LSB Round 19 (Regular Season): Jaguares lose to UNAN de

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Jaguares (16-4) in Managua on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by UNAN de (17-5) 84-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jaguares. It was a key game for the top position in the league as both teams had the same 16-5 record before this meeting. UNAN de dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Jaguares' 22. UNAN de looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Jaguares helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) fired 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Dominican point guard Raimer Mercedes (183-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) produced 21 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNAN de have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 17-5 record. Jaguares at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost.
Very important is a home loss of first ranked UNAN de (17-5) against fifth ranked Real Esteli (13-9) on Sunday night. Host UNAN de was defeated by Real Esteli in Leon 100-82. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of UNAN de L.. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Jared Ruiz (188-1992, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Ismael Cruz contributed with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) answered with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for UNAN de. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Esteli have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 13-9 record. UNAN de at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local UNI Basket (2-20) was outscored by fourth ranked Brumas (15-5) 119-57 on Friday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Glenn Sanabria who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side Santos Arce responded with 9 points and 5 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. Brumas moved-up to third place, which they share with Costa Caribe. UNI Basket lost their twentieth game in a row. They stay dead last with 20 lost games.

In the last game of round 19 Leones were crushed by Real Esteli in a road game 120-87.



UNI Basket - Brumas 57-119

The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local UNI Basket (2-20) was outscored by fourth ranked Brumas (15-5) 119-57 on Friday night. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to UNI Basket's 36. Brumas forced 27 UNI Basket turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by UNI Basket's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of American Glenn Sanabria (180-1996, college: SFC) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Goree Venable-Gonzalez (201, college: AIC) helped adding 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Brumas players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Santos Arce (-2001) responded with 9 points and 5 rebounds and forward Angel Alvarado (196-2004) scored 9 points and 5 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. Brumas moved-up to third place, which they share with Costa Caribe. UNI Basket lost their twentieth game in a row. They stay dead last with 20 lost games.
Top scorers:
Brumas: G.Sanabria 22+6reb+7ast, A.Gordon 17+6reb+2ast, G.Venable-Gonzalez 17+8reb+6ast, D.Cacho 15+7reb+2ast, D.Cacho 15+5reb+3ast, J.Herrera 12+8reb+5ast
UNI Basket: J.Espinoza 10+2reb+2ast, A.Alvarado 9+5reb+1ast, S.Arce 9+5reb+2ast, F.Alvarez 7+8reb, K.Herrera 5+3reb, I.Osorio 5+7reb+2ast

Jaguares - UNAN de L. 75-84

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Jaguares (16-4) in Managua on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by UNAN de (17-5) 84-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Jaguares. It was a key game for the top position in the league as both teams had the same 16-5 record before this meeting. UNAN de dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Jaguares' 22. UNAN de looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Jaguares helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) fired 20 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Dominican point guard Raimer Mercedes (183-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) produced 21 points and American forward TyQuane Goard (201-1993, college: Marshall) added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Jaguares players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNAN de have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 17-5 record. Jaguares at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
UNAN de L.: V.Thomas 21+3reb+4ast, X.dela Rosa 20+8reb+7ast, W.Diaz 13+5reb+1ast, M.Hinestroza 9+5reb, J.Familia 6+10reb+2ast, A.Martinez 5+4reb+6ast
Jaguares: R.Mercedes 21+4reb+2ast, J.Martinez 17+3reb+1ast, T.Goard 12+9reb+4ast, K.Andino 11+8reb+2ast, L.Castillo 6+1ast, D.Tenorio 4+1ast

Real Esteli - Leones 120-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Leones' (6-14) road loss to fifth ranked Real Esteli (13-9) 87-120 on Friday. Real Esteli outrebounded Leones 57-38 including a 41-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 24 passes made by Leones' players. It was a great evening for the former international Jared Ruiz (188-1992, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who led his team to a victory scoring 38 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Puerto Rican center Carlos Lopez-Sosa (209-1990, college: UNLV) helped adding 17 points and 13 rebounds. At the losing side Puerto Rican guard Eliel Gonzalez (188-1995, college: NC A&T) responded with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and Venezuelan power forward Adrian Espinoza (210-1997) scored 16 points and 7 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 get some rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Real Esteli. They maintain fifth place with 13-9 record. Loser Leones dropped to the seventh position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 38+7reb+6ast, C.Lopez-Sosa 17+13reb+2ast, J.Campbell 13+1reb+1ast, I.Cruz 11+5reb+8ast, J.Lopez Sanchez 9+2reb+4ast, J.Cintron 8+4reb+3ast
Leones: E.Gonzalez 26+8reb+8ast, A.Espinoza 16+7reb+1ast, J.Hodgson 10+2reb+1ast, B.Lavernia 9+5reb+6ast, K.Gutierrez 8+3reb+4ast, R.Leyva 6+2reb+1ast

UNAN de L. - Real Esteli 82-100

Very important is a home loss of first ranked UNAN de (17-5) against fifth ranked Real Esteli (13-9) on Sunday night. Host UNAN de was defeated by Real Esteli in Leon 100-82. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of UNAN de L.. Real Esteli forced 21 UNAN de turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Jared Ruiz (188-1992, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Puerto Rican Ismael Cruz (190-2000, college: Indian Hills) contributed with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) answered with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international Walter Diaz (177-1988) added 24 points and 4 steals in the effort for UNAN de. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Esteli have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 13-9 record. UNAN de at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 31+6reb+10ast, J.Campbell 24+1reb, I.Cruz 15+9reb+5ast, F.Garth 13+6reb+7ast, J.Cintron 5+5reb+3ast, R.Ponce 4+1reb
UNAN de L.: W.Diaz 24+2reb+1ast, X.dela Rosa 15+8reb+5ast, A.Salazar 12+12reb, V.Thomas 10+4reb+2ast, S.Hodgson 9+2ast, J.Familia 8+9reb+9ast