LSB Round 11 (Regular Season): Derby game ends with Costa Caribe's defeat of Leones

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

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Costa Caribe (#3) and Leones (#7). Costa Caribe (10-3) won against visiting Leones (3-10) 101-90. Costa Caribe dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 30. They outrebounded Leones 55-33 including a 37-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Costa Caribe looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!), 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) contributed with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Leones. Costa Caribe have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with UNAN de. Leones at the other side keep the seventh position with ten games lost. Costa Caribe is looking forward to face Brumas (#4) in Jinotega in the next round. Leones will play on the road against Indigenas in Matagalpa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
LSB top team - Jaguares (10-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked UNI Basket (2-12) in Managua 110-52. It was a great evening for international Kevin Andino (186-2002) who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Herman Mullins helped adding 14 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Angel Alvarado (196-2004) responded with 14 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 maintains first place with 10-1 record. UNI Basket lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Jaguares will play against Real Esteli (#5) at home in the next round. UNI Basket will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 11 Tigres were beaten by UNAN de on the road 93-84.



Jaguares - UNI Basket 110-52

LSB top team - Jaguares (10-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked UNI Basket (2-12) in Managua 110-52. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to UNI Basket's 22. Jaguares forced 21 UNI Basket turnovers and outrebounded them 52-25 including a 39-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jaguares players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by UNI Basket's players. It was a great evening for international Kevin Andino (186-2002) who led his team to a victory with a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Forward Herman Mullins (-2003) helped adding 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Jaguares players scored in double figures. Forward Angel Alvarado (196-2004) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and guard Kenny Avalos (-2000) scored 10 points. 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 maintains first place with 10-1 record. UNI Basket lost twelfth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Jaguares will play against Real Esteli (#5) at home in the next round. UNI Basket will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: D.Garcia 16+8reb, L.Castillo 14+2reb, H.Mullins 14+10reb+1ast, K.Andino 11+10reb+11ast, R.Sierra 10+3reb+1ast, D.Tenorio 9+4reb+4ast
UNI Basket: A.Alvarado 14+7reb+1ast, K.Avalos 10+2reb+1ast, J.Espinoza 6+1reb+4ast, F.Alvarez 5+1reb, J.Zeledon 5+4reb, E.Mejia 4+2ast

UNAN de L. - Tigres 93-84

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked UNAN de (10-3) beat 6th ranked Tigres (4-8) in Leon 93-84. UNAN de forced 26 Tigres turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists. It was a great evening for Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) helped adding 16 points and 10 rebounds. UNAN de L.'s coach Carlos Gonzalez allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Puerto Rican guard Ezequiel Colon (187-1999, college: Lehman) responded with 37 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Jarret Branch (203-1997, college: Simpson, CA) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. UNAN de have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Costa Caribe. Tigres at the other side keep the sixth position with eight games lost. UNAN de will play against Real Esteli (#5) on the road in the next round. Tigres will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
UNAN de L.: X.dela Rosa 32+6reb+5ast, J.Familia 16+10reb+2ast, V.Thomas 12+4reb+4ast, W.Diaz 9+1reb+1ast, M.Hinestroza 8+5reb+5ast, A.Martinez 5+4reb+3ast
Tigres: E.Colon 37+9reb+6ast, J.Ortiz 22+4reb+2ast, J.Branch 16+12reb+5ast, W.Batista 4+6reb+4ast, H.Rodriguez 2+2reb+3ast, L.Gomez 2+5reb+3ast

Costa Caribe - Leones 101-90

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Costa Caribe (#3) and Leones (#7). Costa Caribe (10-3) won against visiting Leones (3-10) 101-90. Costa Caribe dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Leones' 30. They outrebounded Leones 55-33 including a 37-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Costa Caribe looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!), 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) contributed with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import point guard Brandon Lavernia (183-2000, college: Chatham) added 19 points and 8 steals in the effort for Leones. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Costa Caribe have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with UNAN de. Leones at the other side keep the seventh position with ten games lost. Costa Caribe is looking forward to face Brumas (#4) in Jinotega in the next round. Leones will play on the road against Indigenas in Matagalpa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Costa Caribe: O.Perez 38+17reb+5ast, J.Matos 26+11reb+6ast, J.Gonzalez 14+7reb+8ast, T.Andrews 12+10reb, B.Wilson 9+3reb+1ast, A.Williams 2+3reb+1ast
Leones: D.Wade 28+11reb+4ast, B.Lavernia 19+4reb+3ast, A.Espinoza 14+6reb, Y.Cruz 11+2reb, E.Gonzalez 9+6reb+4ast, R.Leyva 7+1ast