BSNF Round 6 of Regular Season

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Second defeat of league's leader Pollitas (4-2) against second ranked Cangrejeras (4-1) 79-73 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pollitas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 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 14 points and 11 rebounds. The other American import guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American swingman Quionche Carter (183, college: FGCU) replied with 23 points and 8 rebounds for Isabela. Cangrejeras have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Isabela at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Santurce. Isabela will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Santurce will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Moca on the road.
Important game to mention about took place in Juana Diaz. Eighth ranked Monarcas (2-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Caguas (1-3) 75-73 on Thursday evening. American players dominated the game. Center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) scored 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Tess Amundsen chipped in 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Caguas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Monarcas moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Hatillo and Moca. Caguas lost third consecutive game. Caguas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Leonas. Monarcas will play against Yauco (#7) in the next round. Caguas will play against Carolina to get more than just one victory in their record.
Atenienses' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Hatillo (2-2) 67-52 on Thursday. Kaela Hilaire notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort. Even 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Dariauna Lewis did not help to save the game for Hatillo. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Atenienses (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place. Loser Hatillo keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Moca and Monarcas. Manati will again meet higher ranked Hatillo (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hatillo will have a break next round.

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Manati - Hatillo 67-52

Atenienses' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Hatillo (2-2) 67-52 on Thursday. Manati dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Hatillo's 20. Manati forced 21 Hatillo turnovers. The former international point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and American center Emma Merriweather (196-1998, college: ULM) supported her with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Even 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Dariauna Lewis (185-2000, college: Syracuse) did not help to save the game for Hatillo. Danish swingman Okako Adika (183-1996, college: USC) added 11 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Atenienses (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place. Loser Hatillo keeps the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Moca and Monarcas. Manati will again meet higher ranked Hatillo (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hatillo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Manati: K.Hilaire 23+3reb+10ast, E.Merriweather 12+16reb+2ast, I.Pagan 8+8reb, P.Rosado 7+5reb+3ast, C.Mitchell 6+4reb+2ast, K.McGill-Jefferson 5+2reb+1ast
Hatillo: O.Adika 11+5reb+3ast, N.Hernandez 10+7reb+1ast, D.Lewis 9+8reb+4ast, S.Roma 8+3reb, A.Jones 5+4reb+2ast, F.Cosme 3

Monarcas - Caguas 75-73

Important game to mention about took place in Juana Diaz. Eighth ranked Monarcas (2-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Caguas (1-3) 75-73 on Thursday evening. Monarcas players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American players dominated the game. Center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) scored 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) chipped in 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Amundsen is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Alisia Jenkins (186-1994, college: S.Florida) scored 12 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Caguas players scored in double figures. Caguas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Monarcas moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Hatillo and Moca. Caguas lost third consecutive game. Caguas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Leonas. Monarcas will play against Yauco (#7) in the next round. Caguas will play against Carolina to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Monarcas: I.McGee-Stafford 25+9reb+6ast, T.Amundsen 18+11reb+4ast, K.Ayuso 12+4reb+2ast, L.Rivera 11+1ast, G.Gregory 4+5reb+3ast, C.Rivera 2+4reb+6ast
Caguas: K.James 19+7reb+7ast, J.Benitez 17+5reb+3ast, K.Villarini 13+4reb+4ast, A.Jenkins 12+7reb+7ast, D.Solis 4+1reb, V.Suarez 4+1reb

Santurce - Isabela 79-73

Second defeat of league's leader Pollitas (4-2) against second ranked Cangrejeras (4-1) 79-73 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pollitas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 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 14 points and 11 rebounds. The other American import guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) contributed with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American swingman Quionche Carter (183, college: FGCU) replied with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Janelisse Marty added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Isabela. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cangrejeras have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Isabela at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Santurce. Isabela will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Santurce will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Moca on the road.
Top scorers:
Santurce: D.Salaman 15+2reb+4ast, S.Kelley 14+11reb+2ast, O.Brown 11+7reb+2ast, K.McDaniel 11+6reb+5ast, A.Penzo 10+1reb+1ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 9+4reb+2ast
Isabela: Q.Carter 23+8reb+3ast, K.Satterfield 13+6reb+4ast, N.De Leon 13+3reb+4ast, J.Marty 13+6reb+5ast, L.Petree 8+5reb, M.Garcia 3+1ast