LSB Round 12: Leon beats Indigenas by one after a very close game

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Eighth-ranked Indigenas (2-8) were very close to win a game against second ranked Leon (8-2) on Tuesday. Leon managed to secure only one-point victory 78-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Leon outrebounded Indigenas 45-33 including a 21-9 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) who saved his team from a defeat with 34 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Deikel Sanchez (-1996) contributed with 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Canadian swingman Zekiah Owens (197-1998, college: AIC) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists for Indigenas. Leon keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Leones. Indigenas lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Rivas. Leon is looking forward to face Jaguares (#6) in Managua in the next round where they are favorite. Indigenas will play at home against the league's leader Leones and are hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Important game to mention about took place in Esteli. Sixth ranked Jaguares (5-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 4th ranked Real Esteli (7-3) 116-115 on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican power forward Carlos Lopez-Sosa (209-1990, college: UNLV) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Joel Kindred who added 34 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international swingman Jared Ruiz (188-1992) with 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguares have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 5-5 record. Real Esteli at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. Jaguares will play against league's second-placed Leon in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Real Esteli will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Managua between Real Esteli and Caribbean Coast. Fourth ranked Real Esteli (7-3) got a very close victory on the road over one of their biggest challengers Caribbean Coast (7-4). Real Esteli managed to escape with a 2-point win 72-70 in the fight for the third place. The winners were led by Jared Ruiz who scored that evening 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 26 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals by Jorge Gonzalez did not help to save the game for Caribbean Coast. Real Esteli moved-up to third place. Loser Caribbean Coast dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Indigenas was beaten by Rivas on the road 91-82. Caribbean Coast were destroyed by Leones on its own court 79-98. Jaguares outscored Tigres in Managua 92-60. Rivas managed to beat UNI Basket at home 87-74.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 31 points and 8 rebounds by Eliel Gonzalez of Rivas.



Real Esteli - Jaguares 115-116

Important game to mention about took place in Esteli. Sixth ranked Jaguares (5-5) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 4th ranked Real Esteli (7-3) 116-115 on Saturday evening. Jaguares made 26-of-33 charity shots (78.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Real Esteli turnovers. Real Esteli was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican power forward Carlos Lopez-Sosa (209-1990, college: UNLV) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and American Joel Kindred (193-1991, college: St.Augustine) who added 34 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international swingman Jared Ruiz (188-1992) with 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Christopher Blake (195-1988, college: Detroit) scored 23 points and 4 assists. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jaguares have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 5-5 record. Real Esteli at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. Jaguares will play against league's second-placed Leon in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Real Esteli will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: J.Kindred 34+7reb+3ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 28+13reb+6ast, M.Kaleb 17+11reb, T.Watson 8+3reb, J.Alejandro 5+1reb+1ast, R.Ponce 3+1reb+3ast
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 39+7reb+6ast, C.Blake 23+3reb+4ast, I.Palermo 19+5reb+1ast, C.Gaston 11+14reb+4ast, J.Campbell 6+6reb+2ast, S.Hodgson 5+1ast

Rivas - Indigenas 91-82

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Rivas (2-8) beat at home 8th ranked Indigenas (2-8) 91-82 on Saturday. The winners were led by Puerto Rican guard Eliel Gonzalez (188-1995, college: NC A&T) who scored that evening 28 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and American forward Keondre Jackson (203, college: Clayton St.) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 29 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) by Canadian swingman Zekiah Owens (197-1998, college: AIC) did not help to save the game for Indigenas. American guard Tylan Dean (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) added 22 points and 6 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rivas moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Indigenas. Indigenas lost third consecutive game. Rivas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Indigenas will play against the league's leader Leones (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Rivas: E.Gonzalez 28+7reb+8ast, K.Jackson 16+7reb+3ast, R.Felix 10+8reb+1ast, I.Kender 10+4reb+2ast, S.Brad 9+6reb, C.Jason 1+1ast
Indigenas: Z.Owens 29+12reb+5ast, T.Dean 22+3reb+2ast, M.Elgin 14+3reb+1ast, C.Moten-Jackson 13+2reb, H.Francisco 4+3reb+1ast, B.Gerardo 0

Caribbean Coast - Leones 79-98

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Caribbean Coast (7-4) was smashed by third ranked Leones (8-2) in Managua 98-79 on Sunday. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Caribbean Coast's 36. They outrebounded Caribbean Coast 47-28 including a 36-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by American guard Kaleb Hunter (193-1998, college: UNCG) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and the other American import guard Augustus Stone (193-1997, college: St.Thomas, FL) supported him with 23 points. Five Leones players scored in double figures. Even 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by swingman Jorge Gonzalez (198-1995) did not help to save the game for Caribbean Coast. Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) added 16 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Leon. Loser Caribbean Coast dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Leones will meet Indigenas (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caribbean Coast will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Leones: A.Stone 23+3reb+3ast, K.Hunter 19+11reb+7ast, M.Hinestroza 15+9reb+3ast, C.Webster 13+10reb+3ast, J.Martinez 11+8reb, B.Lavernia 8+1reb+2ast
Caribbean Coast: G.Jorge 20+5reb+8ast, O.Perez 16+11reb+3ast, L.Lopez 16+3reb+7ast, W.Andy 8+2reb+1ast, A.Troy 8+4reb+1ast, A.Kenny 3+1ast

