TBN Round 12 (Regular Season): Brumas lose their first game against Real Esteli

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of undefeated Brumas (13-1) on the court of seventh ranked Real Esteli on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Real Esteli 86-84. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Brumas. Real Esteli had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Deo Downs (-2006) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 assists and Nishon Thomas who added 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international Juan Herrera (187-1996) with 23 points and 9 rebounds. Brumas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Real Esteli (10-4) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Brumas at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. They share it with Tipitapa. Real Esteli are looking forward to face Caribbean Coast (#12) in Managua in the next round where they are favorite. Brumas will play at home against Sebaco (#7) and are hoping to win this game.
TBN top team - Brumas (13-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixteenth ranked Bonanza (4-11) in Jinotega 107-56. The winners were led by the former international Dalton Cacho (200-1993) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists and Juan Herrera supported him with 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Even 7 points and 6 rebounds by guard Jairo Pineda (-2001) did not help to save the game for Bonanza. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brumas have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record, which they share with Tipitapa. Bonanza lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Hurricane. Brumas will play against Sebaco (#7) in Matagalpa in the next round where they are favorite. Bonanza will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Leon (0-16) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 16th consecutive match to twelfth ranked Indigenas (7-8) 97-86 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Johnston Huerta who scored 40 points (!!!) and 4 steals (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Carlos Valdivia who recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points and 19 rebounds. Despite that victory Indigenas went down to thirteenth position due to points difference. Loser Leon still closes the standings.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Hurricane was destroyed by Real Esteli on the opponent's court 91-68. Tigres outscored La Libertad in a home game 101-75. Alcaldia Alma recorded a loss to Sur Rivas on the road 87-78. Caribbean Coast defeated UNAN de on its own court 74-62. Indigenas were beaten by San Isidro in Matagalpa 71-61. Leones lost to Carazo at home 56-68. San Judas outscored UNAN de on the opponent's court 74-44. San Isidro rolled over Sur Rivas in a home game 101-73. Bonanza was crushed by Tipitapa on the road 101-70. Jaguares smashed Tigres on its own court 87-56. Leones won against Hurricane in Managua 66-53. La Libertad unfortunately lost to Carazo at home 78-89. Sebaco recorded a loss to San Judas on the opponent's court 62-76.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists by Rudy Taylor of San Judas.



Real Esteli - Hurricane 91-68

Very expected game when 17th ranked Hurricane (4-11) was crushed on the road by seventh ranked Real Esteli (10-4) 91-68 on Sunday. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Hurricane's 32. Real Esteli forced 21 Hurricane turnovers and outrebounded them 62-39 including a 41-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Hurricane's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Real Esteli made 10 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Jensen Campbell (198-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!). Anfearnnee Flemings chipped in 25 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Yassir Cruz (-1999) who recorded 25 points and 6 rebounds and center Hans Perez (-2003) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively. 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. Real Esteli have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Hurricane lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bonanza. Real Esteli will meet at home Caribbean Coast (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Hurricane will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.Campbell 28+15reb+5ast, F.Anfearnnee 25+8reb+1ast, C.Hiram 7+1reb, R.Axel 7+4reb+2ast, F.Lahmir 6+3reb, E.Piero 5+1reb+1ast
Hurricane: C.Yassir 25+6reb+2ast, P.Hans 14+8reb, C.Darwing 14+4reb, M.Micaias 6, A.Jose 5+5reb+1ast, M.Victor 2+6reb

Tigres - La Libertad 101-75

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Corinto where ninth ranked Tigres (9-7) smashed 8th ranked La Libertad (8-6) 101-75 on Sunday. Tigres dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to La Libertad's 48. Tigres forced 22 La Libertad turnovers and outrebounded them 60-43 including a 23-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tigres looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by La Libertad's players. The best player for the winners was Puerto Rican swingman Hector Rodriguez (-2005) who had a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals. Wilson Batista chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Five Tigres players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Erling Lopez (-1994) who recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds and forward Kevin Leiva added 23 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Tigres have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place. Loser La Libertad dropped to the ninth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigres: B.Wilson 18+9reb+3ast, M.Jose 14+5reb+3ast, G.Luis 13+7reb, L.Jorge 12+6reb+6ast, R.Hector 10+17reb+10ast, L.Mauricio 9+2reb
La Libertad: L.Erling 28+15reb+2ast, L.Kevin 23+5reb+3ast, L.Roberto 18+9reb+3ast, D.Marvin 6+12reb+1ast, F.Bredyn 0, L.Jose 0

