The Cangrejeras de Santurce survived a physical battle with the Gigantes de Carolina, winning 69-66 at Roberto Clemente Coliseum on Teana Muldrow’s go-ahead three-pointer with 1:23 remaining.
Carolina came out fast, jumping to an 11-1 lead before Santurce answered with a 7-0 run of its own. Carolina led 20-17 after the first quarter and took a 40-33 lead into halftime, but the Cangrejeras clamped down defensively in the third quarter to close the gap.
The finish was tight throughout: Janelisse Marty drove the length of the floor and found Muldrow alone in the paint for a basket that put Santurce ahead 65-64 with 2:42 remaining. Carolina answered to retake the lead, and then Muldrow scored seven points in the fourth quarter, capped by the decisive three that put Santurce ahead for good with 1:23 left.
Shae Kelley led all scorers with a double-double, 20 points and 10 rebounds. Muldrow added 18 points and 10 rebounds of her own. Tayra Meléndez led Carolina with 20 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
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Sources: Metro Puerto Rico, Periódico La Perla del Sur
