Liga MB Round 16 (Regular Season): A.Lobos beat Salvadorenos in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in San Salvador. Second ranked A.Lobos faced 4th ranked Salvadorenos. Guests from (14-3) smashed host Salvadorenos (10-6) 80-56. A.Lobos dominated down low during the game scoring 36 of its points in the paint compared to Salvadorenos' 16. They outrebounded Salvadorenos 41-23 including a 34-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized American center Marc Montavious (202-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jerome Savoy (185, college: Pfeiffer) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Diego Rivera (175-2007) produced 16 points and 5 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. A.Lobos have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-3 record behind leader Metapan. Salvadorenos at the other side dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. A.Lobos are looking forward to face Ahuachapan (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Salvadorenos' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from San Salvador San Salvador.
Leader Metapan delivered the fifteenth victory. This time they crushed 9th ranked Santiagueno (2-15) 161-105 in Usultan. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who helped to win the game recording 55 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Lee Vasquez contributed with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 16 assists 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) replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds for Santiagueno. Metapan (15-1) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Santiagueno lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 15 games lost. Metapan will play against Brujos (#6) in Izalco in the next round where they are favorite. Santiagueno will play at home against Santa Ana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 16 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Brujos were defeated by A.Lobos in a road game 78-69. San Salvador smashed Santiagueno at home 102-82. Bottom-ranked Santa Ana was destroyed by Cojute on the opponent's court 104-64. Brujos were outscored by Ahuachapan in a home game 56-80. Santa Tecla rolled over Santa Ana on the road 101-78.
The best stats of 16th round was 30 points, 21 rebounds and 6 assists by Daylon Potts of Santa Ana.



A.Lobos - Brujos 78-69

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Brujos (9-8) were defeated on the road by second ranked A.Lobos (14-3) 78-69. A.Lobos players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jerome Savoy (185, college: Pfeiffer) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import Timothy Simmons (195-1992, college: DBU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Four A.Lobos players scored in double figures. A.Lobos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Brent Kelly (185-2000, college: Nichols, agency: Fully Feared Sports) replied with 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Bahamas forward KJ Reckley (201, college: Niagara, agency: Fully Feared Sports) added 17 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Brujos. A.Lobos have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-3 record behind leader Metapan. Brujos at the other side keep the sixth place with eight games lost. A.Lobos will play against Ahuachapan (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Brujos will play against the league's leader Metapan and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Brujos: B.Kelly 33+6reb+5ast, K.Reckley 17+5reb+6ast, C.Samuel 5+14reb+6ast, A.Joe 5+3reb+1ast, C.Miguel 3, V.Hugo 3+7reb+3ast
A.Lobos: J.Savoy 24+7reb+4ast, E.Rojas 14+3reb, M.Montavious 12+14reb+2ast, T.Simmons 11+10reb+8ast, A.Colocho 5+4reb+3ast, G.Galdamez 4+1reb

San Salvador - Santiagueno 102-82

No shocking result in a game when third ranked San Salvador (13-4) smashed at home 9th ranked Santiagueno (2-15) 102-82. San Salvador dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 42. San Salvador forced 21 Santiagueno turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American point guard Marquise Mosley (170-1997, college: Biola, CA, agency: Crossover Management) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 4 assists. Naturalized Canadian forward Jonathan Rivera (206-2000, college: York) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four San Salvador players scored in double figures. San Salvador's coach Arturo Mata allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Colombian center John Hernandez (207-1984) replied with 27 points and 24 rebounds and Italian-Argentinian point guard Diego Gerbaudo (178-1989) added 14 points and 17 assists in the effort for Santiagueno. San Salvador have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-4 record having just one point less than leader Metapan. Santiagueno lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 15 games lost. San Salvador's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in San Salvador to the arena Salvadorenos.
Top scorers:
Santiagueno: J.Hernandez 27+24reb+1ast, D.Daniels 23+3reb+3ast, D.Gerbaudo 14+3reb+17ast, A.Alexis 9+3reb+1ast, C.Baltazar 5+2reb+1ast, L.Ever 4+8reb+2ast
San Salvador: M.Marquise 20+3reb+4ast, J.Rivera 20+7reb, G.Toledo-Rivera 12+3reb, S.Scott 11+6reb+4ast, J.Gonzalez 9+2reb+2ast, C.Peraza 8+3reb+3ast

Cojute - Santa Ana 104-64

Rather expected game in Cojutepeque where 10th ranked Santa Ana (1-16) was rolled over by seventh ranked Cojute (5-11) 104-64. Cojute dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Ana's 32. Cojute players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Santa Ana's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican guard Hector Maldonado (185-1991, agency: DON TECA SPORTS CONNECTION) who helped to win the game recording 45 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 7 assists. American center Troidell Carter (206-1991, college: Slippery Rock) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Cojute's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Daylon Potts (196, college: Simpson, CA) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 19 rebounds and 8 assists and Luis Portal (188-1986) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Santa Ana. Four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. Cojute maintains seventh position with 5-11 record. Santa Ana lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Cojute will play against higher ranked Santa Tecla (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Santa Ana will play against Santiagueno (#9) in Usultan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: P.Daylon 16+19reb+8ast, M.Melvin 15+2reb, P.Luis 14+6reb+1ast, A.Christopher 10+4reb, R.Amilcar 9+5reb+4ast, S.Carlos 0+1reb
Cojute: M.Hector 45+8reb+7ast, T.Carter 22+13reb+2ast, R.Melendez 11+2reb+1ast, J.Flores 7+1reb+5ast, A.Avalos 6+2reb+5ast, K.Gutierrez 5+3reb

