Liga MB Round 2: Brujos overcome Santa Ana

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

Brujos smashed Santa Ana in Izalco 117-58. Brujos dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Ana's 26. Brujos forced 25 Santa Ana turnovers and outrebounded them 57-27 including a 22-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Santa Ana's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brujos made 9 blocks. Dominican forward Juan De Los Santos (193-2002) scored 41 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Erick Yan (-2000) chipped in 8 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Erick Rojas (183-1996) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santa Ana will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Brujos will try to continue on its current victory against Fantasmas in San Vicente.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Fantasmas on the court of Santa Tecla. Visitors were rolled over by Santa Tecla 98-77. Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and Najeen Nawabi supported him with 26 points. Even 27 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by American guard Caleb Bowser (193, college: Georgian Court) did not help to save the game for Fantasmas. 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. Santa Tecla will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fantasmas will play at home against Brujos to get more than just one victory in their record.

In the last two games of round 2 winless Cojute lost to undefeated San Salvador on the opponent's court 75-79. Quezaltepeque outscored Chalchuapa in a home game 100-45.

Santa Tecla - Fantasmas 98-77

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Fantasmas on the court of Santa Tecla. Visitors were rolled over by Santa Tecla 98-77. They made 22-of-27 charity shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Santa Tecla shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Cuban forward Yoel Cubillas (204-1994) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Najeen Nawabi (186-1999) supported him with 26 points. Four Santa Tecla players scored in double figures. Even 27 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by American guard Caleb Bowser (193, college: Georgian Court) did not help to save the game for Fantasmas. His fellow American import Nick Moore (198-1991, college: Alliance) added 17 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. 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. Santa Tecla will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fantasmas will play at home against Brujos to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: N.Najeen 26+1reb+1ast, Y.Cubillas 25+16reb, C.Arias 12+2reb+4ast, E.Rodriguez 11+4reb+5ast, L.Portal 9+2reb, A.Arias 5+6reb+8ast
Fantasmas: C.Bowser 27+6reb+6ast, N.Moore 17+12reb, M.Francisco 10+2reb+3ast, D.Hernandez 8+8reb+1ast, C.Sorto 6+2reb+5ast, J.Nelson 3+1reb

San Salvador - Cojute 79-75

Rather expected game when Cojute was defeated on the road by San Salvador 79-75. San Salvador dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Cojute's 38. They outrebounded Cojute 53-36 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. San Salvador players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American swingman Andravious Smith (198-1995, college: Tougaloo) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard Martin Ramos (171-1992) supported him with 21 points and 8 assists. Four San Salvador players scored in double figures. Even 27 points, 6 assists and 4 steals by American guard Jeremy Agosto (177-1997, agency: The French Family Consulting) did not help to save the game for Cojute. His fellow American import forward Chase Berry (198-1998, college: Utah Tech) added 20 points and 13 rebounds for the guests. San Salvador will play against Santiagueno in Usultan in the next round. Cojute will play at home against Chalchuapa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: A.Smith 21+20reb+4ast, M.Ramos 21+3reb+8ast, C.Edwin 12+5reb+2ast, M.Hinestroza 11+16reb+2ast, L.Valle 9+8reb+4ast, A.Grant 5+1reb+1ast
Cojute: A.Jeremy 27+4reb+6ast, C.Berry 20+13reb+3ast, T.Carter 13+9reb+1ast, M.William 7+8reb+2ast, J.Flores 3+1reb+1ast, N.Avalos 3+1reb+4ast

Quezaltepeque - Chalchuapa 100-45

Quezaltepeque used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Chalchuapa 100-45. Quezaltepeque held Chalchuapa to an opponent 24.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 51.8 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Chalchuapa 54-38 including a 46-33 advantage in defensive rebounds. Quezaltepeque players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Chalchuapa's players. Dominican forward Cristian Duran (201-1996, college: Tenn Tech) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Dominican forward Rayner Moquete (185-1990, college: Binghamton) supported him with 15 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Five Quezaltepeque players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points and 18 rebounds by American Gorg Alhag (190-1997, college: Mayville St.) did not help to save the game for Chalchuapa. His fellow American import point guard Robert Story (183, college: WSSU) added 18 points and 4 assists for the guests. 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. Quezaltepeque will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Chalchuapa will play on the road against Cojute in Cojutepeque and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quezaltepeque: C.Duran 26+12reb+5ast, J.Araujo 21+5reb+5ast, M.Montavious 16+12reb+2ast, R.Moquete 15+12reb+11ast, J.Barahona 10+3reb+2ast, L.Hernandez 6
Chalchuapa: G.Alhag 19+18reb+2ast, R.Story 18+2reb+4ast, M.Ryann 3+3reb+1ast, A.Christopher 2+5reb, H.Eleazar 2+5reb, Q.Daniel 1+2reb

Brujos - Santa Ana 117-58

Brujos smashed Santa Ana in Izalco 117-58. Brujos dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Ana's 26. Brujos forced 25 Santa Ana turnovers and outrebounded them 57-27 including a 22-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Santa Ana's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brujos made 9 blocks. Dominican forward Juan De Los Santos (193-2002) scored 41 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Erick Yan (-2000) chipped in 8 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Erick Rojas (183-1996) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Irving Sandoval (180-1988) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Santa Ana will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Brujos will try to continue on its current victory against Fantasmas in San Vicente.
Top scorers:
Brujos: D.Los Santos Juan 41+7reb+2ast, M.Gonzalez 11+4reb+1ast, C.Alexander 11+3reb+3ast, J.Crespin 8+6reb+2ast, D.Thompson 8+6reb+1ast, Y.Erick 8+11reb
Santa Ana: R.Erick 14+7reb+1ast, I.Sandoval 14+5reb+1ast, A.Strickland 13+6reb, A.Luis 13+3reb+3ast, M.Melvin 2+2reb, R.Kevin 2



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