Tigres - Jaguares 60-92

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Jaguares (5-5) rolled over on the road bottom-ranked Tigres (1-9) 92-60 on Tuesday. Jaguares forced 19 Tigres turnovers. The winners were led by Puerto Rican guard Christian Pizarro (180-1995, college: Miami Dade CC) who scored that evening 15 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals and American Joel Kindred (193-1991, college: St.Augustine) supported him with 15 points. Even a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds by American power forward Lorenzo Martinez (203-1997, college: Southwestern, KS) did not help to save the game for Tigres. Jose Perez (-1999) added 24 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jaguares have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 5-5 record. Tigres lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Jaguares will meet at home league's second-placed Leon in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tigres will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: C.Pizarro 15+6reb+6ast, J.Kindred 15+4reb, M.Kaleb 11+5reb, C.Daniel 10+1ast, J.Alejandro 9+4reb, D.Tenorio 8+3reb
Tigres: P.Jose 24+1reb+1ast, L.Martinez 13+15reb+1ast, L.Mauricio 8+3reb, R.Hector 3+4reb+1ast, R.Dwight 3+7reb+4ast, L.Jorge 2+1ast

Caribbean Coast - Real Esteli 70-72

A very close game took place in Managua between Real Esteli and Caribbean Coast. Fourth ranked Real Esteli (7-3) got a very close victory on the road over one of their biggest challengers Caribbean Coast (7-4). Real Esteli managed to escape with a 2-point win 72-70 in the fight for the third place. Real Esteli outrebounded Caribbean Coast 44-30 including a 32-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by the former international swingman Jared Ruiz (188-1992) who scored that evening 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American-Puerto Rican Christopher Gaston (201-1989, college: Fordham) supported him with 10 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 26 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals by swingman Jorge Gonzalez (198-1995) did not help to save the game for Caribbean Coast. Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) added 18 points and 12 rebounds. Real Esteli moved-up to third place. Loser Caribbean Coast dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 26+6reb+5ast, C.Gaston 10+13reb+6ast, D.Deo 7+2reb+1ast, C.Blake 7+3reb+2ast, S.Hodgson 7+2reb+1ast, B.Lopez 4+10reb+1ast
Caribbean Coast: G.Jorge 26+5reb+9ast, O.Perez 18+12reb+1ast, L.Lopez 16+6reb+8ast, P.Kingsly 5+2reb, W.Andy 3+3reb+1ast, A.Troy 2+1reb

Leon - Indigenas 78-77

Eighth-ranked Indigenas (2-8) were very close to win a game against second ranked Leon (8-2) on Tuesday. Leon managed to secure only one-point victory 78-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Leon outrebounded Indigenas 45-33 including a 21-9 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for Dominican Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) who saved his team from a defeat with 34 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Deikel Sanchez (-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Canadian swingman Zekiah Owens (197-1998, college: AIC) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists and American guard Chris Moten-Jackson (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Indigenas. Five Indigenas players scored in double figures. Leon keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Leones. Indigenas lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Rivas. Leon is looking forward to face Jaguares (#6) in Managua in the next round where they are favorite. Indigenas will play at home against the league's leader Leones and are hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Leon: X.de la Rosa 34+8reb+6ast, S.Deikel 19+13reb+1ast, P.Martinez 10+8reb+5ast, J.Familia 8+9reb+2ast, C.Lesther 5+1reb+1ast, R.Munoz 2+3reb
Indigenas: Z.Owens 25+12reb+9ast, C.Moten-Jackson 16+5reb, M.Franklin 12+6reb+2ast, M.Elgin 12+1reb, T.Dean 10+6reb+4ast, J.Francisco 2+2reb+1ast

Rivas - UNI Basket 87-74

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked UNI Basket (4-6) lost on the road to ninth ranked Rivas (2-8) 87-74 on Tuesday. Rivas forced 19 UNI Basket turnovers. The winners were led by Puerto Rican guard Eliel Gonzalez (188-1995, college: NC A&T) who scored that evening 31 points and 8 rebounds and Kender Ibarra supported him with 21 points. Even a double-double of 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks by American forward Tyler Morman (206-1997, college: Southern Miss) did not help to save the game for UNI Basket. His fellow American import forward Jayson Brower (195-1996, college: John Jay) added 22 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rivas moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Indigenas. Loser UNI Basket keeps the seventh position with six games lost. Rivas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. UNI Basket will play against Brumas (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rivas: E.Gonzalez 31+8reb+3ast, I.Kender 21+3reb+1ast, K.Rivera 16+8reb, S.Brad 10+10reb, R.Jackson 7+8reb+2ast, R.Felix 2+4reb+1ast
UNI Basket: J.Brower 22+5reb+3ast, T.Morman 18+11reb+3ast, R.Nieves 16+3reb, G.Josafat 10+5reb+1ast, H.Kamil 4+4reb, M.Webeans 2+1reb+1ast