LSBF Round 2: Leonas lose to Tipitapa

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LSBF. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most important game in the last round took place in between Leonas and Tipitapa on Sunday night. Leonas were defeated by Tipitapa in a tough game on the road 61-70. 25 personal fouls committed by Leonas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international forward Shannen Peralta (-2003) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Forward Clenia Salazar (-1987) contributed with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Jessica Marino (-2000) replied with 19 points and 9 rebounds for Leonas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Very important is a road loss of UNI against Real Esteli on Sunday night. Visiting UNI was crushed by Real Esteli in 68-48. Honduran forward Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Janae Barnes chipped in 17 points during the contest. Jamaican swingman Antoinette Bannister (178-1993, college: ECU) responded with 15 points and 8 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
An interesting game for Leonas which hosted in UNI. Leonas managed to get a 7-point victory 88-81. Jessica Marino notched a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 32 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists by Antoinette Bannister did not help to save the game for UNI. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.

In the last game of round 2 bottom-ranked Tipitapa was smashed by Real Esteli on the road 85-50.

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Tipitapa - Leonas 70-61

The most important game in the last round took place in between Leonas and Tipitapa on Sunday night. Leonas were defeated by Tipitapa in a tough game on the road 61-70. 25 personal fouls committed by Leonas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international forward Shannen Peralta (-2003) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Forward Clenia Salazar (-1987) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Jessica Marino (-2000) replied with 19 points and 9 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Jocelyn Taylor (183-1997, college: SEMO) added 18 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Leonas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Tipitapa: P.Shannen 28+12reb, S.Clenia 13+11reb+4ast, A.Shaneel 12+4reb+1ast, A.Jessenia 8+4reb, D.Luisa 2+2reb, L.Mago 2+3reb+4ast
Leonas: M.Jessica 19+9reb+1ast, J.Taylor 18+7reb+1ast, H.Tasha 8+8reb+3ast, A.Scharllette 6+4reb+1ast, E.Jennifer 5+1reb, R.Harlen 3+4reb+1ast

Real Esteli - UNI 68-48

Very important is a road loss of UNI against Real Esteli on Sunday night. Visiting UNI was crushed by Real Esteli in 68-48. They outrebounded UNI 51-38 including 32 on the offensive glass. Honduran forward Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Janae Barnes (183-1995, college: Johnson CCC) chipped in 17 points during the contest. Jamaican swingman Antoinette Bannister (178-1993, college: ECU) responded with 15 points and 8 assists and Sharen Sambola (185-2006) scored 9 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.Barnes 17+3reb, N.Rapalo 15+9reb+6ast, R.Nahomi 8+1reb+2ast, G.Joycee 8+2reb, Y.Garay 5+1reb, G.Grissell 5+4reb
UNI: A.Bannister 15+4reb+8ast, C.Nahomy 10+6reb+2ast, S.Sharen 9+12reb+1ast, G.Maria 8+7reb, A.Jahzury 4+4reb+1ast, C.Karen 2

Real Esteli - Tipitapa 85-50

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Real Esteli's home victory over Tipitapa 85-50 on Monday. Real Esteli held Tipitapa to an opponent 21.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 43.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Tipitapa 55-34 including a 41-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. Honduran forward Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and American guard Janae Barnes (183-1995, college: Johnson CCC) supported her with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by forward Clenia Salazar (-1987) did not help to save the game for Tipitapa. The former international forward Shannen Peralta (-2003) added 7 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. 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: N.Rapalo 25+13reb+9ast, J.Barnes 17+10reb+2ast, G.Joycee 11+3reb+2ast, J.Salomon 8+3reb+1ast, R.Guisselle 8+6reb+1ast, H.Laisha 7+9reb+3ast
Tipitapa: S.Clenia 17+5reb+3ast, L.Mago 10+4reb+3ast, P.Shannen 7+12reb, A.Shaneel 5+6reb, D.Luisa 4+2reb, A.Brittany 3+2reb

Leonas - UNI 88-81

An interesting game for Leonas which hosted UNI. Leonas managed to get a 7-point victory 88-81. Leonas dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to UNI's 24. Leonas forced 23 UNI turnovers and outrebounded them 55-35 including a 25-10 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Jessica Marino (-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Jocelyn Taylor (183-1997, college: SEMO) supported her with 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 32 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists by Jamaican swingman Antoinette Bannister (178-1993, college: ECU) did not help to save the game for UNI. Point guard Nahomy Castillo (165-2007) added 14 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Leonas: J.Taylor 33+8reb+2ast, M.Jessica 29+15reb+2ast, H.Leisha 10+14reb+1ast, J.Allison 4+1ast, A.Scharllette 4+8reb+1ast, X.Arriaza 3
UNI: A.Bannister 32+5reb+10ast, C.Nahomy 14+4reb+3ast, A.Jahzury 14+5reb+1ast, C.Kate 9+4reb+1ast, G.Maria 6+5reb+1ast, S.Sharen 4+9reb+2ast



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