Liga MB Round 17: Easy game for Cojute who smash Chalchuapa by 33 points

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Seventh ranked Cojute (4-9) crushed at home 10th ranked Chalchuapa (1-14) by 33 points 113-80, which is the biggest margin this round on Tuesday night. Cojute dominated down low during the game scoring 92 of its points in the paint compared to Chalchuapa's 40. They outrebounded Chalchuapa 65-32 including a 27-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cojute looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Chalchuapa's players. American center DAndre Downey (206, college: William Penn) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 24 rebounds for the winners and American swingman Zekiah Owens (197-98, college: AIC) chipped in 20 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. Cojute's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Rican point guard Ryann Abraham (182-87, college: App State) responded with 31 points and 6 rebounds. Cojute maintains seventh place with 4-9 record. Chalchuapa lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Cojute are looking forward to face higher ranked Brujos (#6) in Izalco in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chalchuapa will play at home against Santa Ana (#4) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.

In the last two games of round 17 Santiagueno lost to Fantasmas on the opponent's court 85-101. San Salvador managed to outperform Santa Tecla in a home game 94-83.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 30 points and 27 rebounds by Akeme Smart of Santa Tecla.

Cojute - Chalchuapa 113-80

Seventh ranked Cojute (4-9) crushed at home 10th ranked Chalchuapa (1-14) by 33 points 113-80, which is the biggest margin this round on Tuesday night. Cojute dominated down low during the game scoring 92 of its points in the paint compared to Chalchuapa's 40. They outrebounded Chalchuapa 65-32 including a 27-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cojute looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Chalchuapa's players. American center DAndre Downey (206, college: William Penn) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 24 rebounds for the winners and American swingman Zekiah Owens (197-98, college: AIC) chipped in 20 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. Cojute's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Puerto Rican point guard Ryann Abraham (182-87, college: App State) responded with 31 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Willie Wiley (201, college: Evansville) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Cojute maintains seventh place with 4-9 record. Chalchuapa lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Cojute are looking forward to face higher ranked Brujos (#6) in Izalco in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chalchuapa will play at home against Santa Ana (#4) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Cojute: C.Moten 30+5reb+5ast, D.Downey 30+24reb, Z.Owens 20+15reb+11ast, R.Jose 9+2ast, B.Rivera 7, J.Gomez 5+5reb+1ast
Chalchuapa: R.Abraham 31+6reb+1ast, W.Wiley 19+12reb, R.Miranda 18+3reb+2ast, M.Gonzalez 4+5reb+1ast, L.Fernando 4+1reb+1ast, A.Christopher 4+5reb

Fantasmas - Santiagueno 101-85

Very expected game in San Vicente where 9th ranked Santiagueno (1-12) was defeated by fourth ranked Fantasmas (10-5) 101-85 on Tuesday. It was a great shooting night for Fantasmas especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Randy Bell (193-98, college: Dalton St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and guard Sameen Swint (193, college: GBC) chipped in 29 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Four Fantasmas players scored in double figures. Xavier Eaglin (201-97, college: PVAMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists and guard EJ Blackwell (193, college: Lourdes) scored 33 points (!!!) and 8 assists. Fantasmas have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. Santiagueno lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. Fantasmas are looking forward to face league's leader Aguila in San Miguel in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santiagueno will play on the road against the league's second-placed San Salvador (#2) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Fantasmas: S.Swint 29+8reb+7ast, R.Bell 25+14reb+7ast, N.Moore 22+12reb+4ast, C.Sorto 15+2reb+4ast, J.Castillo 4+5reb, M.Francisco 3+1reb+1ast
Santiagueno: E.Blackwell 33+4reb+8ast, X.Eaglin 25+18reb+4ast, S.Esperanza 9+5reb+3ast, S.Moises 8+3reb+1ast, A.Alex 5+1reb+4ast, B.Castellon 3+2reb+7ast

San Salvador - Santa Tecla 94-83

Rather predictable result when second ranked San Salvador (12-1) defeated at home 5th ranked Santa Tecla (8-6) 94-83 on Wednesday. San Salvador forced 20 Santa Tecla turnovers. Strangely Santa Tecla outrebounded San Salvador 48-30 including a 21-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Dominican guard Bernardo Polanco (189-94) stepped up and scored 40 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and point guard Salvador Bandek (182-78) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Vincentian center Akeme Smart (218-91, college: McCook CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 27 rebounds and point guard Alejandro Arias (188-92) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Five San Salvador and four Santa Tecla players scored in double figures. San Salvador have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain second place with 12-1 record behind leader Aguila. Defending champion Santa Tecla keeps the fifth position with six games lost. San Salvador are looking forward to face Santiagueno (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Santa Tecla will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: B.Polanco 40+6reb+5ast, S.Bandek 14+9reb+2ast, E.Ishman 13+8reb+3ast, J.Cross 12+2reb+3ast, E.Escalante 11+3reb+4ast, R.Palma 2+1reb+1ast
Santa Tecla: A.Smart 30+27reb+2ast, A.Arias 14+6reb+4ast, L.Portal 12+1reb+2ast, C.Arias 12+9reb+2ast, M.Lahud 5+1reb+2ast, D.Hernandez 4+1reb



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