Liga MB Round 4: Cojute defeat Brujos

There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of Liga MB and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Brujos (3-1) in Cojutepeque on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by tenth ranked Cojute (1-2) 74-73. Cojute forced 19 Brujos turnovers and outrebounded them 59-41 including a 43-32 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Durante Lee (196, college: Purdue NW) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Nestor Avalos (182-1996) contributed with 8 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) replied with 39 points (!!!) and 4 assists for Brujos. Cojute left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Aguila. Brujos at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with Santa Tecla. Cojute will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brujos will play on the road against the league's leader Metapan having rather not much hope for a victory.
An interesting game for Santa Tecla (3-1) which played road game in Izalco against one of their biggest challengers Brujos (3-1). Second ranked Santa Tecla managed to get a 8-point victory 90-82. Worth to mention a great performance of Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds and Raymond Miller who added 14 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) responded with a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Santa Tecla have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 3-1 record having just one point less than leader Metapan, which they share with defeated Brujos. Santa Tecla will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brujos will play on the road against the league's leader Metapan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Santa Ana's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Santiagueno (2-2) 89-82 on Saturday. The winners were led by Jonathan King who scored that evening 40 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!). Even 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by Pedro Roque did not help to save the game for Santiagueno. Santa Ana maintains ninth position with 1-3 record, which they share with Chalchuapa. Loser Santiagueno dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Metapan beat Aguila on the road 75-66. Fantasmas lost to Santa Ana on its own court 76-78. Chalchuapa were outscored by Santiagueno in a road game 84-109.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 17 points, 25 rebounds and 10 blocks by Teodoro Romero of Brujos.

Cojute - Brujos 74-73

The most surprising game was the first loss of Brujos (3-1) in Cojutepeque on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by tenth ranked Cojute (1-2) 74-73. Cojute forced 19 Brujos turnovers and outrebounded them 59-41 including a 43-32 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Durante Lee (196, college: Purdue NW) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Nestor Avalos (182-1996) contributed with 8 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) replied with 39 points (!!!) and 4 assists and center Teodoro Romero (202-1985) added 21 points and 16 rebounds in the effort for Brujos. Cojute left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Aguila. Brujos at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with Santa Tecla. Cojute will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brujos will play on the road against the league's leader Metapan having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Cojute: D.Lee 26+13reb, T.Jefferson 17+5reb, A.Biddle 10+9reb+1ast, N.Avalos 8+13reb+5ast, C.Elias 4+1reb+1ast, R.Gianfranco 3+1reb
Brujos: X.de la Rosa 39+3reb+4ast, T.Romero 21+16reb+1ast, J.Angulo 9+5reb, J.Crespin 3+7reb+1ast, S.Roberto 1+1reb, G.Galdamez 0+2reb+1ast

Aguila - Metapan 66-75

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Metapan (3-0) beat 5th ranked Aguila (1-2) in San Miguel 75-66 on Saturday. The winners were led by Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 21 rebounds and 5 blocks and point guard Martin Ramos (171-1992) supported him with 17 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds by Cuban Oreste Torres (204-1987) did not help to save the game for Aguila. Cuban Lisvan Valdez (196-1988) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Metapan have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Aguila dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with Cojute. Metapan will meet at home league's second-placed Brujos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Aguila will play against Nejapa (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Metapan: Y.Cubillas 22+21reb+2ast, M.Ramos 17+4reb+4ast, C.Benjamin 9, E.Mijares 8+10reb+5ast, E.Ishman 6+4reb+1ast, E.Contreras 6+1reb
Aguila: O.Torres 20+11reb+2ast, L.Valdez 14+5reb+6ast, J.Araujo 7+4reb+1ast, G.Bryan 6+4reb, L.Portal 5+1reb, K.Martinez 5+1reb

