Cowboys distance themselves from Mets in Section B

Los Bayamon Cowboys they put a little distance with the Mets of Guaynabo for the leadership of Section B of the National Superior Basketball (BSN) with a tight 86-81 victory.

The teams entered the final 10 minutes 65-65. The Vaqueros left through the wide door of the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum thanks to the fact that they scored 21 points against Guaynabo’s 16.

Now the Cowboys enjoy a three-game lead over the Mets with five games left on their schedule.

For Bayamón, Jacob Wiley was the best with 18 points. Ángel Rodríguez added 17 with nine assists and Javier Mojica 16 goals.

For the Mets, Jaysean Paige added 21 points, Demarcus Cousins ​​15 with 24 rebounds and seven assists in a losing effort.

While in Manatee, The Bears snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Capitanes de Arecibo 110-93 at the Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum.

The Bears dominated the first half 53-42 and in the third period they opened the gap to 13 (83-69) at the end of the third quarter. Four of the five Manatí regulars scored in double figures. Sheldon Mac was the best with 31 points, as well as eight rebounds and eight assists. Isaac Sosa contributed 27 and Devon Jefferson 21 with 12 rebounds.

For the Capitanes, Denis Clemente led the offense with 26 points. Victor Liz followed with 19 with five assists, but racked up six turnovers. Paris Bass had 18 and Tony Bishop 11. Walter Hodge and Devon Collier did not play.