CAROLINA, Puerto Rico (Interstat) — Bayamon erupted in the second half to defeat Carolina 101-78 on Monday in Baloncesto Superior Nacional play. The Vaqueros trailed 46-42 at halftime but outscored Carolina 28-18 in the third quarter and 31-14 in the fourth.

Jassel Perez scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead Bayamon, rebounding from a five-point outing Saturday. Gary Browne added 15 points and six assists. Stevie Thompson and Damian Jones each scored 14 points.

Tremont Waters paced Carolina with 26 points, five rebounds and eight assists. George Conditt had 11 points and seven rebounds, while Jaylen Nowell scored 13.

Bayamon’s defense limited Carolina to 32 points in the second half. The Vaqueros improved to 26-13, while Carolina fell to 19-17.