LSBF Round 14 (Regular Season): Leonas lose to Tipitapa

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Very significant was Tipitapa's (#1, 10-4) victory against 4th ranked Leonas (4-10) 81-74. Tipitapa made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Strangely Leonas outrebounded Tipitapa 47-35 including 31 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international forward Shannen Peralta (-2003) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Clenia Salazar (-1987) chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American guard Jocelyn Taylor (183-1997, college: SEMO) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tipitapa (10-4) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Leonas at the other side keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Tipitapa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leonas will play against Real Esteli (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Real Esteli (9-4) played at the court of 5th ranked UNI (2-12). Real Esteli did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 78-61. Honduran forward Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) notched 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Anahya Hodgson supported her with 5 points and 18 rebounds. Even 30 points and 4 assists by Jamaican swingman Antoinette Bannister (178-1993, college: ECU) did not help to save the game for UNI. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Esteli have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Jaguares. UNI lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Real Esteli will play against Leonas (#4) in the next round. UNI will play against the league's second-placed Jaguares in Managua and hopes to get back on the winning track.

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UNI - Real Esteli 61-78

The game in was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Real Esteli (9-4) played at the court of 5th ranked UNI (2-12). Real Esteli did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 78-61. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to UNI's 20. Real Esteli forced 19 UNI turnovers and outrebounded them 55-38 including a 27-8 advantage in defensive rebounds. Honduran forward Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) notched 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and the former international Anahya Hodgson (-2005) supported her with 5 points and 18 rebounds. Even 30 points and 4 assists by Jamaican swingman Antoinette Bannister (178-1993, college: ECU) did not help to save the game for UNI. Forward Jahzury Anderson (-2006) added 17 points for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Esteli have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Jaguares. UNI lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Real Esteli will play against Leonas (#4) in the next round. UNI will play against the league's second-placed Jaguares in Managua and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
UNI: A.Bannister 30+2reb+4ast, A.Jahzury 17+2reb+3ast, S.Sharen 9+11reb+1ast, S.Zincy 2+2reb, C.Karen 2+4reb+1ast, J.Shenisha 1+6reb+1ast
Real Esteli: N.Rapalo 23+6reb+9ast, G.Joycee 15+1ast, H.Laisha 12+4reb+1ast, J.Barnes 11+8reb+3ast, R.Guisselle 8+7reb+2ast, H.Anahya 5+18reb

Leonas - Tipitapa 74-81

Very significant was Tipitapa's (#1, 10-4) victory against 4th ranked Leonas (4-10) 81-74. Tipitapa made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Strangely Leonas outrebounded Tipitapa 47-35 including 31 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international forward Shannen Peralta (-2003) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Clenia Salazar (-1987) chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Tipitapa players scored in double figures. American guard Jocelyn Taylor (183-1997, college: SEMO) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds and her fellow American import forward Jessica Martino (175-2000, college: Delaware St.) scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tipitapa (10-4) have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Leonas at the other side keep the fourth place with ten games lost. Tipitapa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leonas will play against Real Esteli (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leonas: J.Taylor 26+14reb, J.Martino 15+8reb+4ast, X.Arriaza 9+2ast, S.Debon 6+8reb+1ast, H.Tasha 6+2reb+2ast, H.Leisha 4+7reb+1ast
Tipitapa: P.Shannen 17+7reb+7ast, S.Clenia 16+10reb+3ast, A.Brittany 16+1reb+2ast, T.Reynolds 11+6reb+6ast, L.Jazmin 10+4reb, D.Luisa 7