LSB Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Jaguares are the first finalists

Jaguares - Brumas 73-51

Jaguares held Brumas to an opponent 22.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.9 percent accuracy of the winners. It was a great evening for American power forward Jeff Allen (201-1987, college: Virginia Tech, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Dominican point guard Raimer Mercedes (183-1997, agency: BMS Sport Agency) helped adding 19 points. The best for the losing side was American-Puerto Rican Antonio Gordon (206-2001, college: Oklah.Christian) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and American Glenn Sanabria (180-1996, college: SFC) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: J.Allen 24+13reb+4ast, R.Mercedes 19+4reb+1ast, K.Andino 12+6reb+2ast, J.Martinez 7+3reb+2ast, Z.Owens 6+9reb+2ast, D.Tenorio 3+2reb
Brumas: A.Gordon 17+14reb+1ast, G.Sanabria 10+5reb+4ast, D.Vaughn 7+6reb, R.Mendoza 6+3reb, D.Cacho 5+4reb+1ast, E.Rojas 5+3reb

UNAN de L. - Real Esteli 76-94

Real Esteli looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Real Esteli made 7 blocks. It was a good game for Puerto Rican Ismael Cruz (190-2000, college: Indian Hills) who led his team to a victory with 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. The former international Jared Ruiz (188-1992, agency: BMS Sport Agency) contributed with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Dominican Xavier dela Rosa (196-1991) answered with a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists and Dominican center Jose Familia (201-1998) added 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for UNAN de. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: I.Cruz 34+9reb+1ast, J.Ruiz 16+7reb+7ast, F.Garth 15+3reb+3ast, C.Pizarro 8+5reb+7ast, W.Daniels 5+2reb+1ast, B.Lopez 5+5reb+3ast
UNAN de L.: W.Diaz 28+5reb+1ast, J.Familia 18+11reb+5ast, X.dela Rosa 15+10reb+11ast, V.Thomas 6+2reb+1ast, M.Hinestroza 4+8reb+2ast, L.Serrano 3+1reb