BSN Round 25 (Regular Season): San German lose to Mayaguez

The Regular Season in BSN is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Atleticos (20-11) recorded its eleventh loss in San German on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Indios (11-18) 84-79. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) fired 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) chipped in 17 points. American guard Devon Daniels (196-1998, college: NC State, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mayaguez maintains fifth place with 11-18 record, which they share with Manati. San German at the other side still keeps top position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bayamon. Mayaguez is looking forward to face higher ranked Aguada (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against the league's second-placed Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Caguas. Second ranked Criollos faced 3rd placed Gigantes. Host Criollos (18-10) defeated guests from Carolina (16-13) 95-87. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Moses Brown contributed with 26 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) answered with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Carolina. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caguas maintains second place with 18-10 record having five points less than leader San German. Carolina lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with 13 games lost. Caguas will play against league's leader Bayamon on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Carolina will play against Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Aguada. Third ranked Gigantes faced their close opponent Santeros. Guests from Carolina (16-13) defeated host Santeros (14-15) 90-85. Jaylen Nowell stepped up and scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. At the losing side Rigoberto Mendoza responded with 22 points. Santeros' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Carolina maintains third place with 16-13 record having six points less than leader San German which they share with defeated Aguada. Loser Santeros keeps the third position with 15 games lost. Carolina will meet Santurce (#4) on the road in the next round. Aguada will play against Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 25 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Mayaguez was defeated by Aguada in a road game 99-83. Santurce beat Manati at home 105-91. Bayamon won against Arecibo on the opponent's court 100-93.



Aguada - Mayaguez 99-83:
There was no surprise in Aguada where 5th ranked Indios (11-18) were defeated by third ranked Santeros (14-15) 99-83 on Tuesday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 99-83. Santeros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) stepped up and scored 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and ex-international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) chipped in 12 points and 8 assists. At the losing side American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) scored 15 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Aguada maintains third place with 14-15 record having eight points less than leader San German. Mayaguez lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Manati. Aguada will meet Mayaguez (#5) on the road in the next round. Mayaguez will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mayaguez: E.German 21+2reb+4ast, L.Cuascut 15+4reb+3ast, N.Sobey 15+3reb+4ast, I.Gaiter 10+4reb+2ast, T.Harrison 8+5reb+2ast, B.Santiago Jr. 8+1reb+2ast
Aguada: M.Rigoberto 25+5reb+4ast, C.Manny 17+2reb+2ast, J.John 16+3reb+1ast, G.Ivan 12+2reb+8ast, W.Jacob 9+8reb+3ast, B.Arnaldo 6+11reb+4ast

Caguas - Carolina 95-87:
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Caguas. Second ranked Criollos faced 3rd placed Gigantes. Host Criollos (18-10) defeated guests from Carolina (16-13) 95-87. Caguas players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Louis King (201-1999, college: Oregon) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Center Moses Brown (218-1999, college: UCLA) contributed with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) answered with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Scottie James Jr (202-1996, college: Liberty) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Carolina. 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. Caguas maintains second place with 18-10 record having five points less than leader San German. Carolina lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with 13 games lost. Caguas will play against league's leader Bayamon on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Carolina will play against Santurce and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Carolina: J.Nowell 26+9reb+5ast, H.Tyson 17+6reb, S.James Jr. 14+8reb+2ast, T.Waters 10+2reb+9ast, D.Rivera 6+3reb, G.Conditt IV 6+6reb
Caguas: K.Louis 33+10reb+8ast, B.Moses 26+13reb+1ast, K.Alexander 13+5reb, J.Denton 11+1reb+1ast, T.Travis 7+7reb+13ast, C.Gilberto 5+1ast

