BSNF Round 9 (Regular Season): Santurce defeat Morovis

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Montaneras (6-4) in Morovis on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by Cangrejeras (6-0) 67-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Montaneras. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Santurce made 8 blocks. It was a good game for international guard Brianna Jones (177-1997, college: Georgetown) who led her team to a victory with 17 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) contributed with 13 points and 8 assists for the winners. American guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for Morovis. Undefeated Cangrejeras have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Santurce keeps a position of league leader. Morovis at the other side dropped to the second place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Atenienses (5-3) against seventh ranked Lares (3-5) on Wednesday night. Visiting Atenienses were defeated by Lares in a tough game in Lares 70-78. American forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and Mariah Perez chipped in 18 points and 15 rebounds. Lares' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was international point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Lares moved-up to sixth place. Manati at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. Lares will play against San German (#8) on the road in the next round. Manati will play against Isabela (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Moca managed to get a second victory on Wednesday night. This time newly promoted Moca won against eighth-ranked Hatillo 76-70. American players dominated the game. Alexis Jennings nailed 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Adrienne Williams came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for Hatillo in the defeat. Moca (2-4) moved-up to seventh place. Hatillo lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Moca will meet at home higher ranked Manati (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hatillo will play against Carolina (#4) and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 9 San German was beaten by Isabela on the road 68-57.
The most impressive performance of 9th round was 19 points and 13 rebounds by DeAnna Wilson of Isabela.

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Moca - Hatillo 76-70

Bottom-ranked Moca managed to get a second victory on Wednesday night. This time newly promoted Moca won against eighth-ranked Hatillo 76-70. Moca dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Hatillo's 36. Moca looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. Forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) nailed 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and forward Asia Taylor (188-1991, college: Louisville) accounted for 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Adrienne Williams (180-1991, college: Illinois) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) added 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Hatillo in the defeat. Four Hatillo players scored in double figures. Moca (2-4) moved-up to seventh place. Hatillo lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Moca will meet at home higher ranked Manati (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hatillo will play against Carolina (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Moca: A.Jennings 24+9reb+3ast, L.Brown 22+5reb+5ast, A.Taylor 19+10reb+5ast, H.Martinez 6+3reb+6ast, S.Roman 3+2reb, L.Lopez 2+5reb+2ast
Hatillo: K.Spolyar 20+7reb+4ast, A.Williams 18+12reb+4ast, I.McKenzie 12+8reb, F.Cosme 11+2reb, N.Hernandez 6+4reb+3ast, S.Roman 3+3reb+2ast

Lares - Manati 78-70

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Atenienses (5-3) against seventh ranked Lares (3-5) on Wednesday night. Visiting Atenienses were defeated by Lares in a tough game in Lares 70-78. American forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Mariah Perez (191-2000, college: Dayton) chipped in 18 points and 15 rebounds. Amundsen is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Lares players scored in double figures. Lares' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was international point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international forward India Pagan (185-1999, college: Stony Brook) scored 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Lares moved-up to sixth place. Manati at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. Lares will play against San German (#8) on the road in the next round. Manati will play against Isabela (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lares: T.Amundsen 24+10reb+2ast, M.Perez 18+15reb, J.Landrum 16+1reb+7ast, S.Osmond 13+2reb+2ast, A.Colon 6+6reb+2ast, E.Rivera 1
Manati: I.Pagan 22+7reb+4ast, K.Hilaire 17+9reb+8ast, N.Gilday 15+1ast, K.Davis 6+7reb+2ast, J.Benitez 6+5reb+1ast, O.Adika 4+9reb+1ast

Morovis - Santurce 64-67

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Montaneras (6-4) in Morovis on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by Cangrejeras (6-0) 67-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Montaneras. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Santurce made 8 blocks. It was a good game for international guard Brianna Jones (177-1997, college: Georgetown) who led her team to a victory with 17 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) contributed with 13 points and 8 assists for the winners. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Cangrejeras players scored in double figures. American guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and the former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) added 19 points and 5 assists in the effort for Morovis. Cangrejeras have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Santurce keeps a position of league leader. Morovis at the other side dropped to the second place with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santurce: B.Jones 17+8reb+2ast, S.Kelley 14+6reb, K.McDaniel 13+4reb+8ast, A.Maize 13+8reb, N.Vargas-Reyes 6+4reb+2ast, M.Placido 2+4reb+1ast
Morovis: P.Rosado 19+1reb+5ast, C.Mitchell 16+12reb+7ast, A.Strong 13+10reb+1ast, K.Villarini 9+4reb+2ast, K.Huertas 7, G.Tomasini 0

Isabela - San German 68-57

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Pollitas (4-4) beat 8th ranked Athleticas (2-6) in Isabela 68-57 on Thursday. Isabela forced 19 San German turnovers. American players dominated also this game. Forward DeAnna Wilson (188, college: Illinois St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Naomi Davenport (180, college: WVU) accounted for 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Pollitas players scored in double figures. Forward Akilah Bethel (183-1993, college: LSU) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds and guard Daisha Bradford (173-2000, college: ULM) added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for San German in the defeat. Isabela maintains fifth place with 4-4 record. San German lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Isabela will meet higher ranked Manati (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against Lares (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Isabela: D.Wilson 19+13reb+2ast, A.Warren 16+1reb+8ast, N.Davenport 14+11reb+4ast, L.Correa 11+6reb+3ast, I.Arias 8+1reb, V.Perez 0
San German: A.Bethel 22+13reb+2ast, S.Cooks 16+8reb, D.Bradford 10+9reb+6ast, N.De Jesus 5+5reb+2ast, G.Rios 2+4reb+6ast, V.Alvarado 2+2reb+1ast