Liga MB Round 14 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most interesting game of round 14 was only one-point a home defeat of second-ranked San Salvador (7-4) to first ranked Quezaltepeque (8-3) 67-66. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Quezaltepeque outrebounded San Salvador 50-32 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. O Torres had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Cuban Jordanis Jaca (195-83) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Quezaltepeque's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Cuban swingman Marvin Cairo (201-91) responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Quezaltepeque maintains first position with 8-3 record. San Salvador at the other side dropped to the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Isidro Metapan.
Fourth ranked Santa Tecla (7-3) crushed at home 6th ranked Aguila (5-6) by 17 points 103-86, which is the biggest margin this round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Aguila. Cuban Lisvan Maza (196-88) notched 30 points to lead the effort and Yuniskel Molina supported him with 17 points. Santa Tecla's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 15 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists by American-Colombian forward Freddy Asprilla (208-88, college: Canisius) did not help to save the game for Aguila. Santa Tecla moved-up to second place. Aguila at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Santa Tecla will play against Halcones (#8) in Sonzacate in the next round where they are favorite. Aguila will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 14 Halcones lost to Isidro Metapan on the opponent's court 89-95.

Isidro Metapan - Halcones 95-89

Very expected game when 8th ranked Halcones (3-8) were defeated on the road by fourth ranked Isidro Metapan (7-4) 95-89. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Isidro Metapan players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Dominican center Miguel Evangelista (210-91) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 17 rebounds to lead the effort and American Chris Blake (195-88, college: Detroit Mercy) supported him with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 30 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists by American point guard Marcus Thomas (191-95, college: Rosemont) did not help to save the game for Halcones. His fellow American import forward Ronald Patten (201-93, college: Wisc.-Whitewater) added 19 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Five Halcones players scored in double figures. Halcones' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Isidro Metapan have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with San Salvador. Halcones at the other side keep the eighth position with eight games lost. Isidro Metapan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Halcones will play at home against the league's second-placed Santa Tecla (#2) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Isidro Metapan: C.Blake 28+8reb+7ast, M.Evangelista 27+17reb+2ast, J.Diaz 22+12reb+4ast, J.Colorado 9+3ast, M.Ramos 7+4reb+5ast, M.Tejada 2
Halcones: M.Thomas 30+10reb+9ast, R.Patten 19+11reb+1ast, A.McElrath 15+9reb, A.M 12+2reb+1ast, R.Miranda 10+3reb+2ast, A.Merino 3+3reb+1ast

Santa Tecla - Aguila 103-86

Fourth ranked Santa Tecla (7-3) crushed at home 6th ranked Aguila (5-6) by 17 points 103-86, which is the biggest margin this round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Aguila. Santa Tecla forced 19 Aguila turnovers. Cuban Lisvan Maza (196-88) notched 30 points to lead the effort and Cuban Yuniskel Molina (177-93) supported him with 17 points. Santa Tecla's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 15 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists by American-Colombian forward Freddy Asprilla (208-88, college: Canisius) did not help to save the game for Aguila. Forward Luis Almonte (187-88) added 23 points and 4 assists for the guests. Four Aguila players scored in double figures. Santa Tecla moved-up to second place. Aguila at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Santa Tecla will play against Halcones (#8) in Sonzacate in the next round where they are favorite. Aguila will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: L.Maza 30+4reb, Y.Molina 17+3reb+2ast, A.Alorda 12+8reb+1ast, C.Arias 9+2reb+2ast, C.Alas 6+1ast, A.Arias 6+6reb+6ast
Aguila: A.Luis 23+2reb+4ast, O.Oliva 18+3reb+3ast, J.Avila 17+4reb, F.Asprilla 15+15reb+8ast, C.Marquina 8+3reb+1ast, H.Jaimes 4+2reb

San Salvador - Quezaltepeque 66-67

The most interesting game of round 14 was only one-point a home defeat of second-ranked San Salvador (7-4) to first ranked Quezaltepeque (8-3) 67-66. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Quezaltepeque outrebounded San Salvador 50-32 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. O Torres had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Cuban Jordanis Jaca (195-83) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Quezaltepeque's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Cuban swingman Marvin Cairo (201-91) responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Panamanian Jonathan King (193-90, college: Abil.Christian) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Quezaltepeque maintains first position with 8-3 record. San Salvador at the other side dropped to the third place with four games lost. They share the position with Isidro Metapan.
Top scorers:
Quezaltepeque: T.O 25+12reb+2ast, J.Jaca 15+12reb+1ast, E.Lima 7+12reb+1ast, M.Lahud 6+7reb+2ast, M.Bryan 6+1ast, A.Barahona 6+3reb+1ast
San Salvador: M.Cairo 20+8reb+6ast, J.King 15+5reb+2ast, D.King 11+8reb, S.Bandek 8+3reb+4ast, J.Mancia 7+2reb+1ast, O.Rivera 3+2reb+1ast



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