BSNF Round 14 (Regular Season): Santurce lose to San German

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in BSNF. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Top ranked Cangrejeras (11-2) recorded its second loss in San German on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by ninth ranked Athleticas (4-9) 66-65. The best player for the winners was American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Maddie Nolan (180, college: Colorado) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Athleticas' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) produced 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. San German moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Hatillo. Santurce at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. San German is looking forward to face higher ranked Carolina (#4) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Santurce will play against the league's second-placed Manati and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Important game to mention about took place in . Seventh ranked Hatillo (4-9) saved a 1-point victory at home edging higher ranked Montaneras (8-6) 66-65 on Wednesday evening. American guard Adrienne Williams (180-1991, college: Illinois) saved the victory by scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Kristen Spolyar contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. The former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) replied with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Morovis. Hatillo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 4-9 record, which they share with San German. Morovis at the other side keep the third place with six games lost. Hatillo will play against higher ranked Moca (#5) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Morovis will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in between Gigantes and Hatillo. Fifth ranked Gigantes (7-5) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Hatillo (4-9). Gigantes managed to escape with a 1-point win 79-78 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hatillo. Kiara Leslie had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Okako Adika responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Loser Hatillo keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with San German. Carolina will meet San German (#8) on the road in the next round. Hatillo will play against Moca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Isabela was crushed by Carolina in a road game 82-58. Morovis were beaten by Manati at home 80-92. Isabela lost to Lares on the opponent's court 78-87.

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Carolina - Isabela 82-58

There was no surprise in Carolina where 8th ranked Pollitas (4-10) were crushed by fifth ranked Gigantes (7-5) 82-58 on Wednesday. Carolina forced 20 Isabela turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Kiara Leslie (183-1995, college: NC State) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Sara Dickey (177-1995, college: Evansville) chipped in 24 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Forward DeAnna Wilson (188, college: Illinois St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Mikayla Pivec (178-1997, college: Oregon St.) scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Isabela lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with ten games lost. Carolina will meet San German (#8) on the road in the next round. Isabela will play against the league's second-placed Manati and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Carolina: S.Dickey 24+1reb+4ast, K.Leslie 22+11reb+3ast, C.Harris 18+2reb+2ast, T.Muldrow 10+11reb+7ast, G.Rosa 4, T.Melendez 4+5reb+2ast
Isabela: M.Pivec 18+9reb+4ast, D.Wilson 17+13reb+4ast, L.Correa 15+6reb+1ast, N.Davenport 5+6reb+3ast, I.Arias 3+1reb+2ast, C.Crespo 0

San German - Santurce 66-65

Top ranked Cangrejeras (11-2) recorded its second loss in San German on Thursday night. Visitors were edged by ninth ranked Athleticas (4-9) 66-65. The best player for the winners was American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Maddie Nolan (180, college: Colorado) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Athleticas' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) produced 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Nairimar Vargas-Reyes (183-2000, college: Stony Brook) added 14 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Santurce players scored in double figures. San German moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Hatillo. Santurce at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. San German is looking forward to face higher ranked Carolina (#4) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Santurce will play against the league's second-placed Manati and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
San German: M.Nolan 19+6reb+1ast, S.Cooks 16+10reb+4ast, C.Rael-Whitsitt 9+11reb+5ast, G.Rios 9+12reb+5ast, N.De Jesus 4+1reb+1ast, A.Torres 4+4reb+3ast
Santurce: K.McDaniel 18+8reb+5ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 14+12reb+1ast, S.Kelley 11+6reb+4ast, D.Salaman 10+4reb+6ast, B.Jones 6+4reb+1ast, M.Placido 2+3reb

