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Carolina 82, at Manati 81

Monday, June 1, 2026 · Final · PUR: Baloncesto Superior Nacional

Carolina vs. Manati

MANATI, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — The Carolina (12-10) and Manati Atenienses (7-12) meet Monday, June 1, 2026, at Juan Cruz Abreu Coliseum in a Baloncesto Superior Nacional matchup.

Carolina enters on a two-game losing streak after a 94-90 defeat at Guayabao on Friday, May 29. The visitors hold a 12-10 record across all competitions, while Manati has dropped two straight, including an 87-92 loss at Santurce on Monday, May 25.

The teams split the season series entering Monday. Carolina won 95-88 at Manati on April 16, and Manati prevailed 90-88 at Carolina on April 1.

Carolina forward Daniel Rivera has been a consistent contributor. In his past nine games, Rivera averaged 11.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in 23.6 minutes. He scored 14 points with eight rebounds in the May 29 loss at Guaynabo. Rivera also posted 17 points and six rebounds in a 98-93 win over Caguas on May 18.

Manati forward Kristian Doolittle leads the Atenienses with recent double-double production. In his past five games, Doolittle averaged 19.6 points and 8.8 rebounds while logging 33.4 minutes per contest. He recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in the May 25 loss at Santurce, and 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in an 87-85 home loss to Quebradillas on May 23.

Carolina’s most productive players in its most recent game also included Tremont Waters (22 points, three assists) and Alex Franklin (five points, five rebounds, one block).

Manati’s top performers in its last outing were Alex Abreu (nine points, five rebounds, three assists) and Tyler Davis (14 points, seven rebounds).

Carolina’s next game is Wednesday, June 3, at Bayamon. Manati travels to Caguas on Thursday, June 4.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time.