LSBF Round 7 (Regular Season): Nicaragua Femenil defeat Real Esteli in the closest game of the week

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The most exciting game of round 7 in the LSBF took place in Esteli. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 3rd placed Real Esteli (6-3) to second ranked Nicaragua Femenil (6-2) 81-78 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Nicaragua Femenil looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American center Anyia Pride (185-1998, college: Shawnee St., agency: Ladies 1st) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists. helped adding 24 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Honduran guard Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) responded with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Real Esteli's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Nicaragua Femenil have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Real Esteli at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Nicaragua Femenil are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Leonas (#4) in Managua in the next round. Real Esteli will play at home against Jaguares and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Managua: Jaguares (#3) and Leonas (#4). Jaguares (5-3) won against visiting Leonas (0-9) 65-54. It was an exceptional evening for who led the winners and scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Andrea Suarez accounted for 9 points and 9 rebounds. American center Anyia Pride (185-1998, college: Shawnee St., agency: Ladies 1st) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds for Leonas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains third place with 5-3 record behind leader Nicaragua Femenil. Leonas at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Jaguares will play against league's second-placed Real Esteli on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leonas will play against the league's leader Nicaragua Femenil and hope to get finally their first victory.
Very significant was Real Esteli's (#3, 6-3) victory against 4th placed Leonas (0-9) 92-54. Emily Tevez fired 26 points, 7 assists and 9 steals for the winners. Real Esteli's coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jennifer Espinoza produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Real Esteli (6-3) moved-up to second place. Loser Leonas still closes the standings with nine games lost. Real Esteli will meet at home Jaguares (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Leonas will play against the league's leader Nicaragua Femenil and look forward to get finally their first victory.

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Jaguares - Leonas 65-54

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Managua: Jaguares (#3) and Leonas (#4). Jaguares (5-3) won against visiting Leonas (0-9) 65-54. Jaguares held Leonas to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 31.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Jaguares forced 20 Leonas turnovers and outrebounded them 62-49 including 44 on the offensive glass. Jaguares players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for Sharon Watson who led the winners and scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Andrea Suarez accounted for 9 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. American center Anyia Pride (185-1998, college: Shawnee St., agency: Ladies 1st) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Junieth Murillo added 3 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for Leonas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains third place with 5-3 record behind leader Nicaragua Femenil. Leonas at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Jaguares will play against league's second-placed Real Esteli on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leonas will play against the league's leader Nicaragua Femenil and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: S.Watson 14+8reb+2ast, M.Sjogreen 12+3reb+2ast, M.Mariah 9+6reb, A.Suarez 9+9reb+1ast, Y.Boulet 6+6reb+3ast, J.Luna 6+3reb+4ast
Leonas: A.Scharllette 14+5reb+2ast, V.Genesis 11+3reb+1ast, E.Jennifer 7+8reb+2ast, W.Hillary 7+5reb+1ast, L.Alicia 6+2reb+1ast, B.Alexandra 6+5reb

Real Esteli - Nicaragua Femenil 78-81

The most exciting game of round 7 in the LSBF took place in Esteli. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 3rd placed Real Esteli (6-3) to second ranked Nicaragua Femenil (6-2) 81-78 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Nicaragua Femenil looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American center Anyia Pride (185-1998, college: Shawnee St., agency: Ladies 1st) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists. Ankara Reichele helped adding 24 points and 5 assists. At the losing side Honduran guard Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) responded with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and Kimberly Taylor scored 19 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Real Esteli's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Nicaragua Femenil have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Real Esteli at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Nicaragua Femenil are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Leonas (#4) in Managua in the next round. Real Esteli will play at home against Jaguares and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nicaragua Femenil: A.Reichele 24+3reb+5ast, P.Anyia 18+16reb+9ast, S.Sambola 16+12reb+1ast, B.Gonzalez 13+1reb+2ast, D.Downs 5+1reb, L.Hooker 5+7reb+4ast
Real Esteli: N.Rapalo 27+7reb+8ast, T.Kimberly 19+3reb+5ast, H.Anahya 12+6reb+1ast, T.Emily 11+7reb+3ast, A.Mariana 3, S.Jenny 2+5reb+1ast

Real Esteli - Leonas 92-54

Very significant was Real Esteli's (#3, 6-3) victory against 4th placed Leonas (0-9) 92-54. Real Esteli forced 23 Leonas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Emily Tevez fired 26 points, 7 assists and 9 steals for the winners. Honduran guard Nelly Rapalo (173-1999) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. Real Esteli's coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Jennifer Espinoza produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Real Esteli (6-3) moved-up to second place. Loser Leonas still closes the standings with nine games lost. Real Esteli will meet at home Jaguares (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Leonas will play against the league's leader Nicaragua Femenil and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: E.Tevez 26+3reb+7ast, R.Nelly 15+4reb+7ast, P.Blanco 10+8reb+1ast, G.Rodriguez 10+2reb+1ast, A.Hodgson 9+4reb+1ast, J.Salomon 7+4reb+1ast
Leonas: E.Jennifer 19+14reb+5ast, M.Junieth 10+7reb, S.Debon 8+4reb+1ast, V.Genesis 7+4reb+2ast, B.Alexandra 4+1reb+3ast, W.Hillary 3+1reb