LSB Round 6 (Regular Season): Real Esteli lose to Jaguares in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Esteli. Second-best host Real Esteli (4-2) lost to top-ranked Jaguares (6-0) 79-74. Jaguares had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Milik Yarbrough (198-1995, college: Illinois St.) scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) chipped in 16 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) with 21 points. Undefeated Jaguares have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Managua. Top-ranked host Jaguares (6-0) defeated second-best UNAN de (4-2) 72-62. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of UNAN de L.. Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the effort and Milik Yarbrough supported him with 9 points and 9 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) did not help to save the game for UNAN de. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Jaguares have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. UNAN de at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Indigenas has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Managua, where they defeated Leones (1-6) 83-74 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was Tylan Tylan who scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Deondre Wade who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Indigenas maintains eighth position with 1-5 record. It was Leones' sixth loss in a row. They stay at the bottom place with six games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: UNAN de destroyed Tigres on the opponent's court 106-87. UNI Basket was outscored by Brumas in a home game 50-95. Bottom-ranked Leones rolled over UNI Basket on the road 114-73.



Real Esteli - Jaguares 74-79

The game between Top Four teams took place in Esteli. Second-best host Real Esteli (4-2) lost to top-ranked Jaguares (6-0) 79-74. Jaguares had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Milik Yarbrough (198-1995, college: Illinois St.) scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) chipped in 16 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. Four Jaguares players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) with 21 points and Anfearnee Flemings (-2003) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Jaguares have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: F.Garth 21+4reb+3ast, A.Flemings 15+6reb, A.Perez 15+2reb+1ast, B.Lopez 8+10reb+1ast, D.Downs 5+3reb+1ast, F.Pauth 5+4reb+10ast
Jaguares: M.Yarbrough 21+8reb+4ast, C.Webster 16+16reb+1ast, P.Martinez 13+4reb+5ast, J.Jones 10+5reb+2ast, K.Andino 8+3reb+3ast, M.Garcia 4+1reb+1ast

Leones - Indigenas 74-83

Indigenas has finally registered their first victory this season after five consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Managua, where they defeated Leones (1-6) 83-74 on Tuesday. Indigenas forced 19 Leones turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Tylan Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) who scored 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international guard David Toruno (-1992) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and guard Kevin Gutierrez (-2002) added 12 points, 8 assists and 5 steals respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Indigenas maintains eighth position with 1-5 record. It was Leones' sixth loss in a row. They stay at the bottom place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Leones: D.Wade 18+10reb+1ast, C.Lara 15+5reb+2ast, K.Gutierrez 12+3reb+8ast, H.Perez 7+9reb+1ast, M.Lampson 6+9reb+6ast, G.Umana 6+5reb
Indigenas: T.Tylan 25+8reb+6ast, B.Castillo 15+5reb+1ast, D.Toruno 13+8reb+1ast, F.Hertas 9+5reb+3ast, L.Urbina 6+2reb+1ast, L.Blandon 5+1reb+1ast

Tigres - UNAN de L. 87-106

Very expected game in Corinto where 7th ranked Tigres (2-4) were crushed by second ranked UNAN de (4-2) 106-87 on Wednesday. UNAN de shot 60.3 percent from the field. UNAN de outrebounded Tigres 37-25 including 27 on the offensive glass. UNAN de looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Tigres' players. The best player for the winners was Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Four UNAN de L. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Puerto Rican guard Ezequiel Colon (187-1999, college: Lehman) who recorded 26 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Jose Ortiz (190-1990, college: DelVal) added 26 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. UNAN de have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Jaguares, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Tigres dropped to the sixth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigres: E.Colon 26+5reb+3ast, J.Ortiz 26+2reb+2ast, J.Branch 21+4reb+1ast, L.Urbina 7+5reb+3ast, L.Gomez 5+3reb+2ast, M.Lopez 2+1ast
UNAN de L.: J.Familia 24+11reb+3ast, L.Hampton 18+7reb+3ast, X.dela Rosa 17+9reb+8ast, V.Thomas 15+3reb+4ast, W.Diaz 10+2reb+4ast, S.Hodgson 9+1reb+7ast

UNI Basket - Brumas 50-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Brumas' (4-2) road victory over 6th ranked UNI Basket (2-5) 95-50 on Wednesday. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to UNI Basket's 26. Brumas forced 20 UNI Basket turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by UNI Basket's players. The best player for the winners was the former international Dalton Cacho (200-1993) who had a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) chipped in 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Brumas players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Kamil Herrera (-2004) who recorded 14 points and forward Angel Alvarado (196-2004) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively. 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 a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. UNI Basket lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
UNI Basket: K.Herrera 14+2reb, A.Alvarado 6+9reb, J.Pineda 5+5reb+2ast, B.Georges 5+2reb, K.Perryman 4+2reb, J.Reyes 4+2reb+1ast
Brumas: A.Gordon 26+9reb+4ast, D.Cacho 18+15reb+10ast, D.Cacho 15+1reb, R.Mendoza 14+6reb+4ast, S.Escoto 6+3reb+3ast, E.Rojas 5+4reb+2ast

Jaguares - UNAN de L. 72-62

The game between Top Four teams took place in Managua. Top-ranked host Jaguares (6-0) defeated second-best UNAN de (4-2) 72-62. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of UNAN de L.. Jaguares made 28-of-36 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. UNAN de was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Colombian center Chyse Webster (204-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the effort and American Milik Yarbrough (198-1995, college: Illinois St.) supported him with 9 points and 9 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) did not help to save the game for UNAN de. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) added 9 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jaguares have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. UNAN de at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
UNAN de L.: X.dela Rosa 22+6reb+2ast, V.Thomas 13+5reb, J.Familia 9+14reb+1ast, W.Diaz 8+3reb, A.Martinez 5+2reb+1ast, L.Serrano 2+2reb+3ast
Jaguares: C.Webster 18+12reb, J.Jones 13+6reb+1ast, E.Morgan 10+3reb, M.Yarbrough 9+9reb+3ast, P.Martinez 8+3ast, M.Garcia 8+2reb

UNI Basket - Leones 73-114

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked UNI Basket (2-5) was rolled over at home by bottom-ranked Leones (1-6) 114-73 on Friday. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to UNI Basket's 44. Leones forced 28 UNI Basket turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals. Guard Kevin Gutierrez (-2002) chipped in 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Angel Alvarado (196-2004) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and forward Ivan Osorio (-2004) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Five Leones and four UNI Basket players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leones maintains ninth position with 1-6 record. It was UNI Basket's fifth loss in a row. They dropped to the seventh place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
UNI Basket: A.Alvarado 22+14reb, K.Herrera 12+3reb+4ast, E.Mejia 11+3ast, I.Osorio 10+9reb+1ast, J.Pineda 5+4reb, O.Sevilla 4+1reb+2ast
Leones: D.Wade 33+10reb+8ast, K.Gutierrez 21+7reb+5ast, A.Espinoza 21+10reb, C.Lara 18+1reb+3ast, Y.Cruz 11+1reb+3ast, H.Perez 6+2reb