TBN Round 8 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with San Judas' defeat of Jass

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: San Judas (#6) and Jass (#8). San Judas (6-3) smashed visiting Jass (4-4) by 23 points 74-51. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jass. San Judas held Jass to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.1 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Jass 49-28 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international point guard Daniel Tenorio (177-1990) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Hensher Hebbert contributed with 10 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. San Judas' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Michael Lampson replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for Jass. San Judas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Jass at the other side dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with Carazo and Hurricane.
Alcaldia Alma's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after eight consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Leon (0-8) 77-64. Worth to mention a great performance of Jaymar Hodgson who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 18 rebounds and Eliezer Lopez who added 13 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Alcaldia Alma's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Australian guard Joel Wagner (181-1987) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Alcaldia Alma (1-8) left bottom position moving up to nineteenth place. It was Leon's eighth loss in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost.
Top-ranked Tipitapa blasted bottom-ranked Sur Rivas (0-5) in Rivas 112-76 on Sunday evening keeping the perfect record after 8 rounds. Sur Rivas is still unable to win any game. The winners were led by Alejandro Urbina who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. Even 28 points by Luis Urbina did not help to save the game for Sur Rivas. 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 Tipitapa (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row behind leader Jaguares. Loser Sur Rivas still closes the standings with five games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: La Libertad was beaten by Sebaco on the road 87-82. Leones destroyed San Isidro on its own court 97-73. UNAN de was outscored by Hurricane in Managua 94-55. Brumas managed to beat Tigres at home 89-75. Real Esteli was defeated by Carazo on the opponent's court 84-82.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 15 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists by Armando Martinez of Carazo.



Sebaco - La Libertad 87-82

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Sebaco (5-1) beat 12th ranked La Libertad (3-3) in Matagalpa 87-82 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The winners were led by Erick Mairena (-2004) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 assists and 4 steals and Jeedlaff Zeledon supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Sebaco's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 30 points by forward Kevin Leiva did not help to save the game for La Libertad. Erling Lopez (-1994) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sebaco have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser La Libertad keeps the twelfth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Sebaco: M.Erick 22+3reb+12ast, D.Toruno 18+5reb+1ast, Z.Jeedlaff 17+7reb+2ast, S.Pablo 12+8reb+1ast, M.Jose 8+6reb, M.Humberto 4+1reb+1ast
La Libertad: L.Kevin 30+1reb, L.Erling 16+7reb, L.Roberto 12+1reb+2ast, S.Castaneda 11+12reb, D.Marvin 6+2reb+1ast, R.Eliezer 5+3reb+3ast

Leones - San Isidro 97-73

There was an upset when higher ranked San Isidro (5-3) was smashed by seventeenth ranked Leones (3-5) in Managua 97-73 on Sunday. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to San Isidro's 28. They outrebounded San Isidro 45-26 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Caleb Lara (-2006) who scored that evening 21 points and 5 assists and guard Darwell Lopez (-2003) supported him with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Even 28 points by Esmilder Rojas (187-1985) did not help to save the game for San Isidro. The former international Dwight Real (-1997) added 3 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leones moved-up to fifteenth place. Loser San Isidro dropped to the seventh position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Leones: L.Caleb 21+3reb+5ast, L.Darwell 13+5reb+5ast, A.Bryant 10+1ast, R.Josef 10+1reb+6ast, O.Jhon 10+3reb+1ast, D.Lindell 8+6reb+1ast
San Isidro: E.Rojas 28+4reb+1ast, C.Rodriguez 11+3reb+4ast, D.Gomez 11+5reb+2ast, C.Alberth 9+2ast, R.Ronmel 9+2reb+3ast, R.Dwight 3+7reb+12ast

San Judas - Jass 74-51

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: San Judas (#6) and Jass (#8). San Judas (6-3) smashed visiting Jass (4-4) by 23 points 74-51. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jass. San Judas held Jass to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.1 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Jass 49-28 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international point guard Daniel Tenorio (177-1990) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Hensher Hebbert contributed with 10 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. San Judas' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Michael Lampson replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Sergio Tenorio added 12 points in the effort for Jass. San Judas have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Jass at the other side dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with Carazo and Hurricane.
Top scorers:
San Judas: D.Tenorio 11+5reb+5ast, H.Hensher 10+8reb+2ast, A.Marvin 10+8reb, A.Jonathan 9+1reb, F.Jefferson 7+4reb+1ast, R.Taylor 6+7reb
Jass: L.Michael 13+12reb+1ast, T.Sergio 12+3reb+1ast, R.Brandon 9+5reb+2ast, J.Serrano 8+2reb+2ast, D.Gabriel 7+1reb+1ast, V.David 1+1reb+4ast

