BSNF Round 12 (Regular Season): Caguas defeat Moca

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The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Moca (8-3) on the court of fifth ranked Caguas on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Caguas 80-79. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Moca. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for forward Asia Taylor (188-1991, college: Louisville) who saved her team from a defeat with 26 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Amanda Paschal (172-1996, college: Kentucky) contributed with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Leigha Brown (185-2000, college: Michigan) replied with 17 points and 8 assists for Moca. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Caguas maintains fifth position with 5-5 record. Moca at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Santurce. Caguas are looking forward to face Monarcas (#7) in Juana Diaz in the next round. Moca will play on the road against Leonas (#9) in Ponce and is hoping to win this game.
Eighth-ranked Atenienses (3-5) were very close to win a game against first ranked Moca (8-3). Moca managed to secure only one-point victory 99-98. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Samantha Fuehring (191-1997, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and Ashley Torres who added 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Moca have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-3 record, which they share with Santurce. Manati at the other side keeps the eighth place with five games lost. Moca will play against Leonas (#9) in Ponce in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manati will play at home against the league's second-placed Santurce and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Leonas managed to get a third victory, breaking the two-game losing streak on Friday night. This time newly promoted Leonas won against sixth-ranked Monarcas in Ponce 81-74. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by Talia von Oelhoffen who scored that evening 30 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Even a double-double of 24 points and 23 rebounds by Imani McGee-Stafford did not help to save the game for Monarcas. Leonas (3-7) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Yauco. Monarcas lost third consecutive game. Monarcas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Hatillo. Leonas will meet at home league's leader Moca in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Monarcas will play against Caguas (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Yauco was beaten by Carolina on the road 84-79. Santurce destroyed Hatillo on its own court 90-69. Santurce managed to outperform Leonas in a road game 77-66.

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Moca - Manati 99-98

Eighth-ranked Atenienses (3-5) were very close to win a game against first ranked Moca (8-3). Moca managed to secure only one-point victory 99-98. However their fans expected much easier game. Moca made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Samantha Fuehring (191-1997, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Ashley Torres (170-1994, college: Highland, KS) who added 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward India Pagan (185-1999, college: Stony Brook) scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Moca have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-3 record, which they share with Santurce. Manati at the other side keeps the eighth place with five games lost. Moca will play against Leonas (#9) in Ponce in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Manati will play at home against the league's second-placed Santurce and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Manati: P.Rosado 23+3reb+2ast, I.Pagan 22+8reb+1ast, C.Mitchell 20+6reb+6ast, K.McGill-Jefferson 13+16reb+1ast, K.Hilaire 12+5reb+12ast, T.Banks 6+4reb
Moca: S.Fuehring 26+14reb+4ast, A.Torres 23+9reb+6ast, H.Martinez 21+6reb+10ast, T.Corosdale 12+8reb+1ast, L.Brown 11+5reb+5ast, G.Ortega 5+1reb+1ast

Carolina - Yauco 84-79

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Gigantes (7-5) beat bottom-ranked Yauco (3-7) in Carolina 84-79 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Carolina forced 19 Yauco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by American-Jordanian guard Aisha Sheppard (175-1998, college: Virginia Tech) who scored that evening 28 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and American forward Teana Muldrow (188-1995, college: WVU) supported her with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds by American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) did not help to save the game for Yauco. The former international guard Zaida Gonzalez (175-2003, college: Stony Brook) added 17 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Carolina moved-up to third place. Yauco lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the bottom position with seven games lost. They share it with Leonas. Carolina will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yauco will play against Manati (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Yauco: S.Cooks 26+6reb+3ast, Z.Gonzalez 17+4reb+5ast, S.Calhoun 14+6reb+4ast, A.Strong 13+12reb, G.Rios 7+5reb+10ast, W.Ortiz 2
Carolina: A.Sheppard 28+4reb+5ast, T.Muldrow 19+6reb+5ast, C.Harris 19+2reb+6ast, S.Moore 16+4reb+1ast, T.Melendez 2+7reb+4ast, M.Benitez 0+1ast