Santa Ana - Santiagueno 89-82

Santa Ana's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Santiagueno (2-2) 89-82 on Saturday. Santa Ana looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by Panamanian Jonathan King (193-1990, college: ACU) who scored that evening 40 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and Irving Sandoval (180-1988) supported him with 25 points. Even 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by Cuban guard Pedro Roque (187-1995) did not help to save the game for Santiagueno. American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) added 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Four Santiagueno players scored in double figures. Santa Ana maintains ninth position with 1-3 record, which they share with Chalchuapa. Loser Santiagueno dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: J.King 40+9reb+6ast, I.Sandoval 25+1reb+3ast, D.Young 16+11reb+2ast, D.King 3+11reb+10ast, E.Ortiz 3+4reb+2ast, E.Mendoza 2+2reb+1ast
Santiagueno: P.Roque 22+8reb+7ast, R.Kymanie 21+5reb+1ast, S.Esperanza 15+1reb+3ast, F.Asprilla 10+14reb+4ast, B.Castellon 6+13reb+3ast, S.Moises 5

Fantasmas - Santa Ana 76-78

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Fantasmas (2-1) were edged by ninth ranked Santa Ana (1-3) in San Vicente 78-76 on Sunday. The winners were led by Panamanian Jonathan King (193-1990, college: ACU) who scored that evening 31 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Dartavious Young (201-1995, college: Everett CC) supported him with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. Even 32 points and 6 rebounds by American JaCarre Crockett (192-1996, college: Philander Smith) did not help to save the game for Fantasmas. Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-1987) added 22 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Santa Ana maintains ninth position with 1-3 record, which they share with Chalchuapa. Loser Fantasmas dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. They share the position with San Salvador. Santa Ana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fantasmas will play against San Salvador (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: J.King 31+8reb+2ast, D.Young 18+8reb+5ast, I.Sandoval 11+3ast, D.King 10+16reb+4ast, A.Gross Ruano 8+2reb+1ast, A.Luis 0
Fantasmas: J.Crockett 32+6reb+3ast, O.Oliva 22+5reb, B.Douglas 9+1reb+1ast, S.Machado 7+12reb, C.Sorto 6+5reb+2ast, L.Francisco 0

Santiagueno - Chalchuapa 109-84

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Santiagueno and 8th ranked Chalchuapa had identical 1-2 record. This time Santiagueno used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Chalchuapa 109-84 on Sunday night. Santiagueno dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Chalchuapa's 48. They outrebounded Chalchuapa 61-22 including a 21-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Santiagueno looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Chalchuapa's players. The winners were led by American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 30 rebounds and 7 assists and Kymanie Robinson supported him with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Santiagueno players scored in double figures. Even 35 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds by American forward Jose Ortiz (190-1990, college: DelVal) did not help to save the game for Chalchuapa. Puerto Rican point guard Ryann Abraham (182-1987, college: App State) added 26 points and 5 assists for lost side. Santiagueno (2-2) moved-up to sixth place. Loser Chalchuapa dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Santa Ana. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santiagueno: F.Asprilla 27+30reb+7ast, R.Kymanie 23+9reb+4ast, P.Roque 14+7reb+6ast, S.Esperanza 12+1reb+4ast, B.Castellon 11+3reb+8ast, H.Noe 10+5reb+3ast
Chalchuapa: J.Ortiz 35+5reb+3ast, R.Abraham 26+3reb+5ast, F.Carcamo 12+1reb, M.Gonzalez 5+7reb+1ast, G.Luis 2+4reb+2ast, D.Valle Fernando 2+1reb

Brujos - Santa Tecla 82-90

An interesting game for Santa Tecla (3-1) which played road game in Izalco against one of their biggest challengers Brujos (3-1). Second ranked Santa Tecla managed to get a 8-point victory 90-82. Santa Tecla forced 22 Brujos turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 12 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds and American center Raymond Miller (204-1988, college: CS Fullerton) who added 14 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) responded with a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists and center Teodoro Romero (202-1985) produced a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 25 rebounds and 10 blocks. 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. Santa Tecla have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 3-1 record having just one point less than leader Metapan, which they share with defeated Brujos. Santa Tecla will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brujos will play on the road against the league's leader Metapan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: M.Jackson 34+15reb+3ast, J.Liriano 16+6reb+2ast, R.Miller 14+16reb+3ast, M.Lahud 11+8reb+2ast, A.Arias 9+3reb+5ast, K.Gutierrez 4+1reb
Brujos: X.de la Rosa 22+11reb+11ast, J.Crespin 19+7reb, T.Romero 17+25reb+1ast, J.Angulo 10+9reb+3ast, P.Andres 8+9reb+3ast, G.Galdamez 6+1reb+1ast



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