LSBF Round 15 (Regular Season): Jaguares are upset by UNI

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The game between second ranked Jaguares (9-5) and fifth ranked UNI (3-12) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Jaguares were defeated by UNI in a tough game in Managua 60-65. The best player for the winners was Jamaican swingman Antoinette Bannister (178-1993, college: ECU) who scored 32 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). point guard Nahomy Castillo (165-2007) chipped in 13 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Linda Patterson who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. Jaguares' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. UNI maintains fifth place with 3-12 record. Jaguares at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. UNI will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jaguares will play against Leonas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in . Third ranked Real Esteli faced 4th placed Leonas. Guests from (10-4) defeated host Leonas (4-11) 77-69. It was a good game for the former international Anahya Hodgson (-2005) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 20 rebounds. Janae Barnes contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jocelyn Taylor (183-1997, college: SEMO) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for Leonas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Esteli have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Tipitapa. Leonas at the other side keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. Real Esteli will play against league's second-placed Tipitapa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leonas will play against Jaguares and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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Leonas - Real Esteli 69-77

An exciting game was played in . Third ranked Real Esteli faced 4th placed Leonas. Guests from (10-4) defeated host Leonas (4-11) 77-69. Real Esteli players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was a good game for the former international Anahya Hodgson (-2005) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 20 rebounds. American guard Janae Barnes (183-1995, college: Johnson CCC) contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. American guard Jocelyn Taylor (183-1997, college: SEMO) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import forward Jessica Martino (175-2000, college: Delaware St.) added 23 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Leonas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Esteli have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Tipitapa. Leonas at the other side keep the fourth place with 11 games lost. Real Esteli will play against league's second-placed Tipitapa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leonas will play against Jaguares and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leonas: J.Martino 23+12reb+1ast, J.Taylor 21+12reb+6ast, H.Tasha 9+4reb+5ast, X.Arriaza 8+2reb+1ast, A.Mago 6+4reb+6ast, A.Scharllette 2+2reb+1ast
Real Esteli: J.Barnes 18+8reb+2ast, H.Anahya 17+20reb+2ast, R.Guisselle 14+5reb+2ast, N.Rapalo 14+5reb+6ast, G.Joycee 6+5ast, H.Laisha 4+5reb+5ast

Jaguares - UNI 60-65

The game between second ranked Jaguares (9-5) and fifth ranked UNI (3-12) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Jaguares were defeated by UNI in a tough game in Managua 60-65. The best player for the winners was Jamaican swingman Antoinette Bannister (178-1993, college: ECU) who scored 32 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Point guard Nahomy Castillo (165-2007) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Linda Patterson who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and forward Sofia Jiron (-1998) added 13 points respectively. Jaguares' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. UNI maintains fifth place with 3-12 record. Jaguares at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. UNI will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jaguares will play against Leonas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: P.Linda 20+14reb, S.Jiron 13+2ast, W.Lean 6+8reb, A.Nahomy 5+7reb+3ast, S.Alfaro 4+6reb, D.Chambers 4+1reb+4ast
UNI: A.Bannister 32+8reb+6ast, C.Nahomy 13+11reb+2ast, A.Jahzury 12+8reb, S.Sharen 8+9reb, J.Gema 0, P.Cindy 0