:format(jpeg):focal(3774x1443:3784x1433)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gfrmedia/4SAZWZKMX5A3BJYUINRGAX3UGE.jpg "BSN: The Cangrejeros add their third consecutive victory by beating the Pirates at home")
The Santurce Crab Eaters defended the Roberto Clemente Coliseum by crushing the Pirates of Quebradillas on Tuesday on another day of the National Superior Basketball (BSN).
With the victory, the crustacean squad added its third match in a row to improve its record to 7-6. On the other hand, the pirate team suffered its second consecutive setback to see its record fall to 8-11.
In the third match with the Santurcino team, their latest reinforcement Jared Sullinger recorded a double-double of 22 points and 18 rebounds to dominate the offense.
Walter Hodge Jr. followed with 17 points, six assists and three sacks. Santurce finished with six double figures.
In the defeat, Emmanuel Mudiay scored 22 points, all made in the first half, and added five rebounds. Tai Odiase contributed 12.
The locals dominated the match from start to finish and the first half concluded 52-37 with a three-pointer by Emmanuel Maldonado, at the same time that the horn sounded to raise the Clemente fans.
The Cangrejeros did not change their pace of play and maintained a large lead during the third period. Although still behind, the closest the Pirates came was by 13 points with the score 55-42, with 6:39 left in the quarter. Santurce pulled away by up to 22 points and ended the period 70-51 with a triple by Walter Hodge Jr.
In the second set, Quebradillas achieved a rally of five points in a row to cut the deficit 27-20. However, with a triple by Sullinger, the Cangrejeros regained the lead by double digits 30-20.
From the first quarter, the crustacean squad came out with the desire to defend their home. With almost five minutes left to play, Santurce took command of the game with a double-digit lead 14-4.
The Pirates could not close the quarter with less advantage, the first chapter ended 24-15.
In the last quarter, Santurce had a 9-2 advance, which put the score at 79-53. With almost four minutes played in the fourth quarter, the Pirates had only scored three points from Gian Clavell.
The pirate squad made 22 of their 63 field goals and made six of their 27 three-pointers.
On the other hand, Santurce made 49% of his field goals.
In other results, the Captains of Arecibo (13-3) defeated the Ponce Lions (5-9), while the Santeros of Aguada (7-13) did the same 98-97 to the Mayaguez Indians (10-7).
In Carolina, the San German Athletics (7-11) they stole 97-93 from the Giants (7-10).
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