Review of LSB Round 1 of Quarter-Finals

Real Esteli - Indigenas 115-68

Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 34. They outrebounded Indigenas 60-37 including a 45-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Indigenas' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Real Esteli made 11 blocks. The former international guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) stepped up and scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Puerto Rican guard Ismael Cruz (190-2001, college: Indian Hills) chipped in 23 points and 4 assists. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. At the losing side power forward Elgin Mejia responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Chris Moten (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) scored 15 points and 6 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.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: I.Cruz 23+3reb+4ast, J.Ruiz 20+7reb+6ast, S.Hodgson 14+6reb+6ast, J.Campbell 14+5reb+1ast, G.Josafat 10+3reb+4ast, J.De Jesus 8+3reb+6ast
Indigenas: M.Elgin 21+11reb+3ast, C.Moten 15+6reb+2ast, R.Mendoza 10+7reb+3ast, J.Jhonny 6+3reb, P.Reynaldo 6+4reb, M.Marco 5+1ast

Jaguares - UNI Basket 77-79

UNI Basket made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Puerto Rican guard Christian Pizarro (180-1995, college: Miami Dade CC) fired 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. The former international Troy Watson (197-1982) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Five UNI Basket players scored in double figures. UNI Basket's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American-Puerto Rican forward Angel Matias (194-1992, college: Georgia South) produced 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Leon Hampton (213-1995, college: Stillman) added 9 points and 15 rebounds respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
UNI Basket: T.Watson 18+11reb+1ast, C.Pizarro 16+6reb+8ast, V.Thomas 14+5reb+1ast, W.Rodriguez 12+9reb+3ast, V.Brian 11+6reb+5ast, R.Taylor 4+3reb
Jaguares: A.Matias 33+5reb+4ast, P.Farrell 13+8reb+2ast, R.Ponce 10+3reb+3ast, M.Kaleb 9+8reb, L.Hampton 9+15reb+1ast, W.Martinez 3+1ast

Brumas - Leon 88-75

Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds for the winners and Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) chipped in 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side American center BJ Glasford (196-1995, college: Stetson, agency: Green Sports Management) responded with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Puerto Rican forward Edwin Rivera (201-1998, college: Parkland CC) scored 24 points. Four Leon players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Brumas: X.de la Rosa 25+3reb+6ast, J.Familia 23+17reb+1ast, M.Cairo 20+11reb+4ast, D.Cacho 9+2reb+1ast, M.Arnulfo 5+1ast, N.Davis 4+5reb+6ast
Leon: E.Rivera 24+4reb, B.Glasford 23+6reb+4ast, A.Ralat 13+7reb+3ast, D.Walter 11+3reb+2ast, P.Martinez 2+6reb+1ast, H.Barberena 2+1reb

Caribbean Coast - Leones MGA 86-80

Caribbean Coast forced 19 Leones MGA turnovers. Strangely Leones MGA outrebounded Caribbean Coast 50-30 including a 18-5 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Jorge Gonzalez who helped to win the game recording 29 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals. Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) contributed with 26 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Josmel Martinez (198, college: Broward CC) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Jeffrey Burgos (198-1994, college: Seton Hill) added 20 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Leones MGA.
Top scorers:
Caribbean Coast: G.Jorge 29+5reb+9ast, L.Lopez 26+4reb+5ast, E.Rojas 11+7reb+1ast, C.Negron 7+6reb+4ast, P.Kingsly 6+4reb, M.Malone 5+2reb
Leones MGA: J.Burgos 20+10reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 15+4reb+4ast, J.Martinez 15+14reb+2ast, L.Mairena Erick 10+1reb+1ast, C.Webster 9+4reb+2ast, M.Elkin 5+5reb+1ast



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