The Cangrejeros de Santurce broke a tie for fourth place in the A Conference of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) with a crucial 99-92 victory over the Mets de Guaynabo on Monday. With only five to six games remaining in the regular season, Santurce gained a one-game advantage. Both teams entered the matchup with a record of 13-14, but with this win, the Cangrejeros improved to .500 at 14-14, while the Mets fell to 13-15, still with chances to compete for a playoff spot. Isaiah Piñeiro led Santurce with 23 points, while Davon Jefferson and DJ Wilson contributed 17 and 15 points, respectively. Ysmael Romero had a standout performance for the Mets with 26 points, six rebounds, and six assists, while Jaysean Paige added 20 points. In the final five minutes, Santurce had to withstand a push from the Mets. With 5:33 left, Santurce was leading by 14 points, 94-80, thanks to a basket from Piñeiro. A 9-2 run brought the Mets closer at 96-89 with just 1:13 on the clock, but Ángel Rodríguez sealed the victory with a three-pointer with 30 seconds remaining, extending the lead back to 10 points. This win is a significant step for the Cangrejeros in their playoff pursuit.