LSB Round 31: Ingenieria defeat Cacique D. in the closest game of the week

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This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Cacique D. (15-7) to fifth ranked Ingenieria (12-11) 102-100 on Thursday evening. Ingenieria outrebounded Cacique D. 64-49 including a 43-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for forward Ronald Lawton who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists. Puerto Rican forward Felix Rivera-Vega (201-97, college: Georgetown, KY, agency: Paris Global Sports) helped adding 23 points and 20 rebounds. At the losing side Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-91) responded with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Ingenieria moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Rivas. Cacique D. at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Esteli. Third ranked Real Esteli (14-8) saved a 3-point victory at home edging their biggest opponent Cacique D. (15-7) 94-91 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for American-Puerto Rican Melsahn Basabe (201-92, college: Iowa) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Francisco Garth accounted for 18 points and 9 rebounds. Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-91) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for Cacique D. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Real Esteli maintains third place with 14-8 record having four points less than leader Brumas. Cacique D. at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Jinotega. First ranked host Brumas (18-4) smashed 4th placed Rivas (12-11) 94-71. Dayton Cacho fired 23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. BJ Glasford produced 20 points, 6 assists and 5 steals for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brumas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-4 record. Loser Rivas keep the fourth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Ingenieria.

In the last two games of round 31 Leon won against Tigres on the opponent's court 97-81. Leones MGA managed to outperform Indigenas in a home game 78-70.

Ingenieria - Cacique D. 102-100

This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Cacique D. (15-7) to fifth ranked Ingenieria (12-11) 102-100 on Thursday evening. Ingenieria outrebounded Cacique D. 64-49 including a 43-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for forward Ronald Lawton who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists. Puerto Rican forward Felix Rivera-Vega (201-97, college: Georgetown, KY, agency: Paris Global Sports) helped adding 23 points and 20 rebounds. Four Ingenieria players scored in double figures. At the losing side Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-91) responded with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 5 assists and American center Scott Sill (206-92, college: Delaware St.) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Ingenieria moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Rivas. Cacique D. at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Ingenieria: L.Ronald 28+15reb+9ast, R.Taylor 25+15reb+2ast, F.Rivera-Vega 23+20reb+3ast, R.Suarez 20+10reb+7ast, C.Aguilar 6+2reb+2ast, W.Satoshi 0
Cacique D.: X.de la Rosa 40+13reb+5ast, S.Sill 18+12reb+3ast, A.Jeremy 14+6reb+11ast, W.Darren 8+5reb, A.Kevin 6+5reb+1ast, H.Milton 5+5reb+1ast

Tigres - Leon 81-97

Rather expected game in Chinandega where 9th ranked Tigres (3-19) were defeated by seventh ranked Leon (11-10) 97-81 on Thursday. Leon looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Dominican center Miguel Almonte (211-91) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks for the winners. Cuban Yuniskel Molina (183-93) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Leon players scored in double figures. Jose Ortiz produced 27 points and Mauro Guerrero added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Leon maintains seventh place with 11-10 record. Tigres lost third consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. They share the position with Indigenas.
Top scorers:
Leon: M.Almonte 31+10reb+4ast, O.Torres 19+8reb+4ast, Y.Molina 19+11reb+8ast, F.Omier 10+8reb+3ast, C.Kerry 6+5reb+2ast, A.Martinez 5+3ast
Tigres: J.Ortiz 27+4reb+1ast, G.Mauro 17+9reb+3ast, L.Mauricio 15+4reb+1ast, M.Malone 7+3reb+3ast, Z.Ricardo 6+6reb+2ast, M.Kevin 6+2reb+2ast

Leones MGA - Indigenas 78-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Leones MGA's (11-9) home victory over 8th ranked Indigenas (3-19) 78-70 on Friday. Leones MGA looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American Cameron Lard (206-97, college: Iowa St.) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import forward Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Dominican center Teodoro Romero produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and American James Edmond Jr (205-91, college: Lincoln, MO) added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones MGA moved-up to sixth place. Indigenas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Tigres.
Top scorers:
Leones MGA: C.Lard 24+11reb+3ast, C.Blake 21+6reb+8ast, J.Ireland 14+7reb+3ast, P.Martinez 9+4reb+2ast, S.David 6+3reb+5ast, G.Umana 2+2reb
Indigenas: T.Romero 25+12reb+2ast, J.Edmond Jr. 19+8reb+4ast, M.Marco 15+2ast, H.Francisco 4+7reb+2ast, K.Rivera 3, B.Francisco 2+1reb+1ast

Brumas - Rivas 94-71

The game between Top Four teams took place in Jinotega. First ranked host Brumas (18-4) smashed 4th placed Rivas (12-11) 94-71. Brumas made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Rivas turnovers and outrebounded them 40-26 including 31 on the offensive glass. Brumas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Rivas' players. The former international Dayton Cacho (186-91) fired 23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. The former international Dalton Cacho (200-93) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. American center BJ Glasford (196-95, college: Stetson, agency: Green Sports Management) produced 20 points, 6 assists and 5 steals and the other American import power forward Darryl Palmer (203-94, college: SC State) added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Brumas and four Rivas players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brumas have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-4 record. Loser Rivas keep the fourth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Ingenieria.
Top scorers:
Brumas: D.Cacho 23+9reb+7ast, L.Hampton 20+9reb, D.Cacho 19+11reb+3ast, T.Simmons 11+5reb+3ast, R.Ponce 10+4reb+8ast, M.Emilio 7+1ast
Rivas: B.Glasford 20+4reb+6ast, Q.Davis 16+4reb+2ast, D.Palmer 14+11reb, F.Cox 10+2ast, H.Barberena 5+1reb+1ast, J.West 2

Real Esteli - Cacique D. 94-91

Important game to mention about took place in Esteli. Third ranked Real Esteli (14-8) saved a 3-point victory at home edging their biggest opponent Cacique D. (15-7) 94-91 on Saturday evening. Real Esteli outrebounded Cacique D. 55-43 including 36 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American-Puerto Rican Melsahn Basabe (201-92, college: Iowa) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. International point guard Francisco Garth (195-99) accounted for 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-91) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Jeremy Agosto added 24 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists respectively for Cacique D. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Real Esteli maintains third place with 14-8 record having four points less than leader Brumas. Cacique D. at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 20+3reb+2ast, M.Basabe 20+10reb+6ast, G.Francisco 18+9reb+1ast, R.Julian 12+8reb+2ast, G.Josafat 8+3reb+2ast, V.Thomas 6+2ast
Cacique D.: X.de la Rosa 32+15reb+4ast, A.Jeremy 24+6reb+10ast, S.Sill 18+13reb+1ast, A.Kevin 6+1reb+1ast, H.Milton 4+3reb, R.Dwight 3+1reb+1ast



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