Liga MB Round 12 (Regular Season): Metapan lose to Santa Ana in the game between Top 4 teams

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The game between Top Four teams took place in Santa Ana. Second ranked host Santa Ana (10-2) smashed one of their biggest challengers Metapan (9-3) 98-79. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Metapan. Santa Ana looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican point guard Lee Vazquez (173-1991, college: Westfield St.) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 8 assists and American Timothy Simmons (195-1992, college: DBU) who added 19 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 16 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Santa Ana have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-2 record behind leader San Salvador. Metapan at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Santa Ana are looking forward to face league's leader San Salvador on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Metapan will play against Santa Tecla and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Liga MB top team - San Salvador (11-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat tenth ranked Santiagueno (1-11) in Usultan 74-63. The winners were led by American center Marc Montavious (206-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists and Jeremy Agosto supported him with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 11 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists by American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) did not help to save the game for Santiagueno. San Salvador have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-1 record. Santiagueno lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. San Salvador will play against league's second-placed Santa Ana at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santiagueno will have a break next round.
Liga MB top team - San Salvador (11-1) added another victory to their record on Tuesday. This time they beat fifth ranked Santa Tecla (6-6) 88-84. The best player for the winners was Marc Montavious who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Andravious Smith who recorded 32 points. San Salvador have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-1 record. Defending champion Santa Tecla dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. San Salvador will meet at home league's second-placed Santa Ana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santa Tecla will play against Metapan (#3) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Brujos lost to A.Lobos on the opponent's court 52-67. Salvadorenos managed to outperform A.Lobos in a home game 69-58. Bottom-ranked Santiagueno recorded a loss to Fantasmas on the road 76-74.



Santiagueno - San Salvador 63-74

Liga MB top team - San Salvador (11-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat tenth ranked Santiagueno (1-11) in Usultan 74-63. San Salvador dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 30. The winners were led by American center Marc Montavious (206-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Jeremy Agosto (177-1997) supported him with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five San Salvador players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 11 points, 23 rebounds and 4 assists by American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) did not help to save the game for Santiagueno. Puerto Rican guard Angel Oquendo (183, college: NHTI) added 13 points and 5 assists. San Salvador have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-1 record. Santiagueno lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. San Salvador will play against league's second-placed Santa Ana at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santiagueno will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santiagueno: A.Oquendo 13+3reb+5ast, F.Asprilla 11+23reb+4ast, X.Eaglin 10+7reb+3ast, S.Esperanza 9+1ast, G.Andres 8+4reb, A.Esperanza 5+1reb
San Salvador: M.Montavious 18+19reb+4ast, A.Jeremy 13+8reb+4ast, M.Ramos 12+6reb+4ast, L.Valle 12+6reb+2ast, B.Alejandro 12+6reb+2ast, J.Flores 5+1ast

A.Lobos - Brujos 67-52

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Brujos' (2-9) road loss to seventh ranked A.Lobos (3-9) 52-67 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan-Colombian center Michael Hinestroza (210-1990, college: UALR) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. American point guard Robert Story (183, college: WSSU) chipped in 21 points and 4 steals. Four A.Lobos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Dominican Eusebio Suero who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and center Teodoro Romero (202-1985) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. A.Lobos maintains seventh position with 3-9 record, which they share with Fantasmas. Brujos lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Brujos: S.Eusebio 20+15reb+4ast, T.Romero 8+8reb+1ast, J.Crespin 5+8reb+2ast, O.Angelo 5+2reb+2ast, O.Felipe 4+1reb+1ast, G.Galdamez 4+3reb+1ast
A.Lobos: R.Story 21+4reb+3ast, F.Carcamo 13+3reb+2ast, S.Scott 12+9reb+2ast, M.Hinestroza 10+19reb+4ast, M.Gonzalez 9+3reb+1ast, M.Michael 2+2reb

