Tipitapa Women 68 – 56 Leonas Women | Nicaragua LSBF

Tipitapa Women continued their strong run in the Nicaragua LSBF (Liga Superior de Baloncesto Femenino) with a convincing 68–56 victory over the Leonas Women on May 25, 2026. The game, hosted at the Polideportivo Alexis Argüello in Managua, showcased Tipitapa’s depth and defensive discipline as they held the Leonas to just 20 second‑half points.

Match Dynamics

The first quarter was a back‑and‑forth affair, with both teams trading leads. Leonas leaned on their experienced forward Laura Jiménez, who scored eight early points to give her team a 17–15 edge at the end of the opening period. Tipitapa responded by tightening their man‑to‑man defense and forcing turnovers. By halftime, they had built a 36–32 lead, thanks to an 11‑2 run sparked by guard María Salazar’s two three‑pointers.

The third quarter proved decisive. Tipitapa’s full‑court press flustered the Leonas, who committed six turnovers in the period. Tipitapa point guard Ana Castillo orchestrated the break, finding teammates for easy layups. The home side outscored the Leonas 20–8 in the third to take a 56–40 lead. Although the Leonas made a brief run in the fourth, cutting the gap to ten, Tipitapa’s reserves provided enough scoring to maintain control.

Key Contributors

• María Salazar (Tipitapa): 21 points (5‑of‑9 from three), 4 steals – her shooting kept the defense honest and sparked the second‑quarter surge.
• Ana Castillo (Tipitapa): 10 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds – nearly a triple‑double and the engine of Tipitapa’s transition game.
• Laura Jiménez (Leonas): 18 points and 11 rebounds, but received little support as the second‑highest scorer for Leonas finished with just 9 points.

Season Context

Tipitapa Women improve to 8–2, sitting firmly in second place behind the league-leading Jaguares de Managua. Their balanced attack and defensive intensity have made them a title contender. For the Leonas, the loss drops them to 5–5, occupying the fifth spot in the eight‑team league. The top four teams advance to the playoffs, so every game is critical going forward.

Tipitapa will look to extend their winning streak when they face the Indígenas de Matagalpa next, while the Leonas need to regroup quickly as they prepare for a tough test against the Tigres de Chinandega.