Liga Mayor Round 8 (Regular Season): Batanecas are upset by Santa Tecla 2

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The most important game in the last round took place in Santa Tecla between second ranked Batanecas (6-3) and fifth ranked Santa Tecla 2 (2-5) on Wednesday night. Batanecas were crushed by Santa Tecla 2 on the road 76-55. Santa Tecla 2 forced 27 Batanecas turnovers. The best player for the winners was Monica Aristondo (163-1992) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Melany Sanchez (167-2004) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 17 rebounds for the guests. 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 Tecla 2 maintains fifth position with 2-5 record. Batanecas at the other side keep the second place with three games lost. Santa Tecla 2 are looking forward to face higher ranked LMMR 2 (#4) in Santa Ana in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Batanecas will have a break next round.
An exciting game was played in . Third ranked Salvadorenas 2 faced one of their biggest challengers LMMR 2. Host Salvadorenas 2 (5-2) smashed guests from Santa Ana (3-5) 88-60. Cuban Bexy Claro (193-2001) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Silvia Vega contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) replied with 21 points and 5 steals for LMMR 2. 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. Salvadorenas 2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 5-2 record having four points less than leader San Salvador. LMMR 2 lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with five games lost. Salvadorenas 2 will play against league's leader San Salvador on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. LMMR 2 will play against Santa Tecla 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader San Salvador delivered the eighth consecutive victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Santa Ana 2 (0-9) 104-29. Worth to mention a quality performance of Arlenys Romero who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists and 7 steals. San Salvador's coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sofia Zavala responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Undefeated San Salvador (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Loser Santa Ana 2 still closes the standings with nine games lost. San Salvador will meet at home Salvadorenas 2 (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santa Ana 2 will have a break next round.

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Salvadorenas 2 - LMMR 2 88-60

An exciting game was played in . Third ranked Salvadorenas 2 faced one of their biggest challengers LMMR 2. Host Salvadorenas 2 (5-2) smashed guests from Santa Ana (3-5) 88-60. Salvadorenas 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to LMMR 2's 42. Salvadorenas 2 forced 28 LMMR 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 47-30 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Salvadorenas 2 players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Cuban Bexy Claro (193-2001) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Center Silvia Vega (176-2003) contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Salvadorenas 2 players scored in double figures. Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) replied with 21 points and 5 steals and guard Vanessa Hernandez (157-1997) added 12 points and 6 assists in the effort for LMMR 2. 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. Salvadorenas 2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 5-2 record having four points less than leader San Salvador. LMMR 2 lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with five games lost. Salvadorenas 2 will play against league's leader San Salvador on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. LMMR 2 will play against Santa Tecla 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salvadorenas 2: B.Claro 26+18reb+4ast, S.Vega 16+5reb+4ast, E.Tevez 12+4reb+4ast, F.Aviles 11+4reb, A.Menendez 7+8reb+2ast, G.Chavez 5
LMMR 2: D.Tornell 21+4reb, H.Vanessa 12+1reb+6ast, R.Katherine 12+4reb+1ast, M.Calderon 9+6reb+1ast, M.Guevara 3+5reb+2ast, M.Karen 2+3reb+2ast

Santa Tecla 2 - Batanecas 76-55

The most important game in the last round took place in Santa Tecla between second ranked Batanecas (6-3) and fifth ranked Santa Tecla 2 (2-5) on Wednesday night. Batanecas were crushed by Santa Tecla 2 on the road 76-55. Santa Tecla 2 forced 27 Batanecas turnovers. The best player for the winners was Monica Aristondo (163-1992) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Melany Sanchez (167-2004) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Four Santa Tecla 2 players scored in double figures. Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 17 rebounds and Cuban guard Maria Montero (176-1998) added 11 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 8 steals respectively for the guests. 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 Tecla 2 maintains fifth position with 2-5 record. Batanecas at the other side keep the second place with three games lost. Santa Tecla 2 are looking forward to face higher ranked LMMR 2 (#4) in Santa Ana in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Batanecas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla 2: M.Aristondo 19+6reb+2ast, S.Melany 16+3reb+4ast, L.Camila 11+6reb+4ast, G.Alvarado 10+5reb+2ast, A.Lima 9+3reb+5ast, A.Sofia 7+1ast
Batanecas: R.Contreras 28+17reb+1ast, M.Montero 11+8reb+5ast, F.Marie 9+1reb, O.Niky 3, C.Ariela 3+1reb+2ast, A.Aby 1+9reb

San Salvador - Santa Ana 2 104-29

Undefeated leader San Salvador delivered the eighth consecutive victory on Wednesday night. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Santa Ana 2 (0-9) 104-29. San Salvador held Santa Ana 2 to an opponent 21.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.2 percent accuracy of the winners. San Salvador forced 32 Santa Ana 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 48-35 including 19 on the offensive glass. San Salvador looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Santa Ana 2's players. Worth to mention a quality performance of Cuban point guard Arlenys Romero (176-1984) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists and 7 steals and Adriana Rivas (175-1996) who added 20 points, 5 assists and 5 steals during the contest. Five San Salvador players scored in double figures. San Salvador's coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Sofia Zavala (167-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and guard Crissia Paz (156-2008) scored 9 points. San Salvador (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Loser Santa Ana 2 still closes the standings with nine games lost. San Salvador will meet at home Salvadorenas 2 (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Santa Ana 2 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: Y.Boulet 20+5reb+1ast, A.Rivas 20+2reb+5ast, E.Dominguez 15+3reb+1ast, A.Romero 12+6reb+14ast, L.Rivas 11+7reb+3ast, A.Heredia 8+9reb+2ast
Santa Ana 2: Z.Sofia 12+11reb+1ast, P.Crissia 9+3reb, V.Jazmin 4+3reb, M.Cibeles 2+2reb+1ast, G.Abigail 2+3reb, L.Carla 0+3reb