Liga MB Round 25: Top-ranked San Salvador wins another game

Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Liga MB top team - San Salvador (19-1) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Nejapa (3-15) 108-93. San Salvador dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Nejapa's 50. Strangely Nejapa outrebounded San Salvador 49-37 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Roberto Martinez who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 8 assists. American center Marc Montavious (206-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) contributed with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. San Salvador's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Marcus Faison (196-1994, college: Salem St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 20 rebounds for Nejapa. San Salvador have an impressive series of nineteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-1 record. Nejapa lost thirteenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. San Salvador will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nejapa will play on the road against Santa Ana (#8) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
The game between fourth ranked Aguila (13-5) and 9th ranked Cojute (4-15) in San Miguel ended with biggest points difference. Aguila outscored guests from Cojutepeque 98-66. Guard Bryan Garcia (168-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners and Darryl Palmer chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side American swingman Andravious Smith (196-1995, college: Tougaloo) responded with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds. 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 seventh consecutive win for Aguila. They maintain fourth place with 13-5 record. Cojute lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Chalchuapa. Aguila will play against Chalchuapa (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Cojute will play against the league's second-placed Metapan and hopes to get back on the winning track.

In the last game of round 25 Santiagueno was smashed by Santa Tecla on the road 112-84.

Aguila - Cojute 98-66

The game between fourth ranked Aguila (13-5) and 9th ranked Cojute (4-15) in San Miguel ended with biggest points difference. Aguila outscored guests from Cojutepeque 98-66. Aguila players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Cojute's players. They brought some defensive toughness making 16 blocks. Guard Bryan Garcia (168-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners and American Darryl Palmer (198-1994, college: SC State) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds. Five Aguila players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman Andravious Smith (196-1995, college: Tougaloo) responded with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and point guard Ronald Melendez (178-1984) scored 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. 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 seventh consecutive win for Aguila. They maintain fourth place with 13-5 record. Cojute lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Chalchuapa. Aguila will play against Chalchuapa (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Cojute will play against the league's second-placed Metapan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Aguila: L.Valdez 22+4reb, G.Bryan 17+12reb+5ast, D.Palmer 14+11reb+2ast, J.Barahona 13+6reb+5ast, J.Araujo 11+1reb+5ast, K.Martinez 6+3reb+5ast
Cojute: A.Smith 33+13reb+1ast, R.Melendez 12+6reb+4ast, N.Avalos 9+4reb+4ast, J.Flores 4+2reb, T.Jefferson 4+5reb, R.Gianfranco 2

Santa Tecla - Santiagueno 112-84

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Santa Tecla (15-4) crushed at home 7th ranked Santiagueno (7-12) 112-84. Santa Tecla dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 44. They outrebounded Santiagueno 43-32 including 29 on the defensive glass. Santa Tecla players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Dominican guard Jose Liriano (189-1998) stepped up and scored 28 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and center Alvaro Alas (202-1991) chipped in 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Santa Tecla's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American Xavier Eaglin (201-1997, college: PVAMU) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds and American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Santa Tecla and five Santiagueno players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains third place with 15-4 record having five points less than leader San Salvador. Santiagueno at the other side keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Santa Tecla will play against league's second-placed Metapan on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santiagueno will play against Santa Ana (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: J.Liriano 28+9reb+2ast, M.Lahud 14+3ast, A.Arias 11+6reb+1ast, E.Rodriguez 11+2reb, R.Gerardo 10+3reb+3ast, M.Bryan 8+1reb
Santiagueno: X.Eaglin 18+8reb+2ast, P.Roque 18+4reb+2ast, G.Andres 14+4reb+5ast, G.Juan 11+3reb+1ast, F.Asprilla 11+12reb+4ast, B.Castellon 7+3ast

San Salvador - Nejapa 108-93

Liga MB top team - San Salvador (19-1) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Nejapa (3-15) 108-93. San Salvador dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Nejapa's 50. Strangely Nejapa outrebounded San Salvador 49-37 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Roberto Martinez who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 8 assists. American center Marc Montavious (206-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Four San Salvador players scored in double figures. San Salvador's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Marcus Faison (196-1994, college: Salem St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 20 rebounds and Spencer Grand added 28 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Nejapa. San Salvador have an impressive series of nineteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-1 record. Nejapa lost thirteenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. San Salvador will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nejapa will play on the road against Santa Ana (#8) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: M.Roberto 31+1reb+8ast, M.Montavious 24+12reb+1ast, A.Scantelbury 18+6reb, C.Joan Duran 16+3reb+3ast, K.Mejia 6+2reb+1ast, L.Valle 4+2reb+2ast
Nejapa: M.Faison 36+20reb+3ast, G.Spencer 28+7reb+2ast, E.Paiz 14+6reb+11ast, M.Justin 6+7reb+2ast, F.Cortez 4+2ast, C.Amaya 3+1reb



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