Sur Rivas - Alcaldia Alma 87-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 20th ranked Alcaldia Alma's (1-15) road loss to nineteenth ranked Sur Rivas (3-9) 78-87 on Sunday. Sur Rivas forced 27 Alcaldia Alma turnovers. Strangely Alcaldia Alma outrebounded Sur Rivas 48-31 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Ulises Vasquez who scored 30 points and 5 rebounds. Luis Urbina (180-1996) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Jaymar Hodgson who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and Eliezer Lopez added 19 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Five Sur Rivas and four Alcaldia Alma players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sur Rivas maintains nineteenth position with 3-9 record. Alcaldia Alma lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twentieth place with 15 games lost. Sur Rivas will meet at home higher ranked UNAN de (#14) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Alcaldia Alma will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sur Rivas: V.Ulises 30+5reb+2ast, P.Luis 15+6reb+3ast, U.Luis 12+7reb+6ast, G.Walter 11+4reb+2ast, A.Nelson 11+2reb, P.Jason 3
Alcaldia Alma: H.Jaymar 26+13reb+4ast, L.Eliezer 19+10reb+3ast, G.Cesar 13+7reb, R.Jhonny 10+3reb+4ast, C.Hernandez 6+1reb, H.Delvorth 4+10reb+1ast

Caribbean Coast - UNAN de L. 74-62

There was a surprise result in Managua where tenth ranked Caribbean Coast (7-4) beat higher ranked UNAN de (11-4) 74-62 on Sunday. Caribbean Coast outrebounded UNAN de 57-37 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international Andy Williams (200-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. International forward Troy Andrews (196-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Four Caribbean Coast players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Kelvin Espinoza who recorded 8 points and 18 rebounds and the former international Walter Diaz (179-1989) added 19 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Caribbean Coast have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Caribbean Coast went down to twelfth position due to points difference. Loser UNAN de L. keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Caribbean Coast will meet higher ranked Real Esteli (#6) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. UNAN de will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Caribbean Coast: W.Andy 18+12reb+4ast, M.Jose 14+8reb+1ast, A.Troy 12+13reb+2ast, B.Vanchael 11+6reb+1ast, P.Neyton 9+1reb+3ast, M.Jarod 7+5reb
UNAN de L.: D.Walter 19+3reb+2ast, S.Hodgson 14+5reb, R.Jeter 9+2reb+3ast, E.Kelvin 8+18reb+1ast, H.Milton 5+3reb, K.Rivera 4+1reb

San Isidro - Indigenas 71-61

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Matagalpa where 12th ranked Indigenas (7-8) were defeated by thirteenth ranked San Isidro (8-8) 71-61 on Sunday. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 32. San Isidro forced 23 Indigenas turnovers. The best player for the winners was Esmilder Rojas (187-1985) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international Dwight Real (-1997) chipped in 19 points and 7 assists. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Johnston Huerta (-2001) who recorded 11 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Francisco Baltodano added 2 points and 15 rebounds respectively. Indigenas' coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. San Isidro moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Indigenas dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: E.Rojas 19+13reb+5ast, R.Dwight 19+4reb+7ast, C.Alberth 12+4reb, R.Erick 10+6reb+1ast, C.Rodriguez 4+10reb+2ast, V.Max 3+2reb
Indigenas: H.Johnston 11+7reb+3ast, J.Jonhy 10+4reb+3ast, C.Elio 10+1reb, P.Gerson 8+1ast, B.Castillo 7+4reb+3ast, G.Pedro 5+2reb+1ast

