LSB Round 25 (Regular Season): Leones beat Jaguares in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Leones (#5) and Jaguares (#6). Jaguares were defeated at home 71-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Leones had a 45-33 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Luis Gonzalez chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. American Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati, agency: AG Sports Solutions) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones (15-7) moved-up to fourth place. Jaguares at the other side keep the sixth position with 12 games lost.
Leader Caribbean Coast delivered the eighteenth victory. This time they beat 8th ranked Indigenas (6-15) 84-71 in Managua. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) who helped to win the game recording 32 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Andy Williams contributed with 7 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Caribbean Coast's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Canadian swingman Zekiah Owens (197-1998, college: AIC) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for Indigenas. Caribbean Coast (18-4) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Indigenas lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 15 games lost.

In the last game of round 25 Rivas were defeated by UNI Basket in a road game 92-84.



Caribbean Coast - Indigenas 84-71

Leader Caribbean Coast delivered the eighteenth victory. This time they beat 8th ranked Indigenas (6-15) 84-71 in Managua. They outrebounded Indigenas 53-35 including 30 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) who helped to win the game recording 32 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. The former international Andy Williams (200-2002) contributed with 7 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Caribbean Coast's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Canadian swingman Zekiah Owens (197-1998, college: AIC) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Tylan Dean (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) added 21 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Indigenas. Caribbean Coast (18-4) have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Indigenas lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Caribbean Coast: L.Lopez 32+2reb+7ast, G.Jorge 13+3reb+4ast, O.Perez 9+12reb+2ast, W.Andy 7+18reb+2ast, B.Elaijah 6+1reb+1ast, S.Ither 4+4reb
Indigenas: T.Dean 21+6reb+2ast, Z.Owens 20+12reb+6ast, M.Franklin 14+10reb+2ast, R.Diego 8+1ast, C.Moten-Jackson 6+2reb+2ast, B.Castillo 2+5reb+1ast

UNI Basket - Rivas 92-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Rivas' (2-18) road loss to eighth ranked UNI Basket (6-14) 84-92. UNI Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Rivas' 44. UNI Basket forced 19 Rivas turnovers and outrebounded them 45-25 including a 19-4 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. It was a very good performance for American-Puerto Rican guard Robert Nieves (186-1999, college: Graceland) who helped to win the game recording 31 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. American forward Tyler Morman (206-1997, college: Southern Miss) contributed with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 18 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. UNI Basket's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Kelvin Rivera (168-1996, college: RU Camden) answered with 27 points and 6 rebounds and Luis Urbina (180-1996) added 18 points and 7 assists in the effort for Rivas. Four Rivas players scored in double figures. UNI Basket moved-up to seventh place. Rivas lost their tenth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Tigres.
Top scorers:
UNI Basket: R.Nieves 31+5reb+9ast, J.Brower 23+10reb+5ast, T.Morman 20+18reb+2ast, W.Brandon 7+6reb+8ast, M.Sergio 6+3reb+4ast, G.Josafat 3+1reb+1ast
Rivas: K.Rivera 27+6reb+1ast, I.Kender 19+5reb+2ast, U.Luis 18+2reb+7ast, C.Kurlam 13+5reb+4ast, R.Felix 7+4reb+2ast, C.Jarred 0

Jaguares - Leones 71-80

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Leones (#5) and Jaguares (#6). Jaguares were defeated at home 71-80 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Leones had a 45-33 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Luis Gonzalez chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. American Justin Jackson (203-1990, college: Cincinnati, agency: AG Sports Solutions) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg, agency: AG Sports Solutions) added 23 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones (15-7) moved-up to fourth place. Jaguares at the other side keep the sixth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Leones: J.Martinez 20+7reb+2ast, G.Luis 16+6reb+9ast, C.Webster 16+15reb+4ast, M.Hinestroza 9+12reb, B.Lavernia 7+3reb+3ast, M.Garcia 6+1ast
Jaguares: J.Jackson 28+12reb+1ast, A.Wrighten 23+9reb+3ast, C.Brady 8+8reb+2ast, R.Ponce 6+4reb+5ast, T.Watson 2, P.Farrell 2+2reb+3ast