What happened?
The Cangrejeros de Santurce defeated the Santeros de Aguada 94-87 on Wednesday at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente. This result allows the Cangrejeros to close in on the third position of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional Conference A.
Why is it important for the Cangrejeros de Santurce?
The Cangrejeros' victory puts them half a game away from the third position of Conference A. The Gigantes de Carolina-Canóvanas currently occupy the third place with a 17-14 record.
What happens to the Osos de Manatí?
The Osos de Manatí were eliminated as they no longer have mathematical options to qualify for the postseason. Their current record is 14-18.
What's next?
The BSN action will continue on Thursday with three games on the schedule. The Mets de Guaynabo will visit the Vaqueros de Bayamón, the Criollos de Caguas will host the Osos, and the Capitanes de Arecibo will face the Piratas.
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Cangrejeros de Santurce | 17-15 |
| Gigantes de Carolina-Canóvanas | 17-14 |
| Santeros de Aguada | 15-16 |
Ian Clark was the leading scorer for the Cangrejeros with 22 points. Ángel Rodríguez finished with 18 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. Kenneth Faried scored 10 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in his second game with Santurce.
In another game, the Indios de Mayagüez crushed the Atléticos de San Germán 95-68. Jared Ruiz led the Indios with 25 points, including five three-pointers in eight attempts. Nick Perkins was the top scorer for the Atléticos with 11 points and eight rebounds.
The Cangrejeros will have the first pick in the 2026 New Entry Draft after the trade for Kyle Viñales. As a result, the Piratas de Quebradillas secured the worst record in the tournament overall.