LSBF Round 5 (Regular Season): Leonas are defeated by Jaguares in a derby game

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The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jaguares (#3) and Leonas (#4). Jaguares (3-2) crushed visiting Leonas (0-5) by 27 points 72-45. Jaguares held Leonas to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Jaguares forced 23 Leonas turnovers and outrebounded them 72-40 including a 54-33 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Mariah Miller (182-1998, college: CSU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and chipped in 8 points and 15 rebounds. Jaguares' coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. responded with 10 points and 9 rebounds. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Nicaragua Femenil. Leonas at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
Very significant was Real Esteli's (#1, 4-1) victory against second-ranked Nicaragua Femenil (3-2) 79-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Nicaragua Femenil. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Honduran guard Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) nailed 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and Shannen Peralta accounted for 18 points and 5 assists. American center Anyia Pride (185-1998, college: Shawnee St., agency: Ladies 1st) came up with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Nicaragua Femenil in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Esteli maintains first place with 4-1 record. Newly promoted Nicaragua Femenil keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Jaguares.

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Real Esteli - Nicaragua Femenil 79-65

Very significant was Real Esteli's (#1, 4-1) victory against second-ranked Nicaragua Femenil (3-2) 79-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Nicaragua Femenil. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Nicaragua Femenil's 28. Real Esteli forced 25 Nicaragua Femenil turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Honduran guard Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) nailed 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and the former international Shannen Peralta (179-2003) accounted for 18 points and 5 assists. American center Anyia Pride (185-1998, college: Shawnee St., agency: Ladies 1st) came up with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Nicaragua Femenil in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Real Esteli maintains first place with 4-1 record. Newly promoted Nicaragua Femenil keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with Jaguares.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: T.Emily 19+1ast, S.Peralta 18+2reb+5ast, N.Rapalo 17+6reb+7ast, T.Kimberly 9+7reb+7ast, H.Anahya 8+6reb+2ast, S.Jenny 4+3reb
Nicaragua Femenil: A.Pride 16+7reb+5ast, R.Ankara 15+5reb+5ast, G.Beyran 12+6reb, H.Laisha 9+5reb+6ast, A.Genesis 4+1reb, S.Sharen 4+4reb

Jaguares - Leonas 72-45

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Managua: Jaguares (#3) and Leonas (#4). Jaguares (3-2) crushed visiting Leonas (0-5) by 27 points 72-45. Jaguares held Leonas to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 34.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Jaguares forced 23 Leonas turnovers and outrebounded them 72-40 including a 54-33 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Mariah Miller (182-1998, college: CSU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and chipped in 8 points and 15 rebounds. Jaguares' coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. responded with 10 points and 9 rebounds and Alicia Loesch scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Nicaragua Femenil. Leonas at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: M.Miller 14+11reb+2ast, A.Shaneel 11+10reb, L.Junieth 10+4reb+3ast, C.Kate 9+7reb+4ast, L.Reyna 8+15reb, A.Nahomy 8+3ast
Leonas: L.Alicia 14+7reb+1ast, E.Jennifer 10+9reb+3ast, W.Hillary 9+4reb+1ast, V.Genesis 3+3reb+1ast, R.Ixchen 3+1reb, O.Karla 2+1reb+1ast