Date: January 19, 2013 Abejas completed the quarterfinal picture. They handed Huracanes the third loss in the series to seal the next round appearance. The hosts trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 42-30 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. 30 personal fouls committed by Huracanes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (195-89, college: W.Kentucky) fired 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American-Jamaican forward McHugh Mattis (198-84, college: S.Florida) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks. The former international point guard Omar Quintero (183-81, college: S.Nazarene) produced 20 points and American swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Abejas and four Huracanes players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Abejas: V.Buelna 25+1reb+1ast, S.Pettigrew 21+7reb+4ast, A.Sandoval 16+1reb, M.Mattis 14+13reb+3ast, E.Phelps 10+8reb+2ast, C.Castillo 2+1reb Huracanes: O.Quintero 20+4reb+2ast, C.Tate 16+4reb, M.Morrison 15+7reb+1ast, R.Zamora 13+4reb, E.Basden 7+5reb+2ast, H.Nungaray 4+1reb+2ast
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