Nicaragua Championship: Jaguares UAM Dominate Brumas de Jinotega 97-88 on the Road

Jaguares UAM continued their strong push in the Nicaragua Championship with a convincing 97-88 victory over Brumas de Jinotega on July 17. Playing at the Polideportivo José Dolores Alfaro in Jinotega, the visitors used a high-powered offense and a decisive third-quarter run to overcome a stubborn home side and secure their fourth win in the last five games.

Match Overview

The game started in a back-and-forth fashion, with both teams exchanging leads in the opening quarter. Brumas de Jinotega, playing in front of a vocal home crowd, used their size advantage inside to keep the score tight. However, Jaguares UAM’s perimeter shooting and transition speed began to tell as the game progressed.

After trailing 48-47 at halftime, Jaguares exploded in the third quarter, outscoring Brumas 31-17. The key was a 10-0 run midway through the period, turning a 56-55 deficit into a 65-59 lead that they never lost. The home team rallied in the fourth quarter, cutting the margin to seven points twice, but Jaguares UAM always had an answer from the free-throw line, shooting 85% (22-of-26) in the final period.

Key Moments

• First Quarter: Brumas took an early 14-9 lead, but Jaguares closed the period on a 9-2 run to tie the game 23-23.
• Halftime: Brumas’ strong inside game from center Carlos García (12 points, 8 rebounds in the first half) gave them a narrow 48-47 lead.
• Third Quarter Blitz: Jaguares UAM shot 68% from the field in the third quarter, with guard Jesús Carrión scoring 11 of his game-high 27 points in the frame.
• Fourth Quarter Free Throws: Jaguares made 11 of 12 free throws in the final five minutes to ice the game.

Standout Players

For Jaguares UAM, Jesús Carrión was the star of the show, finishing with 27 points (10-of-17 FG), 6 assists, and 4 steals. Forward Edwin Leiva added a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds, controlling the glass at both ends. Point guard Daniel Flores orchestrated the offense well, tallying 11 assists with only 2 turnovers.

Brumas de Jinotega was led by Carlos García, who posted 22 points and 13 rebounds. Shooting guard Juan Martínez chipped in 19 points, but Brumas struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 4-of-15 three-point attempts (27%), compared to Jaguares’ 12-of-28 (43%).

Standings Context

The victory improves Jaguares UAM’s record to 8-4, keeping them in the top four of the Nicaragua Championship standings. Brumas de Jinotega falls to 5-7, now sitting in seventh place. With the regular season approaching its midway point, every game carries weight for playoff positioning. Jaguares UAM will look to continue their climb when they host Indígenas de Managua on July 20, while Brumas face a tough road trip to Leones de León.

Game details: Nicaragua Championship | Polideportivo José Dolores Alfaro, Jinotega