LSB Round 18: Cacique D. lose to Real Esteli

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Cacique D. (9-3) in Diriangen on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by Real Esteli (9-3) 96-64. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Cacique D.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Dominican point guard Jaison Valdez (188-95) who scored 21 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Cuban Lisvan Valdez (196-88) chipped in 26 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American center Scott Sill (206-92, college: Delaware St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 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 five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Cacique D.
Another exciting game where sixth ranked Rivas (6-5) edged by one point 5th ranked Leon (5-6) 70-69. It was a good game for American center BJ Glasford (196-95, college: Stetson, agency: Green Sports Management) who saved his team from a defeat with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Quentin Davis contributed with 16 points and 20 rebounds for the winners. Cuban Yuniskel Molina (183-93) replied with a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for Leon. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rivas moved-up to fifth place. Leon at the other side dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
Bottom-ranked Tigres (0-11) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 110-78 loss to fourth ranked Ingenieria (7-5) in Chinandega on Sunday evening. Osmel Oliva scored 42 points (!!!) and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Quincy Scates with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ingenieria maintains fourth position with 7-5 record. Loser Tigres still closes the standings with 11 games lost.

In the last game of round 18 Brumas crushed Indigenas in Jinotega 112-85.

Indigenas - Brumas 85-112

There was no surprise in Matagalpa where 8th ranked Indigenas (2-9) were crushed by third ranked Brumas (8-3) 112-85 on Saturday. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 54. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Indigenas' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brumas made 10 blocks. American Timothy Simmons (195-92, college: DBU) scored 31 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Leon Hampton (213-95, college: Stillman, agency: Epic Sports Consulting LLC) chipped in 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) during the contest. Hampton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Brumas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Dominican center Teodoro Romero with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds and Puerto Rican point guard Christian Lopez (183-95) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brumas maintains third position with 8-3 record behind leader Real Esteli. Loser Indigenas keep the eighth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: T.Romero 32+14reb+1ast, C.Lopez 22+5reb+2ast, J.Edmond Jr. 17+6reb+2ast, M.Marco 5+2ast, M.Franklin 3, R.Mendoza 2+7reb
Brumas: T.Simmons 31+5reb+7ast, L.Hampton 20+6reb+3ast, M.Miller 16+7reb+3ast, D.Cacho 13+4reb+4ast, R.Ponce 12+3reb+4ast, D.Cacho 8+5reb+3ast

Leon - Rivas 69-70

Another exciting game where sixth ranked Rivas (6-5) edged by one point 5th ranked Leon (5-6) 70-69. It was a good game for American center BJ Glasford (196-95, college: Stetson, agency: Green Sports Management) who saved his team from a defeat with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import Quentin Davis (199, college: Mendocino CC) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 20 rebounds for the winners. Cuban Yuniskel Molina (183-93) replied with a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists and center Miguel Almonte (211-91) added 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) in the effort for Leon. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rivas moved-up to fifth place. Leon at the other side dropped to the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Leon: O.Torres 20+10reb+1ast, M.Almonte 17+13reb+4ast, Y.Molina 14+12reb+10ast, M.Garcia 4+1ast, C.Daniel 4+3reb, A.Martinez 4+1reb+3ast
Rivas: B.Glasford 26+9reb+5ast, Q.Davis 16+20reb+2ast, D.Palmer 11+8reb+2ast, F.Cox 9+2reb, H.Barberena 5+3reb+2ast, D.Gomez 2+2reb

Tigres - Ingenieria 78-110

Bottom-ranked Tigres (0-11) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 110-78 loss to fourth ranked Ingenieria (7-5) in Chinandega on Sunday evening. They also forced 24 Tigres turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Tigres' players. Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-87) scored 42 points (!!!) and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Ronald Lawton chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Quincy Scates (198-89, college: TWU) with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Jose Ortiz scored 22 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ingenieria maintains fourth position with 7-5 record. Loser Tigres still closes the standings with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigres: Q.Scates 28+6reb+6ast, J.Ortiz 22+2reb, G.Mauro 7+8reb+1ast, M.Malone 7+4reb+2ast, S.Gregory 6+8reb+4ast, U.Camilo 4+7reb+1ast
Ingenieria: O.Oliva 42+4reb+7ast, L.Ronald 22+6reb+6ast, A.Borge 11+2reb+1ast, R.Taylor 10+6reb+3ast, T.Watson 8+6reb+2ast, A.Elder 7+5reb+1ast

Cacique D. - Real Esteli 64-96

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Cacique D. (9-3) in Diriangen on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by Real Esteli (9-3) 96-64. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Cacique D.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was Dominican point guard Jaison Valdez (188-95) who scored 21 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Cuban Lisvan Valdez (196-88) chipped in 26 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Five Real Esteli players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Scott Sill (206-92, college: Delaware St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 16 rebounds and forward Jeremy Agosto added 14 points and 4 assists respectively. 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 five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Cacique D.
Top scorers:
Cacique D.: A.Jeremy 14+4reb+4ast, D.Campbell 13, S.Sill 10+16reb, X.de la Rosa 9+5reb+1ast, R.Dwight 8+1reb+2ast, A.Roland 4
Real Esteli: L.Valdez 26+4reb+3ast, J.Valdez 21+8reb+9ast, J.Campbell 19+10reb+1ast, G.Francisco 14+7reb+1ast, V.Thomas 10+1reb+2ast, D.Tenorio 4+2reb



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