LSB Round 30: Derby game ends with Jaguares' defeat of Leones MGA

What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jaguares (#3) and Leones MGA (#6). Leones MGA was defeated at home 89-94 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Jaguares outrebounded Leones MGA 51-38 including 37 on the offensive glass. It was a good game for American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) who led his team to a victory with 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. American center Leon Hampton (213-1995, college: Stillman) contributed with 14 points and 23 rebounds for the winners. Puerto Rican point guard Luis Gonzalez (183-1997, college: PR-Bayamon) replied with 54 points (!!!) for Leones MGA. Leones MGA's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jaguares maintains third position with 18-8 record having seven points less than leader Real Esteli. Leones MGA lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 13 games lost.
The game between 9th ranked Occidentales (5-20) and fifth ranked UNI Basket (14-12) in Chinandega ended with biggest points difference. Guests from outscored Occidentales 116-75. Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Brian Vazquez chipped in 38 points (!!!) during the contest. UNI Basket's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican-American guard Robert Nieves (188-1999, college: Graceland) with 43 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. UNI Basket maintains fifth position with 14-12 record. Occidentales lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 20 games lost.

Leones MGA - Jaguares 89-94

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jaguares (#3) and Leones MGA (#6). Leones MGA was defeated at home 89-94 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Jaguares outrebounded Leones MGA 51-38 including 37 on the offensive glass. It was a good game for American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) who led his team to a victory with 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. American center Leon Hampton (213-1995, college: Stillman) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 23 rebounds for the winners. Hampton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Puerto Rican point guard Luis Gonzalez (183-1997, college: PR-Bayamon) replied with 54 points (!!!) and American forward Josmel Martinez (198, college: Broward CC) added 10 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Leones MGA. Leones MGA's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jaguares maintains third position with 18-8 record having seven points less than leader Real Esteli. Leones MGA lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Leones MGA: L.Gonzalez 54+4reb+3ast, C.Webster 13+6reb+5ast, J.Martinez 10+17reb+6ast, M.Elkin 4+2reb+2ast, H.Juan 3+2ast, E.Morgan 3+6reb+1ast
Jaguares: A.Matias 35+8reb+1ast, W.Martinez 33+2reb+5ast, L.Hampton 14+23reb+3ast, M.Herman 7+6reb, R.Ponce 3+7reb+8ast, M.Kaleb 2+4reb

Occidentales - UNI Basket 75-116

The game between 9th ranked Occidentales (5-20) and fifth ranked UNI Basket (14-12) in Chinandega ended with biggest points difference. Guests from outscored Occidentales 116-75. UNI Basket players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American-Puerto Rican guard Brian Vazquez (190-1994) chipped in 38 points (!!!) during the contest. Four UNI Basket players scored in double figures. UNI Basket's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican-American guard Robert Nieves (188-1999, college: Graceland) with 43 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and guard Deikel Sanchez produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. UNI Basket maintains fifth position with 14-12 record. Occidentales lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 20 games lost.
Top scorers:
Occidentales: R.Nieves 43+8reb+1ast, S.Deikel 15+14reb+3ast, A.Kenny 6+5reb+2ast, G.Mauro 4+3reb+1ast, A.Jordy 3+4reb+7ast, R.Hector 2+2reb+3ast
UNI Basket: V.Brian 38+2reb+1ast, O.Perez 26+18reb+2ast, T.Watson 13+6reb, V.Kevin 10+2reb+4ast, C.Pizarro 9+5ast, H.Juan 6+1reb



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