BSNF Round 8 (Regular Season): Morovis keep a leadership position

BSNF is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 8 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Montaneras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Montaneras defeated 5th ranked Pollitas in Morovis 83-76. Morovis dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Pollitas's 26. Morovis forced 19 Isabela turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. American forward Asia Strong (188-2000, college: Syracuse) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds. American swingman Naomi Davenport (180, college: WVU) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds for the guests. Montaneras have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Isabela at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Isabela will play next round against San German trying to get back on the winning streak. Morovis will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Santurce at home.
Bottom-ranked Moca managed to get a second victory. This time newly promoted Moca won against sixth-ranked Lares 77-62. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 15-point difference suggests that Moca is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. American forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Asia Taylor contributed with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized American guard Ariel Colon (178, college: FIU) replied with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Lares. Lares' coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Moca (2-4) moved-up to sixth place. Lares at the other side dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with San German. Moca will play against bottom-ranked Hatillo (#9) in the next round. Lares will play against Manati and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game in Isabela supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Gigantes (4-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Pollitas (3-4). Gigantes smashed Pollitas 76-55 on Tuesday. Worth to mention a great performance of Teana Muldrow who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds and 7 assists. DeAnna Wilson responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 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. Gigantes have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 4-2 record. Loser Pollitas keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Carolina will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Isabela will play against San German (#8) and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 8 Hatillo lost to undefeated Santurce in a road game 53-68. San German was beaten by Morovis at home 69-85.
The best stats of 8th round was 18 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists by Ruth Sherrill of Morovis.

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Morovis - Isabela 83-76

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Montaneras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Montaneras defeated 5th ranked Pollitas in Morovis 83-76. Morovis dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Pollitas's 26. Morovis forced 19 Isabela turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. American forward Asia Strong (188-2000, college: Syracuse) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds. Strong is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American swingman Naomi Davenport (180, college: WVU) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Anastasia Warren (173, college: Stony Brook) added 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Montaneras have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Isabela at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Isabela will play next round against San German trying to get back on the winning streak. Morovis will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Santurce at home.
Top scorers:
Isabela: A.Warren 25+5reb+6ast, N.Davenport 23+14reb+2ast, L.Correa 12+3reb+3ast, P.Nieves 11+4reb+1ast, D.Wilson 5+9reb+5ast, C.Crespo 0
Morovis: A.Strong 26+5reb, C.Mitchell 18+4reb+4ast, M.Gonzalez 12+3reb, P.Rosado 12+11reb+8ast, R.Sherrill 9+5reb+5ast, K.Villarini 4+1reb+1ast

Santurce - Hatillo 68-53

There was no surprise in Santurce where 8th ranked Hatillo (1-5) was defeated by top-ranked Cangrejeras (5-0) 68-53 on Monday. Santurce forced 20 Hatillo turnovers. Strangely Hatillo outrebounded Santurce 49-37 including a 22-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) who added 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Adrienne Williams (180-1991, college: Illinois) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cangrejeras have an impressive five-game winning streak. Santurce moved-up to second place. Hatillo lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Santurce will meet league's leader Morovis on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hatillo will play against Moca (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hatillo: K.Spolyar 24+11reb+4ast, A.Williams 15+13reb+1ast, I.McKenzie 6+14reb+2ast, N.Hernandez 5+1reb+3ast, S.Roman 2+6reb+3ast, F.Cosme 1+2reb
Santurce: K.McDaniel 20+6reb+5ast, S.Kelley 14+8reb+2ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 6+4reb+2ast, A.Maize 6+9reb+1ast, M.Placido 6+1ast, R.Acevedo 5+2reb+1ast

Moca - Lares 77-62

Bottom-ranked Moca managed to get a second victory. This time newly promoted Moca won against sixth-ranked Lares 77-62. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 15-point difference suggests that Moca is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. They made 20-of-22 charity shots (90.9 percent) during the game. American forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. The other American import forward Asia Taylor (188-1991, college: Louisville) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Moca players scored in double figures. Naturalized American guard Ariel Colon (178, college: FIU) replied with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Juicy Landrum (173-1997, college: Baylor) added 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Lares. Lares' coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Moca (2-4) moved-up to sixth place. Lares at the other side dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with San German. Moca will play against bottom-ranked Hatillo (#9) in the next round. Lares will play against Manati and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Lares: A.Colon 25+7reb+4ast, J.Landrum 13+10reb+4ast, T.Amundsen 10+2reb, M.Perez 8+9reb+1ast, S.Osmond 4+6reb+2ast, E.Rivera 2
Moca: A.Taylor 24+10reb+4ast, A.Jennings 19+17reb+2ast, L.Brown 14+7reb+4ast, H.Martinez 13+5reb+6ast, L.Lopez 5+5reb, V.Malave 2

Isabela - Carolina 55-76

The game in Isabela supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Gigantes (4-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Pollitas (3-4). Gigantes smashed Pollitas 76-55 on Tuesday. Carolina dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Pollitas's 22. Carolina outrebounded Isabela 46-29 including a 35-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Teana Muldrow (188-1995, college: WVU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international point guard Charity Harris (163-1991, college: Bluefield St.) who added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. American forward DeAnna Wilson (188, college: Illinois St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Anastasia Warren (173, college: Stony Brook) scored 10 points and 9 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gigantes have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 4-2 record. Loser Pollitas keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Carolina will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Isabela will play against San German (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Isabela: N.Davenport 14+5reb+1ast, D.Wilson 14+12reb+2ast, L.Correa 13+5reb+1ast, A.Warren 10+4reb+9ast, V.Perez 4, C.Crespo 0
Carolina: K.Leslie 20+4reb+2ast, T.Muldrow 18+19reb+7ast, C.Harris 14+8reb+5ast, E.Colome 11+3reb+2ast, T.Melendez 7+7reb+3ast, N.Diaz 4+1reb+2ast

San German - Morovis 69-85

No shocking result in a game in San German where third ranked Montaneras (6-3) defeated 7th ranked Athleticas (2-5) 85-69 on Tuesday. Morovis looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Ruth Sherrill (188-1994, college: Temple) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) who added 17 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Five Montaneras players scored in double figures. American forward Akilah Bethel (183-1993, college: LSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and her fellow American import guard Daisha Bradford (173-2000, college: ULM) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Athleticas' coach tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Montaneras have a solid three-game winning streak. Morovis keep a position of league leader. San German lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with Lares. Morovis will meet at home league's second-placed Santurce in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San German will play against Isabela (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: A.Bethel 21+10reb+5ast, S.Cooks 17+6reb, D.Bradford 12+9reb+3ast, D.Canales 8+6reb+2ast, G.Rios 6+6reb+5ast, N.De Jesus 5+3reb+2ast
Morovis: A.Strong 20+9reb+2ast, R.Sherrill 18+15reb+7ast, C.Mitchell 18+10reb+2ast, P.Rosado 17+12reb+9ast, K.Villarini 12+1reb+2ast, G.Tomasini 0