Liga Mayor Round 4 (Regular Season): Batanecas hand first loss to LMMR 2

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated LMMR 2 (1-1) in Santa Ana on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by Batanecas (3-0) 78-77. Batanecas forced 27 LMMR 2 turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 25 rebounds. Forward Niky Orantes (167-2009) contributed with 25 points for the winners. Monica Calderon (175-1991) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 6 rebounds for LMMR 2. LMMR 2's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Batanecas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. LMMR 2 at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Salvadorenas 2. Batanecas are looking forward to face Salvadorenas 2 (#4) in the next round. LMMR 2 will play against the league's second-placed San Salvador and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Salvadorenas 2's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Santa Tecla 2 (0-2) 68-43. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban Bexy Claro (193-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 20 rebounds and Emily Tevez who added 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Costa Rican point guard Gabriela Alvarado (177-1997) responded with 15 points and 8 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. Salvadorenas 2 (1-1) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with LMMR 2. Santa Tecla 2 at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Salvadorenas 2 will play against league's leader Batanecas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santa Tecla 2 will play against LMMR 2 (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Liga Mayor top team - Batanecas (3-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Santa Ana 2 (0-3) 68-37. The winners were led by Rachel Contreras who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 23 rebounds. Batanecas' coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 11 points and 6 rebounds by Isabella Herrera did not help to save the game for Santa Ana 2. Batanecas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. Loser Santa Ana 2 still closes the standings with three games lost. Batanecas will meet at home Salvadorenas 2 (#4) in the next round. Santa Ana 2 will have a break next round.

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Batanecas - Santa Ana 2 68-37

Liga Mayor top team - Batanecas (3-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Santa Ana 2 (0-3) 68-37. Batanecas dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Santa Ana 2's 26. Batanecas forced 30 Santa Ana 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 61-36 including a 28-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 23 rebounds and forward Niky Orantes (167-2009) supported her with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Batanecas' coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 11 points and 6 rebounds by guard Isabella Herrera (155-2009) did not help to save the game for Santa Ana 2. Guard Paola Herrera (156-2004) added 8 points for lost side. Batanecas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. Loser Santa Ana 2 still closes the standings with three games lost. Batanecas will meet at home Salvadorenas 2 (#4) in the next round. Santa Ana 2 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Batanecas: O.Niky 23+5reb+1ast, R.Contreras 22+23reb+1ast, F.Marie 6+2reb+2ast, A.Katia 5+3reb, B.Fabiola 4+1ast, A.Nicky 4+6reb+4ast
Santa Ana 2: H.Isabella 11+6reb, H.Paola 8+3reb+1ast, S.Renata 6+6reb, G.Abigail 6+3reb+1ast, J.Martinez 3+7reb, L.Carla 3+4reb

LMMR 2 - Batanecas 77-78

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated LMMR 2 (1-1) in Santa Ana on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by Batanecas (3-0) 78-77. Batanecas forced 27 LMMR 2 turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 25 rebounds. Forward Niky Orantes (167-2009) contributed with 25 points for the winners. Monica Calderon (175-1991) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 6 rebounds and guard Vanessa Hernandez (157-1997) added 13 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for LMMR 2. Four LMMR 2 players scored in double figures. LMMR 2's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Batanecas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record. LMMR 2 at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Salvadorenas 2. Batanecas are looking forward to face Salvadorenas 2 (#4) in the next round. LMMR 2 will play against the league's second-placed San Salvador and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Batanecas: R.Contreras 36+25reb, O.Niky 25+3reb+1ast, F.Marie 5+5reb+1ast, C.Ariela 5+3reb+2ast, A.Paola 3+3reb, A.Nicky 3+10reb
LMMR 2: M.Calderon 22+6reb+3ast, H.Vanessa 13+12reb+3ast, D.Tornell 11+7reb+2ast, R.Gisella 10+9reb+1ast, M.Guevara 8+5reb, A.Hernandez 7+6reb+1ast

Salvadorenas 2 - Santa Tecla 2 68-43

Salvadorenas 2's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Santa Tecla 2 (0-2) 68-43. Salvadorenas 2 held Santa Tecla 2 to an opponent 23.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 38.2 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Santa Tecla 2 50-38 including 35 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Cuban Bexy Claro (193-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 20 rebounds and naturalized American Emily Tevez (175-1993, college: NDN) who added 14 points and 6 assists during the contest. Tevez is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side Costa Rican point guard Gabriela Alvarado (177-1997) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and guard Melany Sanchez (167-2004) scored 9 points and 8 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. Salvadorenas 2 (1-1) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with LMMR 2. Santa Tecla 2 at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Salvadorenas 2 will play against league's leader Batanecas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Santa Tecla 2 will play against LMMR 2 (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Salvadorenas 2: B.Claro 19+20reb, F.Aviles 16+1reb+3ast, E.Tevez 14+3reb+6ast, C.Valeria 8+1reb, S.Vega 5+11reb+1ast, A.Menendez 2+8reb
Santa Tecla 2: G.Alvarado 15+8reb+1ast, S.Melany 9+8reb+1ast, L.Camila 5+2reb+1ast, N.Caver 4+4reb+1ast, F.Gracia 3+3reb, F.Garcia 3+2reb+1ast