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Carolina 84, at Santurce 85

Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Final · PUR: Baloncesto Superior Nacional

Santurce edges Carolina 85‑84 in BSN thriller

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — Santurce Cangrejeros held off a late Carolina surge to win 85-84 on Saturday at Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, snapping a two-game losing streak. Santurce led 49-37 at halftime and carried a seven-point advantage into the fourth quarter, but Carolina outscored the home team 21-15 in the final period to nearly steal the victory. Carolina shot 27 of 62 from the field, including 10 of 29 from three-point range, and made 20 of 25 free throws. Santurce shot 31 of 70 from the floor, hit 9 of 31 from deep, and made 14 of 18 free throws. Each team committed nine turnovers. Santurce held a 33-35 rebounding deficit but grabbed nine offensive boards to Carolina’s seven. Carolina recorded four assists, four steals and four blocks; Santurce had five assists, five steals and three blocks. Carolina fouled 18 times, Santurce 21. The loss ended Carolina’s three-game winning streak, leaving the visitors at 15-11 while Santurce improved to 11-12. The teams split their two prior meetings this season.