BSNF Round 10 (Regular Season): Isabela lose to Leonas

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The most important game in the last round took place in Ponce between third ranked Pollitas (5-4) and tenth ranked Leonas (2-5) on Sunday night. Pollitas were defeated by Leonas in a tough game on the road 70-76. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Leonas made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists (made all of her seven free throws). The other American import forward Dariauna Lewis (185-2000, college: Syracuse) contributed with 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. U.S. Virgin Islands center Anisha George (188-1998, college: N.Texas) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for Isabela. Pollitas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Leonas maintains tenth position with 2-5 record. Isabela at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Carolina. Leonas are looking forward to face higher ranked Isabela (#3) at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Isabela will have a break next round.
An interesting game for Moca (6-2) which hosted in Moca 4th ranked Hatillo (4-4). First ranked Moca managed to get a 5-point victory 59-54. Salvadorean Hillary Martinez (172-1997) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Samantha Fuehring chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Essence Booker (173-1999, college: UNLV) responded with 28 points and 6 rebounds. Moca have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-2 record. Hatillo at the other side dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Monarcas. Moca will play against Carolina (#4) at home in the next round. Hatillo will play against the league's second-placed Santurce and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Gigantes (5-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Yauco (3-5). Gigantes defeated Yauco 71-56 on Saturday. Teana Muldrow notched 23 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by Asia Strong did not help to save the game for Yauco. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Carolina moved-up to third place, which they share with Isabela. Newly promoted Yauco keeps the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Caguas. Carolina will meet at home Monarcas (#6) in the next round. Yauco will play against Caguas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 10 Monarcas were beaten by Santurce on the road 95-91. Manati won against Caguas on its own court 90-81.

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Moca - Hatillo 59-54

An interesting game for Moca (6-2) which hosted in Moca 4th ranked Hatillo (4-4). First ranked Moca managed to get a 5-point victory 59-54. Salvadorean Hillary Martinez (172-1997) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American center Samantha Fuehring (191-1997, college: Louisville) chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Essence Booker (173-1999, college: UNLV) responded with 28 points and 6 rebounds and her fellow American import guard McKenzie Forbes (183-2000, college: USC, agency: LBM Management) scored 13 points. Moca have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-2 record. Hatillo at the other side dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Monarcas. Moca will play against Carolina (#4) at home in the next round. Hatillo will play against the league's second-placed Santurce and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Moca: A.Torres 17+3reb+3ast, H.Martinez 14+8reb+3ast, S.Fuehring 12+12reb, T.Corosdale 9+13reb+2ast, L.Brown 7+6reb+4ast, K.Lopez 0
Hatillo: E.Booker 28+6reb+1ast, M.Forbes 13+4reb, O.Adika 6+4reb+2ast, N.Hernandez 4+6reb+2ast, S.Roma 2+8reb+2ast, A.Jones 1+2reb

Yauco - Carolina 56-71

The game in was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Gigantes (5-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Yauco (3-5). Gigantes defeated Yauco 71-56 on Saturday. American forward Teana Muldrow (188-1995, college: WVU) notched 23 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international point guard Charity Harris (163-1991, college: Bluefield St.) supported her with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Asia Strong (188-2000, college: Syracuse) did not help to save the game for Yauco. Her fellow American import power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Carolina moved-up to third place, which they share with Isabela. Newly promoted Yauco keeps the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Caguas. Carolina will meet at home Monarcas (#6) in the next round. Yauco will play against Caguas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: T.Muldrow 23+9reb+2ast, A.Sheppard 14+2reb+1ast, C.Harris 12+7reb+9ast, T.Melendez 11+7reb+3ast, S.Lott 9+10reb+5ast, B.Cedeno 2
Yauco: A.Strong 20+10reb+1ast, S.Cooks 15+6reb+5ast, S.Moore 10+9reb+4ast, Z.Gonzalez 3+4reb+3ast, G.Rios 3+1reb+5ast, K.Santiago 3

Santurce - Monarcas 95-91

Everything could happen in Santurce at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Cangrejeras and one of their biggest challengers Monarcas had identical 4-3 record. This time Cangrejeras used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Juana Diaz 95-91 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a great shooting night for Santurce especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. American forward Oshlynn Brown (185, college: Rutgers) notched 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international point guard Dayshalee Salaman (163-1990, college: LMU) supported her with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Cangrejeras players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 30 points, 20 rebounds and 6 assists by American center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) did not help to save the game for Monarcas. Her fellow American import forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) added 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Defending champion (5-3) moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Monarcas dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Hatillo. Santurce will meet at home Hatillo (#5) in the next round. Monarcas will play against Carolina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: K.McDaniel 20+3reb+3ast, O.Brown 18+9reb+2ast, S.Kelley 17+6reb+1ast, D.Salaman 16+5reb+8ast, B.Jones 13+9reb+3ast, A.Penzo 6+4reb+1ast
Monarcas: I.McGee-Stafford 30+20reb+6ast, T.Amundsen 23+6reb+5ast, G.Gregory 13+7reb+5ast, K.Ayuso 8+4reb+3ast, L.Rivera 5+3reb+3ast, L.Pagan 4+5reb

Manati - Caguas 90-81

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Caguas (3-5) lost to ninth ranked Atenienses (3-4) in Manati 81-90 on Sunday. Manati made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) notched 23 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and American guard Kiyana McGill-Jefferson (185-2001, college: Louisville) supported her with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Atenienses players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points and 15 rebounds by American forward Asia Taylor (188-1991, college: Louisville) did not help to save the game for Caguas. Her fellow American import guard Katie Villarini (165, college: Buffalo St.) added 22 points for lost side. Caguas' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Manati moved-up to seventh place. Newly promoted Caguas dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Yauco. Manati will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Caguas will play against Yauco (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manati: P.Rosado 23+4reb+7ast, K.Hilaire 17+1reb+7ast, C.Mitchell 15+9reb+4ast, K.McGill-Jefferson 15+10reb+4ast, I.Pagan 9+2reb+1ast, D.Wilson 9+3reb
Caguas: K.Villarini 22+2reb+2ast, A.Taylor 20+15reb+1ast, K.James 13+8reb+4ast, D.Solis 9+7reb+1ast, A.Paschal 8+1reb+4ast, J.Benitez 6+2reb+1ast

Leonas - Isabela 76-70

The most important game in the last round took place in Ponce between third ranked Pollitas (5-4) and tenth ranked Leonas (2-5) on Sunday night. Pollitas were defeated by Leonas in a tough game on the road 70-76. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Leonas made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists (made all of her seven free throws). The other American import forward Dariauna Lewis (185-2000, college: Syracuse) contributed with 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. U.S. Virgin Islands center Anisha George (188-1998, college: N.Texas) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American swingman Quionche Carter (183, college: FGCU) added 8 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Isabela. Pollitas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Leonas maintains tenth position with 2-5 record. Isabela at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Carolina. Leonas are looking forward to face higher ranked Isabela (#3) at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Isabela will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Leonas: T.von Oelhoffen 30+7reb+8ast, D.Lewis 23+9reb+1ast, P.Maldonado 9+6reb+1ast, S.Cheslek 8+10reb+2ast, A.Colon 6+6reb+3ast, V.Mercado 0+1reb
Isabela: A.George 19+10reb+3ast, L.Petree 15+6reb+2ast, N.De Leon 13+6reb+4ast, Q.Carter 8+8reb+9ast, K.Satterfield 8+7reb, J.Marty 5+1reb+2ast