Liga Mayor Round 10 (Regular Season): Salvadorenas lose to San Salvador in the game between Top 4 teams

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Very significant was San Salvador's (#1, 10-1) victory against their biggest opponent Salvadorenas (7-5) 83-78. San Salvador made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when San Salvador made 7 blocks. had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side Fabiola Mendoza responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Salvadorenas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Salvador (10-1) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Salvadorenas at the other side dropped to the third place with five games lost. San Salvador are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Capitalinas (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Salvadorenas will play against Ahuachapan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Santa Ana's (#3, 8-5) victory against their biggest opponent Salvadorenas (7-5) 67-58. It was a key game for the second position in the league. notched 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals to lead the effort and Vanessa Hernandez supported her with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by Fatima Aviles did not help to save the game for Salvadorenas. Salvadorenas' coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Santa Ana (8-5) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Salvadorenas at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Santa Ana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Salvadorenas will play against Ahuachapan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Capitalinas (0-12) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their 12th consecutive match to third ranked Santa Ana (8-5) 82-53 on Tuesday evening. Dairis Tornell fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Jaylin Cruz produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. 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 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Capitalinas still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Santa Ana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Capitalinas will play against Santa Tecla (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory.

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Santa Ana - Capitalinas 82-53

Bottom-ranked Capitalinas (0-12) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their 12th consecutive match to third ranked Santa Ana (8-5) 82-53 on Tuesday evening. Santa Ana forced 26 Capitalinas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Capitalinas' players. fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Four Santa Ana players scored in double figures. Jaylin Cruz produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Valeria Ayala added 7 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. 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 have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Capitalinas still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Santa Ana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Capitalinas will play against Santa Tecla (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: H.Vanessa 25+1reb+5ast, T.Dairis 23+11reb+5ast, A.Ruth 14+15reb+3ast, R.Vanessa 10+1reb+4ast, R.Fabiola 3+3reb+6ast, G.Johanna 2+3ast
Capitalinas: C.Jaylin 13+12reb, E.Ruth 10+3ast, A.Valeria 7+2reb+4ast, S.Fatima 6+2reb+1ast, M.Maria 5+5reb, F.Liliana 5+2reb+3ast

San Salvador - Salvadorenas 83-78

Very significant was San Salvador's (#1, 10-1) victory against their biggest opponent Salvadorenas (7-5) 83-78. San Salvador made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when San Salvador made 7 blocks. had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four San Salvador players scored in double figures. At the losing side Fabiola Mendoza responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists and Silvia Vega produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Salvadorenas' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Salvador (10-1) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Salvadorenas at the other side dropped to the third place with five games lost. San Salvador are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Capitalinas (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Salvadorenas will play against Ahuachapan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Salvador: R.Arlenys 30+9reb+5ast, M.Anisleidys 24+17reb+7ast, C.Monica 12+14reb, D.Elisa 12+4reb+1ast, M.Kenia 5+11reb+8ast, B.Fatima 0
Salvadorenas: M.Fabiola 23+12reb+8ast, V.Silvia 21+10reb+1ast, V.Zulma 13+9reb+2ast, A.Fatima 8+5reb, C.Andrea 7+3reb+9ast, C.Ariela 4+4reb+1ast

Salvadorenas - Santa Ana 58-67

Very significant was Santa Ana's (#3, 8-5) victory against their biggest opponent Salvadorenas (7-5) 67-58. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Santa Ana forced 22 Salvadorenas turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. notched 27 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals to lead the effort and supported her with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by Fatima Aviles did not help to save the game for Salvadorenas. Silvia Vega added 7 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Salvadorenas' coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Santa Ana (8-5) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Salvadorenas at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Santa Ana will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Salvadorenas will play against Ahuachapan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: T.Dairis 27+8reb+4ast, H.Vanessa 16+5reb+6ast, A.Ruth 8+16reb, M.Maritza 5+1ast, R.Vanessa 4, M.Cibeles 4+5reb+1ast
Salvadorenas: C.Ariela 12+2reb, A.Fatima 12+5reb+1ast, V.Zulma 10+6reb+1ast, C.Andrea 7+4reb, V.Silvia 7+8reb+3ast, A.Gabriela 6+8reb+3ast