BSN Round 30 (Regular Season): Santurce defeats leader Mayaguez

The Regular Season in BSN just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Indios (21-13) in Mayaguez on Monday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked Cangrejeros (22-12) 96-95. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Indios. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a good game for naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) who saved his team from a defeat with 19 points and 9 assists. Naturalized American forward Tyler Polo (201-1987, college: CS Los Angeles) contributed with 17 points for the winners. point guard Jonathan Garcia (183-1987) replied with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for Mayaguez. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Santurce maintains second position with 22-12 record having just two points less than leader Mayaguez. Mayaguez at the other side still keeps top place with 13 games lost.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Criollos (18-16) against sixth ranked Osos (8-26) on Friday night. Visiting Criollos were defeated by Osos in a tough game in Manati 94-101. Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Logan Johnson chipped in 18 points and 9 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Anthony Morales (203-2000, college: Kent St.) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Osos have a solid four-game winning streak. Manati maintains sixth position with 8-26 record. Caguas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the third place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Ponce and Arecibo.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Cangrejeros (22-12) against fifth ranked Mets (13-21) on Friday night. Host Cangrejeros were defeated by Mets in a tough game in Santurce 97-102. American players dominated the game. Brandon Boyd notched a double-double by scoring 31 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort. Even 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by John Jenkins did not help to save the game for Santurce. Cangrejeros' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaynabo maintains fifth position with 13-21 record. Loser Cangrejeros keeps the second place with 12 games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 30: Ponce smashed Aguada on the road 113-84. Aguada lost to Arecibo on its own court 76-87. Manati was outscored by Ponce in a road game 79-99. Guaynabo managed to beat Carolina at home 108-103. San German was defeated by Arecibo on the opponent's court 99-95.
The most impressive performance of 30th round was 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by Antonio Gordon of San German.



Aguada - Ponce 84-113

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Leones (18-16) crushed 6th ranked Santeros (11-23) in Aguada 113-84 on Thursday. Ponce shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Aguada's players. American guard Michael Devoe (196-1999, college: Georgia Tech) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and the other American import power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points and 18 rebounds by international center Arnaldo Toro (203-1997, college: St.John's) did not help to save the game for Aguada. American John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) added 27 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Leones have a solid four-game winning streak. Ponce maintains third position with 18-16 record having six points less than leader Mayaguez, which they share with Arecibo and Caguas. Aguada lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 23 games lost.
Top scorers:
Ponce: M.Devoe 24+10reb+7ast, B.Manek 18+3reb+4ast, M.Mooney 15+1reb+6ast, K.Santos 14, A.Ford 10+1reb, J.De Jesus 9+2reb
Aguada: J.Meeks 27+6reb+1ast, M.Lee 18+1reb+2ast, A.Toro 16+18reb+2ast, R.Morales 11+3reb+2ast, J.Holland 5+4ast, H.Jimenez 3+1reb

Manati - Caguas 101-94

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Criollos (18-16) against sixth ranked Osos (8-26) on Friday night. Visiting Criollos were defeated by Osos in a tough game in Manati 94-101. They made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Manati players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Logan Johnson (188-1999, college: SMC) chipped in 18 points and 9 assists during the contest. Four Osos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Anthony Morales (203-2000, college: Kent St.) with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and his fellow American import point guard Travis Trice II (183-1993, college: Michigan St.) scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Osos have a solid four-game winning streak. Manati maintains sixth position with 8-26 record. Caguas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the third place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Ponce and Arecibo.
Top scorers:
Manati: C.Diallo 27+15reb, L.Johnson 18+3reb+9ast, J.Sanchez 15+3reb+2ast, G.Santiago 13+1reb+2ast, F.Rivera-Vega 11+4reb, D.Burton 7+4reb+4ast
Caguas: A.Morales 16+11reb+7ast, T.Trice II 15+1reb+2ast, O.Perez 11+2reb, J.Bryan Diaz 10+4reb, L.Rivera 9+1reb+3ast, R.Nunez 9+5reb

Santurce - Guaynabo 97-102

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Cangrejeros (22-12) against fifth ranked Mets (13-21) on Friday night. Host Cangrejeros were defeated by Mets in a tough game in Santurce 97-102. Guaynabo made 26-of-29 free shots (89.7 percent) during the game, while Santurce only scored eight points from the stripe. American players dominated the game. Point guard Brandon Boyd (180-1997, college: CBU) notched a double-double by scoring 31 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and forward Ryan Pearson (198-1990, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) supported him with 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by guard John Jenkins (193-1991, college: Vanderbilt, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Santurce. Forward Kenneth Faried (203-1989, college: Morehead St.) added 15 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Guaynabo and four Santurce players scored in double figures. Cangrejeros' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaynabo maintains fifth position with 13-21 record. Loser Cangrejeros keeps the second place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: B.Boyd 31+8reb+11ast, R.Pearson 19+8reb+1ast, T.Pinson Jr. 17+6reb+4ast, R.Harris II 11+3reb+2ast, B.Gonzalez 10+5reb+1ast, J.Hernandez 6+2reb
Santurce: J.Jenkins 23+6reb+4ast, W.Hodge 21+3reb+5ast, K.Faried 15+10reb+6ast, A.Rodriguez 11+3reb+6ast, A.Matias 9+1ast, I.Pineiro 7+4reb+6ast