Leones - Carazo 56-68

No shocking result in a game in Managua where eleventh ranked Carazo (8-7) won against 18th ranked Leones (5-10) 68-56 on Sunday. Carazo forced 20 Leones turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Carlos Guillen (-1991) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. The former international guard Armando Martinez (190-1988) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Four Carazo players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Webeans Moody (-2001) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds and Caleb Lara (-2006) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Leones' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Carazo moved-up to tenth place. Leones lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Carazo: G.Carlos 16+11reb+1ast, J.Luis 15+4reb+2ast, M.Joshua 12+2reb+1ast, G.Adonis 10+10reb+4ast, A.Martinez 9+8reb+11ast, C.Carlos 6+2reb+2ast
Leones: M.Webeans 13+9reb+2ast, R.Josef 11+4reb+2ast, L.Caleb 9+6reb+2ast, P.Terry 6+8reb, D.Lindell 6+7reb+1ast, L.Darwell 6+4reb+2ast

UNAN de M. - San Judas 44-74

Very expected game in Managua where 14th ranked UNAN de (5-9) was crushed by sixth ranked San Judas (11-5) 74-44 on Sunday. San Judas held UNAN de to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.6 percent accuracy of the winners. San Judas forced 23 UNAN de turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international center Rudy Taylor (198-1983) who scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Jerssan Espinoza chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Angel Fernandez (-2004) who recorded 9 points and 12 rebounds and Handerling Guerrero (-2003) added 4 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. 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. San Judas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. UNAN de lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with nine games lost. San Judas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. UNAN de will play against Sur Rivas (#19) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Judas: E.Jerssan 15+4reb, D.Tenorio 10+4reb+2ast, R.Taylor 9+9reb+1ast, D.Kenner 8+2reb, F.Jefferson 7+2reb+1ast, A.Marvin 7+3reb
UNAN de M.: M.Elgin 14+2reb, R.Yader 12+1reb, F.Angel 9+12reb, G.Handerling 4+9reb+6ast, C.David 2+4reb, C.Elli 2

Brumas - Bonanza 107-56

TBN top team - Brumas (13-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixteenth ranked Bonanza (4-11) in Jinotega 107-56. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Bonanza's 34. Brumas forced 21 Bonanza turnovers and outrebounded them 39-24 including 26 on the defensive glass. Brumas players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Bonanza's players. The winners were led by the former international Dalton Cacho (200-1993) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists and the former international Juan Herrera (187-1996) supported him with 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Four Brumas players scored in double figures. Even 7 points and 6 rebounds by guard Jairo Pineda (-2001) did not help to save the game for Bonanza. William Talavera added 10 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Brumas have an impressive 13-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record, which they share with Tipitapa. Bonanza lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Hurricane. Brumas will play against Sebaco (#7) in Matagalpa in the next round where they are favorite. Bonanza will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Brumas: H.Juan 25+5reb+1ast, M.Arnulfo 21+5reb+4ast, M.Rafael 13+4reb+4ast, D.Cacho 10+13reb+13ast, D.Cacho 9+4reb+3ast, O.Sergio 7+2ast
Bonanza: T.William 10+5reb, S.Rommel 9+1reb+1ast, B.Yader 9+1reb+1ast, P.Jairo 7+6reb+3ast, M.Richard 5+2reb, H.Esau 5+2reb+1ast

San Isidro - Sur Rivas 101-73

Very predictable result in Matagalpa where thirteenth ranked San Isidro (8-8) smashed 19th ranked Sur Rivas (3-9) 101-73 on Saturday. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Sur Rivas' 38. San Isidro forced 22 Sur Rivas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Sur Rivas' players. The best player for the winners was the former international Dwight Real (-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists. Esmilder Rojas (187-1985) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Kurlam Chamorro (189-1989) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and guard Luis Palacio (179-1993) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. 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. San Isidro moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Sur Rivas keep the nineteenth position with nine games lost. San Isidro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sur Rivas will play against UNAN de (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: R.Dwight 26+7reb+14ast, E.Rojas 17+10reb+3ast, C.Rodriguez 14+1reb, D.Gomez 10+11reb+6ast, C.Alberth 10+4reb+3ast, R.Erick 8+10reb+1ast
Sur Rivas: P.Luis 17+7reb+4ast, C.Kurlam 16+16reb+1ast, U.Luis 9+4reb+5ast, P.Geovanny 8+4reb+1ast, A.Nelson 7+1reb, V.Ulises 7+3reb

