LSB Round 10: First victory of Indigenas

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LSB. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Indigenas' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Tigres (0-6) 92-76 on Thursday. Indigenas made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Indigenas outrebounded Tigres 58-35 including a 40-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican point guard Christian Lopez (183-95) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his twelve free throws !!!). American center James Edmond Jr (203-91, college: Lincoln, MO) contributed with 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Jose Ortiz replied with 37 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for Tigres. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indigenas maintains eighth position with 1-5 record. It was Tigres' sixth loss in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 10 Rivas were beaten by Ingenieria on the road 96-92.

Ingenieria - Rivas 96-92

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Ingenieria and 6th ranked Rivas had identical 3-2 record. This time Ingenieria used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 96-92 on Thursday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Ingenieria forced 21 Rivas turnovers and outrebounded them 59-47 including 36 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-87) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. The former international center Rudy Taylor (198-83) contributed with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. American Quentin Davis (199, college: Mendocino CC) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and Jabari Price-Martin added 17 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Rivas. Four Ingenieria and five Rivas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ingenieria (4-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with Real Esteli and Cacique D. Rivas at the other side dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ingenieria: O.Oliva 27+12reb+7ast, R.Taylor 25+15reb+5ast, L.Ronald 16+12reb+1ast, A.Akeme 13+8reb+3ast, A.Borge 4+4reb+3ast, C.Yassir 4+3reb+2ast
Rivas: H.Barberena 20+6reb+5ast, F.Cox 19+3reb+3ast, P.Jabari 17+12reb+3ast, B.Glasford 16+6reb+3ast, Q.Davis 16+14reb+4ast, C.Jason 2+1reb

Indigenas - Tigres 92-76

Indigenas' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Tigres (0-6) 92-76 on Thursday. Indigenas made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Indigenas outrebounded Tigres 58-35 including a 40-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican point guard Christian Lopez (183-95) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his twelve free throws !!!). American center James Edmond Jr (203-91, college: Lincoln, MO) contributed with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Jose Ortiz replied with 37 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and American Quincy Scates (198-89, college: TWU) added 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Tigres. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indigenas maintains eighth position with 1-5 record. It was Tigres' sixth loss in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: C.Lopez 33+9reb+7ast, J.Edmond Jr. 23+13reb+1ast, R.Mendoza 9+4reb+3ast, T.Romero 8+16reb+1ast, H.Francisco 5+5reb+3ast, B.Francisco 4+7reb+2ast
Tigres: J.Ortiz 37+6reb+3ast, Q.Scates 21+10reb+4ast, Y.Morales 6+11reb, M.Elkin 3+1reb, L.Mauricio 2+2reb+1ast, A.Brahim 2



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