Ganaderas advance to the BSNF playoffs

Okako Adika led the way for Hatillo with 33 points and 10 rebounds as the Ganaderas qualified for the BSNF postseason.

By THE STAR STAFF

The Ganaderas of Hatillo secured their spot in the postseason of the Women’s National Superior Basketball League (BSNF by its initials in Spanish) by defeating the Cafetaleras of Yauco 83-65 in a game held on Saturday at Raymond Dalmau Coliseum in Quebradillas.

With the win, the Ganaderas improved to 7-9, occupying sixth place in the overall standings, and became the seventh team to qualify for the BSNF quarterfinals.

The Hatillo offense was led by Okako Adika’s 33 points and 10 rebounds, while McKenzie Forbes contributed 28 points in another solid performance.

For Yauco, Sidney Cooks led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Sierra Calhoun added 15 points, and Asia Strong finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds.

The Cafetaleras, at 3-13 and in last place in the standings, were officially eliminated from postseason contention.

Three games were to be played on Sunday night. Caguas (6-9) vs. Hatillo (7-9) in Quebradillas, Santurce (13-4) at Juana Díaz (7-10), and Manatí (10-6) at Isabela (10-6).