Liga MB Round 10: Brujos hand first loss to Aguila

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Aguila (7-1) in San Miguel on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Brujos (6-3) 76-72. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Aguila. Brujos shot 22 for 31 from the free-throw line, while Aguila only scored two points from the stripe. 25 personal fouls committed by Aguila helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Harrison Rieger (196-98) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 7 rebounds. Guyanese-American center Anthony Moe (206-90, college: Millersville) contributed with 17 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. point guard Martin Ramos (171-92) replied with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for Aguila. Brujos maintains fifth position with 6-3 record. Aguila at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with San Salvador. Brujos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Aguila will play at home against Fantasmas and is hoping to win this game.
Seventh-ranked Santiagueno (1-6) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Santa Ana (7-2). The visitors from Santa Ana managed to secure only two-point victory 77-75. However their fans expected much easier game. American players dominated the game. Center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Shahmel Brackett chipped in 22 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard EJ Blackwell (193, college: Lourdes) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Santa Ana have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-2 record having just one point less than leader Aguila. Santiagueno lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with six games lost. Santa Ana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiagueno will play at home against El Rapido (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Chalchuapa is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to ninth ranked El Rapido (2-6) 122-105 on Sunday evening. Reggie Baker notched 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 37 points (!!!) by Raul Miranda did not help to save the game for Chalchuapa. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. El Rapido moved-up to seventh place. Loser Chalchuapa still closes the standings with eight games lost. El Rapido will meet Santiagueno (#8) in the next round. Chalchuapa will play against Cojute and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 10 Fantasmas was beaten by Brujos on the road 113-99. Santa Ana won against Cojute on its own court 99-92.

Brujos - Fantasmas 113-99

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Brujos' (6-3) home victory over 6th ranked Fantasmas (4-5) in Izalco 113-99 on Saturday. Brujos dominated down low during the game scoring 92 of its points in the paint compared to Fantasmas' 62. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Fantasmas' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brujos made 15 blocks. American players dominated also this game. Forward Harrison Rieger (196-98) notched a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Jeremee Davis (191-90, college: Georgia Coll.) supported him with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 14 assists. Davis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Brujos players scored in double figures. Brujos' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 40 points (!!!) and 5 assists by guard Sameen Swint (193, college: GBC) did not help to save the game for Fantasmas. Nick Moore (198-91, college: Nyack) added 24 points, 21 rebounds and 4 blocks for lost side. Brujos maintains fifth position with 6-3 record. Fantasmas lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with five games lost. Brujos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fantasmas will play against the league's leader Aguila (#1) in San Miguel and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fantasmas: S.Swint 40+4reb+5ast, N.Moore 24+21reb+2ast, R.Bell 15+9reb+5ast, H.Carlos 9+7reb+1ast, C.Sorto 8+7reb+2ast, M.Francisco 3+1reb
Brujos: R.Harrison 36+11reb+3ast, J.Davis 26+9reb+14ast, L.Valle 21+7reb+5ast, J.Angulo 10+3reb+5ast, R.Santos 10+5reb+6ast, P.Andres 8+8reb+3ast

Santiagueno - Santa Ana 75-77

Seventh-ranked Santiagueno (1-6) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Santa Ana (7-2). The visitors from Santa Ana managed to secure only two-point victory 77-75. However their fans expected much easier game. American players dominated the game. Center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Shahmel Brackett (183-91, college: UNCP) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard EJ Blackwell (193, college: Lourdes) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Xavier Eaglin (201-97, college: PVAMU) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Santa Ana have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-2 record having just one point less than leader Aguila. Santiagueno lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with six games lost. Santa Ana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiagueno will play at home against El Rapido (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santiagueno: E.Blackwell 29+13reb+6ast, X.Eaglin 18+8reb, S.Esperanza 11+1reb, G.Andres 8+3reb+2ast, A.Alex 5+3ast, S.Moises 4+1reb+1ast
Santa Ana: M.Montavious 23+19reb+1ast, S.Brackett 22+3reb+5ast, M.Taylor 15+7reb+4ast, C.Benjamin 11+5reb+3ast, J.Barrera 4+2reb+2ast, A.Gross Ruano 2+2reb+2ast

