The Atenienses de Manatí secured the top spot in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional Femenino league by defeating the Criollas de Caguas 92-88. The game was closely contested, with the Criollas leading 77-71 at the start of the fourth quarter. However, the Atenienses staged a comeback, with Chelsea Mitchell scoring two free throws to narrow the gap to 77-73.
The Criollas responded with two points from Dre'Una Edwards, but the Atenienses continued to push back, with Destiny Harden scoring a three-pointer to bring the score to 79-76. After a timeout, Tea Cooper and Abeliz Rodríguez led the Atenienses' charge, with Rodríguez scoring three points to give her team an 81-79 lead. The game was tied at 81-81 with 1:54 remaining, and the Atenienses ultimately emerged victorious, taking the top spot in the league standings.
The win was a significant one for the Atenienses, who demonstrated their character and determination in the face of adversity.