SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — Tremont Waters scored 19 points and dished six assists to lead Carolina past Bayamon 78-69 on Thursday in Puerto Rican BSN action.

The Vaqueros (24-13) opened with a 23-9 first-quarter lead, but Carolina (19-15) stormed back, outscoring Bayamon 20-11 in the second to tie the game at halftime. The home team seized control with a 24-19 third quarter and sealed the win with a 25-16 fourth.

Waters, the game’s top star, keyed the rally. Jaylen Nowell added 17 points and four rebounds for Carolina. George Conditt posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Daniel Rivera and Chad Baker-Mazara each scored 10 off the bench.

Jassel Perez led Bayamon with 25 points, four rebounds and three assists. Jordan Cintron added 17 points. Damian Jones contributed six points, nine rebounds and four blocks. Gary Browne handed out five assists and Javier Mojica scored eight points.

Carolina avenged a 113-82 loss to Bayamon in their previous meeting April 20. The teams split their four-game season series 2-2.