Motilones del Norte 103 – 96 Caribbean Storm Islands
Liga de Baloncesto | 8 May 2026

Motilones del Norte delivered a high‑octane performance at home on Friday night, outlasting Caribbean Storm Islands 103‑96 in a thrilling Liga de Baloncesto clash. The win kept Motilones firmly in the playoff picture, while the visitors slipped to their third defeat in four away games.

Fast Start Sets the Tone

From the opening tip, Motilones looked intent on controlling the pace. Led by veteran guard Carlos Mena, they shot 58% from the field in the first quarter and built a 28‑18 lead. Caribbean Storm fought back behind the sharp shooting of Dylan Watson, who scored 11 of his team‑high 27 points in the second period, pulling the visitors within 49‑44 at halftime.

Second‑Half Surge Decides the Contest

The third quarter became a back‑and‑forth battle. Motilones’ big man Andrés Rivas dominated the paint, finishing with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Puerto Rican import Javier Colón added 19 points and 7 assists. A 9‑0 run early in the fourth quarter gave the home side an 89‑78 cushion, and despite a late flurry from Caribbean Storm’s Jeremiah Fields (24 points), Motilones held on to win by seven.

Key Stats and Standout Performances

• Carlos Mena: 18 points, 10 assists – orchestrated the offense with calm precision.
• Andrés Rivas: 22 points, 14 rebounds – his double‑double was the backbone of the win.
• Dylan Watson (CS Islands): 27 points, 5 three‑pointers – kept his team in the game.
• Motilones out‑rebounded Caribbean Storm 45‑38 and forced 15 turnovers.
• The win improved Motilones’ home record to 8‑2 this season.

What It Means

With the victory, Motilones del Norte moved into a tie for third place in the Liga de Baloncesto standings. Caribbean Storm Islands dropped to seventh but remain within striking distance of the playoff spots. The two sides will meet again in late June on the islands, a rematch that now carries extra weight.