Liga MB Round 13: Brujos beat El Rapido by one after a very close game

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Eighth-ranked El Rapido (2-9) used its home court advantage to challenge fifth ranked Brujos (7-3) in La Union on Saturday. The visitors from Izalco managed to secure only one-point victory 111-110. However their fans expected easier game. Brujos dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to El Rapido's 48. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Jeremee Davis (191-90, college: Georgia Coll.) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Guyanese-American center Anthony Moe (206-90, college: Millersville) contributed with 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners. American Reggie Baker (193-93, college: BCU) answered with 32 points and 7 assists for El Rapido. Brujos have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Santa Ana and Santa Tecla. El Rapido lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Brujos is looking forward to face Santa Ana (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. El Rapido will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Santa Ana (7-3) against sixth ranked Fantasmas (6-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Santa Ana was defeated by Fantasmas in a tough game in San Vicente 85-89. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Santa Ana. American players dominated the game. Guard Randy Bell (193-98, college: Dalton St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for the winners and Nick Moore chipped in 22 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Fantasmas maintains sixth place with 6-5 record. Santa Ana at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Santa Tecla and Brujos. Fantasmas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santa Ana will play on the road against Brujos in Izalco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Chalchuapa's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after ten consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they defeated Santiagueno (1-9) 82-76 on Saturday. Willie Wiley nailed a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. EJ Blackwell came up with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for Santiagueno in the defeat. Chalchuapa maintains tenth place with 1-10 record. It was Santiagueno's eighth loss in a row. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. Chalchuapa will meet league's second-placed San Salvador on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santiagueno will have a break next round.

Fantasmas - Santa Ana 89-85

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Santa Ana (7-3) against sixth ranked Fantasmas (6-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Santa Ana was defeated by Fantasmas in a tough game in San Vicente 85-89. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Santa Ana. Fantasmas made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Guard Randy Bell (193-98, college: Dalton St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for the winners and Nick Moore (198-91, college: Nyack) chipped in 22 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) responded with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks and forward Maurice Taylor (198-94, college: Niagara) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. Fantasmas maintains sixth place with 6-5 record. Santa Ana at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Santa Tecla and Brujos. Fantasmas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santa Ana will play on the road against Brujos in Izalco and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: M.Montavious 27+14reb+2ast, C.Benjamin 23+2ast, M.Taylor 20+15reb+5ast, S.Brackett 12+6reb+7ast, I.Sandoval 3+1reb, J.Barrera 0+4reb+1ast
Fantasmas: R.Bell 34+10reb+2ast, N.Moore 22+12reb, S.Swint 13+4reb, M.Francisco 8+3reb, C.Sorto 7+8reb+1ast, J.Nelson 5+2reb+1ast

El Rapido - Brujos 110-111

Eighth-ranked El Rapido (2-9) used its home court advantage to challenge fifth ranked Brujos (7-3) in La Union on Saturday. The visitors from Izalco managed to secure only one-point victory 111-110. However their fans expected easier game. Brujos dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to El Rapido's 48. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Jeremee Davis (191-90, college: Georgia Coll.) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Guyanese-American center Anthony Moe (206-90, college: Millersville) contributed with 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners. Davis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American Reggie Baker (193-93, college: BCU) answered with 32 points and 7 assists and Puerto Rican center Giovanny Martinez (206, college: Jarvis Christian) added 21 points and 17 rebounds in the effort for El Rapido. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Brujos have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Santa Ana and Santa Tecla. El Rapido lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with nine games lost. Brujos is looking forward to face Santa Ana (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. El Rapido will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
El Rapido: R.Baker 32+3reb+7ast, L.Francisco 26+1reb+1ast, D.Jaramillo 23+6reb+5ast, G.Martinez 21+17reb+2ast, E.Contreras 8+3reb+6ast, G.Carlos 0
Brujos: A.Moe 36+6reb+2ast, J.Davis 33+10reb+11ast, R.Harrison 22+14reb+6ast, J.Angulo 12+2reb+7ast, G.Galdamez 6+2reb, R.Santos 2+3reb+3ast

Santiagueno - Chalchuapa 76-82

Chalchuapa's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after ten consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in , where they defeated Santiagueno (1-9) 82-76 on Saturday. They outrebounded Santiagueno 54-39 including 17 on the offensive glass. American forward Willie Wiley (201, college: Evansville) nailed a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Marlon Viana accounted for 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Chalchuapa players scored in double figures. American guard EJ Blackwell (193, college: Lourdes) came up with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals and the other American import Xavier Eaglin (201-97, college: PVAMU) added 19 points and 17 rebounds respectively for Santiagueno in the defeat. Chalchuapa maintains tenth place with 1-10 record. It was Santiagueno's eighth loss in a row. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. Chalchuapa will meet league's second-placed San Salvador on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santiagueno will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santiagueno: E.Blackwell 28+10reb+8ast, X.Eaglin 19+17reb+3ast, B.Castellon 9+3reb+2ast, S.Esperanza 8+1reb+4ast, M.Mario 6, S.Moises 4+4reb
Chalchuapa: W.Wiley 26+13reb+1ast, V.Marlon 23+5reb+4ast, R.Abraham 12+7reb+6ast, M.Gonzalez 11+11reb+5ast, C.Fortenberry-Miller 10+18reb+1ast, H.Mario 0



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