TBN Round 16 (Regular Season): Nicaragua U16 lose another game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Bottom-ranked Nicaragua U16 (0-15) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 15th consecutive match to fifth ranked UAM Univ. (13-2) 112-63 on Sunday evening. UAM Univ. dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Nicaragua U16's 32. UAM Univ. forced 28 Nicaragua U16 turnovers and outrebounded them 40-27 including 17 on the offensive glass. UAM Univ. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Nicaragua U16's players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Harry Campos (-2007) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Jean Aristhomene who added 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Enmanuel Abea responded with 10 points and 6 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. UAM Univ. maintains fifth position with 13-2 record. Nicaragua U16 at the other side still closes the standings with 15 games lost.
An interesting game took place in Managua where higher ranked Mineros (8-7) were upset on the court of eighteenth ranked UNAN de (4-10) 70-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mineros. The winners were led by Jerssan Espinoza who scored that evening 15 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and Jason Espinoza supported him with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds by Jose Mccurbia did not help to save the game for Mineros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNAN de moved-up to fifteenth place. Mineros at the other side dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Tigres.
Real Esteli (11-3) was upset by thirteenth ranked Tipitapa (11-3) in Managua. Tipitapa won against higher ranked Real Esteli 70-64 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Real Esteli. Magdiel Rivera fired 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Bryan Casildo produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tipitapa maintains thirteenth position with 6-9 record. Loser Real Esteli keeps the sixth place with three games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: Sebaco lost to Americas 2 on the opponent's court 77-81. Los Bufalos unfortunately lost to Brumas in a home game 85-96. Jaguares rolled over Leon on the road 175-51. San Isidro was defeated by La Libertad on its own court 70-80. Frente was smashed by La Trinidad in Esteli 113-79. Leones destroyed Tigres at home 109-59.



Americas 2 - Sebaco 81-77

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Sebaco's (6-7) road loss to tenth ranked Americas 2 (8-6) 77-81 on Sunday. Americas 2 forced 27 Sebaco turnovers. Strangely Sebaco outrebounded Americas 2 49-33 including 17 on the offensive glass. The former international forward Troy Andrews (196-2000) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. Jovanni Serrano chipped in 21 points. Esmilder Rojas (190-1985) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and swingman Jeedlaff Zeledon (-2004) added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Americas 2 moved-up to eighth place. Loser Sebaco keeps the eleventh position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Americas 2: T.Andrews 22+13reb+2ast, J.Serrano 21+3reb+2ast, A.Miranda 12+4reb+2ast, O.Bone 10+3reb+1ast, A.Hodgson 8+5reb, J.Porras 4+2reb+1ast
Sebaco: Z.Jeedlaff 19+9reb+4ast, R.Esmilder 16+15reb+2ast, R.Kelvin 14+6reb+2ast, S.Windell 14+10reb+3ast, S.Marcos 4+1reb, P.Yefry 4+3reb+1ast

Los Bufalos - Brumas 85-96

Very predictable result in Managua where third ranked Brumas (14-1) defeated 15th ranked Los Bufalos (4-11) 96-85 on Sunday. Brumas looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international guard Dayton Cacho (186-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Herman Mullins (-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Five Brumas players scored in double figures. Roger Herrera produced 35 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and Jose Arce added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Brumas have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Leones and Flecheros. Loser Los Bufalos dropped to the sixteenth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Brumas: D.Cacho 15+12reb+6ast, J.Martinez 15+8reb+2ast, R.Mendoza 15+1reb+7ast, H.Mullins 15+11reb+3ast, Y.Altamirano 14+3reb+2ast, J.Herrera 8+6reb+4ast
Los Bufalos: H.Roger 35+7reb+2ast, A.Jose 12+6reb+12ast, P.Hans 10+13reb+3ast, M.Kender 8+4reb, T.Sergio 8+4reb+1ast, M.Webeans 6+5reb+9ast

Leon - Jaguares 51-175

Not a big story in a game when 19th ranked Leon (2-12) was rolled over at home by top-ranked Jaguares (14-0) 175-51 on Sunday. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 124 of its points in the paint compared to Leon's 46. Jaguares forced 52 Leon turnovers and outrebounded them 72-29 including a 38-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 41 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Leon's players. The former international David Watson (185-2007) fired 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Lesly Serrano (180-2005) chipped in 2 points, 7 rebounds, 31 assists and 6 steals. Four Jaguares players scored in double figures. Juan Morales produced 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and Wilfredo Barreto added 0 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Jaguares have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Leon lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: D.Watson 36+6reb, R.Sierra 27+4reb+1ast, J.Campbell 25+10reb, A.Williams 16+8reb, A.Solis 12, Y.Blandon 12+1ast
Leon: M.Juan 36+6reb+2ast, S.Milton 7+3reb+1ast, M.Zelaya Kerling 4+4reb, R.Talal 2+1reb+2ast, M.Jesffersson 2+5reb, G.Jaime 0

San Isidro - La Libertad 70-80

Everything went according to plan in Matagalpa where twelfth ranked La Libertad (6-8) beat 17th ranked San Isidro (3-11) 80-70 on Sunday. La Libertad looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Erling Lopez (-1994) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Roberto Sirias chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals. La Libertad's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Sidney Castaneda produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Axel Rodriguez (-2006) added 21 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. La Libertad maintains twelfth position with 6-8 record. Loser San Isidro dropped to the eighteenth place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
La Libertad: R.Sirias 21+5reb+10ast, E.Lopez 18+10reb+9ast, M.Mejia 13+8reb+2ast, E.Rocha 10+14reb+1ast, L.Allum 8+4reb+2ast, J.Munoz 4+4reb
San Isidro: R.Axel 21+3reb+8ast, C.Sidney 14+15reb+4ast, R.Erick 10+7reb+4ast, V.Keneth 10+3reb+2ast, R.Hamilton 8+8reb+1ast, C.Cesar 4+4reb

