LSBF Round 7 (Regular Season): Jaguares beat Leonas in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jaguares (#2) and Leonas (#4). Leonas were crushed at home by 45 points 38-83 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Leonas' 30. Jaguares forced 34 Leonas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international guard Reyna Lopez (-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Andrea Suarez (-2004) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Jennifer Espinoza (-2005) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Leonas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Jaguares (8-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place having just three points less than leader Tipitapa. Leonas at the other side keep the fourth position with eight games lost. Jaguares are looking forward to face Real Esteli (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Leonas will play against Real Esteli and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in Esteli. First ranked Tipitapa faced 3rd placed Real Esteli. Guests from Managua (10-1) defeated host Real Esteli (6-5) 84-70. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Shannen Peralta (-2003) who helped to win the game recording 31 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Tiffany Reynolds contributed with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American swingman D'Asia Chambers (182-1992, college: Slippery Rock) answered with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Real Esteli. Real Esteli's coach rotated thirteen players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Tipitapa. Defending champion maintains first place with 10-1 record. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Tipitapa will play against bottom-ranked UNI (#5) in the next round. Real Esteli will play against the league's second-placed Jaguares in Managua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked UNI (0-11) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 55-43 loss to fourth ranked Leonas (3-8) in Managua on Saturday evening. It was a great evening for Maria Gonzalez who led her team to a victory scoring 9 points, 18 rebounds and 7 blocks. Leonas' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Fatima Mendoza responded with 9 points and 11 rebounds. Leonas maintains fourth place with 3-8 record. UNI lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Leonas will meet higher ranked Real Esteli (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. UNI will play against the league's leader Tipitapa in Managua and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 7 Real Esteli crushed UNI in a road game 121-23.
The best stats of 7th round was 25 points and 8 rebounds by Jahzury Anderson of Real Esteli.

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Real Esteli - Tipitapa 70-84

An exciting game was played in Esteli. First ranked Tipitapa faced 3rd placed Real Esteli. Guests from Managua (10-1) defeated host Real Esteli (6-5) 84-70. Tipitapa forced 27 Real Esteli turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Real Esteli's players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Shannen Peralta (-2003) who helped to win the game recording 31 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Canadian guard Tiffany Reynolds (175, college: Lakehead) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American swingman D'Asia Chambers (182-1992, college: Slippery Rock) answered with 21 points and 8 rebounds and Honduran guard Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) added 16 points and 6 assists in the effort for Real Esteli. Real Esteli's coach rotated thirteen players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Tipitapa. Defending champion maintains first place with 10-1 record. Real Esteli at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Tipitapa will play against bottom-ranked UNI (#5) in the next round. Real Esteli will play against the league's second-placed Jaguares in Managua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: D.Chambers 21+8reb+1ast, N.Rapalo 16+4reb+6ast, G.Guillen 11+5reb+2ast, D.Lopez 6+1reb, A.Hodgson 5+9reb, B.Thomas 5+5reb
Tipitapa: S.Peralta 31+5reb+5ast, T.Reynolds 15+11reb+7ast, D.Tornell 15+5reb+4ast, L.Patterson 9+10reb+2ast, S.Olivas 8+2reb+1ast, B.Arellano 3

Leonas - UNI 55-43

Bottom-ranked UNI (0-11) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 55-43 loss to fourth ranked Leonas (3-8) in Managua on Saturday evening. They held UNI to an opponent 22.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 31.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded UNI 64-35 including a 35-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Leonas made 10 blocks. It was a great evening for center Maria Gonzalez (187-2006) who led her team to a victory scoring 9 points, 18 rebounds and 7 blocks. Guard Jennifer Espinoza (-2005) helped adding 12 points and 13 rebounds. Leonas' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Fatima Mendoza (-2000) responded with 9 points and 11 rebounds and forward Naomi Valadivia scored 14 points. Leonas maintains fourth place with 3-8 record. UNI lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Leonas will meet higher ranked Real Esteli (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. UNI will play against the league's leader Tipitapa in Managua and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
UNI: N.Valadivia 14+3reb+2ast, F.Mendoza 9+11reb+2ast, G.Robles 8+1ast, J.Gutierrez 8+2reb+1ast, M.Mejia 4+7reb, K.Pineda 0+3reb
Leonas: J.Espinoza 12+13reb+2ast, M.Gonzalez 9+18reb, K.Chamorro 8+5reb+7ast, H.Watson 6+5reb, S.Omeir 6+6reb, L.Hodgson 6+1reb

Leonas - Jaguares 38-83

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jaguares (#2) and Leonas (#4). Leonas were crushed at home by 45 points 38-83 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Leonas' 30. Jaguares forced 34 Leonas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international guard Reyna Lopez (-2002) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Andrea Suarez (-2004) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four Jaguares players scored in double figures. Guard Jennifer Espinoza (-2005) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and center Maria Gonzalez (187-2006) added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Leonas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Jaguares (8-2) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place having just three points less than leader Tipitapa. Leonas at the other side keep the fourth position with eight games lost. Jaguares are looking forward to face Real Esteli (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Leonas will play against Real Esteli and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leonas: J.Espinoza 10+9reb+1ast, L.Hodgson 8+2reb+1ast, S.Julio 6+4reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez 6+7reb, K.Chamorro 4+6ast, N.Taylor 2+4reb+2ast
Jaguares: A.Suarez 13+8reb+3ast, R.Lopez 13+11reb+3ast, L.Savery 13+7reb+1ast, K.Taylor 10+1reb+2ast, N.Ramirez 8+4reb+1ast, K.Centeno 7+3reb+1ast

UNI - Real Esteli 23-121

There was no surprise when bottom-ranked UNI (0-11) was crushed at home by third ranked Real Esteli (6-5) 121-23 on Sunday. Real Esteli held UNI to an opponent 14.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 59.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Real Esteli forced 38 UNI turnovers and outrebounded them 48-29 including a 37-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Real Esteli shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 61.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 4 passes made by UNI's players. It was a great evening for forward Jahzury Anderson (-2006) who led her team to a victory scoring 25 points and 8 rebounds. Honduran guard Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) helped adding 10 points and 15 assists. Five Real Esteli players scored in double figures. At the losing side Fatima Mendoza (-2000) responded with 8 points and center Mercedes Trana (-1983) scored 0 points and 9 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. Real Esteli maintains third place with 6-5 record having four points less than leader Tipitapa. UNI lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Real Esteli will meet league's second-placed Jaguares in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. UNI will play against the league's leader Tipitapa in Managua and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
UNI: F.Mendoza 8+4reb, N.Valadivia 5+3reb+1ast, J.Gutierrez 5+5reb, X.Arriaza 2+1ast, L.Montenegro 2+4reb, G.Jimenez 1
Real Esteli: J.Anderson 25+8reb+2ast, G.Guillen 17+5reb+2ast, D.Lopez 16+2reb+6ast, D.Chambers 13+5reb+3ast, A.Hodgson 12+4reb+1ast, N.Rapalo 10+4reb+15ast