Salvadorenos - A.Lobos 56-80

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in San Salvador. Second ranked A.Lobos faced 4th ranked Salvadorenos. Guests from (14-3) smashed host Salvadorenos (10-6) 80-56. A.Lobos dominated down low during the game scoring 36 of its points in the paint compared to Salvadorenos' 16. They outrebounded Salvadorenos 41-23 including a 34-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized American center Marc Montavious (202-1990, college: Georgetown, KY) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jerome Savoy (185, college: Pfeiffer) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four A.Lobos players scored in double figures. point guard Diego Rivera (175-2007) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and guard Diego Minero (187-2007) added 19 points respectively 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. A.Lobos have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-3 record behind leader Metapan. Salvadorenos at the other side dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. A.Lobos are looking forward to face Ahuachapan (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Salvadorenos' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from San Salvador San Salvador.
Top scorers:
Salvadorenos: M.Diego 19+3reb+1ast, R.Diego 16+5reb+3ast, T.Ibrahima 8+10reb+2ast, R.Erick 7+2reb+4ast, E.Luis 5+1reb+1ast, R.Marco 1+1ast
A.Lobos: E.Rojas 18+5reb+2ast, J.Savoy 18+5reb+4ast, M.Montavious 17+19reb, A.Colocho 10+4reb+7ast, F.Carcamo 8+1reb+1ast, T.Simmons 4+5reb+4ast

Brujos - Ahuachapan 56-80

There was a small surprise in Izalco where eighth ranked Ahuachapan (3-13) outscored 6th ranked Brujos (9-8) 80-56. Ahuachapan outrebounded Brujos 57-35 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Johnathan Claxton (206, college: Oakland City, agency: Fully Feared Sports) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 26 rebounds and 9 assists. The other American import guard Mike Jr Wright (201, college: Providence, MT, agency: Fully Feared Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Claxton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Ahuachapan's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bahamas forward KJ Reckley (201, college: Niagara, agency: Fully Feared Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward Samuel Cota (193) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Brujos. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ahuachapan maintains eighth position with 3-13 record. Brujos at the other side keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Ahuachapan will play against league's second-placed A.Lobos in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Brujos will play against the league's leader Metapan (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Brujos: C.Samuel 15+6reb+3ast, B.Kelly 15+4reb+3ast, A.Joe 11+6reb, K.Reckley 10+14reb+5ast, H.Fernando 3+5reb+4ast, T.Francisco 2
Ahuachapan: J.Mike 27+13reb+3ast, K.Jones 21+8reb+4ast, C.Johnathan 13+26reb+9ast, F.Angulo 10+4reb+1ast, P.Castro 9+1reb, D.Gutierrez 0

Santiagueno - Metapan 105-161

Leader Metapan delivered the fifteenth victory. This time they crushed 9th ranked Santiagueno (2-15) 161-105 in Usultan. Metapan dominated down low during the game scoring 128 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 76. Metapan forced 23 Santiagueno turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 56 assists comparing to just 28 passes made by Santiagueno's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) who helped to win the game recording 55 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Guatemalan point guard Lee Vasquez (173) contributed with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 16 assists 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) replied with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds and American point guard Darius Daniels (183-1997) added 34 points (!!!) in the effort for Santiagueno. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Metapan (15-1) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Santiagueno lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 15 games lost. Metapan will play against Brujos (#6) in Izalco in the next round where they are favorite. Santiagueno will play at home against Santa Ana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santiagueno: D.Daniels 34+1ast, J.Hernandez 32+14reb+3ast, A.Alexis 12, E.Santiago 10+2reb, L.Ever 6+2ast, D.Gerbaudo 5+7reb+17ast
Metapan: Y.Cubillas 55+6reb+4ast, L.Vasquez 26+6reb+16ast, G.Perdomo 17+2reb+6ast, A.Contreras 13+2reb+1ast, A.Barahona 12+3reb+5ast, A.Tobar 11+5reb+4ast

Santa Ana - Santa Tecla 78-101

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Santa Ana (1-16) was outplayed at home by fourth ranked Santa Tecla (11-6) 101-78. Santa Tecla dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Ana's 26. Santa Tecla players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists. It was a very good performance for Eliezer Sanchez who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 18 rebounds. Guard Najeen Nawabi (186-1999) contributed with 26 points for the winners. American guard Daylon Potts (196, college: Simpson, CA) replied with 30 points, 21 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import power forward Dhol Majak (208-2000, college: Park-Gilbert, agency: Interperformances) added 8 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Santa Ana. Four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. Santa Tecla maintains fourth position with 11-6 record. Santa Ana lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Santa Tecla will play against Cojute (#7) in Cojutepeque in the next round. Santa Ana will play on the road against Santiagueno in Usultan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: P.Daylon 30+21reb+6ast, M.Melvin 13+2reb+2ast, R.Amilcar 12+1reb+3ast, A.Christopher 12+3reb+4ast, D.Majak 8+11reb+1ast, S.Carlos 3+5reb+5ast
Santa Tecla: N.Nawabi 26+3reb, E.Sanchez 22+18reb+3ast, D.Aguilar 9+5reb+3ast, A.Interiano 8+3reb+3ast, K.Pineda 8+1reb, G.Rivas 6+3reb+2ast