Tipitapa - Bonanza 101-70

Not a big story in a game in Managua where 16th ranked Bonanza (4-11) was rolled over by second ranked Tipitapa (13-1) 101-70 on Saturday. Tipitapa dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bonanza's 40. Tipitapa forced 30 Bonanza turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Bonanza's players. The best player for the winners was Lesly Serrano (-2005) who scored 21 points, 5 assists and 7 steals. Alejandro Urbina chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Tipitapa players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Richard Mairena who recorded 17 points and 9 rebounds and guard Jairo Pineda (-2001) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively. 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 used an opportunity after Brumas lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Bonanza lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Hurricane.
Top scorers:
Tipitapa: S.Lesly 21+1reb+5ast, S.Franco 14+1reb+3ast, W.Darren 12+1reb+3ast, A.Kevin 11+3reb, U.Alejandro 10+9reb, R.Munoz 9+4reb+1ast
Bonanza: M.Richard 17+9reb, F.Jose 10+6reb+1ast, P.Jairo 9+11reb+1ast, L.Didiert 9+3reb, T.William 7+3reb+1ast, B.Bayardo 7+3reb

Jaguares - Tigres 87-56

Everything went according to plan in Managua where third ranked Jaguares (12-3) outscored 9th ranked Tigres (9-7) 87-56 on Saturday. Jaguares forced 23 Tigres turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Mario Garcia (182-2000) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Josafat Gallo (-2004) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Wilson Batista who recorded 18 points and 5 rebounds and Hubert Acosta added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively. 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. Jaguares maintains third position with 12-3 record behind leader Brumas. Loser Tigres dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: M.Garcia 21+7reb+2ast, G.Josafat 15+7reb+4ast, R.Elkin 11+5reb, S.Rodrigo 9+2reb+2ast, T.Watson 9+5reb, G.Amaru 7+1reb+1ast
Tigres: B.Wilson 18+5reb+1ast, A.Hubert 10+7reb+2ast, G.Luis 10+5reb+1ast, P.Jeshua 8+1ast, G.Luis 5+5reb+2ast, R.Hector 2+8reb+1ast

Real Esteli - Brumas 86-84

The most surprising game was the first loss of undefeated Brumas (13-1) on the court of seventh ranked Real Esteli on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Real Esteli 86-84. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Brumas. Real Esteli had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Deo Downs (-2006) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 assists and Nishon Thomas who added 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international Juan Herrera (187-1996) with 23 points and 9 rebounds and the former international Dalton Cacho (200-1993) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Real Esteli and five Brumas players scored in double figures. Brumas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Real Esteli (10-4) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Brumas at the other side still keep top position with one game lost. They share it with Tipitapa. Real Esteli are looking forward to face Caribbean Coast (#12) in Managua in the next round where they are favorite. Brumas will play at home against Sebaco (#7) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: D.Deo 22+4reb+4ast, T.Nishon 19+8reb+1ast, F.Anfearnnee 14+11reb+1ast, J.Campbell 13+9reb+2ast, G.Kevin 8+2reb+1ast, P.Andy 6+12reb
Brumas: H.Juan 23+9reb+3ast, D.Cacho 14+10reb+6ast, L.Martinez 12+10reb+2ast, O.Sergio 10+3reb+2ast, M.Rafael 10+1reb+2ast, M.Arnulfo 5+1reb+1ast

