LSB Round 14: Jinotega lose to Costa Caribe

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most important game in the last round took place in Managua between third ranked Jinotega (8-7) and fifth ranked Costa Caribe (8-4) on Saturday night. Jinotega was defeated by Costa Caribe on the road 82-96. Costa Caribe looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-87) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-94) contributed with 22 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-91) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for Jinotega. Costa Caribe moved-up to third place. Jinotega at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Costa Caribe are looking forward to face league's leader Real Esteli at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jinotega will play against Bufalos (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
LSB top team - Real Esteli (12-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked Chinandega (2-12) 103-61. Point guard Sharlon Hodgson (183-94) had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Francisco Garth chipped in 8 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. American center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Esteli have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-2 record. Chinandega lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Real Esteli will play against Costa Caribe (#3) in Managua in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Chinandega will play against Bufalos (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in was also quite interesting. Seventh ranked Rivas (6-10) played at the court of 8th ranked Bufalos (3-10). Rivas defeated Bufalos 78-65 on Friday. Quentin Davis notched 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 18 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists by Yuniskel Molina did not help to save the game for Bufalos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rivas maintains seventh position with 6-10 record. Bufalos lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Rivas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bufalos will play against Jinotega (#5) and hope to secure a win.

Bufalos - Rivas 65-78

The game in was also quite interesting. Seventh ranked Rivas (6-10) played at the court of 8th ranked Bufalos (3-10). Rivas defeated Bufalos 78-65 on Friday. American Quentin Davis (199, college: Mendocino CC) notched 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and South African forward Pieter Prinsloo (208-92, college: Marist, agency: Promo Sport ID) supported him with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Four Rivas players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 18 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists by Cuban forward Yuniskel Molina (183-93) did not help to save the game for Bufalos. American forward Patrick Wrencher (201-95, college: SFU) added 19 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rivas maintains seventh position with 6-10 record. Bufalos lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with ten games lost. Rivas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bufalos will play against Jinotega (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bufalos: P.Wrencher 19+11reb+2ast, Y.Molina 18+17reb+6ast, C.Daniel 9+2reb, E.Lima 7+3reb, A.Martinez 7+2reb+2ast, R.Sanchez 3+1reb
Rivas: Q.Davis 25+7reb, F.Cox 18+3reb+2ast, P.Prinsloo 16+12reb+1ast, B.Glasford 11+7reb+7ast, C.Jason 6+11reb+4ast, T.Humphreys 2+1reb+1ast

Real Esteli - Chinandega 103-61

LSB top team - Real Esteli (12-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked Chinandega (2-12) 103-61. They outrebounded Chinandega 70-50 including a 45-30 advantage in offensive rebounds. Real Esteli players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Chinandega's players. Point guard Sharlon Hodgson (183-94) had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Francisco Garth (191-99) chipped in 8 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. American center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks and his fellow American import Marcus Faison (196-94, college: Salem St.) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Esteli have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-2 record. Chinandega lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Real Esteli will play against Costa Caribe (#3) in Managua in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Chinandega will play against Bufalos (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chinandega: M.Montavious 22+13reb+4ast, M.Faison 10+12reb+1ast, P.Bryan 9+5reb+1ast, E.Kelvin 7+5reb+1ast, R.Dwight 5+6reb+1ast, L.Mauricio 2+2reb
Real Esteli: S.Hodgson 23+11reb+4ast, J.Ruiz 15+5reb+3ast, V.Thomas 12+4reb+3ast, J.De Jesus 12+2reb+3ast, J.Campbell 11+13reb+1ast, P.Farrell 8+1reb+3ast

Costa Caribe - Jinotega 96-82

The most important game in the last round took place in Managua between third ranked Jinotega (8-7) and fifth ranked Costa Caribe (8-4) on Saturday night. Jinotega was defeated by Costa Caribe on the road 82-96. Costa Caribe looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-87) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-94) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-91) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Evander Ortiz (178-97, college: PR-Bayamon) added 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Jinotega. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Costa Caribe moved-up to third place. Jinotega at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Costa Caribe are looking forward to face league's leader Real Esteli at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jinotega will play against Bufalos (#8) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Jinotega: M.Cairo 19+11reb+1ast, E.Ortiz 19+6reb+4ast, O.Torres 14+3reb+3ast, D.Cacho 14+2reb+2ast, P.Larel 8+12reb+1ast, M.Arnulfo 4+2ast
Costa Caribe: O.Oliva 32+10reb+5ast, Y.Cubillas 22+15reb+8ast, F.Erick 17+2reb+1ast, T.Watson 13+3reb, G.Smith 5+2reb, M.Malone 5+6reb+6ast



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