Carolina defeats Santurce Cangrejeros 94‑84 in overtime
CAROLINA, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — Tremont Waters scored 30 points and dished out seven assists to lead the Carolina Giants past the Santurce Cangrejeros 94-84 in overtime Saturday in a BSN game.
Santurce built a 29-20 lead after the first quarter and held a 44-37 advantage at halftime. The Cangrejeros stretched their lead to 65-55 after three quarters behind Ian Clark’s 23 points. Carolina answered with a 23-13 fourth quarter, forcing overtime tied at 78. The Giants then outscored Santurce 16-6 in the extra period.
Scottie James posted 13 points and 13 rebounds for Carolina. Hunter Tyson added 15 points. For Santurce, D.J. Wilson had 16 points and 12 rebounds. Angel Rodriguez contributed 16 points and eight assists. Isaiah Pineiro chipped in 10 points and 13 rebounds. Davon Jefferson grabbed 11 rebounds.
Carolina improved to 17-12, while Santurce dropped to 13-13.