Liga MB Round 5 (Regular Season): San Salvador lose their first game against Santa Ana

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of San Salvador (3-1) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Santa Ana (1-2) 76-69. Santa Ana made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American forward Sam Dorissaint (198-1994, college: B&S Buffalo) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Joe Araujo (187-1986) chipped in 26 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Santa Ana's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Rican guard Victor Carattini (185-1992, college: PR-Bayamon) responded with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Santa Ana left bottom position moving up to seventh place. San Salvador at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Cojute. Santa Ana are looking forward to face higher ranked Salvadorenos (#6) in San Salvador in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San Salvador will play on the road against the league's second-placed Cojute (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Liga MB top team - A.Lobos (4-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Brujos (1-3) 92-68. American guard Jerome Savoy (185, college: Pfeiffer) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Marc Montavious accounted for 17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Oliver Ferrerira came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds for Brujos in the defeat. Brujos' coach gave up on the game allowing to play thirteen players seeing no chance for a win. A.Lobos have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Brujos at the other side dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Santa Tecla. A.Lobos will play against bottom-ranked Ahuachapan (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brujos will play against Independiente to get more than just one victory in their record.
The game in Cojutepeque supposed to be also quite interesting. 4th placed Independiente (2-2) played at the court of fifth ranked Cojute (3-1). Cojute smashed Independiente 100-63 on Thursday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The best player for the winners was Jeremy Agosto who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Andravious Smith produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds 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. Cojute moved-up to second place, which they share with San Salvador. Loser Independiente dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Salvadorenos. Cojute will meet at home San Salvador (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Independiente will play against Brujos and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 5 Metapan destroyed Salvadorenos on the opponent's court 72-53.



Salvadorenos - Metapan 53-72

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in San Salvador where 5th ranked Salvadorenos (2-2) were crushed by sixth ranked Metapan (2-1) 72-53 on Tuesday. Metapan outrebounded Salvadorenos 59-42 including 22 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 24 rebounds. Puerto Rican forward Xavier Zambrana (193-1991) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Colombian Michael Parra (201-1995) produced 9 points and 16 rebounds and Spanish guard Lazaro Gonzalez (190-1993) added 17 points respectively for the hosts. Salvadorenos' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Metapan moved-up to fourth place. Loser Salvadorenos keep the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Independiente. Metapan will meet at home Santa Tecla (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Salvadorenos will play against Santa Ana (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Metapan: Y.Cubillas 32+24reb+3ast, X.Zambrana 19+15reb+5ast, L.Hernandez 13+7reb+5ast, L.Saravia 6+6reb+3ast, K.Pineda 2+1reb, J.Castro 0
Salvadorenos: L.Gonzalez 17+2reb+1ast, E.Rodriguez 14+1ast, M.Parra 9+16reb+3ast, I.Traore 6+9reb+2ast, D.Minero 5+3reb, E.Larreynaga 2+2reb

A.Lobos - Brujos 92-68

Liga MB top team - A.Lobos (4-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Brujos (1-3) 92-68. A.Lobos made 22-of-28 charity shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American guard Jerome Savoy (185, college: Pfeiffer) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import center Marc Montavious (206-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) accounted for 17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Five A.Lobos players scored in double figures. Oliver Ferrerira came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Marcus Millien (188-2000, college: Carlow) added 16 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Brujos in the defeat. Brujos' coach gave up on the game allowing to play thirteen players seeing no chance for a win. A.Lobos have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Brujos at the other side dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Santa Tecla. A.Lobos will play against bottom-ranked Ahuachapan (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brujos will play against Independiente to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
A.Lobos: J.Savoy 22+12reb+6ast, F.Carcamo 18+3reb+2ast, M.Montavious 17+13reb+4ast, S.Scott 14+5reb+6ast, E.Rojas 12+6reb+2ast, M.Gonzalez 6+3reb
Brujos: O.Ferrerira 29+10reb+3ast, M.Millien 16+12reb+3ast, A.Ortega 7+4reb+6ast, F.Olmos 6, J.Crespin 5+1ast, A.Padilla 2+4reb+1ast

San Salvador - Santa Ana 69-76

The most surprising game was the first loss of San Salvador (3-1) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Santa Ana (1-2) 76-69. Santa Ana made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American forward Sam Dorissaint (198-1994, college: B&S Buffalo) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Joe Araujo (187-1986) chipped in 26 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Dorissaint is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Santa Ana's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Rican guard Victor Carattini (185-1992, college: PR-Bayamon) responded with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Brayan Garcia (194-1998) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Santa Ana left bottom position moving up to seventh place. San Salvador at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with Cojute. Santa Ana are looking forward to face higher ranked Salvadorenos (#6) in San Salvador in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San Salvador will play on the road against the league's second-placed Cojute (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: S.Dorissaint 27+12reb, J.Araujo 26+9reb+2ast, T.Simmons 15+12reb+6ast, B.Rodriguez 3+2reb+1ast, S.Gross 3+2reb, F.Ramos 2+1ast
San Salvador: V.Carattini 18+8reb+6ast, B.Garcia 14+14reb+2ast, L.Valle 10+8reb+6ast, R.Miranda 8+2reb, K.Saravia 7+1reb+2ast, G.Rivas 5+4reb

Cojute - Independiente 100-63

The game in Cojutepeque supposed to be also quite interesting. 4th placed Independiente (2-2) played at the court of fifth ranked Cojute (3-1). Cojute smashed Independiente 100-63 on Thursday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Cojute forced 20 Independiente turnovers. Strangely Independiente outrebounded Cojute 52-39 including 18 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Independiente's players. The best player for the winners was American guard Jeremy Agosto (177-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). His fellow American import center Troidell Carter (206-1991, college: Slippery Rock) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Four Cojute players scored in double figures. American swingman Andravious Smith (198-1995, college: Tougaloo) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds and Bryan Zaldana (177-1995) added 20 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. Cojute moved-up to second place, which they share with San Salvador. Loser Independiente dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Salvadorenos. Cojute will meet at home San Salvador (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Independiente will play against Brujos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cojute: P.Figueroa 24+5reb+1ast, J.Agosto 23+6reb+12ast, T.Carter 15+13reb+3ast, K.Martinez 11+4ast, J.Flores 9+6reb+3ast, R.Melendez 5+2ast
Independiente: B.Zaldana 20+7reb+3ast, A.Smith 19+15reb+3ast, N.Moore 13+13reb+2ast, C.Sorto 5+7reb, N.Juarez 2+3reb+2ast, R.Melendez 2+1reb+2ast