Liga MB Round 7: Metapan keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Metapan as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Metapan smashed 7th ranked Santiagueno at home 105-73. Metapan dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 44. Metapan forced 21 Santiagueno turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 11 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 a double-double by scoring 24 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Venezuelan point guard Edwin Mijares (186-1992) contributed with 26 points, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners. American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) answered with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 20 rebounds for Santiagueno. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Metapan (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Santiagueno at the other side dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Aguila. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between second ranked San Salvador (5-1) and 7th ranked Santiagueno (2-4) in San Salvador ended with biggest points difference. San Salvador outscored guests from 109-62. Worth to mention a quality performance of Roberto Martinez who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 assists. Cristian Joan Duran helped adding 18 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for San Salvador. They maintain second place with 5-1 record having just one point less than leader Metapan. Santiagueno at the other side dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Aguila. San Salvador will play against Santa Tecla (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santiagueno will have a break next round.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Chalchuapa was beaten by Santa Ana on the road 101-97. Brujos destroyed Aguila on its own court 110-83. Santa Ana managed to outperform Cojute in a road game 82-73.
The most impressive performance of 7th round was 31 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by Andravious Smith of Cojute.

San Salvador - Santiagueno 109-62

The game between second ranked San Salvador (5-1) and 7th ranked Santiagueno (2-4) in San Salvador ended with biggest points difference. San Salvador outscored guests from 109-62. San Salvador dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 38. San Salvador forced 19 Santiagueno turnovers and had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. San Salvador players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Santiagueno's players. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a quality performance of Roberto Martinez who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 5 assists. Dominican forward Cristian Joan Duran (201-1996, college: Tenn Tech) helped adding 18 points and 9 rebounds. Four San Salvador players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Cuban guard Pedro Roque (187-1995) scored 16 points. 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for San Salvador. They maintain second place with 5-1 record having just one point less than leader Metapan. Santiagueno at the other side dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Aguila. San Salvador will play against Santa Tecla (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santiagueno will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santiagueno: F.Asprilla 16+12reb+1ast, P.Roque 16+2reb+3ast, H.Noe 10+4reb+1ast, R.Kymanie 7+7reb+2ast, B.Castellon 5+2reb+3ast, S.Esperanza 3+1reb
San Salvador: M.Roberto 24+3reb+5ast, J.Avila 18+1reb, C.Joan Duran 18+9reb+3ast, J.Barrera 12+4ast, M.Montavious 11+11reb, L.Valle 9+2reb+1ast

Santa Ana - Chalchuapa 101-97

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Santa Ana's (3-4) home victory over bottom-ranked Chalchuapa (1-5) 101-97. Santa Ana had a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a great evening for Panamanian Jonathan King (193-1990, college: ACU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. American swingman Dartavious Young (201-1995, college: Everett CC) helped adding 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Santa Ana's coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the losing side Puerto Rican point guard Ryann Abraham (182-1987, college: App State) responded with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 8 assists and American Gorg Alhag (190-1997, college: Mayville St.) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Santa Ana moved-up to fifth place. Chalchuapa lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Chalchuapa: R.Abraham 33+11reb+8ast, J.Ortiz 27+3reb, M.Gonzalez 15+3reb+3ast, G.Alhag 11+15reb+4ast, R.Erick 7+3reb+1ast, F.Carcamo 2+1reb+2ast
Santa Ana: J.King 36+10reb+6ast, D.Young 21+13reb+4ast, I.Sandoval 17+3reb+1ast, A.Gross Ruano 12+3reb+3ast, D.King 9+13reb+6ast, G.Galdamez 4+4reb+2ast

Metapan - Santiagueno 105-73

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Metapan as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Metapan smashed 7th ranked Santiagueno at home 105-73. Metapan dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Santiagueno's 44. Metapan forced 21 Santiagueno turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 11 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 a double-double by scoring 24 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Venezuelan point guard Edwin Mijares (186-1992) contributed with 26 points, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Four Metapan players scored in double figures. American-Colombian center Freddy Asprilla (206-1988, college: Canisius) answered with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 20 rebounds and Cuban guard Pedro Roque (187-1995) added 22 points in the effort for Santiagueno. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Metapan (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Santiagueno at the other side dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with Aguila. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Santiagueno: F.Asprilla 31+20reb+2ast, P.Roque 22+4reb+3ast, R.Kymanie 9+6reb+1ast, A.Alex 6+1reb+1ast, S.Esperanza 3+3reb+1ast, G.Andres 2+1reb+1ast
Metapan: E.Mijares 26+1reb+6ast, Y.Cubillas 24+16reb+1ast, E.Ishman 14+5reb+2ast, C.Benjamin 12+2reb+1ast, M.Ramos 7+5reb+13ast, M.Tejada 6+2reb

Brujos - Aguila 110-83

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Aguila's (2-4) road loss to fourth ranked Brujos (4-2) in Izalco 83-110. Brujos dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Aguila's 38. Brujos forced 19 Aguila turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Brujos brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. It was a great evening for Dominican forward Xavier de la Rosa (196-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 15 assists. Maxwel Mendoza helped adding 37 points (!!!), 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Four Brujos players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Bryan Garcia (168-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 18 rebounds and naturalized Canadian Jose Araujo (187-1986, college: UNBC, agency: Interperformances) scored 18 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Brujos maintains fourth place with 4-2 record. Aguila at the other side dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with Santiagueno. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Aguila: J.Araujo 18+2reb+2ast, O.Kevin 16+2reb+4ast, G.Bryan 14+18reb+2ast, L.Valdez 8+2reb+3ast, J.Barahona 7+5reb+8ast, L.Portal 7+3reb+1ast
Brujos: M.Maxwel 37+12reb+5ast, X.de la Rosa 34+7reb+15ast, T.Romero 18+10reb+2ast, J.Crespin 10+3reb+2ast, J.Angulo 9+3reb+2ast, S.Roberto 2

Cojute - Santa Ana 73-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Santa Ana's (3-4) road victory over 10th ranked Cojute (1-4) in Cojutepeque 82-73. It was a great evening for Panamanian Jonathan King (193-1990, college: ACU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. American swingman Dartavious Young (201-1995, college: Everett CC) helped adding 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the losing side American swingman Andravious Smith (196-1995, college: Tougaloo) responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 18 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and the other American import forward Durante Lee (196, college: Purdue NW) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cojute's coach rotated thirteen players in this game, but that didn't help. Santa Ana moved-up to fifth place. Cojute at the other side keeps the tenth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cojute: A.Smith 31+18reb+5ast, D.Lee 16+9reb, B.Holmes 13+3reb+5ast, T.Jefferson 10+2reb+2ast, N.Avalos 3+4reb+2ast, M.Bryan 0
Santa Ana: J.King 26+12reb+3ast, D.Young 25+14reb+1ast, I.Sandoval 16+2reb+1ast, D.King 10+9reb+3ast, A.Gross Ruano 3, E.Ortiz 2



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