LSB Round 12 (Regular Season): Costa Caribe lose to Brumas 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 Managua. Second-best host Costa Caribe (10-4) lost to third ranked Brumas (10-3) 89-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Costa Caribe. Brumas made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American Glenn Sanabria (180-1996, college: SFC) who added 22 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brumas have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-3 record having just two points less than leader Jaguares. Defending champion Costa Caribe dropped to the fourth place with four games lost.
LSB top team - Jaguares (12-1) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fifth ranked Real Esteli (6-8) in Managua 74-69. The winners were led by American Milik Yarbrough (198-1995, college: Illinois St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and James Jones supported him with 13 points and 6 assists. Jaguares' coach used entire bench in such tough game. Even a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds by the former international center Bartel Lopez (213-1989) did not help to save the game for Real Esteli. Jaguares have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-1 record. Real Esteli lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost.
The game in Matagalpa was also quite interesting. Seventh ranked Leones (4-10) played at the court of 8th ranked Indigenas (2-12). Leones defeated Indigenas 103-91 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Deondre Wade who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Dean Tylan who recorded 27 points and 7 rebounds. Leones maintains seventh position with 4-10 record. Indigenas lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with UNI Basket.

In the last game of round 12 UNAN de won against Real Esteli on the opponent's court 72-60.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 16 rebounds by Jose Familia of UNAN de L..



Costa Caribe - Brumas 74-89

The game between Top Four teams took place in Managua. Second-best host Costa Caribe (10-4) lost to third ranked Brumas (10-3) 89-74. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Costa Caribe. Brumas made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American Glenn Sanabria (180-1996, college: SFC) who added 22 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Puerto Rican power forward Owens Perez (206-1992) with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Neyton Padilla (-2004) scored 9 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Brumas have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-3 record having just two points less than leader Jaguares. Defending champion Costa Caribe dropped to the fourth place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Costa Caribe: O.Perez 25+7reb+5ast, N.Padilla 9+2reb+2ast, J.Matos 6+1reb+2ast, D.Real 6+2reb+5ast, J.Gonzalez 6+2reb+1ast, J.Martinez 5
Brumas: A.Gordon 25+5reb+4ast, G.Sanabria 22+6reb+3ast, G.Venable-Gonzalez 20+6reb+3ast, R.Mendoza 8+1reb+2ast, D.Cacho 5+8reb+2ast, J.Herrera 5+5reb+2ast

Jaguares - Real Esteli 74-69

LSB top team - Jaguares (12-1) added another victory to their record. This time they beat fifth ranked Real Esteli (6-8) in Managua 74-69. Real Esteli was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by American Milik Yarbrough (198-1995, college: Illinois St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward James Jones (193-1997, college: Coastal) supported him with 13 points and 6 assists. Jaguares' coach used entire bench in such tough game. Even a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds by the former international center Bartel Lopez (213-1989) did not help to save the game for Real Esteli. The former international center Andy Perez (200-1999) added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. Jaguares have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-1 record. Real Esteli lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: A.Perez 14+8reb+4ast, F.Pauth 14+3reb+2ast, B.Lopez 13+11reb+2ast, P.Ferguson 12+11reb+1ast, D.Downs 8+6reb, F.Garth 5+3reb+2ast
Jaguares: J.Jones 13+3reb+6ast, M.Yarbrough 13+10reb+2ast, M.Garcia 13+1reb, C.Webster 9+3reb+1ast, P.Martinez 8+5reb+1ast, T.Gaskins 7+5reb+1ast

Indigenas - Leones 91-103

The game in Matagalpa was also quite interesting. Seventh ranked Leones (4-10) played at the court of 8th ranked Indigenas (2-12). Leones defeated Indigenas 103-91 on Saturday. Leones made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Leones outrebounded Indigenas 49-25 including a 34-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American swingman Deondre Wade (194, college: Seminole St.) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds. Puerto Rican guard Eliel Gonzalez (188-1995, college: NC A&T) chipped in 21 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Dean Tylan (185-1999, college: Rogers St.) who recorded 27 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Chris Moten-Jackson (190-1989, college: LA Pierce JC) added 26 points and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Leones maintains seventh position with 4-10 record. Indigenas lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with UNI Basket.
Top scorers:
Indigenas: D.Tylan 27+7reb+3ast, C.Moten-Jackson 26+4reb+7ast, D.Toruno 15+2reb+5ast, K.Rivera 14+3reb+2ast, F.Hertas 9+7reb+2ast, I.Centeno 0
Leones: D.Wade 29+12reb+2ast, E.Gonzalez 21+9reb+9ast, A.Espinoza 14+9reb, K.Gutierrez 10+1reb+4ast, R.Leyva 10+1reb+2ast, Y.Cruz 10+6reb+2ast

Real Esteli - UNAN de L. 60-72

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Real Esteli (6-8) was defeated at home by third ranked UNAN de (11-3) 72-60 on Sunday. UNAN de dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Real Esteli's 24. UNAN de looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. Venezuelan-Colombian center Michael Hinestroza (210-1990, college: UALR) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. UNAN de L.'s coach Carlos Gonzalez used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) who recorded 18 points and 9 rebounds and the former international center Bartel Lopez (213-1989) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively. UNAN de have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Real Esteli lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: F.Garth 18+9reb+2ast, A.Flemings 11+4reb+1ast, A.Perez 8+5reb+4ast, D.Downs 8+4reb, F.Pauth 7+3reb+4ast, B.Lopez 6+11reb+1ast
UNAN de L.: M.Hinestroza 17+7reb+6ast, J.Familia 16+16reb, X.dela Rosa 11+10reb+6ast, S.Hodgson 8+1reb+5ast, A.Martinez 8+4reb+5ast, L.Serrano 6+2ast