TBN Round 21 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 21 most important game was a victory of Leones over 4th placed Flecheros 83-70 on Tuesday night. It was a good game for Angel Fernandez (-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. ex-international Harold Barberena (179-1982) contributed with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) answered with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for Flecheros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones (17-3) moved-up to third place. Flecheros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with four games lost.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked UAM Univ. (17-5) against fourteenth ranked Tipitapa (8-12) on Tuesday night. Visiting UAM Univ. was crushed by Tipitapa in Managua 85-62. Magdiel Rivera stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Alfredo Borge chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Shaen McMeo (-2006) with 14 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tipitapa moved-up to twelfth place. UAM Univ. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost.
TBN top team - Jaguares (19-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed twelfth ranked La Libertad (7-11) in Juigalpa 127-54. Neyton Padilla nailed 22 points for the winning side. Leevon Allum came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds for La Libertad in the defeat. Undefeated Jaguares have an impressive series of nineteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-0 record. Loser La Libertad dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 21: San Isidro was beaten by UNAN de on the road 77-68. Tigres were destroyed by Real Esteli on its own court 43-83. Brumas outscored Nicaragua U16 in Jinotega 97-52. Leon was rolled over Los Bufalos at home 71-125. La Trinidad defeated Academia PLAV on the opponent's court 69-54. Mineros beat Pescadores in a home game 95-82.
The most impressive performance of 21th round was 22 points and 14 rebounds by Norvin Mairena of Mineros.



UNAN de M. - San Isidro 77-68:
Everything could happen in Managua at the game between two tied teams. Both seventeenth ranked UNAN de and 16th ranked San Isidro had identical 5-13 record. This time UNAN de used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Matagalpa 77-68 on Tuesday night. UNAN de had a 42-31 advantage in offensive rebounds. American point guard Jordan Ramirez (178) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds for the winning side and Jerssan Espinoza accounted for 20 points and 6 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Anfearnnee Flemings came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Sidney Castaneda added 21 points and 13 rebounds respectively for San Isidro in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. UNAN de (6-13) moved-up to sixteenth place. Loser San Isidro dropped to the seventeenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Frente.
Top scorers:
UNAN de M.: J.Espinoza 20+3reb+6ast, J.Ramirez 19+19reb+3ast, H.Guerrero 10+1reb+4ast, M.Obando 6+3reb, M.Acosta 4+3reb, J.Rivas 4+2reb+1ast
San Isidro: C.Sidney 21+13reb+1ast, F.Anfearnnee 21+12reb+6ast, R.Axel 9+3reb, C.Alberth 7+1reb+2ast, M.Hamilton 4+5reb, V.Keneth 3+1ast

Tipitapa - UAM Univ. 85-62:
Very important is a road loss of third ranked UAM Univ. (17-5) against fourteenth ranked Tipitapa (8-12) on Tuesday night. Visiting UAM Univ. was crushed by Tipitapa in Managua 85-62. Tipitapa dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to UAM Univ.'s 22. Tipitapa forced 22 UAM Univ. turnovers and outrebounded them 44-26 including 19 on the offensive glass. Tipitapa players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Magdiel Rivera stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Alfredo Borge (188-1992) chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Tipitapa players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Shaen McMeo (-2006) with 14 points and 4 assists and Enroy Slate scored 10 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tipitapa moved-up to twelfth place. UAM Univ. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Tipitapa: M.Rivera 23+11reb+5ast, O.Ramirez 18+5reb+2ast, A.Borge 15+11reb+4ast, F.Sanchez 13+1reb+5ast, R.Sanchez 8+5reb, W.Salinas 5+3ast
UAM Univ.: M.Shaen 14+4ast, S.Enroy 10+4reb+4ast, C.Harry 9+3reb+1ast, H.Sharlon 8+1reb, G.Adonis 7+8reb+1ast, C.Andrew 5+1reb+2ast