La Trinidad - Frente 113-79

There was no surprise in Esteli where 16th ranked Frente (3-9) was outplayed by eighth ranked La Trinidad (9-6) 113-79 on Sunday. La Trinidad outrebounded Frente 50-30 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. La Trinidad shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Frente's players. Humberto Mairena fired 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. point guard Mario Garcia (182-2000) chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. Four La Trinidad players scored in double figures. Luis Urbina (180-2001) produced 17 points and 4 assists and Ervin Mora added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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. La Trinidad moved-up to seventh place. Frente lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
La Trinidad: E.Rivera 20+5reb+2ast, H.Mairena 19+6reb+3ast, M.Garcia 16+4reb+8ast, J.Blandon 12+2reb+5ast, E.Gonzalez 8+8reb+1ast, E.Mairena 8+1reb+1ast
Frente: U.Luis 17+4reb+4ast, M.Ervin 17+5reb+1ast, J.Luis 13+2reb+3ast, C.Kurlam 9+5reb+1ast, P.Dante 6+2reb, P.Juan 4+1reb

UAM Univ. - Nicaragua U16 112-63

Bottom-ranked Nicaragua U16 (0-15) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 15th consecutive match to fifth ranked UAM Univ. (13-2) 112-63 on Sunday evening. UAM Univ. dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Nicaragua U16's 32. UAM Univ. forced 28 Nicaragua U16 turnovers and outrebounded them 40-27 including 17 on the offensive glass. UAM Univ. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Nicaragua U16's players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Harry Campos (-2007) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Jean Aristhomene who added 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five UAM Univ. players scored in double figures. At the losing side Enmanuel Abea responded with 10 points and 6 rebounds and Kenion Cuthbert scored 8 points and 5 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. UAM Univ. maintains fifth position with 13-2 record. Nicaragua U16 at the other side still closes the standings with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
UAM Univ.: J.Aristhomene 16+8reb, R.Smith 15+5reb+3ast, S.Osorio 14+4reb+3ast, H.Campos 13+5reb+6ast, S.McMeo 13+5reb+2ast, V.Thomas 11+4ast
Nicaragua U16: A.Enmanuel 10+6reb+1ast, A.Christopher 9+1reb+3ast, C.Kenion 8+5reb+1ast, E.Helmun 7+1ast, E.Leonel 6+1reb, C.Medina Jose 6+3reb

Leones - Tigres 109-59

No shocking result in a game in Managua where fourth ranked Leones (14-1) outleveled 9th ranked Tigres (8-7) 109-59 on Sunday. Leones dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Tigres' 40. Leones forced 22 Tigres turnovers and outrebounded them 58-34 including a 39-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Leones looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Tigres' players. The former international Harold Barberena (179-1982) fired 17 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Pablo Cerda chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Leones players scored in double figures. Swingman Hector Rodriguez (-2005) produced 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and Mario Valdez added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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. Leones have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Brumas and Flecheros. Loser Tigres keep the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Mineros.
Top scorers:
Leones: H.Barberena 17+8reb+8ast, K.Gutierrez 17+2reb+4ast, P.Cerda 14+10reb+1ast, E.Romero 10+4reb+2ast, R.Bermudez 9+4reb+2ast, Y.Vargas 8+2ast
Tigres: R.Hector 17+4reb+6ast, V.Mario 14+11reb+1ast, E.Jonathan 9+2reb+1ast, E.Kelvin 7+4reb+2ast, A.Jose 4+4reb, O.Kevin 3+3reb

UNAN de M. - Mineros 70-64

An interesting game took place in Managua where higher ranked Mineros (8-7) were upset on the court of eighteenth ranked UNAN de (4-10) 70-64. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Mineros. UNAN de forced 27 Mineros turnovers. Mineros were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by Jerssan Espinoza who scored that evening 15 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and Jason Espinoza supported him with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds by Jose Mccurbia did not help to save the game for Mineros. Forward Norvin Mairena added 13 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UNAN de moved-up to fifteenth place. Mineros at the other side dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Tigres.
Top scorers:
UNAN de M.: J.Espinoza 15+1reb+5ast, J.Espinoza 10+8reb+1ast, D.Garcia 10+2reb+1ast, J.Ramirez 9+4reb, H.Guerrero 8+2ast, H.Mojica 7+1reb+3ast
Mineros: M.Jose 26+10reb+1ast, M.Norvin 13+10reb, M.Armando 9+3reb+6ast, R.Eugenio 6+6reb+1ast, B.Adiel 3+2reb, C.Nestor 3+2reb

Tipitapa - Real Esteli 70-64

Real Esteli (11-3) was upset by thirteenth ranked Tipitapa (11-3) in Managua. Tipitapa won against higher ranked Real Esteli 70-64 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Real Esteli. They outrebounded Real Esteli 52-34 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Magdiel Rivera fired 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Alfredo Borge (188-1992) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Bryan Casildo (-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and forward Farrell Pauth (-1999) added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tipitapa maintains thirteenth position with 6-9 record. Loser Real Esteli keeps the sixth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Tipitapa: A.Borge 16+5reb+3ast, M.Rivera 15+9reb+3ast, O.Ramirez 13+8reb+2ast, W.Salinas 9+3reb, A.Tenorio 8+10reb+2ast, K.Alvarado 4+7reb+2ast
Real Esteli: C.Bryan 19+11reb+3ast, P.Farrell 12+10reb+5ast, L.Picado Diego 9+1ast, H.Jaydon 8+7reb+1ast, S.Morice 7, B.Pablo 4+2reb+1ast