Liga MB Round 11: Brujos lose to San Salvador in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in San Salvador. First ranked host San Salvador (8-1) defeated 4th placed Brujos (6-3) 98-92. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Brujos. San Salvador made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when San Salvador made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for Panamanian Alejandro Scantelbury (199-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Dominican forward Cristian Joan Duran (201-1996, college: Tenn Tech) helped adding 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. San Salvador have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Brujos at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. San Salvador are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Cojute (#11) in Cojutepeque in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brujos will have a break next round.
The game in Nejapa was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Fantasmas (4-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Nejapa (2-5). Fantasmas defeated Nejapa 105-90. It was an exceptional evening for Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-1987) who led the winners and scored 38 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists. JaCarre Crockett accounted for 30 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Telvin Gabriel (198-1994, college: Lander) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Nejapa in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Fantasmas went down to sixth position due to points difference. Nejapa at the other side keeps the eighth place with five games lost. Fantasmas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nejapa will play against Santiagueno (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Santa Ana was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Aguila (5-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Santa Ana (3-6). Aguila did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 99-82 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Jose Araujo who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Aguila's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Jonathan King produced 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. The victory was the third consecutive win for Aguila. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Santa Ana keeps the seventh position with six games lost. Aguila will meet at home higher ranked Santa Tecla (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santa Ana will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Santiagueno was destroyed by Brujos on the opponent's court 100-71. Aguila outscored Chalchuapa in a home game 131-89. Metapan managed to beat Fantasmas on the road 67-55. Santa Tecla crushed Cojute on its own court 98-77.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points and 12 rebounds by Jose Liriano of Santa Tecla.

Brujos - Santiagueno 100-71

Very expected game in Izalco where 9th ranked Santiagueno (2-6) was crushed by fourth ranked Brujos (6-3) 100-71 on Saturday. Brujos dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 40. Brujos forced 24 Santiagueno turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brujos made 11 blocks. The best player for the winners was Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) who scored 36 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Maxwel Mendoza chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds and Kymanie Robinson added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Brujos. They maintain fourth place with 6-3 record. Santiagueno lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with six games lost. Brujos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santiagueno will play against Nejapa (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brujos: X.de la Rosa 36+5reb+7ast, M.Maxwel 22+6reb+6ast, T.Romero 12+14reb, J.Angulo 12+5reb+10ast, J.Crespin 8, P.Andres 7+10reb
Santiagueno: G.Andres 19+2reb+1ast, F.Asprilla 12+16reb+3ast, R.Kymanie 12+9reb+2ast, P.Roque 11+8reb+2ast, A.Alex 9, B.Castellon 8+5reb+8ast

Nejapa - Fantasmas 90-105

The game in Nejapa was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked Fantasmas (4-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Nejapa (2-5). Fantasmas defeated Nejapa 105-90. Fantasmas players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-1987) who led the winners and scored 38 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American JaCarre Crockett (192-1996, college: Philander Smith) accounted for 30 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four Fantasmas players scored in double figures. American forward Telvin Gabriel (198-1994, college: Lander) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Marcus Faison (196-1994, college: Salem St.) added 22 points, 18 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Nejapa in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Fantasmas went down to sixth position due to points difference. Nejapa at the other side keeps the eighth place with five games lost. Fantasmas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nejapa will play against Santiagueno (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fantasmas: O.Oliva 38+8reb+5ast, J.Crockett 30+8reb+2ast, C.Sorto 12+3reb+3ast, B.Douglas 10+5reb+11ast, S.Machado 8+10reb+1ast, C.Alas 3
Nejapa: T.Gabriel 32+11reb+4ast, M.Faison 22+18reb+7ast, M.Justin 11+1ast, F.Martinez 8+1reb, E.Paiz 6+4reb+8ast, J.Castillo 6+5reb

Santa Ana - Aguila 82-99

The game in Santa Ana was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Aguila (5-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Santa Ana (3-6). Aguila did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 99-82 on Saturday. Aguila looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized Canadian Jose Araujo (187-1986, college: UNBC, agency: Interperformances) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Bryan Garcia (168-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Aguila's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Panamanian Jonathan King (193-1990, college: ACU) produced 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American swingman Dartavious Young (201-1995, college: Everett CC) added 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks respectively for the hosts. Five Aguila and four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Aguila. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Santa Ana keeps the seventh position with six games lost. Aguila will meet at home higher ranked Santa Tecla (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santa Ana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Aguila: J.Araujo 29+10reb+5ast, L.Valdez 15+5reb+1ast, G.Bryan 14+13reb+1ast, J.Barahona 12+3reb+7ast, W.Kenny 10+8reb+6ast, O.Torres 8+4reb+1ast
Santa Ana: J.King 28+5reb+5ast, D.Young 22+8reb+4ast, I.Sandoval 17+8reb+2ast, D.King 11+11reb+4ast, E.Mendoza 2+2reb+1ast, A.Luis 2+1ast

