TBN Round 9 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Flecheros defeat Tigres

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

TBN top team - Flecheros (9-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Tigres (6-3) 87-53. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tigres. Flecheros dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Tigres' 30. Flecheros forced 22 Tigres turnovers and outrebounded them 45-34 including 17 on the offensive glass. Flecheros looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Tigres' players. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals for the winners and international Kevin Andino (186-2002) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Miguel Herrera with 12 points and 8 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Flecheros have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record, which they share with Leones. Tigres at the other side keep the seventh position with three games lost.
Bottom-ranked Nicaragua U16 (0-9) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their ninth consecutive match to seventeenth ranked Los Bufalos (3-6) 83-50. Forward Webeans Moody (-2001) nailed 29 points and 8 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) for the winning side and Sergio Tenorio accounted for 9 points and 11 rebounds. Christopher Ayestas came up with 12 points for Nicaragua U16 in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Los Bufalos moved-up to fourteenth place. Nicaragua U16 lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost.
An interesting game took place in Esteli where higher ranked Tipitapa (4-5) was upset on the court of fourteenth ranked La Trinidad (3-4) 59-55 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tipitapa. The best player for the winners was Mario Garcia who scored 21 points and 6 assists. La Trinidad's coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Oscar Ramirez who recorded 16 points. La Trinidad moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with La Libertad. Loser Tipitapa keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Mineros.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Sebaco was destroyed by Real Esteli on the opponent's court 103-63. Brumas outscored Mineros in a home game 127-81. Americas 2 rolled over Leon on the road 123-72. UAM Univ. crushed Pescadores on its own court 95-67. San Isidro lost to undefeated Jaguares in Managua 46-117. Academia PLAV lost to undefeated Leones at home 31-101.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points, 20 rebounds and 4 blocks by Elijah Allen of Leones.



Los Bufalos - Nicaragua U16 83-50

Bottom-ranked Nicaragua U16 (0-9) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their ninth consecutive match to seventeenth ranked Los Bufalos (3-6) 83-50. Los Bufalos dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Nicaragua U16's 22. Los Bufalos forced 21 Nicaragua U16 turnovers and outrebounded them 48-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. Forward Webeans Moody (-2001) nailed 29 points and 8 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) for the winning side and point guard Sergio Tenorio accounted for 9 points and 11 rebounds. Christopher Ayestas came up with 12 points and Marcello Barberena added 6 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Nicaragua U16 in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Los Bufalos moved-up to fourteenth place. Nicaragua U16 lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Nicaragua U16: A.Christopher 12+2reb, B.Marcello 6+6reb+2ast, V.Jameer 5+3reb, A.Jmar 5+3reb+1ast, A.Enmanuel 5+4reb+1ast, H.Raymond 4+1reb
Los Bufalos: W.Moody 29+8reb+2ast, K.Munoz 15+3reb, S.Tenorio 9+11reb+1ast, R.Herrera 9+3reb, H.Perez 6+10reb, D.Corrales 4+2reb+1ast

Real Esteli - Sebaco 103-63

Very expected game when 14th ranked Sebaco (2-5) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Real Esteli (7-1) 103-63 on Sunday. Real Esteli dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Sebaco's 42. They outrebounded Sebaco 36-21 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Real Esteli especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international Wilson Batista (190-2003) who scored 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Forward Farrell Pauth (-1999) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Real Esteli players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Jeedlaff Zeledon (-2004) who recorded 11 points and 7 rebounds and the former international power forward Windell Sloan (195-1987) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Real Esteli. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Brumas. Sebaco lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with five games lost. They share it with UNAN de.
Top scorers:
Sebaco: R.Kelvin 14+1reb+2ast, Z.Jeedlaff 11+7reb+3ast, S.Windell 10+5reb+4ast, E.Said 8+1reb+5ast, R.Esmilder 8+4reb, R.Anyellmar 7
Real Esteli: W.Batista 21+7reb+5ast, F.Pauth 16+5reb+8ast, P.Buitrago 11+2reb+4ast, M.Smith 11+3reb+2ast, P.Lopez 10+2reb, A.Alcoser 8+3reb+1ast

