A.Jackson 10+10reb+3ast, V.Alexa 7+4reb+2ast, D.Toro Carolina 0

Atenienses - Cangrejeras 76-68:
Everything could happen in Manati at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked Atenienses and 5th ranked Cangrejeras had identical 3-1 record. This time Atenienses used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Santurce 76-68 on Saturday night. The winners were led by the former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) who scored that evening 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and ex-international point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) supported her with 12 points and 5 assists. Five Atenienses players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 32 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 blocks by American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) did not help to save the game for Cangrejeras. Her fellow American import guard Ally Becki (173-2003, college: Ball St.) added 8 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Cangrejeras' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Atenienses maintains second position with 4-1 record behind leader Criollas, which they share with Pollitas. Cangrejeras at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Gigantes and Explosivos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Atenienses: R.Pamela 18+6reb+7ast, A.India 14+5reb+1ast, H.Destiny 13+3reb+2ast, H.Kaela 12+4reb+5ast, M.Chelsea 10+6reb+3ast, M.Yemiyah 6+7reb+2ast
Cangrejeras: S.Kelley 32+17reb+8ast, A.Becki 8+10reb+2ast, T.Muldrow 8+4reb, B.Jones 7+3reb+3ast, V.Alanis 6+3reb+3ast, A.Penzo 5+3ast