Review of LSB Round 2 of Quarter-Finals

Indigenas - Real Esteli 66-103

Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 36. They outrebounded Indigenas 52-36 including 33 on the offensive glass. Real Esteli players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. American forward Alonzo Ortiz-Traylor (196, college: CSC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points and 6 rebounds. The former international guard Jared Ruiz (188-1992) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Five Real Esteli players scored in double figures. Real Esteli's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Raul Mendoza (190-1987) replied with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Chris Moten (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Indigenas.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: R.Mendoza 15+9reb+4ast, C.Moten 13+5reb+6ast, M.Marco 10+3reb+4ast, J.Jhonny 8+3reb+2ast, M.Felix 6+4reb, K.Rivera 6+1reb+1ast
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 13+4reb+2ast, J.De Jesus 12+1reb+3ast, A.Ortiz-Traylor 12+6reb+2ast, G.Francisco 11+3reb+1ast, I.Cruz 11+2reb+5ast, W.Andy 10+8reb+1ast

UNI Basket - Jaguares 88-95

Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to UNI Basket's 42. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international point guard Romario Ponce (180-1995) scored 32 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) chipped in 28 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Puerto Rican guard Christian Pizarro (180-1995, college: Miami Dade CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals and American-Puerto Rican forward Wilfredo Rodriguez (198-1994, college: Binghamton) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four UNI Basket players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
UNI Basket: C.Pizarro 32+10reb+9ast, W.Rodriguez 17+6reb+1ast, V.Brian 12+3reb, V.Thomas 12+5reb+3ast, R.Taylor 7+7reb, T.Watson 7+3reb
Jaguares: R.Ponce 32+3reb+7ast, J.Ocasio 28+9reb+3ast, P.Farrell 10+2reb+2ast, A.Matias 10+5reb+3ast, M.Kaleb 7+6reb+1ast, L.Hampton 6+12reb+1ast

Leones MGA - Caribbean Coast 59-61

The best player for the winners was Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Puerto Rican forward Christian Negron (201-1998, college: GVSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Puerto Rican guard Jeffrey Burgos (198-1994, college: Seton Hill) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Puerto Rican point guard Luis Gonzalez (183-1997, college: PR-Bayamon) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts.
Top scorers:
Leones MGA: L.Gonzalez 18+3reb+4ast, J.Burgos 13+14reb+2ast, J.Martinez 12+10reb+3ast, C.Webster 7+6reb+1ast, E.Morgan 5+6reb+3ast, C.Gonzalez 4+1reb+3ast
Caribbean Coast: L.Lopez 20+5reb+2ast, G.Jorge 14+4reb+7ast, C.Negron 10+14reb+2ast, T.Humphreys 7+10reb+3ast, E.Rojas 5+7reb+1ast, M.Malone 3+1reb

Leon - Brumas 94-99

Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Leon's 42. Brumas forced 21 Leon turnovers and outrebounded them 43-29 including 28 on the offensive glass. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) chipped in 30 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Puerto Rican guard Antonio Ralat (188, college: UAB) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American center BJ Glasford (196-1995, college: Stetson, agency: Green Sports Management) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Leon players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Leon: A.Ralat 30+11reb+4ast, B.Glasford 20+5reb+9ast, D.Walter 15+1reb+2ast, P.Martinez 13+1reb+1ast, E.Rivera 8+4reb+3ast, D.Gomez 4+6reb+1ast
Brumas: M.Cairo 30+9reb+1ast, J.Familia 28+11reb+3ast, X.de la Rosa 20+7reb+8ast, D.Cacho 8+4reb+2ast, N.Davis 5+2reb, M.Rafael 4+1reb+1ast



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