BSNF Round 11 (Regular Season): Gigantes keep a leadership position

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked Gigantes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gigantes defeated second-ranked Cangrejeras in Carolina 79-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Cangrejeras. They outrebounded Cangrejeras 40-28 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was point guard Grace Berger (183-1999, college: Indiana) who scored 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Joyner Holmes (191-1998, college: Texas) chipped in 23 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gigantes (8-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Atenienses. Cangrejeras at the other side dropped to the fifth place with four games lost.
Bottom-ranked Cariduros managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of seven consecutive losses. This time they won against eighth-ranked Leonas 78-70. Danish swingman Okako Adika (183-1996, college: USC) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Talia von Oelhoffen contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American forward Brittany Brewer (196-1997, college: Texas Tech) answered with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Leonas. Cariduros (2-9) moved-up to ninth place. Leonas at the other side dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
Leader Atenienses delivered the eighth victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 9th ranked Ganaderas (1-9) 72-63 in Manati. It was a great evening for Kaela Hilaire who led her team to a victory scoring 24 points and 5 assists. Dontavia Waggoner responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Atenienses. They maintain first place with 8-2 record, which they share with Gigantes. Ganaderas lost their ninth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with nine games lost.

In the last two games of round 11 Monarcas were crushed by Criollas in Caguas 96-66. Pollitas smashed Explosivos at home 77-53.
The best stats of 11th round was 17 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists by Camille Zimmerman of Pollitas.

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Criollas - Monarcas 96-66:
There was no surprise in Caguas where 7th ranked Monarcas (3-7) were crushed by third ranked Criollas (8-3) 96-66 on Saturday. Criollas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Tea Cooper (173-1997, college: Baylor) who led her team to a victory scoring 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Her fellow American import forward DreUna Edwards (183-2000, college: Baylor) helped adding 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Four Criollas players scored in double figures. The former international center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) responded with 21 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) scored 21 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Criollas maintains third place with 8-3 record having just one point less than leader Gigantes, which they share with Pollitas. Loser Monarcas dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Criollas: C.Te'a 27+7reb+7ast, D.Edwards 26+5reb+2ast, R.Taylor 15+3reb+7ast, M.Placido 10+2reb, J.Rosario 5+1reb, K.Villarini 4+6reb+2ast
Monarcas: I.McGee-Stafford 21+9reb+1ast, T.Amundsen 21+4reb+2ast, M.Rios 8+3reb+10ast, F.Cristina 5+1ast, P.Lesiriam 5+5reb+4ast, R.Leyinska 3+1reb

Atenienses - Ganaderas 72-63:
Leader Atenienses delivered the eighth victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 9th ranked Ganaderas (1-9) 72-63 in Manati. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) who led her team to a victory scoring 24 points and 5 assists. ex-international forward Abeliz Rodriguez (177-2002, college: PR-Bayamon) helped adding 14 points and 12 rebounds. Four Atenienses players scored in double figures. American guard Dontavia Waggoner (183-2001, college: Boston Coll.) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds and the other American import guard Quinesha Lockett (178-2001, college: Toledo) scored 18 points and 7 assists. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Atenienses. They maintain first place with 8-2 record, which they share with Gigantes. Ganaderas lost their ninth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Atenienses: H.Kaela 24+2reb+5ast, R.Pamela 14+3reb+6ast, A.Rodriguez 14+12reb+1ast, M.Chelsea 10+5reb+2ast, M.Yemiyah 6+7reb, A.India 4+2reb+1ast
Ganaderas: D.Waggoner 19+17reb, Q.Lockett 18+4reb+7ast, S.Roma 15+5reb+2ast, L.Correa 4+6reb, F.Heaven 4+3reb+1ast, P.Taina 2+2reb

Gigantes - Cangrejeras 79-70:
The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked Gigantes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gigantes defeated second-ranked Cangrejeras in Carolina 79-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Cangrejeras. They outrebounded Cangrejeras 40-28 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was point guard Grace Berger (183-1999, college: Indiana) who scored 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Joyner Holmes (191-1998, college: Texas) chipped in a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Kiara Leslie (183-1995, college: NC State) added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gigantes (8-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Atenienses. Cangrejeras at the other side dropped to the fifth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Gigantes: B.Grace 26+9reb+6ast, H.Joyner 23+11reb+3ast, M.Tayra 13+3reb+2ast, C.Harris 8+4reb+4ast, H.Mya 5+8reb+1ast, M.Benitez 3+2ast
Cangrejeras: S.Kelley 21+11reb+7ast, L.Kiara 20+6reb+5ast, B.Jones 9+3reb+3ast, C.Gray 9+3reb+1ast, A.Penzo 6+3reb, D.Salaman 3+1reb+1ast

Cariduros - Leonas 78-70:
Bottom-ranked Cariduros managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of seven consecutive losses. This time they won against eighth-ranked Leonas 78-70. Cariduros made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Danish swingman Okako Adika (183-1996, college: USC) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. American guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Cariduros players scored in double figures. American forward Brittany Brewer (196-1997, college: Texas Tech) answered with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized American guard Ariel Colon (178, college: FIU) added 20 points in the effort for Leonas. Cariduros (2-9) moved-up to ninth place. Leonas at the other side dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Cariduros: G.Zaida 21+2reb+4ast, v.Talia 18+8reb+2ast, A.Okako 15+14reb+3ast, T.Del 10+2reb+1ast, G.Piath 9+3reb+2ast, S.Osmond 5+3reb
Leonas: A.Colon 20+4reb+3ast, B.Brewer 18+7reb+4ast, G.Gregory 16+4reb+4ast, A.Dunham 9+7reb+5ast, A.Quezada 5+6reb+1ast, M.Paola 2+1reb+2ast

Pollitas - Explosivos 77-53:
No shocking result in a game in Isabela where fourth ranked Pollitas (8-3) smashed 6th ranked Explosivos (4-7) 77-53 on Monday. Pollitas looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Camille Zimmerman (185-1995, college: Columbia) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Her fellow American import swingman Quionche Carter (183, college: FGCU) helped adding 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American forward Kharyssa Richardson (188-2004, college: MSU) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Salvadorean guard Hillary Martinez (172-1997) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Pollitas. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Criollas. Defending champion Explosivos keep the sixth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Pollitas: C.Quionche 19+6reb+3ast, C.Zimmerman 17+14reb+6ast, K.Emily 10+8reb+2ast, L.De 9+3reb+8ast, J.Sanchez 9+2reb, P.Reveron 7
Explosivos: H.Martinez 15+5reb+2ast, R.Kharyssa 14+9reb+1ast, T.Ashley 11+6reb+3ast, O.Gabriela 5+2reb+2ast, C.Ducharme 4+3reb+3ast, L.Brown 3