Hurricane - Leones 53-66

Everything could happen in Managua at the game between two tied teams. Both eighteenth ranked Leones and 17th ranked Hurricane had identical 4-10 record. But Hurricane was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Managua 66-53 on Saturday night. Leones held Hurricane to an opponent 20.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.7 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Hurricane 56-41 including a 42-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Lindell Downs who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 19 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Terry Picado chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Yassir Cruz (-1999) who recorded 21 points and 8 rebounds and center Hans Perez (-2003) added 4 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones (5-10) moved-up to fifteenth place. Hurricane lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bonanza.
Top scorers:
Leones: D.Lindell 16+19reb, P.Terry 13+9reb+1ast, L.Caleb 11+4reb+3ast, R.Josef 9+5reb+3ast, L.Darwell 7+8reb+6ast, M.Webeans 3+2ast
Hurricane: C.Yassir 21+8reb+3ast, A.Jose 6+6reb+3ast, S.Alexander 6+1reb, M.Hamilton 4+3reb, M.Victor 4+2reb, P.Hans 4+12reb

La Libertad - Carazo 78-89

There was a small surprise in Juigalpa where eleventh ranked Carazo (8-7) won against 8th ranked La Libertad (8-6) 89-78 on Saturday. Carazo well out of reach of La Libertad shooting 92.5 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Armando Martinez (190-1988) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots). Luis Jarquin (-1994) chipped in 28 points (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field). Carazo's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Kevin Leiva who recorded 29 points and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all twelve shots !!!) and Erling Lopez (-1994) added 15 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) respectively. Five Carazo and four La Libertad players scored in double figures. Carazo moved-up to tenth place. Loser La Libertad dropped to the ninth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Carazo: J.Luis 28+1reb+3ast, G.Carlos 16+1reb+1ast, A.Martinez 15+2reb+18ast, G.Adonis 13, J.Rocnelee 13+1ast, C.Carlos 2
La Libertad: L.Kevin 29+4ast, L.Erling 15+1reb+1ast, L.Yeri 14+1reb+2ast, L.Roberto 13, M.Miguel 3+4ast, R.Eliezer 2+1ast

Indigenas - Leon 97-86

Bottom-ranked Leon (0-16) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 16th consecutive match to twelfth ranked Indigenas (7-8) 97-86 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Johnston Huerta (-2001) who scored 40 points (!!!) and 4 steals (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field). Franklin Marin (-2004) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Carlos Valdivia who recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points and 19 rebounds and Cristopher Vargas Peralta added 20 points, 7 assists and 4 steals respectively. Four Leon players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Indigenas went down to thirteenth position due to points difference. Loser Leon still closes the standings.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: H.Johnston 40+1reb+3ast, J.Jonhy 20+6reb+1ast, M.Franklin 18+9reb+2ast, G.Juan 9+1reb+2ast, C.Elio 4+2reb+2ast, B.Castillo 2+3reb+3ast
Leon: V.Carlos 28+19reb+1ast, P.Cristopher Vargas 20+3reb+7ast, M.Reynaldo 12+8reb+1ast, J.Wagner 10+6reb+1ast, V.Ronaldo 8+4reb+2ast, C.Julio 4

San Judas - Sebaco 76-62

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Managua where 5th ranked Sebaco (9-4) was defeated by sixth ranked San Judas (11-5) 76-62 on Saturday. San Judas outrebounded Sebaco 47-29 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. San Judas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Rudy Taylor (198-1983) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international point guard Daniel Tenorio (177-1990) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard David Toruno (-1992) who recorded 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Jeedlaff Zeledon added 13 points respectively. Sebaco's coach tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Judas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Sebaco dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. San Judas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sebaco will play against the league's leader Brumas (#1) in Jinotega and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Judas: E.Jerssan 16+4reb+4ast, R.Taylor 15+17reb+5ast, D.Tenorio 14+4reb+6ast, L.Quintero 9+4reb+3ast, A.Jared 8+2reb+3ast, H.Hensher 7+10reb+1ast
Sebaco: D.Toruno 18+8reb+5ast, Z.Jeedlaff 13+3reb, S.Byron 10+2reb+2ast, M.Jose 6+6reb+1ast, M.Erick 6+4reb+3ast, S.Pablo 4+3reb+2ast