LSB Round 4 (Regular Season): Brumas hand first defeat to Real Esteli

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Real Esteli (3-1) recorded its first loss in Jinotega on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Brumas (2-2) 76-61. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Real Esteli. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brumas made 7 blocks. American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international Dalton Cacho (200-1993) chipped in 6 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international center Andy Perez (200-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brumas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with UNI Basket and Tigres. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Corinto. Seventh ranked Tigres (2-2) saved a 3-point victory at home edging bottom-ranked Leones (0-4) 80-77 on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jose Ortiz (190-1990, college: DelVal) who helped to win the game recording 26 points. Ezequiel Colon contributed with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) replied with 23 points and 9 rebounds for Leones. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tigres moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Brumas and UNI Basket. Leones at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Indigenas.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Top-ranked Jaguares faced 4th ranked UNI Basket. Guests from Managua (4-0) smashed host UNI Basket (2-2) 93-64. Worth to mention a great performance of Milik Yarbrough who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 7 assists. At the losing side Francisco Alvarez responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 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. Jaguares have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser UNI Basket dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Brumas and Tigres.

In the last two games of round 4 winless Indigenas were defeated by Tigres in Corinto 86-74. Winless Indigenas lost to defending champion Costa Caribe at home 62-119.



Tigres - Indigenas 86-74

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Indigenas' (0-4) road loss to seventh ranked Tigres (2-2) 74-86 on Tuesday. Tigres had a 42-30 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Ezequiel Colon (187-1999, college: Lehman) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and Wilson Batista (-2003) who added 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Five Tigres players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Chris Moten-Jackson (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and his fellow American import guard Tylan Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) scored 18 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigres moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Brumas and UNI Basket. Loser Indigenas still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Leones.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: T.Tylan 18+5reb+9ast, D.Toruno 18+4reb+1ast, C.Moten-Jackson 15+14reb+4ast, E.Mairena 8+1reb, F.Hertas 8+6reb+3ast, B.Castillo 4+9reb+2ast
Tigres: E.Colon 20+12reb+5ast, J.Ortiz 14+5reb+3ast, W.Batista 12+7reb+4ast, H.Rodriguez 11+4reb+7ast, J.Branch 10+9reb, M.Lopez 8+6reb+1ast

Brumas - Real Esteli 76-61

Real Esteli (3-1) recorded its first loss in Jinotega on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Brumas (2-2) 76-61. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Real Esteli. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brumas made 7 blocks. American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international Dalton Cacho (200-1993) chipped in 6 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international center Andy Perez (200-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and the former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) added 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brumas moved-up to fifth place, which they share with UNI Basket and Tigres. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: A.Perez 18+10reb+2ast, F.Garth 14+10reb+4ast, F.Pauth 11+3reb+1ast, B.Lopez 6+4reb+3ast, D.Downs 5+3reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 3+1reb
Brumas: A.Gordon 28+13reb+5ast, G.Sanabria 14+5reb+2ast, D.Cacho 12+4reb+1ast, E.Rojas 6, D.Cacho 6+12reb+7ast, R.Mendoza 4+3reb+1ast

UNI Basket - Jaguares 64-93

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Top-ranked Jaguares faced 4th ranked UNI Basket. Guests from Managua (4-0) smashed host UNI Basket (2-2) 93-64. Jaguares forced 32 UNI Basket turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Milik Yarbrough (198-1995, college: Illinois St.) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 7 assists and forward Lesther Castillo (-2003) who added 19 points during the contest. Four Jaguares players scored in double figures. At the losing side Dominican Francisco Alvarez responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and forward Angel Alvarado (196-2004) scored 13 points and 7 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. Jaguares have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser UNI Basket dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Brumas and Tigres.
Top scorers:
UNI Basket: F.Alvarez 23+12reb+1ast, A.Alvarado 13+7reb+1ast, B.Georges 9+2reb+3ast, R.Jacamo 6+4reb+1ast, K.Herrera 6+2reb+2ast, I.Osorio 4+7reb+1ast
Jaguares: J.Jones 21, L.Castillo 19+2reb+2ast, M.Yarbrough 14+4reb+7ast, M.Garcia 10+2reb+2ast, D.Tenorio 9+2reb+1ast, C.Webster 9+7reb+1ast

Indigenas - Costa Caribe 62-119

No shocking result in a game in Matagalpa where fifth ranked Costa Caribe (3-2) smashed bottom-ranked Indigenas (0-4) 119-62 on Thursday. Costa Caribe dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 42 and made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Indigenas 52-28 including a 36-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Costa Caribe looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Indigenas' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and American-Puerto Rican guard Robert Nieves (186-1999, college: Graceland) who added 20 points and 7 assists during the contest. Five Costa Caribe players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international guard David Toruno (-1992) responded with 18 points and American guard Tylan Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. 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. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Loser Indigenas still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Leones.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: D.Toruno 18+4reb+1ast, T.Tylan 15+6reb+1ast, C.Moten-Jackson 11+4reb+4ast, E.Mairena 6+1reb, F.Hertas 6+3reb+1ast, K.Rivera 3+5reb+1ast
Costa Caribe: J.Matos 22+7reb+8ast, R.Nieves 20+3reb+7ast, G.Martinez 15+11reb, T.Andrews 12+5reb+1ast, B.Wilson 12+3reb, A.Williams 10+8reb+1ast

Tigres - Leones 80-77

Important game to mention about took place in Corinto. Seventh ranked Tigres (2-2) saved a 3-point victory at home edging bottom-ranked Leones (0-4) 80-77 on Thursday evening. Tigres dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 36. Tigres forced 22 Leones turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jose Ortiz (190-1990, college: DelVal) who helped to win the game recording 26 points. Puerto Rican guard Ezequiel Colon (187-1999, college: Lehman) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Tigres players scored in double figures. American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) replied with 23 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Riberto Leyva (189-1999, college: ASA Miami) added 11 points and 4 assists in the effort for Leones. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tigres moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Brumas and UNI Basket. Leones at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Indigenas.
Top scorers:
Leones: D.Wade 23+9reb+2ast, R.Leyva 11+3reb+4ast, B.Lavernia 8+7reb+2ast, Y.Cruz 8+6reb+2ast, K.Gutierrez 7+4reb+3ast, H.Perez 6+1reb+2ast
Tigres: J.Ortiz 26+4reb+1ast, E.Colon 14+10reb+5ast, J.Branch 11+9reb+1ast, H.Rodriguez 10+2reb+2ast, L.Urbina 7+2reb, M.Lopez 6+6reb+1ast