LSB Round 4 (Regular Season): Jaguares defeat Brumas

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Brumas (2-1) in Jinotega on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Jaguares (3-0) 85-81. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Brumas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Brumas' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican Gerardo Texeira (195-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Jorge Gonzalez (198-1995) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Jaguares' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) replied with 22 points and 9 rebounds for Brumas. Jaguares have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Brumas at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Leones and Flecheros.
Bottom-ranked Real Esteli is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to third ranked Costa Caribe (3-1) 95-85. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Puerto Rican forward Oenis Medina (203-1998, college: Kutztown) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and Jorge Matos who added 28 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center Ponce Ferguson (-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Costa Caribe moved-up to second place. Real Esteli at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Tigres.
Bottom-ranked Tigres is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to fifth ranked Leones (2-1) 72-59 on Friday evening. The winners were led by Noah Williams who scored that evening 23 points and 7 rebounds. Leones' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by Ezequiel Colon did not help to save the game for Tigres. Leones moved-up to third place, which they share with Brumas and Flecheros. Loser Tigres still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Real Esteli.




Brumas - Jaguares 81-85

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Brumas (2-1) in Jinotega on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Jaguares (3-0) 85-81. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Brumas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Brumas' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican Gerardo Texeira (195-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Jorge Gonzalez (198-1995) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Jaguares' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American-Puerto Rican forward Jonathan Ocasio (196-1992, college: New Haven) replied with 22 points and 9 rebounds and Julian Roberts (-1997) added 18 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Brumas. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Jaguares have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Brumas at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Leones and Flecheros.
Top scorers:
Brumas: J.Ocasio 22+9reb+1ast, J.Roberts 18+11reb+1ast, E.Ortiz 13+6reb+6ast, D.Cacho 10+3reb+1ast, J.Herrera 8+7reb+3ast, N.Padilla 6
Jaguares: J.Gonzalez 23+4reb+3ast, G.Texeira 17+14reb+5ast, L.Lopez 15+3reb+11ast, J.Martinez 15+5reb+2ast, A.Hodgson 7+6reb+1ast, D.Garcia 6+5reb+2ast

Costa Caribe - Real Esteli 95-85

Bottom-ranked Real Esteli is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to third ranked Costa Caribe (3-1) 95-85. Costa Caribe players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Puerto Rican forward Oenis Medina (203-1998, college: Kutztown) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and Puerto Rican guard Jorge Matos (185-1992) who added 28 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center Ponce Ferguson (-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Puerto Rican forward Xavier Zambrana (193-1991) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Real Esteli players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Costa Caribe moved-up to second place. Real Esteli at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Tigres.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: J.Campbell 20+6reb, X.Zambrana 18+8reb+2ast, D.Thomas 15+1reb+5ast, P.Ferguson 10+13reb+5ast, F.Garth 8+3reb+4ast, B.Lopez 7+4reb
Costa Caribe: O.Medina 34+13reb+2ast, J.Matos 28+5reb+2ast, E.Britton 11+2reb+1ast, W.Moody 9+1reb+2ast, S.McMeo 5+1reb+1ast, R.Morales 5+2reb+8ast

Tigres - Leones 59-72

Bottom-ranked Tigres is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to fifth ranked Leones (2-1) 72-59 on Friday evening. Leones made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They also forced 28 Tigres turnovers. The winners were led by American guard Noah Williams (196-2001, college: JMU) who scored that evening 23 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import power forward Lorenzo Martinez (206-1997, college: Southwestern, KS) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Martinez is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Leones' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by Puerto Rican guard Ezequiel Colon (193-1999, college: Lehman) did not help to save the game for Tigres. Cuban Emmanuel Calderon (198-1998) added 18 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Leones moved-up to third place, which they share with Brumas and Flecheros. Loser Tigres still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Real Esteli.
Top scorers:
Tigres: E.Colon 20+12reb+4ast, E.Calderon 18+5reb, L.Serrano 6+1reb+2ast, H.Rodriguez 5, L.Gomez 4, W.Batista 2+3reb+1ast
Leones: N.Williams 23+7reb+2ast, J.Jordan 16+1reb+1ast, L.Martinez 12+6reb+2ast, K.Gutierrez 8+1reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 7+10reb+2ast, H.Mullins 6+2reb+2ast