Liga MB Round 4 (Regular Season): A.Lobos lose to Metapan

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of A.Lobos (2-1) at the home court on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Metapan (4-0) 83-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of A.Lobos. Metapan forced 19 A.Lobos turnovers. Strangely A.Lobos outrebounded Metapan 42-21 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Metapan looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Noah Harris (185-2002, college: SNHU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 assists and center Brayan Garcia (200-1998) who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American center Marc Montavious (202-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds. A.Lobos' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Metapan have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. A.Lobos at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with San Salvador and Salvadorenos. Metapan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. A.Lobos will play on the road against Ahuachapan and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Fifth ranked San Salvador (2-1) crushed at home 6th ranked Santa Ana (1-2) by 33 points 102-69, which is the biggest margin this round. The winners were led by Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and Marquise Mosley supported him with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 31 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Sean Scott (190-1997, college: Pfeiffer) did not help to save the game for Santa Ana. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Salvador moved-up to third place, which they share with Salvadorenos and A.Lobos. Santa Ana at the other side keeps the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. San Salvador will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santa Ana will play on the road against Salvadorenos (#5) in San Salvador and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Cojute was destroyed by A.Lobos on the opponent's court 86-59. San Salvador outscored Ahuachapan in a home game 106-83. Santiagueno recorded a loss to Santa Tecla on the road 76-63.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points and 19 rebounds by Nick Moore of Santa Tecla.



San Salvador - Santa Ana 102-69

Fifth ranked San Salvador (2-1) crushed at home 6th ranked Santa Ana (1-2) by 33 points 102-69, which is the biggest margin this round. San Salvador dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Ana's 36. San Salvador players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Santa Ana's players. The winners were led by Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and American point guard Marquise Mosley (170-1997, college: Biola, CA, agency: Crossover Management) supported him with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Four San Salvador players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 31 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Sean Scott (190-1997, college: Pfeiffer) did not help to save the game for Santa Ana. His fellow American import forward Bryce Fitzgerald (203, college: OUAZ, agency: Fully Feared Sports) added 16 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Salvador moved-up to third place, which they share with Salvadorenos and A.Lobos. Santa Ana at the other side keeps the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. San Salvador will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Santa Ana will play on the road against Salvadorenos (#5) in San Salvador and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: Y.Cubillas 22+19reb+4ast, G.Toledo-Rivera 22+2ast, A.Martinez 18+2reb+2ast, M.Mosley 15+6reb+8ast, W.Merino 9+3reb+2ast, K.Saravia 7+2reb+4ast
Santa Ana: S.Scott 31+12reb+4ast, B.Fitzgerald 16+10reb+1ast, A.Regalado 11+4reb+1ast, M.Tejada 5+2reb, E.Guevara 3+2reb+6ast, R.Leiva 3+2reb

A.Lobos - Cojute 86-59

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both second ranked A.Lobos and 5th ranked Cojute had identical 1-1 record. This time A.Lobos used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Cojutepeque 86-59. A.Lobos dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Cojute's 18. A.Lobos forced 19 Cojute turnovers and outrebounded them 49-24 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. A.Lobos players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. The winners were led by American guard Jerome Savoy (185, college: Pfeiffer) who scored that evening 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import center Marc Montavious (202-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) supported him with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Eduardo Diaz did not help to save the game for Cojute. Guard Aldahir Avalos (185-1996) added 10 points and 4 assists for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory A.Lobos went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with San Salvador and Salvadorenos. Cojute at the other side dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. A.Lobos will play against Ahuachapan (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cojute will play against Brujos (#11) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
A.Lobos: J.Savoy 22+9reb+6ast, N.Gomez 11+4reb+2ast, M.Montavious 10+11reb+4ast, D.Young 8+6reb+1ast, F.Carcamo 7+2reb+2ast, F.Urquilla 6+4reb+4ast
Cojute: E.Diaz 11+9reb+4ast, P.Figueroa 11+1reb+2ast, A.Avalos 10+1reb+4ast, J.Flores 8+4reb+2ast, M.Bell 5, A.Parker 4+1reb

