Vaqueros defeat Osos on the road.

The Vaqueros of Bayamón executed in key moments down the stretch to close out the win in Manatí.

By THE STAR STAFF

The Vaqueros of Bayamón defeated the Osos of Manatí 73-71 on Wednesday night in a Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) game at Juan Aubín Cruz Coliseum in Manatí.

Bayamón entered the final quarter with an eight-point lead following a solid first half, during which they managed to pull away by as many as 14 points. However, the Osos made a run at the start of the fourth quarter, closing the gap and keeping the game within a single possession.

In a high-intensity finish, the Vaqueros executed in key moments to hold onto their lead during the final minutes.

Manatí remained in contention until the very end, but failed to convert on its final possession.

Gary Browne was the standout performer for the Vaqueros, recording 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Renaldo Balkman and Javier Mojica each contributed 12 points. 

Chris Ortiz led the Osos with 19 points and 8 rebounds.