Quebradillas Piratas outlast Arecibo Capitanes 105‑100
ARECIBO, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — The Quebradillas Piratas snapped a losing streak Thursday night, defeating the Arecibo Capitanes 105-100 at Manuel Iguina Coliseum in a Baloncesto Superior Nacional matchup.
Quebradillas built an early lead, taking a 31-28 advantage after the first quarter. Arecibo responded in the second, outscoring the Piratas 23-21 to cut the deficit to 52-51 at halftime. The Capitanes continued their push in the third, winning the period 25-22 to go up 76-74 entering the final frame. However, Quebradillas rallied in the fourth, scoring 31 points to Arecibo’s 24 to secure the win.
Grant Basile led the Piratas from the center position, while Anthony Cowan and Gian Clavell also contributed. For Arecibo, Derrick Walton, DeAndre Pinckney and R.J. Melendez keyed the offense. The win improved Quebradillas to 10-21, while Arecibo fell to 16-15.
The Piratas had lost four straight entering the game, including an 88-92 defeat to Arecibo on June 13. The Capitanes had won two of their last three.