TBN Round 17 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Tipitapa's defeat of Jaguares

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Tipitapa (#2) and Jaguares (#3). Jaguares were crushed at home by 20 points 56-76 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Jaguares. Tipitapa dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Jaguares' 26. They outrebounded Jaguares 54-30 including a 44-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international center Roger Munoz (208-1984, college: Trinity Valley) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) contributed with 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Elkin Romero (-2001) answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds for Jaguares. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tipitapa (18-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Brumas. Jaguares at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost.
TBN top team - Brumas (18-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed nineteenth ranked Sur Rivas (3-15) in Jinotega 125-49. Point guard Arnulfo Mendoza (173-2000) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and Juan Herrera chipped in 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Nelson Avellan responded with 13 points. The victory was the eighteenth consecutive win for Brumas. They maintain first place with 18-1 record, which they share with Tipitapa. Sur Rivas lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the nineteenth position with 15 games lost.

In the last two games of round 17 Caribbean Coast beat Bonanza on the road 66-58. UNAN de destroyed Bonanza on its own court 99-65.
The most impressive performance of 17th round was 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Kelvin Espinoza of UNAN de L..



Jaguares - Tipitapa 56-76

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Tipitapa (#2) and Jaguares (#3). Jaguares were crushed at home by 20 points 56-76 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Jaguares. Tipitapa dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Jaguares' 26. They outrebounded Jaguares 54-30 including a 44-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international center Roger Munoz (208-1984, college: Trinity Valley) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Elkin Romero (-2001) answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds and international Kevin Andino (186-2002) added 8 points in the effort for Jaguares. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tipitapa (18-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Brumas. Jaguares at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Tipitapa: R.Munoz 17+11reb+4ast, C.Webster 15+12reb+1ast, S.Lesly 13+6reb+5ast, R.Ponce 8+6reb+4ast, R.Oscar 5+1reb, U.Alejandro 4+4reb
Jaguares: R.Elkin 13+9reb+2ast, M.Garcia 10+2reb+1ast, A.Kevin 8+4reb+2ast, C.Lesther 5+1reb, T.Watson 5+5reb+1ast, G.Josafat 4+2reb+2ast

Brumas - Sur Rivas 125-49

TBN top team - Brumas (18-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed nineteenth ranked Sur Rivas (3-15) in Jinotega 125-49. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Sur Rivas' 34. Brumas forced 31 Sur Rivas turnovers and outrebounded them 42-27 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brumas players were unselfish on offense dishing 38 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Sur Rivas' players. Point guard Arnulfo Mendoza (173-2000) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international Juan Herrera (187-1996) chipped in 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Brumas players scored in double figures. Nelson Avellan responded with 13 points and Areas Ulises scored 5 points and 8 rebounds. The victory was the eighteenth consecutive win for Brumas. They maintain first place with 18-1 record, which they share with Tipitapa. Sur Rivas lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the nineteenth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Brumas: M.Arnulfo 26+12reb+12ast, H.Juan 23+10reb+4ast, D.Cacho 20+7reb+4ast, M.Rafael 15+3reb+10ast, G.Danny 14+4reb+1ast, H.Engels 11+1reb+1ast
Sur Rivas: A.Nelson 13+3reb, V.Ulises 9+2ast, O.Michael 7+3reb, G.Harry 7+3reb+2ast, U.Luis 7+2reb+1ast, U.Areas 5+8reb

Bonanza - Caribbean Coast 58-66

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Caribbean Coast (11-5) beat 16th ranked Bonanza (6-13) in Puerto Cabezas 66-58. Caribbean Coast forced 30 Bonanza turnovers. Bonanza was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. International forward Troy Andrews (196-2000) stepped up and scored 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and the former international Andy Williams (200-2002) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds. William Talavera responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and forward Norvin Mairena produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Caribbean Coast. They moved-up to seventh place. Bonanza at the other side keeps the sixteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Hurricane.
Top scorers:
Caribbean Coast: A.Troy 17+8reb+1ast, M.Jarod 13+6reb, W.Andy 12+11reb+3ast, B.Vanchael 9+6reb+5ast, W.Kiborn 7+4reb+1ast, M.Jose 6+5reb+1ast
Bonanza: T.William 16+11reb+2ast, M.Norvin 10+12reb+1ast, S.Rommel 9+6reb, M.Richard 8+5reb+2ast, B.Yader 6+3reb+2ast, P.Jairo 5+4reb+1ast

UNAN de L. - Bonanza 99-65

Very expected game when 16th ranked Bonanza (6-13) was smashed by fourth ranked UNAN de (16-4) in Leon 99-65. UNAN de forced 23 Bonanza turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. The former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) stepped up and scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and center Kelvin Espinoza chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four UNAN de L. players scored in double figures. Forward Norvin Mairena responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Bayardo Bustillo scored 12 points and 6 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. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for UNAN de. They moved-up to third place. Bonanza at the other side keeps the sixteenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Hurricane.
Top scorers:
UNAN de L.: V.Thomas 16+8reb+5ast, S.Hodgson 15+4reb+4ast, E.Kelvin 12+9reb+4ast, S.Argels 10+13reb, H.Milton 8+4reb, K.Rivera 8+1reb+2ast
Bonanza: M.Norvin 15+10reb+2ast, B.Bayardo 12+6reb+3ast, L.Didiert 8+4reb+2ast, B.Yader 8+4reb, S.Rommel 7+4reb, P.Jairo 4+5reb