BSNF Round 20 (Regular Season): Santurce edge Isabela by three points

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in BSNF. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Third-ranked Pollitas (9-6) made lots of trouble for first ranked Cangrejeras (13-3) in Santurce on Tuesday. Cangrejeras managed to secure only three-point victory 85-82. However their fans expected easier game. It was a great shooting night for Santurce especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) who scored 26 points. Forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) chipped in 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Cangrejeras' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Swingman Quionche Carter (183, college: FGCU) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Cangrejeras have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-3 record. Isabela at the other side dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. Santurce are looking forward to face league's second-placed Moca at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Isabela will play against Monarcas in Juana Diaz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Juana Diaz. Local Monarcas (7-9) beat 9th ranked Leonas (4-11) 88-80. American center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 21 rebounds. Gabby Gregory contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) replied with 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists for Leonas. Monarcas moved-up to sixth place. Leonas lost third consecutive game. Leonas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. Monarcas will play against higher ranked Isabela (#4) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Leonas will play against Caguas (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 20 Carolina was defeated by Manati in a road game 85-80.
The best stats of 20th round was 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Tayra Melendez of Carolina.

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Santurce - Isabela 85-82

Third-ranked Pollitas (9-6) made lots of trouble for first ranked Cangrejeras (13-3) in Santurce on Tuesday. Cangrejeras managed to secure only three-point victory 85-82. However their fans expected easier game. It was a great shooting night for Santurce especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard Kamaria McDaniel (178-1999, college: Michigan St.) who scored 26 points. Forward Shae Kelley (185-1991, college: Minnesota) chipped in 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Cangrejeras players scored in double figures. Cangrejeras' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Swingman Quionche Carter (183, college: FGCU) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Lasha Petree (183, college: Purdue) added 24 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Cangrejeras have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 13-3 record. Isabela at the other side dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. Santurce are looking forward to face league's second-placed Moca at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Isabela will play against Monarcas in Juana Diaz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santurce: K.McDaniel 26+1reb+2ast, B.Jones 15+2reb+2ast, N.Vargas-Reyes 12+6reb+1ast, D.Salaman 12+1reb+6ast, S.Kelley 8+9reb+4ast, R.Tobin 5+8reb+4ast
Isabela: L.Petree 24+8reb+3ast, Q.Carter 21+12reb+5ast, A.George 12+8reb, S.Jaliena 10+1ast, S.Kaelynn 7+4reb+2ast, D.Leon Nina 6+5reb+4ast

Monarcas - Leonas 88-80

The game with biggest result difference took place in Juana Diaz. Local Monarcas (7-9) beat 9th ranked Leonas (4-11) 88-80. Monarcas outrebounded Leonas 52-39 including 20 on the offensive glass. American center Imani McGee-Stafford (201-1994, college: Texas) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 21 rebounds. The other American import guard Gabby Gregory (180, college: Kansas St., agency: Next Page Sports) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Monarcas players scored in double figures. American guard Talia von Oelhoffen (180-2002, college: USC, agency: Next Page Sports) replied with 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists and naturalized American guard Ariel Colon (178, college: FIU) added 19 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Leonas. Monarcas moved-up to sixth place. Leonas lost third consecutive game. Leonas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. Monarcas will play against higher ranked Isabela (#4) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Leonas will play against Caguas (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Monarcas: I.McGee-Stafford 25+21reb+3ast, G.Gregory 23+6reb+2ast, T.Amundsen 18+6ast, A.Kaishmy 13+7reb, R.Leyinska 9+2reb+5ast, C.Lisuanette 0
Leonas: T.von Oelhoffen 33+9reb+7ast, A.Colon 19+10reb+3ast, S.Cheslek 15+7reb+2ast, M.Paola 7+4reb+2ast, V.Mercado 3+6reb, O.Shyla 2+1reb

Manati - Carolina 85-80

There was no surprise in Manati where 5th ranked Gigantes (9-8) were defeated by third ranked Atenienses (10-6) 85-80. Manati players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The former international point guard Kaela Hilaire (157-1998, college: Stony Brook) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 assists. American guard Chelsea Mitchell (175-1997, college: Morgan St., agency: LBM Management) contributed with 21 points and 4 assists for the winners. International guard Tayra Melendez (183-1993, college: URI) replied with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Teana Muldrow (188-1995, college: WVU) added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Carolina. Five Manati and four Carolina players scored in double figures. Atenienses have an impressive six-game winning streak. Manati maintains third position with 10-6 record having just three points less than leader Santurce. Carolina at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Manati will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Carolina will play against Hatillo (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manati: C.Mitchell 21+3reb+4ast, K.McGill-Jefferson 17+8reb+2ast, I.Pagan 16+3reb, K.Hilaire 14+4reb+12ast, P.Rosado 11+3reb+2ast, J.Jackson 6+3reb+1ast
Carolina: T.Melendez 28+5reb+5ast, T.Muldrow 16+9reb+5ast, L.Kiara 15+11reb+3ast, H.Charity 13+3reb+6ast, A.Sheppard 8+4reb+5ast, R.Rodsan 0