Santa Ana - Cojute 99-92

Very expected game when 9th ranked Cojute (1-7) lost on the road to third ranked Santa Ana (7-2) 99-92 on Sunday. Santa Ana dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Cojute's 30 and made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. American players dominated also this game. Shahmel Brackett (183-91, college: UNCP) notched 42 points (!!!) and 6 assists to lead the effort and forward Maurice Taylor (198-94, college: Niagara) supported him with 19 points, 24 rebounds and 5 assists. Taylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 43 points (!!!) and 17 rebounds by swingman Zekiah Owens (197-98, college: AIC) did not help to save the game for Cojute. Guard Chris Moten (190-89, college: LA Pierce JC) added 27 points and 5 assists for lost side. Santa Ana have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-2 record having just one point less than leader Aguila. Loser Cojute keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. Santa Ana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cojute will play against Chalchuapa (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cojute: Z.Owens 43+17reb+3ast, C.Moten 27+4reb+5ast, N.Avalos 8+6reb+2ast, R.Melendez 5+1reb+3ast, D.Downey 4+8reb, R.Jose 3+4reb
Santa Ana: S.Brackett 42+3reb+6ast, M.Montavious 22+15reb+1ast, M.Taylor 19+24reb+5ast, C.Benjamin 11+5reb, I.Sandoval 3+1reb+2ast, R.Benjamin 2+5reb

Chalchuapa - El Rapido 105-122

Bottom-ranked Chalchuapa is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their eighth consecutive match to ninth ranked El Rapido (2-6) 122-105 on Sunday evening. El Rapido outrebounded Chalchuapa 54-26 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Reggie Baker (193-93, college: BCU) notched 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Jerry Price (170, college: Rowan) supported him with 36 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 37 points (!!!) by point guard Raul Miranda (175-96) did not help to save the game for Chalchuapa. Puerto Rican point guard Ryann Abraham (182-87, college: App State) added 31 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. El Rapido moved-up to seventh place. Loser Chalchuapa still closes the standings with eight games lost. El Rapido will meet Santiagueno (#8) in the next round. Chalchuapa will play against Cojute and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Chalchuapa: R.Miranda 37+3reb+3ast, R.Abraham 31+4reb+4ast, M.Gonzalez 19+6reb+3ast, W.Wiley 15+7reb, R.Aguiar 3+4reb, M.Carlos 0
El Rapido: R.Baker 36+7reb+2ast, J.Price 36+5reb+4ast, G.Martinez 18+18reb, C.Marquina 10+6reb, E.Contreras 7+7reb+1ast, D.Jaramillo 6+2reb+1ast

Aguila - Brujos 72-76

The most surprising game was the first loss of Aguila (7-1) in San Miguel on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Brujos (6-3) 76-72. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Aguila. Brujos shot 22 for 31 from the free-throw line, while Aguila only scored two points from the stripe. 25 personal fouls committed by Aguila helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Harrison Rieger (196-98) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 7 rebounds. Guyanese-American center Anthony Moe (206-90, college: Millersville) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Martin Ramos (171-92) replied with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Ecuadorian power forward Carlos Delgado (202-90) added 13 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Aguila. Four Aguila players scored in double figures. Brujos maintains fifth position with 6-3 record. Aguila at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with San Salvador. Brujos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Aguila will play at home against Fantasmas and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Aguila: M.Ramos 14+5reb+8ast, V.Lee 13+3reb+3ast, C.Delgado 13+9reb+2ast, R.Trebucq 10+8reb+1ast, J.Barahona 10+2reb+1ast, B.Garcia 9+9reb
Brujos: R.Harrison 29+7reb+1ast, A.Moe 17+18reb+1ast, J.Davis 11+8reb+8ast, R.Santos 9+2reb+1ast, J.Angulo 6+2reb+1ast, L.Valle 4



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