Sur Rivas - Tipitapa 76-112

Top-ranked Tipitapa blasted bottom-ranked Sur Rivas (0-5) in Rivas 112-76 on Sunday evening keeping the perfect record after 8 rounds. Sur Rivas is still unable to win any game. Tipitapa dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Sur Rivas' 34. Tipitapa forced 27 Sur Rivas turnovers and outrebounded them 58-32 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tipitapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Sur Rivas' players. The winners were led by Alejandro Urbina who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and Lesly Serrano (-2005) supported him with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Tipitapa players scored in double figures. Even 28 points by Luis Urbina (180-1996) did not help to save the game for Sur Rivas. Kurlam Chamorro (189-1989) added 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tipitapa (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row behind leader Jaguares. Loser Sur Rivas still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Tipitapa: U.Alejandro 24+12reb+1ast, S.Lesly 23+7reb+4ast, R.Oscar 15+4reb+4ast, R.Munoz 15+10reb+2ast, W.Darren 9+8reb+6ast, V.Lenin 9+3reb
Sur Rivas: U.Luis 28+1reb+2ast, C.Kurlam 13+14reb+4ast, A.Nelson 11+4reb+2ast, G.Walter 9+1ast, V.Ulises 6+1reb, C.Eduardo 4+1reb

Alcaldia Alma - Leon 77-64

Alcaldia Alma's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after eight consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Leon (0-8) 77-64. Alcaldia Alma dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Leon's 38. Alcaldia Alma forced 19 Leon turnovers and outrebounded them 59-28 including a 25-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Leon was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Jaymar Hodgson who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 18 rebounds and Eliezer Lopez who added 13 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Alcaldia Alma's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Australian guard Joel Wagner (181-1987) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds and Cristopher Vargas Peralta scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Alcaldia Alma (1-8) left bottom position moving up to nineteenth place. It was Leon's eighth loss in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Alcaldia Alma: H.Jaymar 20+18reb, L.Eliezer 13+14reb, H.Sheiron 12+11reb+2ast, G.Cesar 8+5reb+6ast, S.David 7+1reb, H.Axel 7+2reb
Leon: J.Wagner 21+7reb, P.Cristopher Vargas 12+7reb+3ast, R.Talal 11+2reb, V.Denis 9+4reb+1ast, C.Julio 8+3reb+1ast, M.M 2+1reb

Hurricane - UNAN de M. 94-55

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when thirteenth ranked Hurricane (4-4) rolled over 12th ranked UNAN de (3-4) in Managua 94-55 on Sunday. Hurricane dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to UNAN de M.'s 34. Hurricane forced 23 UNAN de turnovers. The winners were led by guard Yassir Cruz (-1999) who scored that evening 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Jose Arce supported him with 18 points. Even a double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds by American point guard Jordan Ramirez (178) did not help to save the game for UNAN de. Power forward Elgin Mejia (-2001) added 11 points for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hurricane moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Carazo and Jass. Loser UNAN de M. dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Tigres.
Top scorers:
Hurricane: C.Yassir 28+6reb+5ast, A.Jose 18+4reb+2ast, B.Yeybiligan 11+4reb+1ast, M.Hamilton 10+1reb, P.Hans 9+10reb+3ast, S.Alexander 8+4reb+1ast
UNAN de M.: J.Ramirez 19+13reb+1ast, M.Elgin 11+3reb+2ast, Z.Jeremy 5+3reb, G.Handerling 5+1reb, H.Angel 4+3reb, R.Yader 4

Brumas - Tigres 89-75

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Tigres (3-4) lost to top-ranked Brumas (5-0) in Jinotega 75-89 on Sunday. Brumas forced 21 Tigres turnovers and outrebounded them 41-30 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by the former international Dalton Cacho (200-1993) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Juan Herrera (187-1996) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Brumas players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 8 rebounds by Wilson Batista did not help to save the game for Tigres. Forward Jose Martinez (-2003) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Brumas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Tigres keep the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with UNAN de.
Top scorers:
Brumas: D.Cacho 24+20reb+4ast, H.Juan 14+5reb+4ast, L.Martinez 14+6reb+2ast, M.Rafael 12+4reb+6ast, H.Kamil 9, E.Said 5+3ast
Tigres: B.Wilson 23+8reb, M.Jose 14+6reb+2ast, L.Jorge 14+2ast, A.Hubert 8+7reb+1ast, G.Luis 6+4reb, R.Hector 6+2reb+4ast

Carazo - Real Esteli 84-82

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Carazo (4-4) edged higher ranked Real Esteli (4-3) in Jinotepe 84-82 on Sunday. The winners were led by the former international guard Armando Martinez (190-1988) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists and Luis Jarquin (-1994) supported him with 30 points. Carazo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 22 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists by the former international forward Deo Downs (-2006) did not help to save the game for Real Esteli. Guard Kevin Gutierrez (-2002) added 18 points and 8 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Carazo moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Jass and Hurricane. Real Esteli lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Carazo: J.Luis 30+4reb+1ast, A.Martinez 15+7reb+14ast, G.Carlos 13+7reb, G.Adonis 12+14reb+1ast, J.Rocnelee 8+2reb+3ast, C.Carlos 4+2reb
Real Esteli: D.Deo 22+13reb+7ast, T.Nishon 19+8reb, G.Kevin 18+2reb+8ast, R.Axel 13+5reb, F.Lahmir 6+9reb, M.Johan 4