Atenienses put Monarcas away with 3rd-quarter surge

Veteran Pamela Rosado (with ball) had 13 points and eight assists to help the Atenienses of Manatí defeat the Monarcas of Juana Díaz in a BSNF game on Tuesday night.

By THE STAR STAFF

The Atenienses of Manatí defeated the Monarcas of Juana Díaz 91-68 on Tuesday night in a Women’s Superior National Basketball league game at Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum in Manatí.

Having built a nine-point halftime cushion, the Atenienses came out with overwhelming intensity to start the third quarter, orchestrating an impressive 13-2 run that pushed their lead to 65-45. That proved to be the knockout blow as Juana Díaz scored only 15 points in the period.

With the hosts leading 81-58 after three periods and the result all but decided, the teams managed just 10 points apiece in a low-scoring final quarter.

Third-place Manatí (10-4) had six players in double figures, led by Chelsea Mitchell, who finished with 19 points and six rebounds. Recent addition Camryn Taylor once again made a significant contribution, scoring 18 points and proving that she is becoming a valuable piece within the Atenienses’ offensive scheme. Veteran point guard Pamela Rosado had 13 points and eight assists, reserve center India Pagán scored 13 points and Kaela Hilaire also handed out eight assists.

Tess Amundsen led the sixth-place Monarcas (6-8) with 27 points, while Imani McGee contributed 10 points and five assists.