Liga Metropolitana Round 6 (Regular Season): PSN lose to Halcones

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Liga Metropolitana. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated PSN (3-1) in Guatemala on Monday night. Hosts were edged by Halcones (4-1) 76-73. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of PSN. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Halcones shot 22 for 32 from the free-throw line, while PSN only scored four points from the stripe. Jose Duarte (-1989) scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Emiliano Montufar with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Halcones have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. PSN at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. Halcones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. PSN's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena Leones.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Guatemala: USAC (#4) and Leones (#5). Leones were defeated at home 54-58 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. American guard Kevin Alvarez (185-1995, college: Coast Guard) notched 17 points to lead the effort and Enrique Samayoa supported him with 11 points. Even 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Luis Menendez (179-1995) did not help to save the game for Leones. USAC (3-2) moved-up to third place. Leones at the other side keep the fifth position with three games lost. USAC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leones' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Guatemala PSN.




PSN - Halcones 73-76

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated PSN (3-1) in Guatemala on Monday night. Hosts were edged by Halcones (4-1) 76-73. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of PSN. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Halcones shot 22 for 32 from the free-throw line, while PSN only scored four points from the stripe. Jose Duarte (-1989) scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard David Monterroso (180-1979) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Halcones players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Emiliano Montufar with 21 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Herlin Rodriguez (174-2001) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Halcones have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. PSN at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. Halcones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. PSN's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Guatemala to the arena Leones.
Top scorers:
PSN: E.Montufar 21+5reb+3ast, H.Rodriguez 17+6reb+3ast, R.Oliva 13+4reb+3ast, C.Catalan 8+8reb+3ast, H.Menzel 4+3reb+2ast, J.Espinoza 4+2reb
Halcones: D.Monterroso 18+9reb, J.Duarte 15+9reb+5ast, M.Gonzalez 13+3reb+2ast, H.Chur 11+2reb+1ast, C.Florian 6+5reb, V.Enriquez 5+4reb

Leones - USAC 54-58

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Guatemala: USAC (#4) and Leones (#5). Leones were defeated at home 54-58 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. American guard Kevin Alvarez (185-1995, college: Coast Guard) notched 17 points to lead the effort and power forward Enrique Samayoa (196-1982) supported him with 11 points. Even 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Luis Menendez (179-1995) did not help to save the game for Leones. American guard Derek Morgan (188-2001, college: Union, KY) added 8 points. USAC (3-2) moved-up to third place. Leones at the other side keep the fifth position with three games lost. USAC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leones' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Guatemala PSN.
Top scorers:
Leones: M.Martinez 11+1reb, L.Menendez 10+6reb+5ast, B.Guox 9, J.Maltez 9+4reb+1ast, D.Morgan 8+3reb+3ast, R.Perez 7+4reb+2ast
USAC: K.Alvarez 17+1reb+1ast, E.Samayoa 11+4reb, A.Juarez 11+2reb+1ast, V.Sosa 8+5reb+1ast, M.Aquino 7+5reb+1ast, L.Dominguez 4+4reb