BSNF Round 7 (Regular Season): Manati is defeated by Santurce

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Atenienses (5-2) in Manati on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by leader Cangrejeras (4-0) 72-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Atenienses. It was a great evening for American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Her fellow American import guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) helped adding 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side American forward DreUna Edwards (183, college: Baylor) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Cangrejeras have a solid series of four victories in a row. Santurce maintains second place with 4-0 record behind leader Manati. Manati at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Santurce are looking forward to face Hatillo (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Manati will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in Carolina. Fourth ranked Gigantes (3-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 9th ranked Moca (1-4) 74-72 on Friday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for guard Kiara Leslie (183-1995, college: NC State) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Teana Muldrow accounted for 18 points. Forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for Moca in the defeat. Gigantes have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 3-2 record, which they share with Isabela. Newly promoted Moca stay at the bottom position with four games lost. They share it with Hatillo. Carolina will play against Isabela (#5) on the road in the next round. Moca will play against Lares (#6) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Fifth ranked Pollitas (3-2) beat at home 6th ranked Lares (2-4) by 9 points 73-64, which is the biggest margin this round on Friday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lares. DeAnna Wilson fired a double-double by scoring 29 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Ariel Colon produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Lares' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Isabela moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Carolina. Loser Lares keep the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with San German. Isabela will meet at home Carolina (#4) in the next round. Lares will play against Moca and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 7 Hatillo lost to Morovis on the opponent's court 72-80.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points, 7 assists and 5 steals by Pamela Rosado of Morovis.

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Carolina - Moca 74-72

Important game to mention about took place in Carolina. Fourth ranked Gigantes (3-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 9th ranked Moca (1-4) 74-72 on Friday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for guard Kiara Leslie (183-1995, college: NC State) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Teana Muldrow (188-1995, college: WVU) accounted for 18 points for the winning side. Forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and forward Asia Taylor (188-1991, college: Louisville) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Moca in the defeat. Four Moca players scored in double figures. Gigantes have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 3-2 record, which they share with Isabela. Newly promoted Moca stay at the bottom position with four games lost. They share it with Hatillo. Carolina will play against Isabela (#5) on the road in the next round. Moca will play against Lares (#6) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Carolina: K.Leslie 19+13reb+6ast, T.Muldrow 18+3reb+1ast, S.Lott 12+2reb+2ast, C.Harris 9+3reb+4ast, V.Verdejo 6+3reb+1ast, E.Colome 5+6reb+2ast
Moca: L.Brown 21+2reb+3ast, A.Jennings 17+10reb+2ast, A.Taylor 17+7reb+4ast, H.Martinez 11+5reb+3ast, L.Lopez 3+1reb+1ast, A.Velez 3+1reb

Isabela - Lares 73-64

Fifth ranked Pollitas (3-2) beat at home 6th ranked Lares (2-4) by 9 points 73-64, which is the biggest margin this round on Friday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lares. Isabela looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward DeAnna Wilson (188, college: Illinois St.) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Her fellow American import guard Anastasia Warren (173, college: Stony Brook) chipped in 17 points and 9 assists. Four Pollitas players scored in double figures. Naturalized American guard Ariel Colon (178, college: FIU) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Lares' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Isabela moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Carolina. Loser Lares keep the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with San German. Isabela will meet at home Carolina (#4) in the next round. Lares will play against Moca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Isabela: D.Wilson 29+17reb, A.Warren 17+4reb+9ast, P.Nieves 11+1reb+1ast, N.Davenport 10+11reb+7ast, L.Correa 2+7reb+4ast, A.Gonzalez-Varner 2+4reb
Lares: A.Colon 16+10reb+4ast, T.Amundsen 14+6reb+5ast, M.Perez 13+8reb+1ast, J.Landrum 8+8reb+2ast, S.Osmond 5+1reb+1ast, M.Benitez 4+1reb

Manati - Santurce 67-72

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Atenienses (5-2) in Manati on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by leader Cangrejeras (4-0) 72-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Atenienses. It was a great evening for American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Her fellow American import guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) helped adding 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side American forward DreUna Edwards (183, college: Baylor) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and international point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cangrejeras have a solid series of four victories in a row. Santurce maintains second place with 4-0 record behind leader Manati. Manati at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Santurce are looking forward to face Hatillo (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Manati will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santurce: S.Kelley 24+14reb+2ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 12+7reb, K.McDaniel 11+5reb+6ast, B.Jones 10+2reb+2ast, A.Maize 7+10reb+2ast, M.Placido 5
Manati: D.Edwards 22+6reb+3ast, K.Hilaire 15+6reb+9ast, K.Davis 11+9reb+2ast, I.Pagan 10+8reb+2ast, N.Gilday 6+2reb+5ast, C.Ortiz 3+3reb

Morovis - Hatillo 80-72

Rather expected game in Morovis where 8th ranked Hatillo (1-4) was defeated by fifth ranked Montaneras (4-3) 80-72 on Saturday. Morovis forced 19 Hatillo turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. Morovis looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) chipped in 23 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Montaneras' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Adrienne Williams (180-1991, college: Illinois) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and the other American import guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) added 23 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Hatillo players scored in double figures. Morovis moved-up to third place. Hatillo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Moca. Morovis will meet San German (#7) on the road in the next round. Hatillo will play against the league's second-placed Santurce and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Morovis: P.Rosado 23+4reb+7ast, C.Mitchell 21+12reb+8ast, R.Sherrill 17+8reb+2ast, A.Strong 6+3reb+1ast, L.Torres 4+1reb+1ast, K.Huertas 3+2reb+1ast
Hatillo: K.Spolyar 23+3reb+4ast, A.Williams 16+11reb+4ast, S.Roman 13+5reb+3ast, I.McKenzie 10+10reb, N.Hernandez 9+5reb+7ast, M.Velazquez 1+8reb+3ast