LSB Round 11: UNI Basket edges Caribbean Coast by three points

The Regular Season in LSB just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 11 in the LSB took place in Managua. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Caribbean Coast (4-7) to third ranked UNI Basket (6-4) 92-89 on Wednesday evening. UNI Basket forced 19 Caribbean Coast turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Caribbean Coast helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) who scored 31 points. American center Scott Sill (206-1992, college: Delaware St.) chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds. Luis Lopez Martinez produced 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. UNI Basket maintains third place with 6-4 record having six points less than leader Real Esteli, which they share with Leones MGA. Caribbean Coast at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost.
Bottom-ranked Occidentales managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of five consecutive losses. This time they edged ninth-ranked Rivas 91-89. Guard Deikel Sanchez orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 19 rebounds. Roberto Nieves contributed with 28 points and 6 steals for the winners. American Quentin Davis (199, college: Mendocino CC) answered with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 8 steals for Rivas. Rivas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Occidentales (2-8) moved-up to ninth place. Rivas at the other side dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost.
Undefeated leader Real Esteli delivered the eleventh consecutive victory on Thursday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Leon (3-6) 94-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Leon. It was a great evening for Ismael Cruz who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Peter Martinez responded with 20 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Real Esteli (11-0) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row. Loser Leon keeps the seventh position with six games lost.

Other games of round 11 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Jaguares defeated Brumas in Managua 88-83. Leones MGA smashed Indigenas at home 74-55. Real Esteli won against Caribbean Coast on the opponent's court 84-78.
The best stats of 11th round was 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by Leandro Allende of Real Esteli.

Caribbean Coast - UNI Basket 89-92

The most exciting game of round 11 in the LSB took place in Managua. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Caribbean Coast (4-7) to third ranked UNI Basket (6-4) 92-89 on Wednesday evening. UNI Basket forced 19 Caribbean Coast turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Caribbean Coast helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) who scored 31 points. American center Scott Sill (206-1992, college: Delaware St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four UNI Basket players scored in double figures. Luis Lopez Martinez produced 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and American guard Jeremy Agosto (177-1997) added 24 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. UNI Basket maintains third place with 6-4 record having six points less than leader Real Esteli, which they share with Leones MGA. Caribbean Coast at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Caribbean Coast: L.Martinez Luis 36+6reb+3ast, A.Jeremy 24+13reb+6ast, E.Rojas 20+5reb+2ast, D.Woodson 8+18reb+1ast, P.Kingsly 1+5reb, B.Elaijah 0
UNI Basket: V.Brian 31+4reb+3ast, S.Sill 16+11reb+2ast, R.Taylor 12+5reb+1ast, V.Thomas 12+5reb+2ast, R.Luis 8+4reb+2ast, W.Darrel 5+2reb+1ast

Brumas - Jaguares 83-88

There was no surprise in Jinotega where 5th ranked Brumas (5-5) were defeated by second ranked Jaguares (9-1) 88-83 on Wednesday. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Guyanese-American center Anthony Moe (206-1990, college: Millersville) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 16 rebounds. American Joel Kindred (193-1991, college: St.Augustine) helped adding 28 points and 7 rebounds. Jaguares' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) responded with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international Dalton Cacho (200-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds. Four Jaguares and five Brumas players scored in double figures. Jaguares maintains second place with 9-1 record having just three points less than leader Real Esteli. Brumas lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Brumas: X.de la Rosa 25+5reb+8ast, D.Cacho 18+2reb+3ast, M.Cairo 14+8reb+1ast, D.Cacho 12+16reb+1ast, J.Familia 12+10reb+1ast, M.Arnulfo 2
Jaguares: A.Moe 28+16reb+3ast, J.Kindred 28+7reb+2ast, R.Ponce 17+4reb+7ast, T.Simmons 13+6reb+5ast, M.Herman 2+3reb+1ast, J.Alejandro 0

