MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico (BSN) (Interstat) — Tyrell Harrison recorded 26 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Mayaguez Indios past the Carolina Giants 88-85 on Friday at Palacio de Recreacion y Deportes. Mayaguez improved to 13-16 while Carolina fell to 17-14.

The Indios led 42-40 at halftime after scoring 21 points in each of the first two quarters. Mayaguez outscored Carolina 29-30 in the third quarter and 17-15 in the fourth to seal the victory. Carolina had taken an 80-79 lead late in the fourth, but a key basket by Benito Santiago and free throws by Jared Ruiz secured the win for the home side.

Santiago finished with 15 points for Mayaguez, while Ruiz added 12 points and six assists. Isiah Gaiter dished eight assists. For Carolina, Jaylen Nowell scored 20 points with seven assists, Scottie James had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Tremont Waters added 15 points. George Conditt contributed 11 points and three blocks.