Flecheros - Tigres 87-53

TBN top team - Flecheros (9-0) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Tigres (6-3) 87-53. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tigres. Flecheros dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Tigres' 30. Flecheros forced 22 Tigres turnovers and outrebounded them 45-34 including 17 on the offensive glass. Flecheros looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Tigres' players. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals for the winners and international Kevin Andino (186-2002) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Flecheros players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Miguel Herrera with 12 points and 8 rebounds and forward Carlos Valdivia scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flecheros have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record, which they share with Leones. Tigres at the other side keep the seventh position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Tigres: H.Miguel 12+8reb+1ast, V.Mario 9+4reb, V.Carlos 8+7reb, P.Jeshua 6+1reb, R.Dwight 6+3reb, L.Jorge 5+1reb+1ast
Flecheros: D.Toruno 18+7reb+4ast, K.Andino 18+8reb+3ast, F.Garth 15+14reb+11ast, D.Tenorio 12+3reb+3ast, E.Mejia 9+1ast, R.Allen 6+6reb+1ast

Brumas - Mineros 127-81

Rather predictable result in Jinotega where fifth ranked Brumas (7-1) smashed 8th ranked Mineros (4-5) 127-81 on Sunday. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Mineros' 50. Brumas looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Mineros' players. The best player for the winners was international Juan Herrera (187-1996) who scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. The former international guard Rafael Mendoza (177-2001) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Five Brumas players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Jose Mccurbia who recorded 18 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Armando Martinez (190-1988) added 7 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Brumas. They maintain fifth place with 7-1 record, which they share with Real Esteli. Loser Mineros dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Tipitapa.
Top scorers:
Mineros: M.Jose 18+9reb, C.Luis 17+2reb+1ast, R.Eugenio 10+5reb+1ast, M.Yasser 9+1ast, M.Armando 7+10reb+6ast, M.Wayner 6+1ast
Brumas: J.Herrera 19+7reb+3ast, H.Mullins 18+2reb+4ast, R.Mendoza 16+4reb+5ast, D.Cacho 15+5reb+2ast, J.Martinez 15+3reb, Y.Altamirano 12+4reb+1ast

La Trinidad - Tipitapa 59-55

An interesting game took place in Esteli where higher ranked Tipitapa (4-5) was upset on the court of fourteenth ranked La Trinidad (3-4) 59-55 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tipitapa. The best player for the winners was point guard Mario Garcia (182-2000) who scored 21 points and 6 assists. Humberto Mairena chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. La Trinidad's coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Oscar Ramirez (175) who recorded 16 points and point guard Kevin Alvarado (180-1998) added 6 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. La Trinidad moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with La Libertad. Loser Tipitapa keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Mineros.
Top scorers:
Tipitapa: R.Oscar 16+3reb, B.Alfredo 12+5reb+1ast, S.Franco 8+2reb, T.Alejandro 8+6reb+1ast, A.Kevin 6+7reb+5ast, S.William 3+1reb+1ast
La Trinidad: M.Garcia 21+2reb+6ast, H.Mairena 14+5reb+3ast, E.Mairena 8+2reb+1ast, J.Blandon 4+3reb, F.Cardoza 3+11reb, L.Hernandez 3+4reb

