MANATI, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — Carolina outlasted the Atenienses 82-81 on Monday night at Juan Cruz Abreu Coliseum, improving to 13-10 while Manati fell to 7-14.

Carolina led 24-22 after the first quarter, extended the margin to 42-42 at halftime after a 18-20 second period, then took a 65-62 edge into the fourth. Manati outscored Carolina 19-17 in the final quarter but could not overtake the visitors.

Jaylen Nowell led all scorers with 25 points, four rebounds and five assists for Carolina. Evander Ortiz added three points, one rebound and two assists in 14 minutes. Cheick Diallo paced Manati with 22 points and eight rebounds. Tyquan Rolon contributed 19 points, four rebounds and eight assists, while Kristian Doolittle had 14 points and six rebounds. Jameer Nelson recorded nine points, six rebounds and seven assists.

Carolina shot 41 percent from the field and 27 percent from 3-point range, while Manati shot 44 percent overall and 31 percent from deep. Carolina made 14 of 18 free throws, Manati 11 of 15.