LSB Round 9 (Regular Season): UNAN de defeats Costa Caribe in the closest game of the week

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 9 in the LSB took place in Leon. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of their close opponent Costa Caribe (8-3) to third ranked UNAN de (8-3) 72-70 in the game for the second place. UNAN de made 30-of-38 free shots (78.9 percent) during the game. 30 personal fouls committed by Costa Caribe helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. UNAN de moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Costa Caribe. UNAN de is looking forward to face Indigenas (#8) in Matagalpa in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Costa Caribe's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Managua Jaguares.
Important game to mention about took place in Managua. Seventh ranked Leones (3-8) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Real Esteli (6-5) 83-81 on Tuesday evening. American point guard Brandon Lavernia (183-2000, college: Chatham) nailed 17 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Deondre Wade accounted for 21 points and 6 rebounds. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for Real Esteli in the defeat. Leones maintains seventh place with 3-8 record. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Leones will play against higher ranked Brumas (#4) in Jinotega in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Real Esteli will play at home against Brumas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
LSB top team - Jaguares (9-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Tigres (3-7) in Managua 119-80. The best player for the winners was Tyler Gaskins who scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Ezequiel Colon who recorded 27 points and 8 rebounds. Undefeated Jaguares have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Loser Tigres keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Jaguares' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Managua to the arena Costa Caribe.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: bottom-ranked UNI Basket lost to Indigenas on the opponent's court 84-98. Brumas outscored UNI Basket in a home game 107-65. Indigenas were rolled over Costa Caribe on the road 125-67.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 17 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists by Jorge Gonzalez of Costa Caribe.



UNAN de L. - Costa Caribe 72-70

The most exciting game of round 9 in the LSB took place in Leon. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of their close opponent Costa Caribe (8-3) to third ranked UNAN de (8-3) 72-70 in the game for the second place. UNAN de made 30-of-38 free shots (78.9 percent) during the game. 30 personal fouls committed by Costa Caribe helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) stepped up and scored 21 points for the winners and Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Five UNAN de L. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. UNAN de moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Costa Caribe. UNAN de is looking forward to face Indigenas (#8) in Matagalpa in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Costa Caribe's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Managua Jaguares.
Top scorers:
UNAN de L.: V.Thomas 21+3reb+1ast, W.Diaz 14+4reb+1ast, J.Familia 10+9reb+2ast, M.Hinestroza 10+5reb+1ast, X.dela Rosa 10+6reb+3ast, L.Serrano 2+2reb+1ast
Costa Caribe: O.Perez 21+9reb+5ast, J.Matos 17+7reb+6ast, J.Gonzalez 12+7reb+4ast, A.Williams 7+4reb+1ast, D.Real 6+1reb+1ast, T.Andrews 4+7reb

Indigenas - UNI Basket 98-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked UNI Basket's (2-10) road loss to eighth ranked Indigenas (2-10) 84-98 on Sunday. Indigenas shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Chris Moten-Jackson (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import guard Dean Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) chipped in 23 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican Francisco Alvarez who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and power forward Elgin Mejia (-2001) added 18 points and 4 steals respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Indigenas maintains eighth place with 2-10 record, which they share with defeated UNI Basket. UNI Basket lost tenth consecutive game. Indigenas will meet at home higher ranked UNAN de (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. UNI Basket will play against Tigres (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: F.Hertas 24+6reb+4ast, D.Tylan 23+6reb+7ast, C.Moten-Jackson 20+11reb+6ast, D.Toruno 11+12reb, E.Calero 8, K.Rivera 8+4reb+3ast
UNI Basket: E.Mejia 18+3reb+2ast, K.Herrera 16+2reb+3ast, S.Arce 16+4reb+1ast, F.Alvarez 13+13reb+1ast, J.Espinoza 9+1reb+3ast, A.Alvarado 5+4reb

