BSNF Round 12 (Regular Season): Santurce defeat Carolina in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

An interesting game for Cangrejeras (10-0) which hosted in Santurce 4th ranked Gigantes (5-5). Top-ranked Cangrejeras managed to get a 5-point victory 75-70. Santurce made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Santurce outrebounded Carolina 42-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Cangrejeras' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Teana Muldrow (188-1995, college: WVU) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Carolina. Undefeated Cangrejeras have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Santurce maintains first position with 10-0 record. Defending champion Carolina dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. Santurce are looking forward to face Moca (#4) on the road in the next round. Carolina will play against Lares and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Hatillo managed to get a second victory. This time they won against sixth-ranked Pollitas 73-68. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 6 assists and Okako Adika who added 14 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Mikayla Pivec (178-1997, college: Oregon St.) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Hatillo maintains ninth position with 2-8 record. Isabela lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Lares. Hatillo will play against higher ranked San German (#8) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Isabela will play against Morovis and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in San German was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Moca (6-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Athleticas (3-8). Moca defeated Athleticas 74-64 on Thursday. The winners were led by Asia Taylor who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds by Akilah Bethel did not help to save the game for San German. Moca moved-up to fourth place. San German at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. Moca will meet at home league's leader Santurce in the next round and it may be the game of the week. San German will play against Hatillo (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 12 Moca was beaten by Morovis on the road 87-80. Manati won against Lares on its own court 76-62.

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Morovis - Moca 87-80

Everything could happen in Morovis at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Montaneras and 5th ranked Moca had identical 6-4 record. This time Montaneras used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Moca 87-80 on Tuesday night. Morovis made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Moca's players. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Asia Strong (188-2000, college: Syracuse) supported her with 25 points and 4 assists. Strong is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Montaneras' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by guard Leigha Brown (185-2000, college: Michigan) did not help to save the game for Moca. Forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) added 26 points and 6 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Five Morovis and four Moca players scored in double figures. Morovis (7-4) moved-up to second place, which they share with Manati. Newly promoted Moca dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Morovis will meet Isabela (#6) on the road in the next round. Moca will play against the league's leader Santurce and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Moca: A.Jennings 26+6reb, L.Brown 25+8reb+6ast, H.Martinez 13+5reb+6ast, A.Velez 10+4reb+2ast, L.Lopez 6+1reb, V.Malave 0+1reb
Morovis: A.Strong 25+2reb+4ast, C.Mitchell 21+10reb+4ast, K.Villarini 12+2reb+3ast, P.Rosado 11+7reb+13ast, R.Sherrill 10+7reb+2ast, K.Huertas 3+2ast

Hatillo - Isabela 73-68

Bottom-ranked Hatillo managed to get a second victory. This time they won against sixth-ranked Pollitas 73-68. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 6 assists and Danish swingman Okako Adika (183-1996, college: USC) who added 14 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Mikayla Pivec (178-1997, college: Oregon St.) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists and her fellow American import guard Leilani Correa (183, college: Florida) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Isabela players scored in double figures. Hatillo maintains ninth position with 2-8 record. Isabela lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Lares. Hatillo will play against higher ranked San German (#8) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Isabela will play against Morovis and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Isabela: L.Correa 18+6reb+3ast, M.Pivec 15+10reb+9ast, D.Wilson 14+6reb+1ast, N.Davenport 10+5reb+3ast, P.Nieves 6+2reb+1ast, I.Arias 5+1ast
Hatillo: K.Spolyar 27+3reb+6ast, A.Williams 18+9reb, O.Adika 14+11reb+2ast, S.Roma 6+7reb+2ast, M.Velazquez 5+5reb+3ast, N.Hernandez 3+3reb+1ast

Manati - Lares 76-62

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Lares (4-7) lost to third ranked Atenienses (7-4) in Manati 62-76 on Wednesday. Manati outrebounded Lares 53-33 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Manati made 7 blocks. The winners were led by American forward DreUna Edwards (183, college: Baylor) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds and 6 blocks and the other American import swingman Kaitlyn Davis (188-2001, college: USC) supported her with 6 points and 16 rebounds. Four Atenienses players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by the former international forward Mariah Perez (191-2000, college: Dayton) did not help to save the game for Lares. Naturalized American guard Ariel Colon (178, college: FIU) added 12 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manati moved-up to second place, which they share with Morovis. Lares at the other side keep the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Isabela. Manati will meet at home Moca (#4) in the next round. Lares will play against the league's leader Santurce and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lares: M.Perez 14+8reb+1ast, A.Colon 12+9reb+1ast, I.McKenzie 10+8reb, T.Amundsen 8+2reb+1ast, P.Maldonado 7+2reb+1ast, J.Landrum 5+1reb+6ast
Manati: D.Edwards 23+16reb+3ast, J.Benitez 15+3reb+1ast, N.Gilday 13+4reb+6ast, I.Pagan 12+7reb+1ast, K.Davis 6+16reb+2ast, K.Hilaire 5+5reb+5ast

Santurce - Carolina 75-70

An interesting game for Cangrejeras (10-0) which hosted in Santurce 4th ranked Gigantes (5-5). Top-ranked Cangrejeras managed to get a 5-point victory 75-70. Santurce made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Santurce outrebounded Carolina 42-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Cangrejeras' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Teana Muldrow (188-1995, college: WVU) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds and the former international point guard Charity Harris (163-1991, college: Bluefield St.) added 13 points and 10 assists in the effort for Carolina. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cangrejeras have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Santurce maintains first position with 10-0 record. Defending champion Carolina dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. Santurce are looking forward to face Moca (#4) on the road in the next round. Carolina will play against Lares and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: T.Muldrow 21+7reb+1ast, T.Melendez 17+7reb+1ast, C.Harris 13+4reb+10ast, A.Jones 10+5reb+2ast, V.Verdejo 6+3reb+1ast, G.Rosa 3
Santurce: S.Kelley 18+14reb+2ast, K.McDaniel 15+4reb+3ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 12+5reb, A.Maize 11+7reb, B.Jones 10+4reb+1ast, G.Zapata 4+1reb+1ast

San German - Moca 64-74

The game in San German was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Moca (6-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Athleticas (3-8). Moca defeated Athleticas 74-64 on Thursday. The winners were led by American forward Asia Taylor (188-1991, college: Louisville) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and Hillary Martinez supported her with 16 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Even a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Akilah Bethel (183-1993, college: LSU) did not help to save the game for San German. Her fellow American import guard Daisha Bradford (173-2000, college: ULM) added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Moca moved-up to fourth place. San German at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. Moca will meet at home league's leader Santurce in the next round and it may be the game of the week. San German will play against Hatillo (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: D.Bradford 12+10reb+3ast, A.Bethel 12+12reb+3ast, S.Cooks 11+8reb+1ast, G.Rios 10+7reb+6ast, A.Gonzalez-Varner 6+1ast, N.De Jesus 5+3reb+3ast
Moca: A.Taylor 23+14reb+2ast, H.Martinez 16+4reb+8ast, A.Jennings 16+11reb+1ast, L.Brown 13+10reb+4ast, L.Lopez 3+5reb+1ast, A.Velez 3+2reb+2ast