TBN Round 16 (Regular Season): Tipitapa edge Real Esteli by one point

The round was exceptionally exciting as five games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Seventh-ranked Real Esteli (11-7) made lots of trouble for second ranked Tipitapa (17-1) in Managua on Saturday. Tipitapa managed to secure only one-point victory 80-79. However their fans expected much easier game. Tipitapa forced 23 Real Esteli turnovers. Strangely Real Esteli outrebounded Tipitapa 54-41 including a 41-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. 29 personal fouls committed by Real Esteli helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Lesly Serrano (-2005) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Alfredo Borge (188-1992) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international power forward Jensen Campbell (198-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tipitapa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Brumas. Real Esteli lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with seven games lost.
Bottom-ranked Leon (0-20) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 161-56 loss to third ranked Jaguares (15-3) in Leon. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Mario Garcia (182-2000) who helped to win the game recording 70 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Lesther Castillo contributed with 17 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Jaguares' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Wiron Mendieta replied with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Leon. Jaguares have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-3 record having just two points less than leader Brumas. Leon at the other side still closes the standings.
Bottom-ranked Leon (0-20) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 80-69 loss to eighteenth ranked Jass (5-13) in Managua on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Brandon Reyes who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side Wiron Mendieta responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 22 rebounds. Jass maintains eighteenth position with 5-13 record. Loser Leon still closes the standings.

Rest of the games of round 16 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
UNAN de defeated Hurricane in Leon 85-69. Sebaco beat Indigenas at home 81-74. Alcaldia Alma destroyed Jass on the opponent's court 93-70. Sur Rivas unfortunately lost to Bonanza in a home game 78-80. Tigres recorded a loss to San Judas on the road 68-77. Carazo was defeated by San Isidro on its own court 75-77. Indigenas were smashed by UNAN de in Leon 89-59. Carazo won against San Judas at home 79-77. Tipitapa managed to outperform Sebaco on the opponent's court 82-72. Hurricane recorded a loss to Bonanza in a home game 88-92. Sur Rivas were crushed by Tigres on the road 119-79.
The best stats of 16th round was 8 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by Hector Rodriguez of Tigres.



Hurricane - UNAN de L. 69-85

There was no surprise in Managua where 15th ranked Hurricane (6-13) was defeated by fourth ranked UNAN de (15-4) 85-69 on Saturday. UNAN de dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Hurricane's 38. They outrebounded Hurricane 57-39 including a 44-33 advantage in defensive rebounds. UNAN de looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international Walter Diaz (179-1989) who added 12 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four UNAN de L. players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Yassir Cruz (-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and Jose Arce scored 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. UNAN de have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-4 record. Loser Hurricane dropped to the seventeenth place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
UNAN de L.: V.Thomas 23+5reb+5ast, D.Walter 12+4reb+6ast, U.Kenny 11+10reb, E.Kelvin 10+6reb, K.Rivera 8+4reb, R.Jeter 5+6reb+4ast
Hurricane: C.Yassir 19+10reb+2ast, A.Jose 13+3reb+1ast, M.Victor 11+5reb+1ast, T.Kenrick 6+2reb, S.Alexander 5+4ast, C.Darwing 5+2reb+3ast

Sebaco - Indigenas 81-74

No shocking result in a game in Matagalpa where sixth ranked Sebaco (12-6) defeated 13th ranked Indigenas (7-12) 81-74 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard David Toruno (-1992) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Jeedlaff Zeledon who added 19 points and 18 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Jonhy Jaen responded with 19 points and 5 assists and point guard Francisco Baltodano produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Indigenas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sebaco have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 12-6 record. Indigenas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Sebaco: D.Toruno 30+11reb+5ast, Z.Jeedlaff 19+18reb+1ast, M.Erick 16+5reb+5ast, M.Humberto 9+3reb+3ast, S.Pablo 6+4reb+2ast, C.Hair 1+2reb
Indigenas: J.Jonhy 19+4reb+5ast, B.Francisco 16+11reb, H.Johnston 15+4reb+3ast, M.Franklin 9+6reb+4ast, B.Castillo 8+6reb, C.Elio 3+3reb+1ast