Salvadorenos - A.Lobos 69-58

Rather predictable result in San Salvador where fourth ranked Salvadorenos (8-4) defeated 7th ranked A.Lobos (3-9) 69-58 on Monday. Salvadorenos outrebounded A.Lobos 44-32 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Salvadorenos looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Brayan Garcia (194-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists. Emanuel Rodriguez chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Venezuelan-Colombian center Michael Hinestroza (210-1990, college: UALR) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Sean Scott (190-1997, college: Pfeiffer) added 13 points respectively. Salvadorenos maintains fourth position with 8-4 record. Loser A.Lobos keep the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Fantasmas. Salvadorenos will meet Cojute (#5) in the next round. A.Lobos will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
A.Lobos: M.Hinestroza 20+17reb+5ast, S.Scott 13+2reb+2ast, M.Gonzalez 10+2reb+4ast, J.Huezo 6+4reb+1ast, R.Story 5+5reb+4ast, F.Carcamo 3+1ast
Salvadorenos: R.Emanuel 23+5reb+5ast, B.Garcia 19+18reb+5ast, S.Andres 11+6reb+4ast, T.Ibrahima 7+4reb+3ast, G.Santiago 4+2reb, M.Diego 3+1reb

Santa Ana - Metapan 98-79

The game between Top Four teams took place in Santa Ana. Second ranked host Santa Ana (10-2) smashed one of their biggest challengers Metapan (9-3) 98-79. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Metapan. Santa Ana looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican point guard Lee Vazquez (173-1991, college: Westfield St.) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 8 assists and American Timothy Simmons (195-1992, college: DBU) who added 19 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. Five Santa Ana players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 16 rebounds and Leonardo Hernandez (174-1994) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Santa Ana have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 10-2 record behind leader San Salvador. Metapan at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Santa Ana are looking forward to face league's leader San Salvador on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Metapan will play against Santa Tecla and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Metapan: Y.Cubillas 32+16reb+1ast, L.Hernandez 11+6reb+7ast, E.Ishman 8+6reb+1ast, L.Saravia 6+1reb+4ast, P.Kevin 6+3reb+5ast, M.Tejada 6+3reb
Santa Ana: L.Vazquez 28+4reb+8ast, T.Simmons 19+11reb+10ast, A.Abdulbasit 15+10reb+3ast, L.Fernando 13+2reb+5ast, M.Melvin 10+3reb+2ast, G.Salvador 5+1reb

Fantasmas - Santiagueno 76-74

Not a big story in a game in San Vicente where 10th ranked Santiagueno (1-11) was edged by eighth ranked Fantasmas (3-9) 76-74 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was American Nick Moore (198-1991, college: Alliance) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import point guard Darius Daniels (178-1997) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists and Puerto Rican guard Angel Oquendo (183, college: NHTI) added 19 points and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fantasmas moved-up to seventh place, which they share with A.Lobos. Santiagueno lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santiagueno: X.Eaglin 19+5reb+2ast, A.Oquendo 19+3reb+5ast, A.Melvin 12+2reb+2ast, F.Asprilla 10+18reb+5ast, G.Andres 6+1reb+3ast, B.Castellon 6+5reb+1ast
Fantasmas: D.Darius 13+5reb+5ast, N.Moore 13+20reb+4ast, A.Victor 12+3reb+2ast, C.Sorto 10+7reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 7+2reb+2ast, C.Francisco 6+3reb

Santa Tecla - San Salvador 84-88

Liga MB top team - San Salvador (11-1) added another victory to their record on Tuesday. This time they beat fifth ranked Santa Tecla (6-6) 88-84. San Salvador made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American center Marc Montavious (206-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds. The other American import guard Jeremy Agosto (177-1997) chipped in 30 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Andravious Smith (198-1995, college: Tougaloo) who recorded 32 points and Dominican center Cristian Lora-Oliver (208-2000, college: Hillsborough) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Four Santa Tecla players scored in double figures. San Salvador have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 11-1 record. Defending champion Santa Tecla dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. San Salvador will meet at home league's second-placed Santa Ana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santa Tecla will play against Metapan (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: A.Smith 32+4reb+3ast, E.Contreras 14+1reb+1ast, L.Portal 14+6reb+1ast, C.Lora-Oliver 12+10reb+3ast, I.Ariel 8+6reb+3ast, F.Fernando 2+4reb+4ast
San Salvador: A.Jeremy 30+3reb+3ast, M.Montavious 26+16reb, L.Valle 12+6reb+1ast, J.Avila 8+2reb, B.Alejandro 6+4reb+4ast, D.Hernandez 4+4reb+2ast