BSNF Round 16 (Regular Season): Santurce is defeated by Morovis

The Regular Season in BSNF just ended. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Cangrejeras (13-3) in Santurce on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Montaneras (9-7) 87-82. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and American forward Asia Strong (188-2000, college: Syracuse) who added 21 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Despite that victory Morovis went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Manati. Santurce at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Carolina. First ranked Cangrejeras (13-3) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Gigantes (10-6) 66-65 in the fight for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gigantes. The winners were led by American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) who scored that evening 18 points and Brianna Jones supported her with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Cangrejeras' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Teana Muldrow (188-1995, college: WVU) did not help to save the game for Carolina. Santurce maintains first position with 13-3 record. Defending champion Carolina dropped to the second place with six games lost.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Atenienses (9-7) against seventh ranked Hatillo (6-10) on Wednesday night. Visiting Atenienses were crushed by Hatillo in 96-74. Kristen Spolyar fired 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. India Pagan produced 13 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hatillo moved-up to sixth place, which they share with San German and Isabela. Manati lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Morovis.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: bottom-ranked San German won against Lares on the opponent's court 77-71. Isabela managed to outperform Moca in a home game 88-72. Morovis recorded a loss to Carolina on the road 97-82.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 30 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals by Kiara Leslie of Carolina.

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Lares - San German 71-77

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Athleticas and 8th ranked Lares had identical 5-10 record. But Lares were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from San German 77-71 on Thursday night. San German outrebounded Lares 48-35 including 37 on the defensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court. Power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) fired a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guard Geovana Rios (168, college: LMU) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Guard Juicy Landrum (173-1997, college: Baylor) produced 28 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. San German (6-10) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Isabela and Hatillo. Lares lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
San German: S.Cooks 37+11reb+1ast, M.Nolan 15+5reb+2ast, G.Rios 12+13reb+10ast, A.Torres 8+3reb, C.Rael-Whitsitt 5+14reb+4ast, V.Alvarado 0
Lares: J.Landrum 28+9reb+6ast, T.Amundsen 17+5reb+2ast, M.Perez 8+6reb+2ast, A.Colon 8+6reb+5ast, I.McKenzie 6+5reb+2ast, S.Osmond 4+4reb+1ast

Santurce - Morovis 82-87

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Cangrejeras (13-3) in Santurce on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked Montaneras (9-7) 87-82. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals and American forward Asia Strong (188-2000, college: Syracuse) who added 21 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Strong is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds and international guard Brianna Jones (177-1997, college: Georgetown) scored 26 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory Morovis went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Manati. Santurce at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Morovis: P.Rosado 24+9reb+6ast, A.Strong 21+12reb+3ast, C.Mitchell 18+8reb+4ast, R.Sherrill 12+9reb+1ast, K.Villarini 6+1reb+1ast, K.Huertas 3
Santurce: B.Jones 26+3reb+2ast, S.Kelley 19+17reb+3ast, K.McDaniel 15+4reb+4ast, D.Salaman 10+3reb+9ast, M.Placido 4+3reb+1ast, A.Maize 4+1reb+1ast

Carolina - Santurce 65-66

Important game to mention about took place in Carolina. First ranked Cangrejeras (13-3) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Gigantes (10-6) 66-65 in the fight for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gigantes. Cangrejeras brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The winners were led by American guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) who scored that evening 18 points and international guard Brianna Jones (177-1997, college: Georgetown) supported her with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Cangrejeras' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Teana Muldrow (188-1995, college: WVU) did not help to save the game for Carolina. Her fellow American import guard Kiara Leslie (183-1995, college: NC State) added 19 points for lost side. Santurce maintains first position with 13-3 record. Defending champion Carolina dropped to the second place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Santurce: K.McDaniel 18+3reb+3ast, A.Maize 9+7reb, B.Jones 8+8reb+4ast, D.Salaman 8+1reb+3ast, G.Zapata 7+3reb, S.Kelley 7+8reb+1ast
Carolina: K.Leslie 19+4reb+2ast, T.Muldrow 17+10reb+2ast, T.Melendez 11+8reb+3ast, S.Dickey 8+5reb+2ast, C.Harris 6+6reb+7ast, V.Verdejo 2+4reb

Isabela - Moca 88-72

There was a small surprise in Isabela where eighth ranked Pollitas (6-10) defeated 5th ranked Moca (8-8) 88-72 on Wednesday. Isabela made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Isabela outrebounded Moca 46-30 including 34 on the defensive glass. Isabela looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward DeAnna Wilson (188, college: Illinois St.) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Guard Leilani Correa (183, college: Florida) chipped in 25 points and 5 assists. Four Pollitas players scored in double figures. Forward Alexis Jennings (190-1996, college: S.Carolina) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and guard Leigha Brown (185-2000, college: Michigan) added 20 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Isabela moved-up to sixth place, which they share with San German and Hatillo. Newly promoted Moca keeps the fifth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Isabela: L.Correa 25+4reb+5ast, D.Wilson 18+19reb+2ast, N.Davenport 16+6reb+2ast, V.Perez 11+1reb, M.Pivec 9+12reb+9ast, P.Nieves 3
Moca: A.Jennings 31+11reb, L.Brown 20+3reb+2ast, A.Velez 6+2reb, H.Martinez 6+2reb+9ast, L.Lopez 3+3reb, C.Rivera 2+3reb

Hatillo - Manati 96-74

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Atenienses (9-7) against seventh ranked Hatillo (6-10) on Wednesday night. Visiting Atenienses were crushed by Hatillo in 96-74. Hatillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Kristen Spolyar (178-1997, college: Butler) fired 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international center Sofia Roma (188-1996, college: Duke) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds. The former international forward India Pagan (185-1999, college: Stony Brook) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Dre'Una Edwards (183, college: Baylor) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Hatillo and four Manati players 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. Hatillo moved-up to sixth place, which they share with San German and Isabela. Manati lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Morovis.
Top scorers:
Hatillo: K.Spolyar 35+8reb+6ast, O.Adika 16+7reb+4ast, S.Roma 13+15reb, A.Williams 13+6reb+8ast, N.Hernandez 12+2reb+2ast, F.Cosme 3+2reb+1ast
Manati: I.Pagan 13+8reb+3ast, A.Sanabria 12+5reb+1ast, D.Edwards 12+6reb+3ast, N.Gilday 10+3reb+4ast, J.Benitez 9+3reb, N.Figueroa 7+1reb

Carolina - Morovis 97-82

Everything could happen in Carolina at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Gigantes and much higher ranked Montaneras had identical 9-6 record. This time Gigantes used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Morovis 97-82 on Thursday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Carolina looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Kiara Leslie (183-1995, college: NC State) fired 30 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. The other American import swingman Sara Dickey (177-1995, college: Evansville) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) produced 27 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Montaneras' coach rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion (10-6) moved-up to second place. Loser Montaneras dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Manati.
Top scorers:
Carolina: K.Leslie 30+9reb+6ast, T.Muldrow 21+5reb+3ast, S.Dickey 20+7reb+2ast, T.Melendez 14+4reb+5ast, C.Harris 7+4reb+8ast, V.Verdejo 5+3reb+1ast
Morovis: C.Mitchell 27+7reb+8ast, P.Rosado 19+5reb+8ast, A.Strong 16+5reb+1ast, R.Sherrill 13+9reb+2ast, K.Villarini 5+2reb+1ast, K.Huertas 2