Tigres - Real Esteli 43-83:
Rather expected game when 9th ranked Tigres (10-10) were smashed by sixth ranked Real Esteli (14-4) in Corinto 83-43 on Tuesday. Real Esteli forced 26 Tigres turnovers and had a 38-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Farrell Pauth (-1999) nailed 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and ex-international forward Bryan Casildo (-2006) accounted for 7 points and 11 rebounds. The former international Kelvin Espinoza (-2002) came up with 7 points and 6 rebounds and ex-international Dwight Real (-1997) added 4 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Tigres in the defeat. 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. Real Esteli have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 14-4 record. Loser Tigres keep the ninth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Real Esteli: F.Pauth 20+9reb+2ast, W.Batista 12+6reb, H.Gutierrez 11+2reb+1ast, P.Lopez 9+1reb+1ast, J.Dixon 7, B.Casildo 7+11reb+3ast
Tigres: E.Kelvin 7+6reb+1ast, E.Jonathan 5+1reb, R.Dwight 4+6reb+3ast, M.Jose 4+3reb+1ast, O.Kevin 4+1ast, P.Jeshua 4+1reb+1ast

La Libertad - Jaguares 54-127:
TBN top team - Jaguares (19-0) had no problems winning another game on Tuesday. This time they crushed twelfth ranked La Libertad (7-11) in Juigalpa 127-54. Jaguares dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to La Libertad's 34. They outrebounded La Libertad 51-30 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jaguares looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by La Libertad's players. Forward Neyton Padilla (-2004) nailed 22 points for the winning side and ex-international center Andy Perez (200-1999) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Jaguares players scored in double figures. Forward Leevon Allum (-2006) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Roberto Sirias added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for La Libertad in the defeat. Jaguares have an impressive series of nineteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-0 record. Loser La Libertad dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Jaguares: N.Padilla 22+3reb+1ast, A.Perez 14+7reb+1ast, R.Sierra 13+6reb+2ast, L.Castillo 13+1reb+1ast, J.Muller 13+4reb, A.Jaime 10+3reb
La Libertad: A.Leevon 16+7reb, S.Roberto 10+6reb+2ast, C.Moises 10+2reb+1ast, L.Kevin 5+4reb, L.Erling 5+6reb+2ast, R.Elicier 4+4reb

Nicaragua U16 - Brumas 52-97:
Very predictable result when second ranked Brumas (19-1) rolled over bottom-ranked Nicaragua U16 (0-19) in Managua 97-52 on Tuesday. Brumas dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Nicaragua U16's 10. They outrebounded Nicaragua U16 52-36 including 16 on the offensive glass. Brumas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Eliezer Sevilla nailed 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Allan Palacios accounted for 16 points. Four Brumas players scored in double figures. Jameer Vega came up with 11 points and 5 rebounds and Enmanuel Abea added 8 points and 5 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 and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the nineteenth consecutive win for Brumas. They maintain second place with 19-1 record having just one point less than leader Jaguares. Nicaragua U16 lost their nineteenth game in a row. They still close the standings.
Top scorers:
Brumas: A.Palacios 16+4reb+1ast, E.Sevilla 14+5reb+2ast, J.Martinez 12+4reb, F.Garay 11+8reb+1ast, K.Rivera 8+3reb+1ast, K.Martinez 8+3reb
Nicaragua U16: V.Jameer 11+5reb+2ast, H.Jaden 9+4reb, A.Enmanuel 8+5reb+2ast, C.Kenion 7+1reb, E.Helmun 5+5reb+3ast, A.Jmar 4+5reb+2ast