Jass - Alcaldia Alma 70-93

There was a minor upset in Managua where 18th ranked Jass (5-13) were rolled over by twentieth ranked Alcaldia Alma (3-16) 93-70 on Saturday. Alcaldia Alma dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Jass' 36. Alcaldia Alma forced 19 Jass turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Eliezer Lopez who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and Jaymar Hodgson who added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Alcaldia Alma players scored in double figures. Alcaldia Alma's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Reynaldo Sanchez responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks and Jovanni Serrano scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Alcaldia Alma maintains twentieth position with 3-16 record. Jass lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the eighteenth place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Alcaldia Alma: R.Jhonny 20+2reb, L.Eliezer 19+14reb, H.Jaymar 18+10reb+4ast, H.Sheiron 10+5reb+1ast, C.Hernandez 6, R.Randy 6+1ast
Jass: R.Sanchez 26+16reb+1ast, T.Sergio 18+5reb+1ast, J.Serrano 13+8reb+7ast, T.Edward 7+5reb+2ast, M.Derek 4+8reb+2ast, D.Gabriel 2+2reb

Sur Rivas - Bonanza 78-80

Rather predictable result when seventeenth ranked Bonanza (6-11) edged on the road 19th ranked Sur Rivas (3-14) 80-78 on Saturday. Bonanza dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Sur Rivas' 36. They outrebounded Sur Rivas 42-19 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Rommel Solorzano who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and forward Norvin Mairena who added 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Kurlam Chamorro (189-1989) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Luis Urbina (180-1996) scored 17 points and 4 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Bonanza moved-up to fourteenth place. Sur Rivas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Bonanza: S.Rommel 18+10reb+2ast, M.Norvin 14+9reb+1ast, L.Didiert 13+1ast, B.Yader 10+7reb+1ast, B.Bayardo 7+7reb+4ast, F.Jose 5+1reb+1ast
Sur Rivas: U.Luis 17+2reb+2ast, C.Kurlam 16+6reb+6ast, A.Nelson 12+1reb, U.Areas 11+3reb, M.Juan 8+2reb, A.Mario 6+4reb+2ast

San Judas - Tigres 77-68

Not a big story in a game in Managua where 10th ranked Tigres (11-9) were defeated by fifth ranked San Judas (14-6) 77-68 on Saturday. San Judas outrebounded Tigres 53-32 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Rudy Taylor (198-1983) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 25 rebounds and Jerssan Espinoza who added 26 points during the contest. At the losing side Wilson Batista responded with 21 points and 4 assists and Puerto Rican swingman Hector Rodriguez (-2005) scored 6 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 8 steals. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Judas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 14-6 record. Loser Tigres dropped to the eighth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
San Judas: E.Jerssan 26+2reb+3ast, D.Tenorio 17+6reb+1ast, R.Taylor 16+25reb+3ast, F.Jefferson 6+1reb+1ast, L.Quintero 4+2reb+3ast, H.Hensher 3+9reb
Tigres: B.Wilson 21+3reb+4ast, M.Jose 11+9reb+3ast, L.Mauricio 10+1reb, G.Luis 8+1reb+7ast, A.Hubert 7+2reb+1ast, R.Hector 6+13reb+6ast

Leon - Jaguares 56-161

Bottom-ranked Leon (0-20) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 161-56 loss to third ranked Jaguares (15-3) in Leon. They also forced 32 Leon turnovers and outrebounded them 60-30 including a 25-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jaguares players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Leon's players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Mario Garcia (182-2000) who helped to win the game recording 70 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Lesther Castillo (-2003) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Jaguares' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Wiron Mendieta replied with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Reynaldo Melendez added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Leon. Five Jaguares and four Leon players scored in double figures. Jaguares have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-3 record having just two points less than leader Brumas. Leon at the other side still closes the standings.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: M.Garcia 70+9reb+5ast, C.Daniel 22+5reb+3ast, C.Lesther 17+10reb+7ast, M.Herman 12+7reb+2ast, C.Harry 11+5reb+1ast, S.Rodrigo 11+10reb+2ast
Leon: M.Wiron 16+8reb+1ast, J.Wagner 13+5reb+4ast, M.Reynaldo 12+10reb+1ast, C.Julio 10+3reb+5ast, R.Talal 4+2reb, B.Wilfredo 1+1reb

