Liga Mayor Round 14 (Regular Season): Santa Ana 2 beat Salvadorenas 2 by two after a very close game

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Liga Mayor. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the Liga Mayor took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Salvadorenas 2 (7-5) to fourth ranked Santa Ana 2 (8-5) 74-72 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salvadorenas 2. Santa Ana 2 made 28-of-34 free shots (82.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Salvadorenas 2 turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Salvadorenas 2 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 9 rebounds. Monica Aristondo (163-1992) contributed with 22 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. point guard Fatima Aviles (161-1999) replied with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Salvadorenas 2. Salvadorenas 2's coach Ernesto Rodriguez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Santa Ana 2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Salvadorenas 2 at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Santa Ana 2's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Fifth-ranked LMMR 2 (4-8) was very close to win a game against fourth ranked Santa Ana 2 (8-5). Santa Ana 2 managed to secure only two-point victory 65-63. However their fans expected easier game. Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Vanessa Ruiz chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Santa Ana 2's coach Melvin Marroquin allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Dominican swingman Yadira Polanco (178-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists. Santa Ana 2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. LMMR 2 lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Santa Ana 2's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Batanecas (9-4) against eighth ranked Ahuachapan (3-9) on Sunday night. Visiting Batanecas were defeated by Ahuachapan in Ahuachapan 76-66. Yenifer Jimenez notched a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 11 points and 28 rebounds by Rachel Contreras did not help to save the game for Batanecas. Ahuachapan moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Santa Tecla 2 and PSN. Loser Batanecas keep the second position with four games lost. Ahuachapan will meet league's leader San Salvador on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Batanecas will play against Salvadorenas 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 14 San Salvador beat Batanecas on the road 83-79. Bottom-ranked Ahuachapan lost to Santa Tecla 2 on its own court 52-65.

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Batanecas - San Salvador 79-83

The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked San Salvador's (12-0) road victory over second-ranked Batanecas (9-4) 83-79 on Wednesday. Cuban Anisleidys Martinez (181-1989) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Cuban point guard Arlenys Romero (176-1984) supported her with 22 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 21 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists by Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) did not help to save the game for Batanecas. Cuban swingman Maria Montero (176-1998) added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the hosts. Four San Salvador and five Batanecas players scored in double figures. San Salvador have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record. Loser Batanecas keep the second place with four games lost. San Salvador will meet at home Ahuachapan (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Batanecas will play against Salvadorenas 2 (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: A.Martinez 23+15reb+4ast, A.Romero 22+4reb+5ast, E.Dominguez 18+3reb, A.Rivas 14+11reb+3ast, A.Heredia 6+9reb+3ast, K.Mena 0+2reb
Batanecas: R.Contreras 21+17reb+4ast, M.Montero 19+8reb+7ast, C.Torres 15+2reb+2ast, N.Ayala 12+5reb+2ast, A.Cortez 10+4reb+4ast, Y.Duarte 2+4reb

Ahuachapan - Santa Tecla 2 52-65

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Ahuachapan (3-9) lost at home to eighth ranked Santa Tecla 2 (3-9) 65-52 on Friday. Santa Tecla 2 held Ahuachapan to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 32.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Cuban guard Elianis Armenteros (175-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard Paola Campos (165-2001) supported her with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points, 28 rebounds and 6 blocks by Vanessa Bautista did not help to save the game for Ahuachapan. Stephanie Aguilar added 18 points for the hosts. Santa Tecla 2 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Ahuachapan and PSN. Ahuachapan lost third consecutive game. Santa Tecla 2 will meet higher ranked LMMR 2 (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ahuachapan will play against the league's leader San Salvador and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla 2: E.Armenteros 25+12reb+4ast, P.Campos 18+5reb+2ast, A.Garcia 6+6reb+1ast, C.Lima 6+12reb+3ast, M.Flamenco 5+6reb+1ast, F.Nochez 5+2reb
Ahuachapan: V.Bautista 20+28reb, S.Aguilar 18+4reb+1ast, Y.Jimenez 8+7reb+4ast, E.Rodriguez 6+4ast, C.Laguan 0, V.Murgas 0

