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

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The most important game in the last round took place in Santa Tecla between second ranked Salvadorenas (6-3) and fourth ranked Santa Tecla (5-4) on Tuesday night. Salvadorenas were crushed by Santa Tecla on the road 70-48. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salvadorenas. The best player for the winners was Cuban guard Elianis Armenteros (175-2000, agency: Interperformances) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. produced 9 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Salvadorenas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Santa Tecla moved-up to third place. Salvadorenas at the other side keep the second position with three games lost. Santa Tecla are looking forward to face Santa Ana (#4) in the next round. Salvadorenas will play against Capitalinas and are hoping to win this game.
Leader San Salvador delivered the eighth victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Capitalinas (0-10) 88-40. orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Arlenys Romero contributed with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Cuban guard Elianis Armenteros (175-2000, agency: Interperformances) replied with 12 points and 5 rebounds for Capitalinas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Salvador have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Capitalinas at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. San Salvador will play against Ahuachapan (#5) at home in the next round. Capitalinas will play against the league's second-placed Salvadorenas and hope to get finally their first victory.
The game in was also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Ahuachapan (4-5) played at the court of fifth ranked Santa Ana (5-5). Santa Ana managed to secure a 7-point victory 77-70 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ahuachapan. Worth to mention a great performance of Vanessa Ruiz who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Yenifer Jimenez responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Santa Ana moved-up to fourth place. Loser Ahuachapan dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Santa Ana will meet at home higher ranked Santa Tecla (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Ahuachapan will play against the league's leader San Salvador and hope to secure a win.

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Santa Tecla - Salvadorenas 70-48

The most important game in the last round took place in Santa Tecla between second ranked Salvadorenas (6-3) and fourth ranked Santa Tecla (5-4) on Tuesday night. Salvadorenas were crushed by Santa Tecla on the road 70-48. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Salvadorenas. The best player for the winners was Cuban guard Elianis Armenteros (175-2000, agency: Interperformances) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. produced 9 points and 11 rebounds and Gabriela Alfaro added 10 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for the guests. Salvadorenas' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Santa Tecla moved-up to third place. Salvadorenas at the other side keep the second position with three games lost. Santa Tecla are looking forward to face Santa Ana (#4) in the next round. Salvadorenas will play against Capitalinas and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Santa Tecla: E.Armenteros 29+17reb+4ast, C.Paola 15+6reb+1ast, L.Camila 12+9reb+2ast, Z.Jocelyne 6+4reb+2ast, B.Leslie 4+1reb+1ast, L.Alejandra 3+4reb+3ast
Salvadorenas: A.Gabriela 10+5reb+6ast, A.Gabriela 9+11reb+1ast, V.Silvia 8+9reb, O.Niky 7+3reb+1ast, C.Ariela 6+1ast, A.Fatima 6+4reb+2ast

San Salvador - Capitalinas 88-40

Leader San Salvador delivered the eighth victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Capitalinas (0-10) 88-40. San Salvador dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Capitalinas' 36. San Salvador forced 28 Capitalinas turnovers and outrebounded them 48-30 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. San Salvador players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Capitalinas' players. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). contributed with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four San Salvador players scored in double figures. Cuban guard Elianis Armenteros (175-2000, agency: Interperformances) replied with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Valeria Ayala added 8 points and 4 assists in the effort for Capitalinas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Salvador have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Capitalinas at the other side still closes the standings with ten games lost. San Salvador will play against Ahuachapan (#5) at home in the next round. Capitalinas will play against the league's second-placed Salvadorenas and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: R.Arlenys 18+8reb+6ast, M.Anisleidys 18+9reb+5ast, R.Adriana 15+5reb+5ast, C.Monica 10+5reb+3ast, L.Heimy 6+1ast, M.Kenia 5+8reb+3ast
Capitalinas: C.Jaylin 12+5reb, A.Valeria 8+3reb+4ast, E.Ruth 4+1reb, F.Gabriela 4+1reb+1ast, F.Liliana 4+1reb+3ast, C.Natalia 2+2reb+2ast

Santa Ana - Ahuachapan 77-70

The game in was also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Ahuachapan (4-5) played at the court of fifth ranked Santa Ana (5-5). Santa Ana managed to secure a 7-point victory 77-70 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ahuachapan. Santa Ana looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and who added 24 points during the contest. Four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. Yenifer Jimenez responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and Monica Aristondo scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Santa Ana moved-up to fourth place. Loser Ahuachapan dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. Santa Ana will meet at home higher ranked Santa Tecla (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Ahuachapan will play against the league's leader San Salvador and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: T.Dairis 24+4reb+3ast, R.Vanessa 21+6reb+5ast, H.Vanessa 15+9reb+7ast, R.Fabiola 10+6reb+2ast, M.Marta 4+2reb+2ast, H.Paola 3+4reb
Ahuachapan: J.Yenifer 29+14reb+7ast, A.Monica 21+9reb+2ast, R.Katherine 16+3reb+4ast, C.Daniela 2+2reb+1ast, L.Cecilia 2+9reb+3ast, B.Sofia 0+2reb+1ast