LSB Round 21: Jaguares are upset by 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. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) who had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) chipped in 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Romario Ponce (180-1995) who recorded 21 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. UNI Basket maintains fourth place with 12-8 record. Jaguares at the other side keep the second position with five games lost.
Leader Real Esteli delivered the eighteenth victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Caribbean Coast (8-9) 90-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Caribbean Coast. It was a good game for Puerto Rican guard Ismael Cruz (190-2001, college: Indian Hills) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Jezreel De Jesus contributed with 29 points and 6 assists for the winners. Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists for Caribbean Coast. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Esteli (18-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Caribbean Coast at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Matagalpa. Local Indigenas (4-15) were outscored by ninth ranked Occidentales (4-15) 105-84 on Monday night. Mauro Guerrero stepped up and scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. The best for the losing side was Teodoro Romero 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.

Real Esteli - Caribbean Coast 90-78

Leader Real Esteli delivered the eighteenth victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Caribbean Coast (8-9) 90-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Caribbean Coast. It was a good game for Puerto Rican guard Ismael Cruz (190-2001, college: Indian Hills) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Puerto Rican guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 29 points and 6 assists for the winners. Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) answered with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists and Puerto Rican forward Christian Negron (201-1998, college: GVSU) added 16 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Caribbean Coast. Four Real Esteli and five Caribbean Coast players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Esteli (18-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Caribbean Coast at the other side keeps the sixth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Caribbean Coast: G.Jorge 16+5reb+3ast, C.Negron 16+9reb+2ast, L.Lopez 16+9reb+10ast, E.Rojas 13+1reb+1ast, T.Rene 11+3reb, A.Kevin 3+5reb+3ast
Real Esteli: I.Cruz 29+10reb+4ast, J.De Jesus 29+3reb+6ast, J.Campbell 13+6reb, G.Francisco 12+7reb+1ast, O.Alonso 5+3reb+3ast, B.Lopez 2+10reb+1ast

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. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) who had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) chipped in 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Romario Ponce (180-1995) who recorded 21 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and American center Leon Hampton (213-1995, college: Stillman) added 14 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively. 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 with biggest result difference took place in Matagalpa. Local Indigenas (4-15) were outscored by ninth ranked Occidentales (4-15) 105-84 on Monday night. 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



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