TBN Round 4 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Jaguares' defeat of UNAN de

Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jaguares (#1) and UNAN de M. (#8). UNAN de M. was smashed at home by 26 points 68-94 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Jaguares forced 28 UNAN de turnovers and outrebounded them 49-38 including 16 on the offensive glass. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by UNAN de's players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Mario Garcia (182-2000) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 rebounds. The former international Troy Watson (197-1982) contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Elgin Mejia (-2001) replied with 22 points and 6 steals for UNAN de. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Jaguares (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. UNAN de at the other side keeps the eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
The game between 10th ranked San Judas (2-3) and top-ranked Tipitapa (4-0) in Managua ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Managua outscored San Judas 73-44. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international center Roger Munoz (208-1984, college: Trinity Valley) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and Alfredo Borge who added 8 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international point guard Daniel Tenorio (177-1990) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tipitapa have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. San Judas at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with three games lost.




UNAN de M. - Jaguares 68-94

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jaguares (#1) and UNAN de M. (#8). UNAN de M. was smashed at home by 26 points 68-94 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Jaguares forced 28 UNAN de turnovers and outrebounded them 49-38 including 16 on the offensive glass. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by UNAN de's players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Mario Garcia (182-2000) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 6 rebounds. The former international Troy Watson (197-1982) contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five Jaguares players scored in double figures. Power forward Elgin Mejia (-2001) replied with 22 points and 6 steals and American point guard Jordan Ramirez (178) added 12 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for UNAN de. 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 (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. UNAN de at the other side keeps the eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
UNAN de M.: M.Elgin 22+4reb+3ast, J.Ramirez 12+12reb+2ast, G.Handerling 9+3reb, H.Angel 8+7reb+1ast, M.Joel 7+4reb, C.Gabriel 6+1reb
Jaguares: M.Garcia 19+6reb+1ast, C.Lesther 17+4reb+1ast, T.Watson 14+7reb+2ast, S.Rodrigo 13+4reb+4ast, C.Daniel 10+5reb+6ast, C.Harry 7+3reb+1ast

San Judas - Tipitapa 44-73

The game between 10th ranked San Judas (2-3) and top-ranked Tipitapa (4-0) in Managua ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Managua outscored San Judas 73-44. Tipitapa dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to San Judas' 20. Tipitapa forced 26 San Judas turnovers and outrebounded them 48-37 including 19 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international center Roger Munoz (208-1984, college: Trinity Valley) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and Alfredo Borge (188-1992) who added 8 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international point guard Daniel Tenorio (177-1990) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and Hensher Hebbert scored 5 points and 14 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tipitapa have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. San Judas at the other side dropped to the fourteenth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
San Judas: D.Tenorio 14+6reb+1ast, A.Jonathan 9+3reb+1ast, R.Taylor 6+5reb+1ast, A.Jared 5+2reb, H.Hensher 5+14reb, A.Marvin 4+3reb
Tipitapa: R.Munoz 12+13reb+1ast, R.Oscar 11+5reb, W.Darren 9+7reb+1ast, A.Borge 8+7reb+3ast, S.Lesly 8+2reb+4ast, R.Ponce 8+1reb