LSB Round 2 (Regular Season): Costa Caribe is defeated by Leones

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Costa Caribe in Managua on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Leones 79-71. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Costa Caribe's 30. American guard Noah Williams (196-2001, college: JMU) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Herman Mullins (-2003) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. American-Puerto Rican forward Oenis Medina (203-1998, college: Kutztown) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones is looking forward to face Brumas in Jinotega in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Costa Caribe will play at home against Tigres and is hoping to win this game.
The game in Esteli supposed to be also worth to mention about. Jaguares played at the court of Real Esteli. Jaguares smashed Real Esteli 92-69. Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) notched 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and Rodrigo Sierra supported him with 21 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Even a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds by the former international center Bartel Lopez (213-1989) did not help to save the game for Real Esteli. 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 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Real Esteli will play against Flecheros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 2 Tigres lost to Flecheros on the opponent's court 82-98.



Costa Caribe - Leones 71-79

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Costa Caribe in Managua on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Leones 79-71. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Costa Caribe's 30. American guard Noah Williams (196-2001, college: JMU) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and forward Herman Mullins (-2003) chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Leones players scored in double figures. American-Puerto Rican forward Oenis Medina (203-1998, college: Kutztown) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones is looking forward to face Brumas in Jinotega in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Costa Caribe will play at home against Tigres and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Costa Caribe: J.Matos 24+9reb+3ast, O.Medina 23+13reb+5ast, B.Wilson 7+4reb, W.Moody 7+2reb, S.McMeo 3+2reb, K.Avalos 3+2reb+1ast
Leones: N.Williams 18+3reb+3ast, J.Jordan 14+2reb+5ast, H.Mullins 12+11reb, H.Barberena 11+1reb+4ast, K.Gutierrez 10+5reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 8+10reb+1ast

Flecheros - Tigres 98-82

Flecheros used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Corinto 98-82. Flecheros outrebounded Tigres 52-39 including a 39-28 advantage in offensive rebounds. Flecheros players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Dominican Bernardo Polanco (189-1994) notched 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Dominican Franklyn Batista supported him with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Flecheros players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 27 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by Puerto Rican guard Ezequiel Colon (193-1999, college: Lehman) did not help to save the game for Tigres. Wilson Batista (-2003) added 21 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Flecheros will play against Real Esteli at home in the next round. Tigres will play against Costa Caribe in Managua to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Tigres: E.Colon 27+15reb+6ast, W.Batista 21+8reb+2ast, E.Calderon 16+7reb+3ast, L.Serrano 7+2reb+6ast, T.Mendenhall 5+2reb+2ast, J.Rivas 2+1reb
Flecheros: B.Polanco 22+7reb+3ast, D.Cardoza 17+3reb+3ast, F.Batista 15+11reb+5ast, J.Del Rosario 12+12reb, E.Ewing 12+12reb+7ast, J.Huerta 6

Real Esteli - Jaguares 69-92

The game in Esteli supposed to be also worth to mention about. Jaguares played at the court of Real Esteli. Jaguares smashed Real Esteli 92-69. Jaguares forced 19 Real Esteli turnovers. Puerto Rican guard Luis Lopez (182-1998, college: PR-Mayaguez) notched 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and point guard Rodrigo Sierra (-2006) supported him with 21 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Even a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds by the former international center Bartel Lopez (213-1989) did not help to save the game for Real Esteli. The former international power forward Jensen Campbell (198-1998) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. 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 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Real Esteli will play against Flecheros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.Campbell 16+7reb, D.Thomas 16+5reb+1ast, B.Lopez 11+13reb+1ast, X.Zambrana 10+7reb+1ast, D.Downs 6+1reb+1ast, F.Garth 6+5reb+3ast
Jaguares: L.Lopez 34+5reb+8ast, R.Sierra 21+2reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 14+6reb+2ast, A.Hodgson 5+6reb, L.Castillo 5+1reb, J.Martinez 5+9reb+2ast