Carazo - San Isidro 75-77

There was a small surprise in Jinotepe where eleventh ranked San Isidro (10-9) edged their close opponent Carazo (10-9) 77-75 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Esmilder Rojas (187-1985) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds and Marcos Orozco who added 23 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international guard Armando Martinez (190-1988) responded with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and point guard Adonis Garcia (-2000) scored 13 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Isidro moved-up to tenth place, which they share with defeated Carazo.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: E.Rojas 27+10reb+3ast, O.Marcos 23+7reb+3ast, R.Dwight 12+4reb+10ast, C.Alberth 11+3reb+1ast, D.Gomez 4+13reb+2ast, O.Yoxam 0
Carazo: G.Carlos 18+9reb+1ast, A.Martinez 18+7reb+7ast, E.Morgan 13+7reb+1ast, G.Adonis 13+9reb+7ast, J.Luis 7+4reb+2ast, M.Joshua 4+1reb

Tipitapa - Real Esteli 80-79

Seventh-ranked Real Esteli (11-7) made lots of trouble for second ranked Tipitapa (17-1) in Managua on Saturday. Tipitapa managed to secure only one-point victory 80-79. However their fans expected much easier game. Tipitapa forced 23 Real Esteli turnovers. Strangely Real Esteli outrebounded Tipitapa 54-41 including a 41-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. 29 personal fouls committed by Real Esteli helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Lesly Serrano (-2005) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Alfredo Borge (188-1992) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international power forward Jensen Campbell (198-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and Nishon Thomas added 21 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Tipitapa and four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tipitapa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Brumas. Real Esteli lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Tipitapa: A.Borge 17+7reb+5ast, S.Lesly 15+10reb+9ast, U.Alejandro 12+3reb+1ast, W.Darren 11+6reb+2ast, R.Munoz 10+7reb+1ast, S.Franco 10+5reb
Real Esteli: J.Campbell 24+14reb+1ast, T.Nishon 21+7reb+3ast, D.Deo 13+1reb+8ast, F.Anfearnnee 10+11reb, P.Andy 6+12reb+1ast, G.Kevin 5+3reb+3ast

UNAN de L. - Indigenas 89-59

There was no surprise in Leon where 13th ranked Indigenas (7-12) were crushed by fourth ranked UNAN de (15-4) 89-59 on Sunday. UNAN de dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 36. UNAN de forced 24 Indigenas turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Walter Diaz (179-1989) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and center Argels Salazar (208-2002) who added 12 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side point guard Francisco Baltodano responded with 12 points and 7 rebounds and Johnston Huerta (-2001) scored 11 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. UNAN de have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-4 record. Indigenas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
UNAN de L.: D.Walter 23+6reb+1ast, V.Thomas 13+3reb+4ast, S.Argels 12+11reb+1ast, E.Kelvin 7+1reb+2ast, H.Milton 6+4reb, S.Hodgson 6+1reb+6ast
Indigenas: B.Francisco 12+7reb+2ast, M.Franklin 11+2reb+3ast, H.Johnston 11+5reb+3ast, C.Elio 7+2reb+1ast, P.Gerson 7+5reb+1ast, G.Pedro 5+1reb+2ast

Carazo - San Judas 79-77

There was a surprise result in Jinotepe where eleventh ranked Carazo (10-9) edged higher ranked San Judas (14-6) 79-77 on Sunday. Strangely San Judas outrebounded Carazo 46-32 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Carazo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Ervin Morgan (193-1986) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and forward Carlos Guillen (-1991) who added 19 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Rudy Taylor (198-1983) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds and the former international point guard Daniel Tenorio (177-1990) scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Judas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Carazo moved-up to tenth place, which they share with San Isidro. Loser San Judas keep the fifth position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Carazo: E.Morgan 22+10reb+2ast, G.Carlos 19+3reb+2ast, G.Adonis 15+6reb+3ast, J.Luis 11+2reb+2ast, M.Joshua 4+3reb+1ast, C.Carlos 3+2reb
San Judas: D.Tenorio 18+8reb+8ast, R.Taylor 16+17reb+2ast, E.Jerssan 13+1reb+1ast, H.Hensher 12+10reb+2ast, A.Jared 8+1reb+1ast, A.Marvin 4+6reb+1ast