Morovis - Manati 80-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Atenienses' (9-4) road victory over one of their biggest challengers Montaneras (8-6) 92-80 on Thursday. Manati looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Dre'Una Edwards (183, college: Baylor) had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Nicolette Gilday (175-1992, college: Santa Clara) chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Forward Asia Strong (188-2000, college: Syracuse) responded with 30 points and 7 rebounds and guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Atenienses have a solid four-game winning streak. Manati maintains second position with 9-4 record having just two points less than leader Santurce. Loser Montaneras keep the third place with six games lost. Manati will meet bottom-ranked Isabela (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Morovis will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Manati: N.Gilday 23+5reb+5ast, D.Edwards 22+10reb+3ast, I.Pagan 15+11reb+2ast, J.Benitez 15+1reb+1ast, K.Hilaire 9+3reb+16ast, K.Davis 8+13reb+1ast
Morovis: A.Strong 30+7reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 19+9reb+7ast, P.Rosado 17+7reb+5ast, K.Villarini 8+2reb+1ast, R.Sherrill 4+5reb, M.Gonzalez 2+4reb+2ast

Hatillo - Carolina 78-79

A very close game took place in between Gigantes and Hatillo. Fifth ranked Gigantes (7-5) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Hatillo (4-9). Gigantes managed to escape with a 1-point win 79-78 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hatillo. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Carolina made 7 blocks. American guard Kiara Leslie (183-1995, college: NC State) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international guard Tayra Melendez (183-1993, college: URI) chipped in 11 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Danish swingman Okako Adika (183-1996, college: USC) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds and American guard Adrienne Williams (180-1991, college: Illinois) scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Loser Hatillo keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with San German. Carolina will meet San German (#8) on the road in the next round. Hatillo will play against Moca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: S.Dickey 22+3reb, K.Leslie 20+16reb+1ast, C.Harris 13+2reb+5ast, T.Melendez 11+11reb+6ast, T.Muldrow 8+5reb, R.Rodriguez 5+2reb
Hatillo: O.Adika 24+17reb+1ast, A.Williams 23+6reb+6ast, N.Hernandez 12+1reb+3ast, K.Spolyar 9+2reb+5ast, M.Velazquez 5+3reb+2ast, F.Cosme 3

Lares - Isabela 87-78

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Pollitas (4-10) were defeated on the road by sixth ranked Lares (5-8) 87-78 on Friday. Lares made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. American guard Juicy Landrum (173-1997, college: Baylor) had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Mariah Perez (191-2000, college: Dayton) chipped in 22 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. American guard Mikayla Pivec (178-1997, college: Oregon St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists and her fellow American import swingman Naomi Davenport (180, college: WVU) scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Four Isabela players scored in double figures. Lares maintains sixth position with 5-8 record. Isabela lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with ten games lost. Lares will meet Hatillo (#7) in the next round. Isabela will play against the league's second-placed Manati and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lares: J.Landrum 32+10reb+9ast, M.Perez 22+11reb, T.Amundsen 18+5reb+5ast, I.McKenzie 5+10reb, A.Colon 4+3reb, S.Osmond 4+2reb+4ast
Isabela: N.Davenport 22+9reb+3ast, M.Pivec 22+15reb+7ast, D.Wilson 15+14reb, L.Correa 15+4reb+4ast, I.Arias 2+2ast, V.Perez 2+1reb

Hatillo - Morovis 66-65

Important game to mention about took place in . Seventh ranked Hatillo (4-9) saved a 1-point victory at home edging higher ranked Montaneras (8-6) 66-65 on Wednesday evening. American guard Adrienne Williams (180-1991, college: Illinois) saved the victory by scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. The other American import guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. 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. The former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) replied with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and American guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) added 21 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Morovis. Hatillo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 4-9 record, which they share with San German. Morovis at the other side keep the third place with six games lost. Hatillo will play against higher ranked Moca (#5) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Morovis will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hatillo: A.Williams 18+9reb+4ast, K.Spolyar 18+5reb+6ast, N.Hernandez 12+5reb+2ast, O.Adika 11+10reb+2ast, M.Velazquez 5+4reb+1ast, S.Roma 2+5reb+1ast
Morovis: C.Mitchell 21+10reb+1ast, P.Rosado 18+7reb+7ast, A.Strong 12+9reb, K.Villarini 7+1reb+2ast, R.Sherrill 4+5reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez 3+1ast