Liga MB Round 23 (Regular Season): A.Lobos edge Independiente by three points

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Sixth-ranked Independiente (9-11) made lots of trouble for third ranked A.Lobos (17-3) on Saturday. The visitors managed to secure only three-point victory 81-78. However their fans expected easier game. A.Lobos outrebounded Independiente 49-31 including 38 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds. chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. A.Lobos' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Noryen Lasley (201, college: Ave Maria) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds for the hosts. A.Lobos have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with San Salvador. Independiente at the other side keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Salvadorenos.
Leader Metapan delivered the nineteenth victory. This time they crushed 10th ranked Santiagueno (4-16) 113-66 in Usultan. orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 5 rebounds. Alejandro Barahona contributed with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Metapan's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colombian center John Hernandez (207-1984) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds for Santiagueno. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Metapan. They maintain first place with 19-1 record. Santiagueno lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 16 games lost.

Other games of round 23 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
San Salvador crushed Brujos in a road game 105-62. A.Lobos smashed Salvadorenos at home 73-51. Ahuachapan was destroyed by Cojute on the opponent's court 118-99.
The best stats of 23th round was 26 points and 19 rebounds by Marc Montavious of A.Lobos.



Brujos - San Salvador 62-105

There was no surprise in Izalco where 11th ranked Brujos (1-19) were crushed by second ranked San Salvador (17-3) 105-62. San Salvador dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Brujos' 26. They outrebounded Brujos 60-33 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. San Salvador players were unselfish on offense dishing 34 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Brujos' players. Yoel Cubillas orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds. Avery Martinez contributed with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. San Salvador's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Jerry Surrency III (183-2002, college: PS Scranton) answered with 30 points and 6 rebounds and Gustavo Galdamez added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Brujos. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for San Salvador. They maintain second place with 17-3 record having just two points less than leader Metapan, which they share with A.Lobos. Brujos lost their third game in a row. They stay dead last with 19 lost games.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: A.Martinez 26+8reb+4ast, Y.Cubillas 21+19reb+2ast, M.Marquise 12+2reb+8ast, K.Martinez 11+4reb+1ast, J.Crespin 9+4reb+3ast, W.Merino 8+8reb+3ast
Brujos: J.Surrency III 30+6reb+1ast, G.Gustavo 14+5reb+3ast, C.Brandon 5+1reb, T.Francisco 5+5reb+2ast, V.Hugo 4+5reb+2ast, C.Walter 4+2reb+1ast

A.Lobos - Salvadorenos 73-51

No shocking result in a game when third ranked A.Lobos (17-3) smashed at home 6th ranked Salvadorenos (9-11) 73-51. A.Lobos outrebounded Salvadorenos 46-31 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. A.Lobos players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Jerome Savoy orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Timothy Simmons contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four A.Lobos players scored in double figures. Michael Hinestroza answered with 9 points and 9 rebounds and Diego Minero added 9 points and 4 assists in the effort for Salvadorenos. 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 eighth consecutive win for A.Lobos. They moved-up to second place, which they share with San Salvador. Salvadorenos at the other side keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Independiente.
Top scorers:
A.Lobos: J.Savoy 24+6reb+4ast, M.Montavious 15+8reb, A.Colocho 12+5reb+1ast, T.Simmons 10+14reb+5ast, L.Portal 4+1reb+1ast, A.Ortega 3+3reb+8ast
Salvadorenos: H.Michael 9+9reb+3ast, M.Diego 9+1reb+4ast, R.Diego 8+5reb+1ast, G.Mauricio 8+2ast, H.Diego 6+2reb+2ast, T.Ibrahima 5+8reb+1ast

Santiagueno - Metapan 66-113

Leader Metapan delivered the nineteenth victory. This time they crushed 10th ranked Santiagueno (4-16) 113-66 in Usultan. Metapan dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 52. Metapan forced 22 Santiagueno turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 40 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Santiagueno's players. Josue Avila orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 5 rebounds. Alejandro Barahona contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Five Metapan players scored in double figures. Metapan's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colombian center John Hernandez (207-1984) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and Kevin Lovos added 23 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Santiagueno. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Metapan. They maintain first place with 19-1 record. Santiagueno lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Metapan: J.Avila 23+5reb+3ast, H.Noah 20+1reb+1ast, E.Contreras 18+5reb+4ast, A.Barahona 14+7reb+10ast, M.Menjivar 14+6reb+8ast, L.Hernandez 9+6reb+4ast
Santiagueno: L.Kevin 23+6reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 20+16reb, A.Alexis 18+4reb, C.Mario 3+3reb+2ast, A.Melvin 2+2reb+3ast, C.Baltazar 0+5reb+3ast

Cojute - Ahuachapan 118-99

Very expected game in Cojutepeque where 9th ranked Ahuachapan (5-15) was rolled over by fourth ranked Cojute (11-9) 118-99. Cojute dominated down low during the game scoring 88 of its points in the paint compared to Ahuachapan's 50. They outrebounded Ahuachapan 54-33 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cojute players were unselfish on offense dishing 44 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Ahuachapan's players. Venezuelan guard Maximillion Bell (198-1999, college: Lane) orchestrated the victory with a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Eduardo Diaz contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 17 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Cojute players scored in double figures. answered with 42 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and American forward Kordell Brown (203, college: Columbus St.) added 21 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Ahuachapan. Cojute maintains fourth place with 11-9 record. Ahuachapan lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Cojute: P.Figueroa 23+7ast, S.Valladares 19+2reb, E.Diaz 18+17reb+2ast, J.Flores 18+3reb+9ast, B.Maximillion 13+13reb+11ast, A.Parker 8+7reb+2ast
Ahuachapan: S.Robert 42+6reb+3ast, K.Brown 21+12reb+1ast, B.EJ 21+4reb+4ast, C.Paul 8+4reb+1ast, A.Rene 3+1reb, A.Francisco 2+5reb+6ast

Independiente - A.Lobos 78-81

Sixth-ranked Independiente (9-11) made lots of trouble for third ranked A.Lobos (17-3) on Saturday. The visitors managed to secure only three-point victory 81-78. However their fans expected easier game. A.Lobos outrebounded Independiente 49-31 including 38 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Marc Montavious who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds. Jerome Savoy chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. A.Lobos' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Noryen Lasley (201, college: Ave Maria) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 19 rebounds and Lincoln Smith added 24 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for the hosts. A.Lobos have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with San Salvador. Independiente at the other side keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Salvadorenos.
Top scorers:
A.Lobos: M.Montavious 26+19reb, J.Savoy 18+6reb+4ast, T.Simmons 12+8reb+2ast, E.Rojas 8+4reb, A.Ortega 7+1reb+3ast, A.Colocho 5+5reb+3ast
Independiente: N.Lasley 26+19reb+1ast, S.Lincoln 24+6reb+9ast, R.Marcello 15+2reb, M.Ronald 6+1reb+3ast, Z.Bryan 6+1reb, R.Boris 1