Liga MB Round 8 (Regular Season): San Salvador edge Independiente by three points

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Liga MB. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 8 in the Liga MB took place in . This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Independiente (2-4) to third ranked San Salvador (5-1) 72-69 on Tuesday evening. San Salvador forced 22 Independiente turnovers. The best player for the winners was American point guard Marquise Mosley (170-1997, college: Biola, CA, agency: Crossover Management) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. chipped in 18 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks. American forward Noryen Lasley (201, college: Ave Maria, agency: Fully Feared Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. San Salvador have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with A.Lobos. Independiente at the other side dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Ahuachapan and Santiagueno. San Salvador's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from San Salvador Salvadorenos.
Bottom-ranked Brujos (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 77-71 loss to tenth ranked Ahuachapan (2-4) in Izalco. American forward Kordell Brown (203, college: Columbus St., agency: Fully Feared Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 22 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Francisco Angulo contributed with 24 points for the winners. American point guard Marquise Mosley (170-1997, college: Biola, CA, agency: Crossover Management) replied with 18 points and 4 assists for Brujos. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ahuachapan moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Santiagueno and Independiente. Brujos at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Ahuachapan will play against league's leader Metapan at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Brujos will play against Santa Tecla (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game in Santa Ana was also quite interesting. Third ranked A.Lobos (5-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Santa Ana (3-4). A.Lobos managed to secure a 9-point victory 72-63 on Wednesday. Worth to mention a great performance of Marc Montavious who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds. Sean Scott responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. A.Lobos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with San Salvador. Loser Santa Ana dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Salvadorenos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last game of round 8 Salvadorenos defeated Santiagueno in San Salvador 60-50.
The best stats of 8th round was 23 points and 9 rebounds by Diego Minero of Salvadorenos.



Independiente - San Salvador 69-72

The most exciting game of round 8 in the Liga MB took place in . This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 7th ranked Independiente (2-4) to third ranked San Salvador (5-1) 72-69 on Tuesday evening. San Salvador forced 22 Independiente turnovers. The best player for the winners was American point guard Marquise Mosley (170-1997, college: Biola, CA, agency: Crossover Management) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four San Salvador players scored in double figures. American forward Noryen Lasley (201, college: Ave Maria, agency: Fully Feared Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists and Darnell Johnson added 18 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the hosts. San Salvador have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with A.Lobos. Independiente at the other side dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Ahuachapan and Santiagueno. San Salvador's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from San Salvador Salvadorenos.
Top scorers:
Independiente: J.Darnell 18+11reb+2ast, S.Lincoln 18+7reb+2ast, N.Lasley 17+17reb+5ast, M.Ronald 9+3ast, Z.Bryan 5+1reb+1ast, M.Ronald 2+4reb+1ast
San Salvador: M.Mosley 20+10reb+6ast, C.Yoel 18+17reb+1ast, M.Avery 15+7reb+1ast, T.Giancarlo 13+2ast, V.Luis 2+4reb+1ast, M.William 2+5reb+4ast

Brujos - Ahuachapan 71-77

Bottom-ranked Brujos (0-7) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 77-71 loss to tenth ranked Ahuachapan (2-4) in Izalco. American forward Kordell Brown (203, college: Columbus St., agency: Fully Feared Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 22 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). contributed with 24 points for the winners. American point guard Marquise Mosley (170-1997, college: Biola, CA, agency: Crossover Management) replied with 18 points and 4 assists and Gustavo Galdamez added 11 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals in the effort for Brujos. Five Brujos players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ahuachapan moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Santiagueno and Independiente. Brujos at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Ahuachapan will play against league's leader Metapan at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Brujos will play against Santa Tecla (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Brujos: C.Brandon 18+4reb+4ast, C.Eduardo 14+4reb+6ast, G.Gustavo 11+10reb+4ast, A.Gathings 10+5reb+1ast, B.Thompson 10+8reb+1ast, O.Felipe 4+1ast
Ahuachapan: K.Brown 27+22reb+5ast, A.Francisco 24+4reb+1ast, B.EJ 13+7reb+3ast, S.Robert 8+3reb+6ast, C.Paul 5+2reb+1ast, A.Rene 0+1reb

Santa Ana - A.Lobos 63-72

The game in Santa Ana was also quite interesting. Third ranked A.Lobos (5-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Santa Ana (3-4). A.Lobos managed to secure a 9-point victory 72-63 on Wednesday. A.Lobos outrebounded Santa Ana 53-29 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds and who added 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. American forward Kordell Brown (203, college: Columbus St., agency: Fully Feared Sports) responded with 23 points and 7 rebounds and Erick Guevara scored 20 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. A.Lobos have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with San Salvador. Loser Santa Ana dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Salvadorenos. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: S.Sean 23+7reb+2ast, G.Erick 20+1reb+6ast, T.Marco 6+2reb, B.Fitzgerald 5+6reb+6ast, A.Christopher 4+2reb+1ast, R.Amilcar 3+3reb
A.Lobos: S.Jerome 22+7reb+5ast, M.Marc 18+17reb+3ast, C.Alexander 12+10reb+2ast, O.Angelo 9+4reb+2ast, G.Nelson 7+4reb+1ast, C.Francis 4+5reb+3ast

Santiagueno - Salvadorenos 50-60

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Usultan where 7th ranked Santiagueno (2-4) was defeated by eighth ranked Salvadorenos (3-4) 60-50 on Wednesday. Salvadorenos forced 25 Santiagueno turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Salvadorenos made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 9 rebounds and who added 9 points, 7 assists and 7 steals during the contest. Salvadorenos' coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. John Hernandez responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 22 rebounds and Baltazar Castellon produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Salvadorenos moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Santa Ana. Loser Santiagueno dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Ahuachapan and Independiente. Salvadorenos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in San Salvador to the arena San Salvador.
Top scorers:
Santiagueno: H.John 14+22reb+1ast, C.Baltazar 11+11reb+6ast, H.Noe 7+7reb+1ast, L.Kevin 7+3reb+4ast, E.Santiago 6+1reb, D.Daniels 3+1ast
Salvadorenos: M.Diego 23+9reb+1ast, M.Alexander 9+2reb+1ast, R.Erick 9+3reb+7ast, C.Ernesto 8+4reb+1ast, G.Mauricio 7+3reb+5ast, H.Michael 2+11reb+1ast