Aguada - Arecibo 76-87

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Santeros (11-23) lost to fourth ranked Capitanes (18-16) in Aguada 76-87 on Saturday. American guard Brandon Knight (190-1991, college: Kentucky) notched 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) supported him with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 17 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists by international center Arnaldo Toro (203-1997, college: St.John's) did not help to save the game for Aguada. Point guard Matthew Lee (183-1999, college: Missouri St.) added 22 points. Four Aguada players scored in double figures. Arecibo moved-up to third place, which they share with Ponce and Caguas. Aguada lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 23 games lost.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: B.Knight 28+5reb+5ast, V.Liz 18+4ast, J.Wilson 16+10reb+5ast, I.Hicks 9+8reb+1ast, R.Melendez 7+2reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 7+2reb+1ast
Aguada: M.Lee 22+3reb+3ast, A.Toro 17+16reb+5ast, J.Holland 14+4reb, J.Meeks 11+3reb+3ast, G.Rosado 7+2ast, R.Morales 3+3reb+4ast

Ponce - Manati 99-79

Rather predictable result when third ranked Leones (18-16) rolled over 6th ranked Osos (8-26) in Ponce 99-79 on Sunday. Ponce looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American players dominated also this game. Power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Michael Devoe (196-1999, college: Georgia Tech) supported him with 18 points and 8 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Leones' coach Carlos Morales used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 23 points and 5 rebounds by forward Mike Bruesewitz (199-1990, college: Wisconsin) did not help to save the game for Manati. Swingman Deonte Burton (193-1994, college: Iowa St.) added 4 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Leones have a solid four-game winning streak. Ponce maintains third position with 18-16 record having six points less than leader Mayaguez, which they share with Arecibo and Caguas. Loser Osos keeps the sixth place with 26 games lost.
Top scorers:
Ponce: B.Manek 21+10reb+2ast, M.Devoe 18+4reb+8ast, A.Ford 16+3reb+2ast, J.Ruiz 10+1ast, A.Vasquez 7+1reb+2ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 6+9reb+5ast
Manati: M.Bruesewitz 23+5reb+1ast, W.Lugo 14+2reb, F.Rivera-Vega 11+7reb+2ast, J.Sanchez 9+5reb, E.Rodriguez 8+4reb+8ast, L.Johnson 6+3reb+6ast

Guaynabo - Carolina 108-103

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when one of their biggest challengers Gigantes (16-18) lost to fifth ranked Mets (13-21) in Guaynabo 103-108 on Sunday. Guaynabo made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American point guard Brandon Boyd (180-1997, college: CBU) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward Ryan Pearson (198-1990, college: GMU, agency: Inception Sports) supported him with 24 points and 9 rebounds. Even 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by the former international swingman David Huertas (196-1987, college: Ole Miss) did not help to save the game for Carolina. Forward Dyondre Dominguez (203-2000, college: Arkansas St.) added 24 points and 6 rebounds. Four Guaynabo and five Carolina players scored in double figures. Gigantes' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Guaynabo maintains fifth position with 13-21 record. Carolina lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fourth place with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Guaynabo: B.Boyd 25+4reb+13ast, R.Pearson 24+9reb+1ast, B.Gonzalez 15+6reb+6ast, R.Harris II 15+2reb, J.Hernandez 10+1ast, C.Lugo 10+4reb+1ast
Carolina: D.Dominguez 24+6reb+1ast, D.Huertas 23+6reb+4ast, T.San Antonio 20+4reb+6ast, K.Rodriguez 13+5ast, J.Wiley 12+9reb+2ast, J.Torres 4+3reb

Mayaguez - Santurce 95-96

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Indios (21-13) in Mayaguez on Monday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked Cangrejeros (22-12) 96-95. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Indios. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a good game for naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) who saved his team from a defeat with 19 points and 9 assists. Naturalized American forward Tyler Polo (201-1987, college: CS Los Angeles) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Four Cangrejeros players scored in double figures. Point guard Jonathan Garcia (183-1987) replied with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) added 25 points in the effort for Mayaguez. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Santurce maintains second position with 22-12 record having just two points less than leader Mayaguez. Mayaguez at the other side still keeps top place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Santurce: W.Hodge 19+1reb+9ast, B.Santiago 19+2reb+1ast, T.Polo 17+3reb+2ast, J.Martinez 10+10reb, V.Caratini 9+6reb+4ast, D.Collier 8+3reb+3ast
Mayaguez: J.Matos 25+3reb, J.Escolastico 18+4reb, J.Garcia 14+6reb+9ast, C.Gaston 9+10reb+4ast, J.Early Jr. 8+3reb+1ast, J.Erazo 5+1reb

Arecibo - San German 99-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Capitanes' (18-16) home victory over 5th ranked Atleticos (15-19) in Arecibo 99-95 on Monday. Arecibo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American center Isaiah Hicks (206-1994, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Dominican swingman Victor Liz (190-1986) supported him with 17 points. Even a double-double of 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by naturalized American center Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) did not help to save the game for San German. Naturalized American guard Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St.) added 18 points and 8 rebounds. Five San German players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Arecibo moved-up to third place, which they share with Ponce and Caguas. Loser Atleticos keeps the fifth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: V.Liz 17+3reb+3ast, I.Hicks 16+7reb+1ast, J.Pineiro 14+2reb, R.Melendez 11+3reb, J.Wilson 8+6reb+2ast, D.Gonzalez 7+3reb+6ast
San German: A.Gordon 23+12reb+4ast, J.Josiah 18+8reb+2ast, J.Bull 14+5reb+5ast, K.Rose 14+3reb+2ast, G.Sanabria 12+1reb+3ast, T.Fernandez 6+3reb+2ast