BSNF Round 13 (Regular Season): Santurce keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Cangrejeras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Cangrejeras defeated 7th ranked Atenienses in Santurce 66-61. American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and the former international point guard Dayshalee Salaman (163-1990, college: LMU) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side the former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Cangrejeras (9-3) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Manati at the other side keeps the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Hatillo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Juana Diaz was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Caguas (5-6) played at the court of eighth ranked Monarcas (5-6). Monarcas managed to secure a 6-point victory 91-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caguas. Americans were the main players on the court. Center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 19 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks for the winning side and Tess Amundsen accounted for 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds for Caguas in the defeat. Monarcas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Caguas. Monarcas will play against league's second-placed Moca on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caguas will play against Yauco and hope to get back on the winning track.
Seventh ranked Atenienses (4-6) beat at home 10th ranked Yauco (3-8) by 12 points 87-75, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Kiyana McGill-Jefferson fired 28 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Atenienses' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sidney Cooks produced 27 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Manati maintains seventh place with 4-6 record, which they share with Hatillo. Yauco lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Manati will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yauco will play against Caguas (#6) and hope to secure a win.

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Manati - Yauco 87-75

Seventh ranked Atenienses (4-6) beat at home 10th ranked Yauco (3-8) by 12 points 87-75, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Manati forced 25 Yauco turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American guard Kiyana McGill-Jefferson (185-2001, college: Louisville) fired 28 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward India Pagan (185-1999, college: Stony Brook) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. Atenienses' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) produced 27 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard Sierra Calhoun (183-1996, college: Rutgers) added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Manati maintains seventh place with 4-6 record, which they share with Hatillo. Yauco lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Manati will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yauco will play against Caguas (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manati: K.McGill-Jefferson 28+5reb+1ast, I.Pagan 21+6reb+1ast, K.Hilaire 13+5reb+8ast, C.Mitchell 12+6reb+4ast, T.Banks 6+2reb, P.Rosado 5+6reb+12ast
Yauco: S.Cooks 27+6reb+2ast, S.Calhoun 18+7reb+3ast, A.Strong 11+8reb+3ast, Z.Gonzalez 11+5reb+5ast, G.Rios 6+1reb+3ast, A.Gonzalez-Varner 2+7reb

Monarcas - Caguas 91-85

The game in Juana Diaz was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Caguas (5-6) played at the court of eighth ranked Monarcas (5-6). Monarcas managed to secure a 6-point victory 91-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caguas. Monarcas players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Caguas' players. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court. Center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 19 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks for the winning side and forward Tess Amundsen (185-1999, college: CSUN) accounted for 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Amundsen is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and forward Asia Taylor (188-1991, college: Louisville) added 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Caguas in the defeat. Monarcas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Caguas. Monarcas will play against league's second-placed Moca on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caguas will play against Yauco and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Monarcas: I.McGee-Stafford 29+19reb+7ast, T.Amundsen 29+5reb+5ast, L.Pagan 12+6reb+2ast, G.Gregory 9+4reb+6ast, L.Rivera 5+1reb+6ast, C.Rivera 3+1reb+2ast
Caguas: A.Taylor 26+5reb+4ast, K.James 24+13reb+2ast, A.Paschal 9+9reb+5ast, K.Villarini 8+3reb, V.Suarez 6, D.Solis 4+2reb

Santurce - Manati 66-61

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Cangrejeras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Cangrejeras defeated 7th ranked Atenienses in Santurce 66-61. American forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and the former international point guard Dayshalee Salaman (163-1990, college: LMU) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side the former international point guard Pamela Rosado (165-1986) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward India Pagan (185-1999, college: Stony Brook) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Manati players scored in double figures. Cangrejeras (9-3) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Manati at the other side keeps the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Hatillo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santurce: S.Kelley 13+13reb+7ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 13+4reb, O.Brown 11+8reb+1ast, D.Salaman 9+5reb+6ast, B.Jones 9+5reb+1ast, K.McDaniel 5+3reb+2ast
Manati: P.Rosado 16+10reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 12+6reb+2ast, I.Pagan 12+12reb+2ast, K.Hilaire 10+4reb+7ast, J.Jackson 7+4reb, K.McGill-Jefferson 3+5reb+2ast