The short version
- NotiCel reported that the Atenienses defeated the Gigantes 98-80 on Sunday at the Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu in Manatí
- Metro Puerto Rico reports a 23-2 fourth-quarter run decided the game after it was close through three quarters with Manatí leading 72-68
- NotiCel and Metro Puerto Rico both state Chelsea Mitchell scored 26 points and Kaela Hilaire added 22 for Manatí while Joyner Holmes had 19 and Grace Berger 17 for Carolina
- The win left Manatí at 12-4 with two games left and Carolina at 11-6 with one game remaining according to both outlets
Fourth-Quarter Surge Secures Victory
The Atenienses de Manatí defeated the Gigantes de Carolina 98-80 on Sunday in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional Femenino (BSNF), NotiCel reported. The game was played at the Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu in Manatí. According to both NotiCel and Metro Puerto Rico, a 23-2 run at the start of the fourth quarter decided the contest after the teams had played a competitive match through the first 30 minutes.
NotiCel reported that the Atenienses held a 72-68 lead after the third quarter. The decisive run began with seven straight points by Kaela Hilaire, forcing Carolina coach Jorge Rincón to call timeout. The stoppage did not slow Manatí, which followed with another 7-0 spurt that included a three-pointer by Chelsea Mitchell. The locals extended the advantage to 25 points before the Gigantes could respond.
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Scoring and Standings Update
Metro Puerto Rico reported that the Gigantes had major trouble scoring in the final period. Their first two points came from free throws by Glennys Rosa and María Benítez. The first field goal did not arrive until 2:26 remained, when Yalexi Miranda hit a three-pointer to make it 95-73. Miranda added another three at the buzzer for the final 98-80 score.
Both outlets stated that Chelsea Mitchell led the Atenienses with 26 points and Kaela Hilaire scored 22. For Carolina, Joyner Holmes finished with 19 points and Grace Berger had 17. The victory improved Manatí to 12-4, keeping them in second place with two regular-season games left. Carolina fell to 11-6, sitting provisionally in fourth place with one game remaining before the postseason.
Where the sources differ
NotiCel and Metro Puerto Rico agree on the final score of 98-80, the 23-2 fourth-quarter run, the 72-68 score after three quarters, all individual player scoring totals, and the updated records of 12-4 for Manatí and 11-6 for Carolina. NotiCel adds that the game was played on Sunday while Metro Puerto Rico says it occurred yesterday. Both sources describe the game in nearly identical language for long stretches but contain no outright conflicting facts.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not provide full box scores, shooting percentages, rebounding or assist leaders, or attendance figures. They also do not state the current first-place team in the BSNF standings or give the exact dates of the remaining regular-season games for either squad.
Sources
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- Reporting Atenienses superan a las Gigantes en la continuación de la temporada del BSNF
- Reporting Atenienses de Manatí se imponen ante las Gigantes de Carolina
How we checked this
Both NotiCel and Metro Puerto Rico covered the same BSNF game between the Atenienses and Gigantes and provided matching accounts of the fourth-quarter run and player scoring. The updated standings rest on both sources while the precise timing of the game is anchored to NotiCel's Sunday reference.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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