Santurce - Manati 105-91:
No shocking result in a game in Santurce where fourth ranked Cangrejeros (15-14) defeated 6th ranked Osos (11-18) 105-91 on Wednesday. Santurce shot 60.3 percent from the field and made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) stepped up and scored 21 points, 9 assists and 5 steals (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners and American forward DJ Wilson (208-1996, college: Michigan) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Cangrejeros' coach Nelson Colon used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American forward Kristian Doolittle (201-1997, college: Oklahoma, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with 30 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and ex-international swingman Tyquan Rolon (192-1995, college: LeMoyne) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 assists. Five Santurce and four Manati players scored in double figures. Cangrejeros have a solid series of four victories in a row. Santurce maintains fourth place with 15-14 record. Loser Osos dropped to the fifth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Mayaguez. Santurce will meet at home higher ranked Carolina (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Manati will play against Quebradillas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manati: K.Doolittle 30+6reb+3ast, T.Rolon 23+2reb+10ast, C.Diallo 14+4reb, J.Nelson Jr. 13+4reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 6+1reb, S.Isaac 5+2reb
Santurce: A.Rodriguez 21+3reb+9ast, P.Isaiah 18+4reb+1ast, W.D.J. 17+7reb+2ast, C.Ian 15+1reb+3ast, M.Corey 14+1reb+1ast, J.Davon 10+6reb+1ast

Aguada - Carolina 85-90:
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Aguada. Third ranked Gigantes faced their close opponent Santeros. Guests from Carolina (16-13) defeated host Santeros (14-15) 90-85. American guard Jaylen Nowell (193-1999, college: Washington) stepped up and scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and his fellow American import forward Daniel Rivera (201-2002, college: UAB, agency: Paris Global Sports) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Five Gigantes players scored in double figures. At the losing side Dominican Rigoberto Mendoza (191-1992) responded with 22 points and ex-international point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-1997, college: UNF) scored 18 points. Santeros' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Carolina maintains third place with 16-13 record having six points less than leader San German which they share with defeated Aguada. Loser Santeros keeps the third position with 15 games lost. Carolina will meet Santurce (#4) on the road in the next round. Aguada will play against Mayaguez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aguada: R.Mendoza 22+4reb+3ast, I.Gandia-Rosa 18+4reb+3ast, J.Soriano 16+4reb+1ast, M.Robiel 8+2reb+1ast, J.Wiley 8+3reb+1ast, L.Allende 7+4reb+1ast
Carolina: R.Daniel 21+5reb+1ast, N.Jaylen 15+5reb+7ast, J.Scottie 14+2reb, T.Hunter 13+9reb+4ast, W.Tremont 12+2reb+4ast, E.Ortiz 11+2reb

Arecibo - Bayamon 93-100:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with their biggest opponent Capitanes' (15-12) home loss to first ranked Vaqueros (20-11) 93-100 on Thursday. Bayamon looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Dominican swingman Jassel Perez (195-2001) stepped up and scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American center Damian Jones (210-1995, college: Vanderbilt) chipped in 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks (made all of his seven free throws). Five Vaqueros players scored in double figures. Vaqueros' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and international forward RJ Melendez (201-2002, college: MSU) scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Defending champion maintains first place with 20-11 record. Loser Capitanes keeps the second position with 12 games lost. Bayamon will meet at home league's second-placed Caguas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Arecibo will play against the league's leader San German and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Arecibo: T.Soares 30+10reb+4ast, R.Melendez 23+5reb+5ast, D.Pinckney 10+11reb+1ast, D.Pellot 9+4reb+5ast, A.Plummer 8+6ast, J.Bryan Diaz 6
Bayamon: P.Jassel 21+5reb+5ast, J.Damian 19+11reb, T.Stephen 18+4reb+5ast, C.Jae 16+6reb+2ast, M.Javier 16+4ast, J.Ezquerra 5+2reb+8ast

San German - Mayaguez 79-84:
Top ranked Atleticos (20-11) recorded its eleventh loss in San German on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Indios (11-18) 84-79. American point guard Eugene German (183-1997, college: NIU) fired 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Australian guard Nathan Sobey (190-1990, college: Wyoming) chipped in 17 points. American guard Devon Daniels (196-1998, college: NC State, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and the other American import power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mayaguez maintains fifth place with 11-18 record, which they share with Manati. San German at the other side still keeps top position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bayamon. Mayaguez is looking forward to face higher ranked Aguada (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San German will play against the league's second-placed Arecibo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San German: D.Daniels 25+10reb+4ast, N.Perkins 17+8reb+2ast, J.Pacheco 16+2reb+2ast, H.Marlon 8+1ast, O.Branch 5+3reb+1ast, J.Torres 2+1reb
Mayaguez: G.Eugene 18+3reb+5ast, S.Nathan 17+4reb+3ast, H.Tyrell 15+7reb+1ast, S.Benito 6+1reb, C.Luis 6+3reb+2ast, B.Camacho 6+2reb