Leon - Los Bufalos 71-125:
Not a big story in a game when 20th ranked Leon (2-17) was outscored at home by fifteenth ranked Los Bufalos (7-13) 125-71 on Tuesday. Los Bufalos dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Leon's 44. Los Bufalos forced 30 Leon turnovers and outrebounded them 62-36 including a 28-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Webeans Moody (-2001) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and forward Kender Munoz accounted for 14 points and 11 rebounds. Five Los Bufalos players scored in double figures. Jaime Gimenez came up with 23 points and 9 rebounds and Juan Morales added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Leon in the defeat. 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. Los Bufalos maintains fifteenth place with 7-13 record. Leon lost their thirteenth game in a row. They keep the twentieth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Los Bufalos: W.Moody 23+11reb+7ast, J.Arce 20+4reb+2ast, R.Herrera 16+5reb+1ast, K.Chang 15+7reb+2ast, H.Perez 14+4reb, K.Munoz 14+11reb+2ast
Leon: G.Jaime 23+9reb, D.Darciel 12+2reb+2ast, V.Jose 10+5reb+1ast, M.Juan 8+7reb+2ast, S.Milton 6+2reb+3ast, B.Wilfredo 4+3reb+1ast

Academia PLAV - La Trinidad 54-69:
Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked La Trinidad (14-6) defeated 19th ranked Academia PLAV (2-16) in Managua 69-54 on Tuesday. La Trinidad outrebounded Academia PLAV 43-31 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Mario Garcia (182-2000) nailed 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Luder Hernandez (195-1995) accounted for 7 points and 9 rebounds. Cesar Guerrero came up with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Darwell Lopez (-2003) added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Academia PLAV in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for La Trinidad. They maintain seventh place with 14-6 record. Academia PLAV lost their fifteenth game in a row. They keep the nineteenth position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
La Trinidad: M.Garcia 16+7reb, E.Mairena 12+2reb, W.Mairena 10+4reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 7+9reb+1ast, H.Mairena 6+4reb+2ast, F.Cardoza 6+5reb
Academia PLAV: B.Jefferson 12+4reb, G.Cesar 10+6reb+5ast, M.Jose 10+1reb+1ast, V.Alberto 7+3reb, L.Darwell 6+6reb+7ast, R.Johny 4+1reb+1ast

Flecheros - Leones 70-83:
Round 21 most important game was a victory of Leones over 4th placed Flecheros 83-70 on Tuesday night. It was a good game for Angel Fernandez (-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. ex-international Harold Barberena (179-1982) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Five Leones players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Francisco Garth (195-1999) answered with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and ex-international guard David Toruno (-1992) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Flecheros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Leones (17-3) moved-up to third place. Flecheros lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Leones: A.Fernandez 19+11reb, E.Allen 13+10reb+2ast, Y.Vargas 13+3reb, M.Montalvan 10+3reb+1ast, C.Ampie 10+4reb+3ast, H.Barberena 10+9reb+10ast
Flecheros: G.Francisco 29+13reb+4ast, T.David 14+8reb, M.Raul 8+5reb+3ast, C.Daniel 7+1reb+7ast, A.Kevin 4+3reb+1ast, A.Gabriel 4+6reb+5ast

Mineros - Pescadores 95-82:
There was no surprise when 13th ranked Pescadores (7-12) lost to eighth ranked Mineros (11-8) in Puerto Cabezas 82-95 on Tuesday. Mineros forced 26 Pescadores turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. Mineros looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Pescadores' players. Forward Norvin Mairena nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side and ex-international guard Armando Martinez (190-1988) accounted for 7 points and 18 assists. Wikilif Ramsin came up with 18 points and Ariel Fedrick added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Pescadores in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Mineros. They maintain eighth place with 11-8 record. Loser Pescadores dropped to the fourteenth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Mineros: N.Mairena 22+14reb+2ast, Y.Medina 17+1ast, J.Mccurbia 15+6reb, R.Toruno 9+2reb+1ast, W.Molina 8+1ast, A.Martinez 7+2reb+18ast
Pescadores: R.Wikilif 18+4reb+3ast, F.Ariel 14+6reb+1ast, C.Darren 10, C.Elli 9+2reb, P.Danny 9+4reb+1ast, S.Ither 7+1reb