BSN Round 22 (Regular Season): Aguada edge Manati by one point

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 22 in the BSN took place in Aguada. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Osos (10-17) to third ranked Santeros (12-13) 106-105 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Osos. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) fired 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. ex-international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) chipped in 26 points. Santeros' coach Rafael Cruz used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 22 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Aguada maintains third position with 12-13 record having nine points less than leader San German, which they share with Guaynabo. Manati at the other side keeps the sixth place with 17 games lost. Aguada is looking forward to face league's second-placed Arecibo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Manati will play against the league's leader Bayamon (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Arecibo. First ranked Atleticos faced their biggest opponent Capitanes. Guests from San German (18-9) defeated host Capitanes (14-10) 103-99. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Montrezl Harrell (203-1994, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Andre Curbelo contributed with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds for Arecibo. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Atleticos have a solid three-game winning streak. San German maintains first position with 18-9 record. Arecibo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the second place with ten games lost. San German will play against league's second-placed Caguas at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Arecibo will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Bayamon. First ranked Vaqueros faced their biggest opponent Capitanes. Host Vaqueros (18-10) smashed guests from Arecibo (14-10) 105-63. Jassel Perez scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Tim Soares responded with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-10 record. Arecibo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the second place with ten games lost. Bayamon will meet Manati (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Arecibo will play against Aguada (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 22 Mayaguez defeated Quebradillas in a road game 80-70. Quebradillas beat Ponce at home 90-84.



Arecibo - San German 99-103

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Arecibo. First ranked Atleticos faced their biggest opponent Capitanes. Guests from San German (18-9) defeated host Capitanes (14-10) 103-99. San German made 19-of-22 charity shots (86.4 percent) during the game. San German outrebounded Arecibo 48-32 including a 37-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. San German players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Montrezl Harrell (203-1994, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Andre Curbelo (183-2001, college: Southern Miss) contributed with a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds and American guard Derrick Walton Jr (185-1995, college: Michigan) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists in the effort for Arecibo. Four San German and five Arecibo players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Atleticos have a solid three-game winning streak. San German maintains first position with 18-9 record. Arecibo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the second place with ten games lost. San German will play against league's second-placed Caguas at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Arecibo will play against Aguada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: H.Montrezl 28+14reb+6ast, A.Curbelo 27+10reb+10ast, P.Nick 21+14reb+5ast, P.Jorge 10+2ast, P.Christian 8+2ast, G.Antonio 8+6reb
Arecibo: T.Soares 22+15reb+3ast, R.Melendez 21+1reb+1ast, D.Walton Jr. 16+5reb+9ast, C.Lalanne 15+7reb+2ast, J.Zhao 14+1reb, J.Reyes 7+1reb+2ast

Quebradillas - Mayaguez 70-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Piratas' (9-19) home loss to fifth ranked Indios (10-15) 70-80 on Sunday. Mayaguez outrebounded Quebradillas 47-26 including a 13-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Indios players scored in double figures. At the losing side international Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St.) responded with 26 points and DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) scored 18 points and 5 assists. Mayaguez maintains fifth position with 10-15 record. Loser Piratas keep the sixth place with 19 games lost. Mayaguez will meet Santurce (#5) on the road in the next round. Quebradillas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: H.Tyrell 20+16reb+1ast, S.Nathan 16+8reb+5ast, G.Eugene 15+6reb+7ast, R.Jared 14+2reb+5ast, E.Josue 5+5reb+2ast, L.Cuascut 4+4reb
Quebradillas: G.Clavell 26+1reb, P.Wheeler 20+1ast, E.Mudiay 18+3reb+5ast, V.Liz 4+3reb+1ast, A.Cowan Jr. 2+2ast, R.Jose 0+3reb

Aguada - Manati 106-105

The most exciting game of round 22 in the BSN took place in Aguada. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Osos (10-17) to third ranked Santeros (12-13) 106-105 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Osos. Aguada looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) fired 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winners. ex-international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) chipped in 26 points. Santeros' coach Rafael Cruz used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 22 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Jameer Nelson Jr (185-2000, college: TCU) added 26 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Aguada maintains third position with 12-13 record having nine points less than leader San German, which they share with Guaynabo. Manati at the other side keeps the sixth place with 17 games lost. Aguada is looking forward to face league's second-placed Arecibo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Manati will play against the league's leader Bayamon (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Aguada: G.Ivan 26+1reb+3ast, M.Rigoberto 25+7reb+4ast, J.John 21+3reb, W.Jacob 17+2reb+5ast, C.Manny 11+2reb+2ast, B.Arnaldo 4+7reb+5ast
Manati: N.Jr Jameer 26+1reb+2ast, K.Doolittle 22+5reb+3ast, T.Rolon 19+4reb+5ast, C.Diallo 16+8reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 9+2reb+1ast, S.Isaac 7+2reb+1ast

Quebradillas - Ponce 90-84

There was a small surprise in Quebradillas where sixth ranked Piratas (9-19) defeated 4th ranked Leones (11-17) 90-84 on Tuesday. DR Congolese guard Emmanuel Mudiay (196-1996) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican swingman Victor Liz (190-1986) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Brady Manek (206-1998, college: UNC) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Jalen Crutcher (187-1999, college: Dayton) scored 21 points and 7 assists. Four Ponce players scored in double figures. Quebradillas maintains sixth position with 9-19 record. Loser Leones keeps the fourth place with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quebradillas: L.Victor 20+5reb+4ast, M.Emmanuel 20+5reb+5ast, W.Phillip 19+3reb, C.William 9+3reb+5ast, R.Derek 7+9reb, E.Carlos 6+3reb+1ast
Ponce: B.Manek 21+7reb+3ast, J.Crutcher 21+2reb+7ast, C.Negron 14+5reb+1ast, A.Vasquez 12+5reb, J.Walker 6+1ast, T.Fernandez 5+3reb+3ast

Bayamon - Arecibo 105-63

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Bayamon. First ranked Vaqueros faced their biggest opponent Capitanes. Host Vaqueros (18-10) smashed guests from Arecibo (14-10) 105-63. Bayamon dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Capitanes's 30. Bayamon forced 21 Arecibo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Arecibo's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bayamon made 7 blocks. Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international guard Stephen Thompson Jr (194-1997, college: Oregon St.) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Vaqueros players scored in double figures. At the losing side Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) responded with 8 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Malachi Smith (185, college: UConn) scored 17 points (made all of his seven free throws). Defending champion maintains first position with 18-10 record. Arecibo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the second place with ten games lost. Bayamon will meet Manati (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Arecibo will play against Aguada (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bayamon: P.Jassel 23+6reb+8ast, T.Stephen 22+5reb+4ast, J.Damian 11+3reb, C.Jae 11+4reb+1ast, M.Javier 10+3ast, R.Balkman 6+2reb+1ast
Arecibo: M.Smith 17+1reb+1ast, J.Zhao 11+5reb+2ast, D.Pellot 9+3reb+6ast, T.Soares 8+10reb+1ast, F.Rivera-Vega 6+2reb, C.Lalanne 4+6reb