Liga Nacional Round 5: Chimaltenango lose to St Lucia

- June 13, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game of round 5 took place in between two undefeated teams where St. Lucia crushed Chimaltenango (5-1) 91-55 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Chimaltenango. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Undefeated St. Lucia (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Solola and PSM. Chimaltenango at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by PSM. Chimaltenango will play next round against Jutiapa trying to make it back to the top of the standings. St. Lucia will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Antigua FC on the road.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Huehuetenango (3-2) against sixth ranked Suchitepequez (3-2) on Saturday night. Host Huehuetenango was crushed by Suchitepequez in 86-64. Suchitepequez moved-up to third place, which they share with Huehuetenango and San Lucas. Suchitepequez will play against Salcaja (#6) in the next round. Huehuetenango will play against Quetzaltenango and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader host Solola (5-0) smashed 4th placed San Lucas (3-2) 90-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Lucas. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Solola. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with St. Lucia and PSM. Loser San Lucas dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Huehuetenango and Suchitepequez. Solola will meet league's leader PSM in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San Lucas will play against Quiche and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 5: Antigua FC won against San Jose on the opponent's court 70-53. Izabal outscored Tecpan in a home game 69-34. Jalapa recorded a loss to Jutiapa on the road 85-77. Salcaja lost to undefeated PSM on its own court 44-52.

Group A

St. Lucia - Chimaltenango 91-55

The most important game of round 5 took place in between two undefeated teams where St. Lucia crushed Chimaltenango (5-1) 91-55 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Chimaltenango. It was a key game for the top position in the league. St. Lucia (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Solola and PSM. Chimaltenango at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by PSM. Chimaltenango will play next round against Jutiapa trying to make it back to the top of the standings. St. Lucia will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Antigua FC on the road.

San Jose - Antigua FC 53-70

Very expected game when bottom-ranked San Jose (0-6) was defeated at home by leader Antigua FC (4-0) 70-53 on Saturday. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Antigua FC. They moved-up to third place. San Jose lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Antigua FC will meet at home league's leader St. Lucia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San Jose will play against Tecpan (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Izabal - Tecpan 69-34

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Izabal (4-2) smashed at home 7th ranked Tecpan (1-4) 69-34 on Saturday. Izabal maintains fourth place with 4-2 record. Loser Tecpan keeps the seventh position with four games lost. Izabal will meet Amatitlan P. (#5) in the next round. Tecpan will play against San Jose and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Jutiapa - Jalapa 85-77

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Jalapa's (1-5) road loss to sixth ranked Jutiapa (2-3) 77-85 on Saturday. Jutiapa moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Jalapa dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. Jutiapa will meet league's second-placed Chimaltenango in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jalapa will have a break next round.

Group B

Solola - San Lucas 90-46

Leader host Solola (5-0) smashed 4th placed San Lucas (3-2) 90-46. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Lucas. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Solola. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with St. Lucia and PSM. Loser San Lucas dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Huehuetenango and Suchitepequez. Solola will meet league's leader PSM in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San Lucas will play against Quiche and hope to secure a win.

Salcaja - PSM 44-52

Everything went according to plan when leader PSM (5-0) beat on the road 5th ranked Salcaja (2-3) 52-44 on Saturday. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for PSM. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with St. Lucia and Solola. Salcaja lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. PSM will meet at home league's second-placed Solola in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Salcaja will play against Suchitepequez and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Huehuetenango - Suchitepequez 64-86

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Huehuetenango (3-2) against sixth ranked Suchitepequez (3-2) on Saturday night. Host Huehuetenango was crushed by Suchitepequez in 86-64. Suchitepequez moved-up to third place, which they share with Huehuetenango and San Lucas. Suchitepequez will play against Salcaja (#6) in the next round. Huehuetenango will play against Quetzaltenango and hopes to get back on the winning track.

Quiche - Panajachel 20-0