Leon - Americas 2 72-123

Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Leon (2-7) was rolled over at home by tenth ranked Americas 2 (4-4) 123-72 on Sunday. Americas 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 102 of its points in the paint compared to Leon's 54. Americas 2 forced 28 Leon turnovers and outrebounded them 63-35 including a 44-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Americas 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Leon's players. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Troy Andrews (196-2000) who scored 31 points, 21 rebounds and 4 assists. Jovanni Serrano chipped in 31 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Milton Solorzano who recorded 20 points (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) and Jaime Gimenez added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Americas 2 moved-up to eighth place. Leon lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventeenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Academia PLAV.
Top scorers:
Leon: S.Milton 20+3reb, G.Jaime 15+5reb+2ast, M.Zelaya Kerling 12+3reb, M.Juan 10+11reb, M.Jesffersson 5+1ast, R.Talal 4+2reb+1ast
Americas 2: T.Andrews 31+21reb+4ast, J.Serrano 31+8reb+8ast, O.Bone 11+4reb, J.Porras 11+9reb+1ast, L.Cruz 10+1reb, A.Hodgson 9+2reb+1ast

UAM Univ. - Pescadores 95-67

Everything went according to plan in Managua where leader UAM Univ. (8-0) outscored 19th ranked Pescadores (2-8) 95-67 on Sunday. UAM Univ. made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 35 Pescadores turnovers. UAM Univ. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Vansdell Thomas (185-1986) who scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Harry Campos (-2007) chipped in 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Danny Padilla who recorded 21 points and 7 rebounds and Ariel Fedrick added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for UAM Univ.. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Jaguares. Pescadores lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the nineteenth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Pescadores: P.Danny 21+7reb+3ast, F.Ariel 14+9reb+6ast, C.Elli 9+2reb+2ast, R.Wikilif 9+6reb+1ast, C.Cesar 7+1reb, S.Ither 3+4reb+3ast
UAM Univ.: V.Thomas 23+5reb+3ast, H.Campos 11+6reb+4ast, S.McMeo 11+2reb, S.Hodgson 11+1reb+2ast, D.Garcia 9+8reb+2ast, S.Osorio 7+1reb+4ast

Jaguares - San Isidro 117-46

There was no surprise in Managua where 21th ranked San Isidro (1-6) was outplayed by leader Jaguares (8-0) 117-46 on Sunday. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to San Isidro's 22. Jaguares forced 42 San Isidro turnovers and had a 16-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by San Isidro's players. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Jensen Campbell (198-1998) who scored 22 points and 4 assists. Forward Neyton Padilla (-2004) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five Jaguares players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Sidney Castaneda who recorded a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and Anfearnnee Flemings added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Jaguares. They maintain third place with 8-0 record behind leader Flecheros, which they share with UAM Univ. San Isidro lost their third game in a row. They keep the twenty first position with six games lost.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: C.Alberth 11+3reb+2ast, F.Anfearnnee 11+6reb+2ast, C.Sidney 11+13reb+1ast, M.Jeffer 5+1reb, R.Axel 4+3reb, R.Erick 2+3reb+1ast
Jaguares: J.Campbell 22+3reb+4ast, N.Padilla 15+7reb+1ast, A.Solis 14+4reb+3ast, Y.Blandon 12+2reb+4ast, J.Gallo 11+4reb+3ast, L.Castillo 10+2reb+2ast

Academia PLAV - Leones 31-101

No shocking result in a game in Managua where leader Leones (9-0) outleveled 16th ranked Academia PLAV (2-7) 101-31 on Sunday. Leones held Academia PLAV to an opponent 23.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Leones forced 24 Academia PLAV turnovers and outrebounded them 49-33 including 34 on the defensive glass. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Academia PLAV's players. The best player for the winners was Elijah Allen who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 20 rebounds and 4 blocks. The former international Harold Barberena (179-1982) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Jefferson Betancurt who recorded 12 points and Alberto Vega added 2 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Leones. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Flecheros. Academia PLAV lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the seventeenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Leon.
Top scorers:
Academia PLAV: B.Jefferson 12+1ast, R.Johny 6+2reb+1ast, L.Darwell 4+2reb, H.Cesar 3, C.Cristofer 2+3reb+1ast, C.Marvin 2+4reb
Leones: H.Barberena 15+2reb+10ast, P.Cerda 13+1reb, E.Allen 12+20reb+1ast, M.Lampson 11+2reb+4ast, E.Romero 8+2reb+4ast, Y.Vargas 7+1ast