Liga Mayor Round 5 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Metapan defeat Capitalinas

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Liga Mayor top team - Metapan (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Capitalinas (0-5) 68-27. Metapan held Capitalinas to an opponent 17.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Metapan forced 26 Capitalinas turnovers and outrebounded them 53-35 including a 41-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and Monica Aristondo (163-1992) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals. Metapan's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Tatiana Huezo (160-2009) responded with 10 points. Undefeated Metapan have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Capitalinas at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
The game in was also worth to mention about. Leader Salvadorenas (4-0) played at the court of 5th ranked Santa Ana (1-3). Salvadorenas managed to secure a 7-point victory 66-59. Forward Niky Orantes (167-2009) nailed 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Silvia Vega accounted for 11 points and 12 rebounds. Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) came up with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for Santa Ana in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Salvadorenas. They moved-up to second place. Santa Ana lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Santa Tecla and Ahuachapan.

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Santa Ana - Salvadorenas 59-66

The game in was also worth to mention about. Leader Salvadorenas (4-0) played at the court of 5th ranked Santa Ana (1-3). Salvadorenas managed to secure a 7-point victory 66-59. Salvadorenas outrebounded Santa Ana 55-43 including 16 on the offensive glass. Forward Niky Orantes (167-2009) nailed 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and center Silvia Vega (176-2003) accounted for 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Salvadorenas players scored in double figures. Cuban point guard Dairis Tornell (176-1992) came up with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and guard Vanessa Hernandez (157-1997) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Santa Ana in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Salvadorenas. They moved-up to second place. Santa Ana lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Santa Tecla and Ahuachapan.
Top scorers:
Santa Ana: T.Dairis 19+8reb+4ast, H.Vanessa 11+5reb+2ast, H.Isabella 6+4reb+2ast, R.Jennifer 5+4reb+2ast, A.Ruth 4+8reb+2ast, H.Paola 4+3reb+1ast
Salvadorenas: N.Orantes 17+9reb+3ast, G.Alvarado 12+6reb+2ast, S.Vega 11+12reb+2ast, A.Canales 11+1reb+1ast, G.Alfaro 7+4reb+4ast, G.Rojas 4+1reb+1ast

Capitalinas - Metapan 27-68

Liga Mayor top team - Metapan (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Capitalinas (0-5) 68-27. Metapan held Capitalinas to an opponent 17.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Metapan forced 26 Capitalinas turnovers and outrebounded them 53-35 including a 41-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Cuban center Rachel Contreras (184-1999) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and Monica Aristondo (163-1992) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 7 steals. Metapan's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Tatiana Huezo (160-2009) responded with 10 points and Estefany Barquero scored 4 points and 9 rebounds. Metapan have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Capitalinas at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Capitalinas: H.Tatiana 10+2reb+1ast, A.Valeria 5+4reb, B.Estefany 4+9reb, C.Natalia 3+6reb, F.Liliana 3+5reb+3ast, C.Jaylin 2+3reb+1ast
Metapan: M.Aristondo 20+8reb+6ast, R.Contreras 18+18reb+3ast, V.Ruiz 14+1reb+2ast, N.Ruiz 7+1reb, A.Molina 6+10reb+3ast, A.Santillana 3+7reb