Leones - Real Esteli 83-81

Important game to mention about took place in Managua. Seventh ranked Leones (3-8) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Real Esteli (6-5) 83-81 on Tuesday evening. Leones forced 19 Real Esteli turnovers. American point guard Brandon Lavernia (183-2000, college: Chatham) nailed 17 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and his fellow American import swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) accounted for 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four Leones players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and the former international center Bartel Lopez (213-1989) added 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks respectively for Real Esteli in the defeat. Leones maintains seventh place with 3-8 record. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the fifth position with five games lost. Leones will play against higher ranked Brumas (#4) in Jinotega in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Real Esteli will play at home against Brumas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leones: D.Wade 21+6reb+2ast, B.Lavernia 17+9reb+7ast, E.Gonzalez 17+7reb+2ast, K.Gutierrez 11+1reb+1ast, A.Espinoza 7+15reb+1ast, Y.Cruz 5+1reb+2ast
Real Esteli: F.Garth 26+10reb+3ast, B.Lopez 20+9reb+3ast, P.Ferguson 13+8reb, A.Perez 6+8reb, R.Ponce 5+5reb+8ast, A.Flemings 5+6reb+5ast

Jaguares - Tigres 119-80

LSB top team - Jaguares (9-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Tigres (3-7) in Managua 119-80. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Tigres' 46. Jaguares forced 19 Tigres turnovers and outrebounded them 44-32 including 29 on the offensive glass. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Panamanian forward Tyler Gaskins (193-1992, college: St.Peter's) who scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Mario Garcia (182-2000) chipped in 20 points. Four Jaguares 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 27 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Jose Ortiz (190-1990, college: DelVal) added 18 points respectively. Jaguares have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Loser Tigres keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Jaguares' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Managua to the arena Costa Caribe.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: M.Garcia 20+3reb+1ast, T.Gaskins 16+7reb+4ast, J.Jones 14+1reb+5ast, K.Andino 14+4reb+2ast, L.Castillo 10+2reb+2ast, M.Yarbrough 9+4reb+4ast
Tigres: E.Colon 27+8reb+2ast, J.Ortiz 18+2reb+1ast, J.Branch 11+6reb+2ast, W.Batista 7+4reb, L.Ibarra 5+1reb+2ast, L.Gomez 4+2reb+4ast

Brumas - UNI Basket 107-65

Very predictable result in Jinotega where fourth ranked Brumas (7-2) smashed bottom-ranked UNI Basket (2-10) 107-65 on Wednesday. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to UNI Basket's 42. Brumas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brumas made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) who scored 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. American forward Goree Venable-Gonzalez (201, college: AIC) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Five Brumas players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Ivan Osorio (-2004) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and forward Angel Alvarado (196-2004) added 15 points and 10 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Brumas. They maintain fourth place with 7-2 record. UNI Basket lost their tenth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. They share it with Indigenas. Brumas will meet Real Esteli (#5) on the road in the next round. UNI Basket will play against Tigres (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Brumas: A.Gordon 17+6reb+4ast, G.Sanabria 16+4reb+4ast, G.Venable-Gonzalez 16+9reb+1ast, J.Herrera 15+8reb+1ast, E.Rojas 14+5reb, R.Mendoza 12+6ast
UNI Basket: I.Osorio 18+13reb, A.Alvarado 15+10reb, K.Avalos 15+5reb+3ast, K.Herrera 6+2reb, J.Espinoza 5+4reb+4ast, J.Pineda 3+1reb+1ast

Costa Caribe - Indigenas 125-67

Not a big story in a game in Managua where 8th ranked Indigenas (2-10) were rolled over by third ranked Costa Caribe (8-3) 125-67 on Wednesday. Costa Caribe dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Indigenas' 34. Costa Caribe forced 23 Indigenas turnovers and outrebounded them 51-25 including a 18-2 advantage in defensive rebounds. Costa Caribe looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Indigenas' players. The best player for the winners was Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Jorge Gonzalez (198-1995) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists. Five Costa Caribe players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Chris Moten-Jackson (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) who recorded 23 points and the other American import guard Dean Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) added 13 points and 6 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. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with UNAN de. Loser Indigenas keep the eighth position with ten games lost. They share it with UNI Basket. Costa Caribe's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Managua Jaguares.
Top scorers:
Costa Caribe: J.Matos 24+1reb+4ast, O.Perez 24+12reb+5ast, J.Gonzalez 17+12reb+12ast, B.Wilson 17+1reb+1ast, D.Real 10+1reb+1ast, A.Williams 10+5reb
Indigenas: C.Moten-Jackson 23+1reb+2ast, F.Hertas 15+4reb+1ast, D.Tylan 13+6reb+3ast, D.Toruno 8+6reb+2ast, K.Rivera 5+6reb+3ast, G.Paz 2+2reb