Leones MGA - Indigenas 74-55

No shocking result in a game in Managua where fourth ranked Leones MGA (6-4) smashed 8th ranked Indigenas (3-7) 74-55 on Wednesday. It was a great evening for forward Jean Quezada (-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 20 rebounds and 4 blocks. American forward Josmel Martinez (198, college: Broward CC) helped adding 22 points and 11 rebounds. Dominican Jeffry Arias responded with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Dominican Jose Espinal produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones MGA moved-up to third place, which they share with UNI Basket. Indigenas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: A.Jeffry 17+5reb+7ast, E.Jose 14+13reb+1ast, R.Mendoza 12+4reb, M.Marco 7+2reb+1ast, J.Jhonny 3+3reb+1ast, M.Felix 2+1ast
Leones MGA: J.Martinez 22+11reb, L.Gonzalez 21+6ast, Q.Jean 18+20reb+3ast, C.Gonzalez 5+7reb+7ast, M.Elkin 5+3reb, C.Webster 2+1reb

Rivas - Occidentales 89-91

Bottom-ranked Occidentales managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of five consecutive losses. This time they edged ninth-ranked Rivas 91-89. Occidentales forced 26 Rivas turnovers and outrebounded them 41-30 including 23 on the offensive glass. Guard Deikel Sanchez orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 19 rebounds. Puerto Rican guard Roberto Nieves (194-1982, college: Valpo) contributed with 28 points and 6 steals for the winners. American Quentin Davis (199, college: Mendocino CC) answered with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 8 steals and the other American import forward Telvin Gabriel (198-1994, college: Lander) added 29 points in the effort for Rivas. Four Rivas players scored in double figures. Rivas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Occidentales (2-8) moved-up to ninth place. Rivas at the other side dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Rivas: T.Gabriel 29+4reb+1ast, Q.Davis 19+9reb+8ast, M.Omier 14+1reb+3ast, A.Martinez 14+3reb+4ast, I.A 8+2reb+2ast, Y.Morales 3+6reb+2ast
Occidentales: S.Deikel 33+19reb+2ast, R.Nieves 28+3reb+2ast, A.Jordy 13+2reb+1ast, L.Mauricio 6+5reb+4ast, R.Hector 6+4reb+2ast, A.Kenny 2+1ast

Real Esteli - Leon 94-74

Undefeated leader Real Esteli delivered the eleventh consecutive victory on Thursday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Leon (3-6) 94-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Leon. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Leon's 32. They outrebounded Leon 42-30 including 27 on the offensive glass. Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Puerto Rican guard Ismael Cruz (190-2001, college: Indian Hills) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Puerto Rican forward Leandro Allende (198-1998, college: Barry) helped adding 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized American guard Peter Martinez (177-1996, college: William Pater.) responded with 20 points and 6 assists and American power forward Zacarry Douglas (203-1995, college: NCCU) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Esteli (11-0) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 11 victories in a row. Loser Leon keeps the seventh position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Leon: P.Martinez 20+3reb+6ast, R.Pablo 16+4reb+3ast, Z.Douglas 15+8reb+3ast, D.Walter 12+5reb+2ast, H.Barberena 4+1reb, E.Kelvin 3+1reb+1ast
Real Esteli: I.Cruz 20+6reb+5ast, L.Allende 15+7reb+6ast, J.Campbell 15+4reb, O.Alonso 10+6reb+3ast, G.Francisco 9+3reb+2ast, F.Ponce 6+3reb+1ast

Caribbean Coast - Real Esteli 78-84

Very expected game in Managua where 6th ranked Caribbean Coast (4-7) was defeated by leader Real Esteli (11-0) 84-78 on Saturday. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Caribbean Coast's 24. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for Puerto Rican guard Ismael Cruz (190-2001, college: Indian Hills) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) helped adding 12 points and 8 rebounds. Luis Lopez Martinez responded with 41 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and American guard Jeremy Agosto (177-1997) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Real Esteli. They maintain first place with 11-0 record. Loser Caribbean Coast keeps the sixth position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Caribbean Coast: L.Martinez Luis 41+6reb+3ast, A.Jeremy 17+5reb+6ast, T.Rene 6+2reb, P.Kingsly 6+7reb, T.Humphreys 5+7reb+1ast, D.Woodson 3+16reb+1ast
Real Esteli: I.Cruz 36+14reb+2ast, G.Francisco 12+8reb+3ast, O.Alonso 10+9reb+3ast, S.Hodgson 8+3reb+7ast, J.Campbell 8+3reb+3ast, B.Lopez 5+6reb



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