LSB Round 21: Jaguares lose to UNI Basket

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Jaguares (15-5) and fourth ranked UNI Basket (12-8) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Jaguares were defeated by UNI Basket in a tough game on the road 100-107. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jaguares. UNI Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a good game for the former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) contributed with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Romario Ponce (180-1995) answered with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for Jaguares. UNI Basket maintains fourth place with 12-8 record. Jaguares at the other side keep the second position with five games lost.
The game between 8th ranked Indigenas (4-15) and ninth ranked Occidentales (4-15) in Matagalpa ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Chinandega outscored Indigenas 105-84. Mauro Guerrero stepped up and scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and Roberto Nieves chipped in 22 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Dominican power forward Teodoro Romero (202-1990) with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 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. Occidentales moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Indigenas.

UNI Basket - Jaguares 107-100

The game between second ranked Jaguares (15-5) and fourth ranked UNI Basket (12-8) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Jaguares were defeated by UNI Basket in a tough game on the road 100-107. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jaguares. UNI Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a good game for the former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) contributed with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international point guard Romario Ponce (180-1995) answered with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and American center Leon Hampton (213-1995, college: Stillman) added 14 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for Jaguares. Four UNI Basket and five Jaguares players scored in double figures. UNI Basket maintains fourth place with 12-8 record. Jaguares at the other side keep the second position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: W.Martinez 26+2reb+2ast, R.Ponce 21+7reb+9ast, M.Garcia 20+2reb+2ast, P.Farrell 16+5reb+3ast, L.Hampton 14+17reb+2ast, M.Kaleb 3+5reb+1ast
UNI Basket: V.Thomas 34+12reb+4ast, V.Brian 28+5reb+5ast, R.Luis 16+6reb+6ast, W.Darrel 10+5reb+1ast, S.Sill 7+4reb+4ast, D.Tenorio 6+4reb+4ast

Indigenas - Occidentales 84-105

The game between 8th ranked Indigenas (4-15) and ninth ranked Occidentales (4-15) in Matagalpa ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Chinandega outscored Indigenas 105-84. It was a great shooting night for Occidentales especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 83.3 percentage. Mauro Guerrero stepped up and scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and Puerto Rican guard Roberto Nieves (194-1982, college: Valpo) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists. Four Occidentales players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Dominican power forward Teodoro Romero (202-1990) with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and Raul Mendoza (190-1987) scored 19 points and 6 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Occidentales moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Indigenas.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: T.Romero 34+10reb+2ast, R.Mendoza 19+3reb+6ast, E.Jose 8+11reb+1ast, M.Marco 6+3ast, G.Marlon 5, K.Rivera 5+1reb+1ast
Occidentales: G.Mauro 29+6reb+5ast, R.Nieves 22+2reb+5ast, S.Deikel 16+6reb+2ast, A.Jordy 15+1reb, Z.Ricardo 10+3reb+5ast, L.Mauricio 8+9reb+2ast



Tags : VANSDELL THOMAS, UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE INGENIERIA, NICARAGUAN BASKETBALL