A.Lobos - Metapan 72-83

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of A.Lobos (2-1) at the home court on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Metapan (4-0) 83-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of A.Lobos. Metapan forced 19 A.Lobos turnovers. Strangely A.Lobos outrebounded Metapan 42-21 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Metapan looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Noah Harris (185-2002, college: SNHU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 assists and center Brayan Garcia (200-1998) who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American center Marc Montavious (202-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Jerome Savoy (185, college: Pfeiffer) scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Four A.Lobos players scored in double figures. A.Lobos' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Metapan have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. A.Lobos at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with San Salvador and Salvadorenos. Metapan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. A.Lobos will play on the road against Ahuachapan and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Metapan: N.Harris 25+2reb+7ast, M.Cairo 22+4reb+4ast, B.Garcia 20+8reb+3ast, E.Contreras 6+1reb, J.Avila 6+1reb, M.Menjivar 4+2reb+3ast
A.Lobos: M.Montavious 19+8reb+3ast, J.Savoy 16+9reb+5ast, E.Rojas 12+8reb+3ast, N.Gomez 10+4reb+2ast, A.Colocho 7+4reb+2ast, D.Young 4

San Salvador - Ahuachapan 106-83

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked San Salvador (2-1) smashed at home 7th ranked Ahuachapan (1-3) 106-83. San Salvador outrebounded Ahuachapan 42-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. San Salvador players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Ahuachapan's players. The winners were led by Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 15 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and American-Costa Rican guard Avery Martinez (198-1999, college: Pikeville) supported him with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 30 points and 11 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) by American forward Kordell Brown (203, college: Columbus St., agency: Fully Feared Sports) did not help to save the game for Ahuachapan. His fellow American import point guard Robert Story (183, college: WSSU) added 22 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Salvador moved-up to third place, which they share with Salvadorenos and A.Lobos. Ahuachapan lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with three games lost. San Salvador will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ahuachapan will play against A.Lobos (#3) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: Y.Cubillas 29+15reb+2ast, A.Martinez 25+6reb+3ast, W.Merino 12+5reb+2ast, M.Mosley 8+2reb+8ast, G.Toledo-Rivera 7+3reb+6ast, L.Valle 6+3reb+3ast
Ahuachapan: K.Brown 30+11reb+3ast, R.Story 22+2reb+3ast, F.Angulo 13+3ast, E.Blackwell 7+8reb+4ast, O.Grande 6+3reb, P.Castro 3+2reb+2ast

Santa Tecla - Santiagueno 76-63

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Santiagueno (1-2) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Santa Tecla (3-1) 76-63. Santa Tecla outrebounded Santiagueno 48-37 including 37 on the defensive glass. Santa Tecla players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The winners were led by American Nick Moore (198-1991, college: Alliance) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 19 rebounds and the other American import guard Sammy Colmenero (185-1992, college: SF State) supported him with 21 points and 9 assists. Four Santa Tecla players scored in double figures. Santa Tecla's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 28 points and 8 rebounds by American point guard Darius Daniels (178-1997, agency: Fully Feared Sports) did not help to save the game for Santiagueno. Colombian center John Hernandez (207-1984) added 8 points and 16 rebounds for lost side. Santa Tecla have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Santiagueno at the other side keeps the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: S.Colmenero 21+3reb+9ast, E.Cornejo 17+5reb+3ast, C.Gonzalez 14+6reb+4ast, N.Moore 14+19reb+3ast, A.Interiano 6+4reb+3ast, P.Ramirez 3+1reb
Santiagueno: D.Daniels 28+8reb+2ast, B.Castellon 10+5reb+2ast, J.Hernandez 8+16reb+3ast, K.Lovos 7, E.Lara 7+1reb, S.Esperanza 3+2reb+1ast