After tying the series and taking a 3-2 lead last Saturday, Oct. 26, the Cangrejeras de Santurce defeated the Gigantes de Carolina 75-63 in Game 6, played at Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, claiming the first championship in franchise history.
Santurce had two runner-up finishes: 2019 and 2021. The Cangrejeras finished the regular season with the best record in the league (13-3).
For the Cangrejeras, Shae Kelley stood out with 29 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists, while Kamaria McDaniel added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist.
For the Gigantes de Carolina, Teana Muldrow, the regular-season Most Valuable Player, turned in a strong effort, finishing with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Kiara Leslie contributed 12 points, 10 rebounds and 1 assist.
The Gigantes de Carolina have 18 championships in franchise history, including last year's.
Veteran Dayshalee Salamán was named Finals Series MVP.
The Cangrejeras' victory also marks the first championship for head coach Fernando Casablanca in the Baloncesto Superior Femenino.
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