Leonas - Monarcas 81-74

Bottom-ranked Leonas managed to get a third victory, breaking the two-game losing streak on Friday night. This time newly promoted Leonas won against sixth-ranked Monarcas in Ponce 81-74. Leonas made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Monarcas turnovers. Strangely Monarcas outrebounded Leonas 49-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) who scored that evening 30 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and center Shelby Cheslek (196-1992, college: Gonzaga, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Leonas players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points and 23 rebounds by center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) did not help to save the game for Monarcas. Guard Gabby Gregory (180, college: Kansas St., agency: Next Page Sports) added 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Leonas (3-7) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Yauco. Monarcas lost third consecutive game. Monarcas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Hatillo. Leonas will meet at home league's leader Moca in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Monarcas will play against Caguas (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Monarcas: I.McGee-Stafford 24+23reb+2ast, G.Gregory 21+5reb+4ast, T.Amundsen 20+5reb+1ast, K.Ayuso 7+7reb+3ast, L.Rivera 2+3reb+2ast, J.Medina 0
Leonas: T.von Oelhoffen 30+9reb+4ast, S.Cheslek 18+5reb+5ast, A.Colon 13+3reb+1ast, S.Osmond 10+3reb+1ast, P.Maldonado 7+2reb+1ast, D.Lewis 3+10reb+4ast

Santurce - Hatillo 90-69

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Hatillo (4-6) was smashed by second ranked Cangrejeras (8-3) in Santurce 90-69 on Saturday. Santurce dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Hatillo's 28. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by American forward Oshlynn Brown (185, college: Rutgers) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) supported her with 18 points. Five Cangrejeras players scored in double figures. Even 16 points and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by American guard Essence Booker (173-1999, college: UNLV) did not help to save the game for Hatillo. The former international center Sofia Roma (188-1996, college: Duke) added 11 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cangrejeras have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion used an opportunity after Moca lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Hatillo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Monarcas. Santurce will meet Manati (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hatillo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hatillo: E.Booker 16+4reb+5ast, O.Adika 12+3reb+4ast, S.Roma 11+7reb+2ast, A.Jones 8+1ast, N.Hernandez 6+4reb+4ast, F.Cosme 6+2reb
Santurce: O.Brown 22+11reb+3ast, S.Kelley 18+4reb+1ast, D.Salaman 13+1reb+7ast, K.McDaniel 13+6reb+3ast, B.Jones 12+2reb+4ast, S.Burgos 4

Leonas - Santurce 66-77

Very predictable result when second ranked Cangrejeras (8-3) won against 10th ranked Leonas (3-7) in Ponce 77-66 on Thursday. Santurce looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by international guard Brianna Jones (177-1997, college: Georgetown) who scored that evening 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) supported her with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals by American guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) did not help to save the game for Leonas. Her fellow American import center Shelby Cheslek (196-1992, college: Gonzaga, agency: LBM Management) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cangrejeras have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion used an opportunity after Moca lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Newly promoted Leonas dropped to the ninth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Yauco. Santurce will meet Manati (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leonas will play against the league's leader Moca and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leonas: T.von Oelhoffen 19+6reb+9ast, S.Cheslek 12+6reb+4ast, A.Colon 12+6reb+2ast, D.Lewis 12+9reb+1ast, P.Maldonado 8+5reb, V.Mercado 3+1reb
Santurce: B.Jones 20+5reb+4ast, K.McDaniel 14+4reb+4ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 13+8reb+2ast, S.Kelley 10+9reb+5ast, A.Penzo 9+1reb+1ast, O.Brown 7+6reb+2ast

Caguas - Moca 80-79

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Moca (8-3) on the court of fifth ranked Caguas on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Caguas 80-79. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Moca. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for forward Asia Taylor (188-1991, college: Louisville) who saved her team from a defeat with 26 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Amanda Paschal (172-1996, college: Kentucky) contributed with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Paschal is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Leigha Brown (185-2000, college: Michigan) replied with 17 points and 8 assists and swingman Taya Corosdale (190-1999, college: Duke) added 18 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Moca. Four Moca players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Caguas maintains fifth position with 5-5 record. Moca at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Santurce. Caguas are looking forward to face Monarcas (#7) in Juana Diaz in the next round. Moca will play on the road against Leonas (#9) in Ponce and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Moca: S.Fuehring 19+7reb+1ast, T.Corosdale 18+8reb+2ast, H.Martinez 17+4reb+7ast, L.Brown 17+4reb+8ast, A.Torres 5+6reb+6ast, G.Ortega 3+1reb
Caguas: A.Taylor 26+5reb+2ast, A.Paschal 22+6reb+5ast, K.Villarini 13+3reb+3ast, J.Benitez 7+3reb, K.James 6+13reb+4ast, D.Solis 6+3reb+2ast