Liga MB Round 3 (Regular Season): San Miguel keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

San Miguel smashed Ahuachapan at home 95-56. San Miguel outrebounded Ahuachapan 53-34 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. San Miguel looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 3 passes made by Ahuachapan's players. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for guard Daylon Potts (196, college: Simpson, CA) who led his team to a victory with 12 points, 33 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. point guard Darius Daniels (183-1997) contributed with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Sheldon Stevens (190, college: ORU) answered with 23 points for Ahuachapan. Ahuachapan will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. San Miguel will try to continue on its current victory against Metapan at home.
Santiagueno (1-1) recorded a loss in Usultan. Hosts were rolled over by Cojute (2-1) 132-81. It was a great evening for American forward Sean Scott (190-1997, college: Pfeiffer) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Elijah Wood helped adding 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Colombian center John Hernandez (207-1984) with 32 points and 27 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. Cojute will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiagueno will play against A.Lobos (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game was also tough home defeat of Salvadorenos in a game in San Salvador versus A.Lobos (#5) 80-78. It was an exceptional evening for Lincoln Smith who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Ibrahin Hechavarria came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks for Salvadorenos in the defeat. A.Lobos will meet at home Santiagueno (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Salvadorenos will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 3 bottom-ranked Santa Tecla beat Brujos on the road 94-76. Santa Ana won against Cojute on its own court 84-78.



Santiagueno - Cojute 81-132:
Santiagueno (1-1) recorded a loss in Usultan. Hosts were rolled over by Cojute (2-1) 132-81. Cojute dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 52. Cojute forced 25 Santiagueno turnovers. Strangely Santiagueno outrebounded Cojute 58-44 including a 24-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cojute players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Santiagueno's players. It was a great evening for American forward Sean Scott (190-1997, college: Pfeiffer) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. His fellow American import guard Elijah Wood (198-2000, college: S.Connecticut) helped adding 22 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Cojute players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Colombian center John Hernandez (207-1984) with 32 points and 27 rebounds and Colombian forward Anders Valencia (201-1997) scored 22 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. Cojute will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiagueno will play against A.Lobos (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cojute: S.Scott 30+8reb+10ast, E.Wood 22+9reb+5ast, R.Melendez 19+3ast, D.Canas 17+2ast, M.Hinestroza 12+10reb+2ast, J.Flores 8+3reb+4ast
Santiagueno: J.Hernandez 32+27reb+2ast, V.Anders 22+8reb+1ast, Q.Ricardo 9+2reb, D.Gerbaudo 6+9reb+10ast, L.Saul 5+1reb, C.Baltazar 3+5reb+1ast

Brujos - Santa Tecla 76-94:
There was a small surprise when Santa Tecla (1-2) beat Brujos (0-2) in Izalco 94-76 on Friday. Santa Tecla forced 19 Brujos turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Zackry Martinez (188, college: MSU-Northern) who led the winners and scored 37 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. Josue Avila (197-1998) accounted for 28 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Kevin Cadet (190, college: St.Elizabeth) came up with 31 points and 9 rebounds and guard Angelo Ortega (170-2005) added 15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals respectively for Brujos in the defeat. Santa Tecla will meet Santa Ana (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brujos will play against San Salvador (#6) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: Z.Martinez 37+6reb+3ast, J.Avila 28+7reb+2ast, G.Rivas 12+13reb+8ast, E.Contreras 6+5reb+2ast, D.Aguilar 5+2ast, A.Interiano 4+4reb+2ast
Brujos: C.Kevin 31+9reb, O.Angelo 15+7reb+5ast, G.Gustavo 15+4reb+4ast, U.Josue 8+6reb, C.Eduardo 4+2reb+2ast, A.Francisco 3+4reb+2ast

Salvadorenos - A.Lobos 78-80:
An interesting game was also tough home defeat of Salvadorenos in a game in San Salvador versus A.Lobos (#5) 80-78. A.Lobos outrebounded Salvadorenos 56-37 including 22 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Lincoln Smith (196, college: Lamar) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Naturalized American center Marc Montavious (202-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) accounted for 19 points and 22 rebounds for the winning side. Cuban forward Ibrahin Hechavarria (206-2000) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and guard Diego Minero (187-2007) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for Salvadorenos in the defeat. Four Salvadorenos players scored in double figures. A.Lobos will meet at home Santiagueno (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Salvadorenos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
A.Lobos: L.Smith 26+10reb+7ast, M.Montavious 19+22reb+1ast, E.Rojas 18+2reb+3ast, A.Charles 8+12reb, M.Melendez 7+7reb+7ast, F.Carcamo 2
Salvadorenos: R.Diego 18+2reb+2ast, H.Ibrahin 18+16reb+4ast, M.Diego 16+4reb+4ast, M.William 11+2reb+2ast, E.Luis 9+3reb+1ast, R.Erick 4+5reb+3ast

Santa Ana - Cojute 84-78:
There was a minor upset when Cojute (2-1) lost on the road to Santa Ana (2-1) 84-78 on Saturday. Santa Ana looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Santa Ana made 8 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Ajang Aguek (206-2000, college: Lander) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks. His fellow American import guard LeAndrew Knight (190, college: CSUSB) accounted for 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Venezuelan-Colombian center Michael Hinestroza (210-1990, college: UALR) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 19 rebounds and American guard Elijah Wood (198-2000, college: S.Connecticut) added 12 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Cojute in the defeat. Four Cojute players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Santa Ana will meet at home Santa Tecla (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cojute will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: K.LeAndrew 22+11reb+5ast, A.Aguek 21+14reb+7ast, J.Darnell 16+5reb+4ast, C.Arias 6+1reb, S.Gross 6+1reb, A.Regalado 5+2ast
Cojute: H.Michael 23+19reb+2ast, S.Sean 19+4reb+4ast, M.Kevin 14+4reb+5ast, W.Elijah 12+13reb+3ast, M.Ronald 5+6reb+2ast, C.Walter 3+1reb+1ast

San Miguel - Ahuachapan 95-56:
San Miguel smashed Ahuachapan at home 95-56. San Miguel outrebounded Ahuachapan 53-34 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. San Miguel looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 3 passes made by Ahuachapan's players. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for guard Daylon Potts (196, college: Simpson, CA) who led his team to a victory with 12 points, 33 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. point guard Darius Daniels (183-1997) contributed with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Potts is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five San Miguel players scored in double figures. Guard Sheldon Stevens (190, college: ORU) answered with 23 points and forward Folayemi Salako (201, college: Atlantis) added 8 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Ahuachapan. Ahuachapan will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. San Miguel will try to continue on its current victory against Metapan at home.
Top scorers:
San Miguel: D.Darius 25+5reb+4ast, D.Benavides 19+2reb+2ast, M.Nick 16+11reb, D.Potts 12+33reb+10ast, M.Guzman 10+5ast, M.Padilla 4
Ahuachapan: S.Stevens 23+3reb+1ast, P.Kevin 10+3reb, R.Terrin 8+7reb, F.Salako 8+11reb+1ast, C.Paul 5+5reb+1ast, P.Roberto 2+1reb