Sebaco - Tipitapa 72-82

Very expected game in Matagalpa where 6th ranked Sebaco (12-6) was defeated by second ranked Tipitapa (17-1) 82-72 on Sunday. Tipitapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Alejandro Urbina who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 6 rebounds and Alfredo Borge (188-1992) who added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international guard David Toruno (-1992) responded with 26 points and 8 rebounds and Jeedlaff Zeledon produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Tipitapa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Brumas. Loser Sebaco keeps the sixth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Tipitapa: U.Alejandro 20+6reb+1ast, S.Lesly 16+1reb+2ast, A.Borge 11+5reb+4ast, R.Oscar 8+2reb+1ast, W.Darren 7+7reb+2ast, A.Kevin 7+7reb+2ast
Sebaco: D.Toruno 26+8reb+3ast, Z.Jeedlaff 20+12reb+2ast, M.Erick 14+6reb+5ast, S.Byron 7+1ast, S.Pablo 5+6reb+2ast, C.Hair 0+2reb+1ast

Hurricane - Bonanza 88-92

There was a small surprise in Managua where seventeenth ranked Bonanza (6-11) beat 15th ranked Hurricane (6-13) 92-88 on Sunday. Bonanza forced 20 Hurricane turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Norvin Mairena who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 8 rebounds and Jose Florez who added 20 points, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Bonanza players scored in double figures. Bonanza's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side guard Yassir Cruz (-1999) responded with 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Victor Medrano produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. Bonanza moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Hurricane dropped to the seventeenth position with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Bonanza: M.Norvin 26+8reb+3ast, F.Jose 20+2reb+5ast, S.Rommel 15+8reb+2ast, P.Jairo 11+5reb+2ast, T.William 8+4reb+1ast, B.Yader 3+3reb+2ast
Hurricane: C.Yassir 33+6reb+5ast, M.Victor 17+14reb+3ast, P.Hans 14+13reb+3ast, F.Christian 9+1reb+4ast, M.Micaias 6+2ast, T.Kenrick 6+2reb+1ast

Jass - Leon 80-69

Bottom-ranked Leon (0-20) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 80-69 loss to eighteenth ranked Jass (5-13) in Managua on Sunday evening. They also forced 22 Leon turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Brandon Reyes who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and Derek Makence who added 15 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Jass players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Wiron Mendieta responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 22 rebounds and Cristopher Vargas Peralta scored 22 points and 4 assists. Jass maintains eighteenth position with 5-13 record. Loser Leon still closes the standings.
Top scorers:
Jass: R.Brandon 18+12reb+1ast, M.Derek 15+11reb+2ast, T.Sergio 13+7reb, R.Sanchez 12+8reb, T.Edward 12+4reb+3ast, J.Serrano 5+4reb+7ast
Leon: P.Cristopher Vargas 22+2reb+4ast, M.Wiron 14+22reb, R.Talal 10+1reb, C.Julio 9+2reb+2ast, J.Wagner 8+3reb, V.Denis 5+11reb+1ast

Tigres - Sur Rivas 119-79

Not a big story in a game in Corinto where 19th ranked Sur Rivas (3-14) were outplayed by tenth ranked Tigres (11-9) 119-79 on Sunday. Tigres forced 25 Sur Rivas turnovers and outrebounded them 58-37 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tigres looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Sur Rivas' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tigres made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Jeshua Peralta who helped to win the game recording 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Puerto Rican swingman Hector Rodriguez (-2005) who added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. At the losing side Kurlam Chamorro (189-1989) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Juan Moya scored 20 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. Tigres moved-up to eighth place. Sur Rivas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigres: P.Jeshua 19+3reb, L.Mauricio 12+6reb+2ast, A.Hubert 11+4reb+2ast, E.Ricardo 11+5reb+3ast, G.Luis 10+4reb+2ast, M.Jose 9+8reb+2ast
Sur Rivas: C.Kurlam 22+6reb+2ast, M.Juan 20+5reb+1ast, U.Luis 10+6reb+3ast, U.Areas 9+3reb, O.Michael 7+8reb+1ast, P.Luis 4+3reb+2ast