BSNF Round 16 (Regular Season): Moca lose to Isabela in the game between Top 4 teams

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The game between Top Four teams took place in Isabela. Third ranked host Pollitas (8-4) defeated their biggest opponent Moca (8-5) 79-68. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Isabela looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Quionche Carter (183, college: FGCU) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and U.S. Virgin Islands center Anisha George (188-1998, college: N.Texas) who added 19 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Salvadorean Hillary Martinez (172-1997) responded with a triple-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Pollitas have a solid three-game winning streak. Isabela moved-up to second place. Moca lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with five games lost. Isabela are looking forward to face Manati (#5) at home in the next round. Moca will play against Monarcas in Juana Diaz and is hoping to win this game.
BSNF top team - Cangrejeras (10-3) added another victory to their record. This time they beat eighth ranked Caguas (5-8) 75-67. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and Oshlynn Brown supported her with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Even 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Amanda Paschal (172-1996, college: Kentucky) did not help to save the game for Caguas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cangrejeras have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 10-3 record. Caguas lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the eighth place with eight games lost. Santurce will play against Leonas (#9) in Ponce in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caguas will have a break next round.
Sixth ranked Atenienses (6-6) crushed at home 9th ranked Leonas (4-9) by 21 points 98-77, which is the biggest margin this round on Monday night. Kaela Hilaire fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 assists for the winners. Talia von Oelhoffen produced 22 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Manati moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hatillo and Monarcas. Newly promoted Leonas keep the ninth position with nine games lost. Manati will meet league's second-placed Isabela on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Leonas will play against the league's leader Santurce (#1) and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 16 Hatillo won against Yauco on the opponent's court 83-72.

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Manati - Leonas 98-77

Sixth ranked Atenienses (6-6) crushed at home 9th ranked Leonas (4-9) by 21 points 98-77, which is the biggest margin this round on Monday night. Manati dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Leonas' 38 and made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Manati looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 assists for the winners. American guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) chipped in 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) produced 22 points and 8 rebounds and her fellow American import center Shelby Cheslek (196-1992, college: Gonzaga, agency: LBM Management) added 7 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Five Manati and four Leonas players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Manati moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hatillo and Monarcas. Newly promoted Leonas keep the ninth position with nine games lost. Manati will meet league's second-placed Isabela on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Leonas will play against the league's leader Santurce (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leonas: T.von Oelhoffen 22+8reb+3ast, D.Lewis 15+4reb+3ast, A.Colon 14+5reb+1ast, P.Maldonado 10+3reb+1ast, S.Osmond 8+2reb+1ast, S.Cheslek 7+8reb+7ast
Manati: P.Rosado 21+1reb+6ast, C.Mitchell 19+9reb+4ast, I.Pagan 17+6reb, K.Hilaire 16+3reb+13ast, J.Jackson 14+4reb+1ast, K.McGill-Jefferson 8+7reb+1ast

Isabela - Moca 79-68

The game between Top Four teams took place in Isabela. Third ranked host Pollitas (8-4) defeated their biggest opponent Moca (8-5) 79-68. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Isabela looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Quionche Carter (183, college: FGCU) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and U.S. Virgin Islands center Anisha George (188-1998, college: N.Texas) who added 19 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Salvadorean Hillary Martinez (172-1997) responded with a triple-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and the former international guard Ashley Torres (170-1994, college: Highland, KS) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Four Moca players scored in double figures. Pollitas have a solid three-game winning streak. Isabela moved-up to second place. Moca lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with five games lost. Isabela are looking forward to face Manati (#5) at home in the next round. Moca will play against Monarcas in Juana Diaz and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Moca: H.Martinez 21+10reb+10ast, A.Torres 19+14reb+1ast, L.Brown 14+6reb+1ast, S.Fuehring 10+7reb+1ast, T.Corosdale 4+6reb+2ast, K.Lopez 0
Isabela: Q.Carter 20+6reb+8ast, A.George 19+10reb+1ast, N.De Leon 13+5reb+7ast, J.Marty 10+2ast, K.Satterfield 9+6reb+2ast, L.Petree 8+10reb+2ast

Yauco - Hatillo 72-83

Rather expected game when 10th ranked Yauco (3-10) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Hatillo (6-6) 83-72 on Tuesday. Hatillo outrebounded Yauco 43-29 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hatillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Danish swingman Okako Adika (183-1996, college: USC) fired 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard McKenzie Forbes (183-2000, college: USC, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 25 points. Hatillo's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American power forward Sidney Cooks (193-1998, college: Seton Hall) produced 26 points and 5 rebounds and the former international guard Zaida Gonzalez (175-2003, college: Stony Brook) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Hatillo moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Manati and Monarcas. Yauco lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Hatillo will meet higher ranked Carolina (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Yauco will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Yauco: S.Cooks 26+5reb+3ast, A.Strong 19+6reb, Z.Gonzalez 14+5reb+6ast, S.Calhoun 9+7reb+3ast, G.Rios 2+2reb+7ast, A.Velez 2+3reb+2ast
Hatillo: M.Forbes 25+4reb+3ast, O.Adika 22+7reb+4ast, E.Booker 15+7reb+6ast, S.Roma 9+11reb+1ast, N.Smith 6+7reb+2ast, A.Jones 4+2reb

Caguas - Santurce 67-75

BSNF top team - Cangrejeras (10-3) added another victory to their record. This time they beat eighth ranked Caguas (5-8) 75-67. Santurce dominated down low during the game scoring 36 of its points in the paint compared to Caguas' 16. They outrebounded Caguas 50-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. Santurce players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Oshlynn Brown (185, college: Rutgers) supported her with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Four Cangrejeras players scored in double figures. Even 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Amanda Paschal (172-1996, college: Kentucky) did not help to save the game for Caguas. Center Kai James (196-1995, college: FSU) added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cangrejeras have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 10-3 record. Caguas lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the eighth place with eight games lost. Santurce will play against Leonas (#9) in Ponce in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caguas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Caguas: A.Paschal 18+6reb+4ast, A.Moorer 14+6reb+2ast, K.James 12+8reb+5ast, J.Benitez 9+4reb, K.Villarini 6+4reb+5ast, V.Suarez 3
Santurce: O.Brown 15+12reb+1ast, B.Jones 13+9reb+4ast, S.Kelley 12+14reb+6ast, D.Salaman 12+5reb+5ast, K.McDaniel 9+3reb+2ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 9+7reb+3ast