Santa Ana 2 - LMMR 2 65-63

Fifth-ranked LMMR 2 (4-8) was very close to win a game against fourth ranked Santa Ana 2 (8-5). Santa Ana 2 managed to secure only two-point victory 65-63. However their fans expected easier game. Santa Ana 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to LMMR 2's 22. Strangely LMMR 2 outrebounded Santa Ana 2 57-43 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Vanessa Ruiz (160-2006) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Santa Ana 2's coach Melvin Marroquin allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Dominican swingman Yadira Polanco (178-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 19 rebounds and 5 assists and Cuban center Enriqueta Neyra (186-1997) scored 7 points and 21 rebounds. Santa Ana 2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. LMMR 2 lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. Santa Ana 2's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Santa Ana 2: D.Tornell 21+11reb+6ast, V.Ruiz 19+5reb+2ast, M.Aristondo 11+6reb+2ast, P.Herrera 6+4reb, J.Ramirez 4+4reb, L.Cuellar 2+1reb
LMMR 2: V.Hernandez 20+6reb+3ast, Y.Polanco 17+19reb+5ast, M.Calderon 7+3reb+3ast, E.Neyra 7+21reb+2ast, M.Munguia 6+4reb+4ast, K.Rivas 3+2reb

Ahuachapan - Batanecas 76-66

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Batanecas (9-4) against eighth ranked Ahuachapan (3-9) on Sunday night. Visiting Batanecas were defeated by Ahuachapan in Ahuachapan 76-66. Dominican Yenifer Jimenez (163-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Vanessa Bautista supported her with 18 points and 20 rebounds. Even a double-double of 11 points and 28 rebounds by Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) did not help to save the game for Batanecas. Cuban swingman Maria Montero (176-1998) added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Four Batanecas players scored in double figures. Ahuachapan moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Santa Tecla 2 and PSN. Loser Batanecas keep the second position with four games lost. Ahuachapan will meet league's leader San Salvador on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Batanecas will play against Salvadorenas 2 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ahuachapan: Y.Jimenez 34+15reb+6ast, V.Bautista 18+20reb+2ast, S.Aguilar 9+6reb, S.Delgado 8+3reb+2ast, E.Rodriguez 5+4reb+1ast, T.Zavaleta 2+1reb
Batanecas: M.Montero 20+11reb+3ast, C.Torres 14+3reb, N.Ayala 13+11reb+1ast, R.Contreras 11+28reb+3ast, A.Cortez 8+7reb, R.Velasquez 0

Santa Ana 2 - Salvadorenas 2 74-72

The most exciting game of round 14 in the Liga Mayor took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of one of their biggest challengers Salvadorenas 2 (7-5) to fourth ranked Santa Ana 2 (8-5) 74-72 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salvadorenas 2. Santa Ana 2 made 28-of-34 free shots (82.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Salvadorenas 2 turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Salvadorenas 2 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 9 rebounds. Monica Aristondo (163-1992) contributed with 22 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Point guard Fatima Aviles (161-1999) replied with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Costa Rican point guard Gabriela Alvarado (177-1997) added 16 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Salvadorenas 2. Salvadorenas 2's coach Ernesto Rodriguez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Santa Ana 2 have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Salvadorenas 2 at the other side dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. Santa Ana 2's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in to the arena .
Top scorers:
Santa Ana 2: D.Tornell 28+9reb+3ast, M.Aristondo 22+9reb+5ast, V.Ruiz 16+9reb+1ast, F.Rivera 6+4reb, G.Rodriguez 2+13reb+4ast, L.Cuellar 0
Salvadorenas 2: F.Aviles 23+9reb+6ast, G.Alvarado 16+11reb+3ast, F.Mendoza 7+3reb+5ast, G.Medina 7+5reb+4ast, N.Orantes 6+5reb, A.Menendez 4+5reb