LSB Round 2 (Regular Season): Real Esteli keep a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in LSB. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Real Esteli defeated Leones at home 73-59. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 20 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Center Ponce Ferguson (-2001) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. The former international center Bartel Lopez (213-1989) contributed with 10 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Riberto Leyva (189-1999, college: ASA Miami) replied with 10 points and 5 assists for Leones. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones will play next round against Brumas trying to get back on the winning streak. Real Esteli will try to continue on its current victory against Indigenas in Matagalpa.
UNAN de recorded a loss in Managua. Visitors were defeated by Costa Caribe 80-72. Puerto Rican center Giovanny Martinez (206-1998, college: Jarvis Christian) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Andy Williams chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. UNAN de L.'s coach Carlos Gonzalez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Costa Caribe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Managua to the arena Jaguares.
Very important is a home loss of Tigres against UNI Basket on Thursday night. Host Tigres were defeated by UNI Basket in a tough game in Corinto 76-83. Francisco Alvarez notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 24 rebounds to lead the effort. UNI Basket's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 25 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals by Ezequiel Colon did not help to save the game for Tigres. UNI Basket will meet UNAN de in the next round. Tigres will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 2 winless Tigres were smashed by Costa Caribe on the road 88-69. Brumas lost to undefeated Jaguares on its own court 84-91.



Costa Caribe - Tigres 88-69

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when Costa Caribe crushed Tigres in Managua 88-69 on Tuesday. Costa Caribe forced 31 Tigres turnovers and outrebounded them 40-27 including a 18-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Costa Caribe looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American-Puerto Rican guard Robert Nieves (186-1999, college: Graceland) notched 20 points, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and the former international Andy Williams (200-2002) supported him with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Jarret Branch (203-1997, college: Simpson, CA) did not help to save the game for Tigres. Luis Urbina (180-2001) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Four Costa Caribe and five Tigres players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Costa Caribe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Managua to the arena Jaguares.
Top scorers:
Tigres: L.Urbina 14+5reb+2ast, J.Branch 14+8reb+1ast, J.Ortiz 12+3reb+3ast, E.Colon 11+4reb+5ast, W.Batista 11+2reb+1ast, H.Rodriguez 3+1reb+3ast
Costa Caribe: R.Nieves 20+2reb+6ast, A.Williams 15+9reb+1ast, G.Martinez 14+6reb, T.Andrews 12+5reb+1ast, E.Britton 9+5reb+2ast, J.Martinez 8+6reb+1ast

Real Esteli - Leones 73-59

Real Esteli defeated Leones at home 73-59. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 20 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Center Ponce Ferguson (-2001) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. The former international center Bartel Lopez (213-1989) contributed with 10 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. American guard Riberto Leyva (189-1999, college: ASA Miami) replied with 10 points and 5 assists and guard Yassir Cruz (-1999) added 10 points and 4 assists in the effort for Leones. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones will play next round against Brumas trying to get back on the winning streak. Real Esteli will try to continue on its current victory against Indigenas in Matagalpa.
Top scorers:
Leones: C.Lara 10+4reb+1ast, R.Leyva 10+4reb+5ast, Y.Cruz 10+4reb+4ast, D.Lopez 6+1reb+1ast, C.Guillen 6+4reb, G.Umana 5+5reb
Real Esteli: F.Garth 13+4reb+1ast, F.Pauth 11+1reb+5ast, P.Ferguson 10+11reb+3ast, B.Lopez 10+8reb+3ast, R.Ponce 9+4reb+2ast, D.Downs 9+3reb+2ast

Brumas - Jaguares 84-91

Rather expected game when Brumas lost to Jaguares in Jinotega 84-91 on Wednesday. American Milik Yarbrough (198-1995, college: Illinois St.) notched 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized American guard Peter Martinez (177-1996, college: William Pater.) supported him with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Jaguares' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds by American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) did not help to save the game for Brumas. American Glenn Sanabria (180-1996, college: SFC) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the hosts. Four Jaguares and five Brumas players scored in double figures. Jaguares' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Managua Costa Caribe.
Top scorers:
Brumas: A.Gordon 25+11reb+1ast, G.Sanabria 18+6reb+7ast, D.Cacho 15+10reb+1ast, R.Mendoza 13+2reb+3ast, J.Herrera 10+5reb+2ast, A.Mendoza 3+1reb+1ast
Jaguares: M.Yarbrough 34+9reb+1ast, C.Newsome 19+5reb+2ast, P.Martinez 16+6reb+4ast, K.Andino 10+6reb+4ast, H.Mullins 5+1reb+1ast, E.Morgan 4+9reb+1ast

Costa Caribe - UNAN de L. 80-72

UNAN de recorded a loss in Managua. Visitors were defeated by Costa Caribe 80-72. UNAN de was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Puerto Rican center Giovanny Martinez (206-1998, college: Jarvis Christian) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Andy Williams (200-2002) chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Costa Caribe players scored in double figures. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. UNAN de L.'s coach Carlos Gonzalez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Costa Caribe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Managua to the arena Jaguares.
Top scorers:
UNAN de L.: J.Familia 16+16reb+1ast, X.dela Rosa 16+6reb+3ast, W.Diaz 11+1reb+1ast, A.Martinez 10+5reb+2ast, L.Serrano 9+2reb+3ast, L.Hampton 6+7reb
Costa Caribe: G.Martinez 20+7reb, D.Real 13+6reb+2ast, A.Williams 13+10reb+1ast, R.Nieves 11+1reb+4ast, E.Britton 10+4reb+3ast, N.Padilla 7+5reb+2ast

Tigres - UNI Basket 76-83

Very important is a home loss of Tigres against UNI Basket on Thursday night. Host Tigres were defeated by UNI Basket in a tough game in Corinto 76-83. UNI Basket outrebounded Tigres 54-27 including a 39-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dominican Francisco Alvarez notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 24 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Ivan Osorio (-2004) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. UNI Basket's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 25 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals by Puerto Rican guard Ezequiel Colon (187-1999, college: Lehman) did not help to save the game for Tigres. American forward Jose Ortiz (190-1990, college: DelVal) added 19 points for the hosts. Five UNI Basket and four Tigres players scored in double figures. UNI Basket will meet UNAN de in the next round. Tigres will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tigres: E.Colon 25+11reb+9ast, J.Ortiz 19+3reb, J.Branch 10+4reb+1ast, L.Urbina 10+3reb+2ast, W.Batista 5+2reb+2ast, M.Lopez 4+2reb
UNI Basket: F.Alvarez 22+24reb+2ast, E.Mejia 14+3reb, K.Herrera 12+5reb+1ast, I.Osorio 11+7reb+3ast, S.Arce 10+5reb+2ast, J.Reyes 5+1reb+2ast