BSNF Round 13 (Regular Season): Santurce lose their first game against Moca

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Cangrejeras (11-1) on the court of fourth ranked Moca on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Moca 81-70. Moca had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and her fellow American import forward Asia Taylor (188-1991, college: Louisville) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) responded with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Cangrejeras' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Moca maintains fourth place with 7-6 record. Santurce at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Moca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santurce will play on the road against San German and is hoping to win this game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Manati. Third ranked host Atenienses (8-4) smashed 4th placed Moca (7-6) 99-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Moca. International point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) nailed 9 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists for the winning side and Dre'Una Edwards accounted for 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for Moca in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atenienses have a solid series of three victories in a row. Manati moved-up to second place, which they share with Morovis. Newly promoted Moca keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Manati will play against Morovis (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Moca will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Hatillo managed to get the second consecutive victory on Tuesday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked Athleticas 85-68. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 17-point difference proves that Hatillo was well-prepared to that game. Adrienne Williams fired 26 points and 4 assists for the winners. Sidney Cooks produced 32 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hatillo (3-8) moved-up to eighth place. San German lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the bottom position with nine games lost. Hatillo will meet higher ranked Carolina (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against the league's leader Santurce (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.

In the last two games of round 13 Morovis won against Isabela on the opponent's court 103-99. Santurce managed to outperform Lares in a home game 86-78.

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Isabela - Morovis 99-103

Rather expected game in Isabela where 6th ranked Pollitas (4-8) were defeated by third ranked Montaneras (8-4) 103-99 on Monday. Morovis made 24-of-25 free shots (96.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists for the winners. American guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) chipped in 24 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. American guard Mikayla Pivec (178-1997, college: Oregon St.) produced a triple-double by scoring 31 points, 18 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals and the other American import guard Leilani Correa (183, college: Florida) added 29 points respectively for lost side. Five Morovis and four Isabela players scored in double figures. Morovis moved-up to second place, which they share with Manati. Isabela lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Lares. Morovis will meet at home league's second-placed Manati in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Isabela will play against Lares (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Morovis: P.Rosado 25+5reb+13ast, C.Mitchell 24+6reb+7ast, M.Gonzalez 18+2reb+1ast, R.Sherrill 16+16reb+1ast, A.Strong 13+5reb, K.Villarini 5+4reb+1ast
Isabela: M.Pivec 31+18reb+11ast, L.Correa 29+2reb+2ast, D.Wilson 18+6reb+3ast, I.Arias 10+2reb+3ast, N.Davenport 6+8reb+3ast, P.Nieves 5+1reb+2ast

Manati - Moca 99-70

The game between Top Four teams took place in Manati. Third ranked host Atenienses (8-4) smashed 4th placed Moca (7-6) 99-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Moca. Manati players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Moca's players. International point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) nailed 9 points, 10 rebounds and 16 assists for the winning side and American forward Dre'Una Edwards (183, college: Baylor) accounted for 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Atenienses players scored in double figures. American forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import guard Leigha Brown (185-2000, college: Michigan) added 18 points respectively for Moca in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atenienses have a solid series of three victories in a row. Manati moved-up to second place, which they share with Morovis. Newly promoted Moca keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Manati will play against Morovis (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Moca will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Manati: J.Benitez 27+2reb, D.Edwards 24+5reb+4ast, N.Gilday 17+8ast, K.Davis 16+7reb, K.Hilaire 9+10reb+16ast, I.Pagan 6+6reb+1ast
Moca: A.Jennings 21+13reb+1ast, L.Brown 18+4reb+3ast, H.Martinez 14+3reb+6ast, A.Taylor 9+11reb+2ast, A.Velez 4+1reb+2ast, L.Lopez 2+1reb+1ast

Santurce - Lares 86-78

Very predictable result in Santurce where first ranked Cangrejeras (11-1) defeated 6th ranked Lares (4-8) 86-78 on Tuesday. Santurce dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Lares' 38. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) fired 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Her fellow American import guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Cangrejeras players scored in double figures. Cangrejeras' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) produced 28 points and 7 rebounds and Shyla Osmond added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Santurce maintains first place with 11-1 record. Loser Lares keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Isabela. Santurce will meet bottom-ranked San German (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lares will play against Isabela and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: S.Kelley 23+7reb+2ast, B.Jones 18+4reb+2ast, K.McDaniel 14+7reb+6ast, A.Maize 10+5reb, D.Salaman 7+4reb+10ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 7+7reb
Lares: T.Amundsen 28+7reb+3ast, J.Landrum 11+4reb+4ast, S.Osmond 11+6reb+6ast, A.Colon 9+5reb+2ast, P.Maldonado 9+3reb, M.Perez 6+6reb

Hatillo - San German 85-68

Bottom-ranked Hatillo managed to get the second consecutive victory on Tuesday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked Athleticas 85-68. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 17-point difference proves that Hatillo was well-prepared to that game. They also forced 21 San German turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Adrienne Williams (180-1991, college: Illinois) fired 26 points and 4 assists for the winners. Danish swingman Okako Adika (183-1996, college: USC) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Hatillo players scored in double figures. American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) produced 32 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import forward Akilah Bethel (183-1993, college: LSU) added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hatillo (3-8) moved-up to eighth place. San German lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the bottom position with nine games lost. Hatillo will meet higher ranked Carolina (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against the league's leader Santurce (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Hatillo: A.Williams 26+4reb+4ast, O.Adika 17+8reb+3ast, K.Spolyar 15+7reb+6ast, N.Hernandez 10+3reb+1ast, M.Velazquez 6+5reb+6ast, S.Roma 6+7reb+1ast
San German: S.Cooks 32+6reb+2ast, A.Bethel 9+10reb+5ast, C.Rael-Whitsitt 9+9reb+3ast, G.Rios 7+8reb+7ast, D.Canales 5+1reb+1ast, N.De Jesus 4+2reb

Moca - Santurce 81-70

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Cangrejeras (11-1) on the court of fourth ranked Moca on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Moca 81-70. Moca had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and her fellow American import forward Asia Taylor (188-1991, college: Louisville) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) responded with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Dayshalee Salaman (163-1990, college: LMU) scored 9 points and 9 assists. Four Santurce players scored in double figures. Cangrejeras' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Moca maintains fourth place with 7-6 record. Santurce at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Moca will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santurce will play on the road against San German and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Moca: A.Jennings 28+10reb+3ast, A.Taylor 22+9reb+3ast, H.Martinez 15+10reb+6ast, L.Brown 9+5reb+2ast, L.Lopez 5+5reb+2ast, V.Malave 2
Santurce: K.McDaniel 15+7reb+4ast, S.Kelley 13+7reb+2ast, A.Maize 12+9reb, B.Jones 11+4reb+1ast, D.Salaman 9+4reb+9ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 7+1reb+1ast