San Salvador - Brujos 98-92

The game between Top Four teams took place in San Salvador. First ranked host San Salvador (8-1) defeated 4th placed Brujos (6-3) 98-92. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Brujos. San Salvador made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when San Salvador made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for Panamanian Alejandro Scantelbury (199-1993) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Dominican forward Cristian Joan Duran (201-1996, college: Tenn Tech) helped adding 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists and Maxwel Mendoza scored 26 points and 9 rebounds. Five San Salvador and four Brujos players scored in double figures. San Salvador have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-1 record. Brujos at the other side keep the fourth position with three games lost. San Salvador are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Cojute (#11) in Cojutepeque in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brujos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: A.Scantelbury 25+6reb+4ast, M.Roberto 23+2reb+5ast, C.Joan Duran 17+8reb+5ast, S.Bandek 12+5reb+5ast, J.Avila 11+8reb+3ast, M.Montavious 10+18reb+1ast
Brujos: M.Maxwel 26+9reb+1ast, X.de la Rosa 26+8reb+10ast, P.Andres 17+10reb+3ast, T.Romero 10+11reb+1ast, J.Crespin 7+2reb+2ast, J.Angulo 6+4reb+3ast

Aguila - Chalchuapa 131-89

Rather predictable result in San Miguel where sixth ranked Aguila (5-4) smashed 10th ranked Chalchuapa (2-7) 131-89 on Sunday. Aguila dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Chalchuapa's 52. Aguila forced 22 Chalchuapa turnovers and outrebounded them 46-30 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Chalchuapa's players. The best player for the winners was Luis Portal (188-1986) who scored 34 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field). Cuban Lisvan Valdez (196-1988) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Aguila players scored in double figures. Puerto Rican point guard Ryann Abraham (182-1987, college: App State) produced 37 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and American forward Jose Ortiz (190-1990, college: DelVal) added 31 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Aguila. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Chalchuapa keeps the tenth position with seven games lost. Aguila will meet at home higher ranked Santa Tecla (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chalchuapa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Aguila: L.Portal 34+6reb+2ast, L.Valdez 19+7reb+5ast, O.Torres 17+10reb+2ast, J.Araujo 16+2reb+3ast, O.Kevin 13+2reb+1ast, W.Kenny 12+3reb+11ast
Chalchuapa: R.Abraham 37+5reb+2ast, J.Ortiz 31+7reb+2ast, G.Alhag 9+8reb+2ast, G.Luis 5+2reb+1ast, M.Gonzalez 4+3reb+1ast, H.Eleazar 3+5reb+1ast

Fantasmas - Metapan 55-67

Not a big story in a game in San Vicente where 5th ranked Fantasmas (4-4) were defeated by second ranked Metapan (7-1) 67-55 on Sunday. Metapan outrebounded Fantasmas 53-34 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 19 rebounds. American swingman Eddie Ishman (197-1986, college: Miles) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Four Metapan players scored in double figures. Cuban point guard Osmel Oliva (180-1987) produced 26 points and 4 assists and Douglas Baires added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Metapan maintains second place with 7-1 record behind leader San Salvador. Loser Fantasmas dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Metapan: Y.Cubillas 15+19reb+1ast, E.Ishman 15+12reb+2ast, D.Jaramillo 12+9reb+1ast, M.Ramos 11+6reb+5ast, E.Mijares 5+1reb+3ast, E.Contreras 5+3reb+1ast
Fantasmas: O.Oliva 26+4reb+4ast, B.Douglas 13+4reb+4ast, J.Crockett 10+6reb, C.Sorto 4+7reb+1ast, S.Machado 2+11reb+1ast, L.Francisco 0

Santa Tecla - Cojute 98-77

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Santa Tecla (6-2) outscored at home bottom-ranked Cojute (1-7) 98-77 on Saturday. Santa Tecla dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Cojute's 34. They outrebounded Cojute 52-28 including a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Dominican guard Jose Liriano (189-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds. American center Raymond Miller (204-1988, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. American swingman Andravious Smith (196-1995, college: Tougaloo) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and forward Nestor Avalos (182-1996) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Cojute lost their fifth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. Santa Tecla will meet Aguila (#5) in the next round. Cojute will play against the league's leader San Salvador (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: J.Liriano 28+12reb+1ast, R.Miller 21+15reb, E.Rodriguez 16+3reb+1ast, A.Arias 10+3reb+6ast, A.Alas 8+8reb, M.Jackson 7+4reb+1ast
Cojute: A.Smith 28+10reb+3ast, N.Avalos 13+5reb+3ast, T.Jefferson 11+3reb+4ast, J.Flores 10+4reb+4ast, R.Melendez 6+4reb+2ast, V.Sebastian 4+2reb



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