The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute susprises and upsets.
Sixth-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (14-17) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (24-7) on Friday. The visitors from Guaymas managed to secure only three-point victory 108-105. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 28-22 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Ostioneros de Guaymas made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for point guard Myron Allen (182-79, college: Lee JC) who led his team to a victory with 16 points and 5 assists. Guard Haakim Johnson (201-87, college: Pikeville) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach LaSelle Taylor used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Devon Pearson (198-84, college: SMU) answered with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds for Pioneros Los Mochis. Ostioneros de Guaymas maintains second place with 24-7 record having just three points less than leader Hermosillo. Pioneros Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 17 games lost. Ostioneros de Guaymas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play again at home against the league's second-placed Ostioneros de Guaymas (#2) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. CIBACOPA top team - Rayos de Hermosillo (27-4) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat tenth ranked Coras de Tepic (2-29) 95-83. Naturalized American point guard Steve Monreal (180-86, college: CS Monterey) stepped up and scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Brian Hamilton chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Dan Tacheny allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American center Deangelo Riley (205, college: Azusa Pacific) with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo have an impressive series of seventeen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 27-4 record. Coras de Tepic lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 29 lost games. Rayos de Hermosillo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Coras de Tepic will play again at home against the league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Nogales was also quite interesting. 4th placed Mineros de Cananea (16-15) played at the court of fifth ranked Fuerza Guinda Nogales (15-16). Fuerza Guinda Nogales managed to secure a 9-point victory 92-83 on Friday. O'Louis McCullough nailed 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Rodney Alexander came up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds for Mineros de Cananea in the defeat. Mineros de Cananea's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Fuerza Guinda Nogales. They moved-up to fourth place. Defending champion Mineros de Cananea dropped to the fifth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Guasave. Fuerza Guinda Nogales will again meet at home Mineros de Cananea (#5) in the next round. Mineros de Cananea will have a break next round. The game in Culiacan was also worth to mention about. 7th ranked Frayles de Guasave (16-15) played at the court of eighth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (10-21). Caballeros de Culiacan managed to secure a 9-point victory 103-94. The best player for the winners was Rob Robinson who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach Jonathan Meza allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Caballeros de Culiacan maintains eighth place with 10-21 record, which they share with Navolato. Frayles de Guasave lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with 15 games lost. Caballeros de Culiacan's next round opponent will be again higher ranked Frayles de Guasave (#6) at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. The game between third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (21-10) and 9th ranked Garra Canera de Navolato (10-21) in Tijuana on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Tijuana Zonkeys beat guests from Navolato 88-75. It was a good game for Marcus Morrison who led his team to a victory with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach Luis Lopez used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tijuana Zonkeys maintains third place with 21-10 record having six points less than leader Hermosillo. Loser Garra Canera de Navolato dropped to the eighth position with 21 games lost. Tijuana Zonkeys will face again Garra Canera de Navolato (#8) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game.
Los Mochis - Guaymas 105-108 Sixth-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (14-17) used its home court advantage to challenge second ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (24-7) on Friday. The visitors from Guaymas managed to secure only three-point victory 108-105. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 28-22 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Ostioneros de Guaymas made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for point guard Myron Allen (182-79, college: Lee JC) who led his team to a victory with 16 points and 5 assists. Guard Haakim Johnson (201-87, college: Pikeville) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach LaSelle Taylor used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Devon Pearson (198-84, college: SMU) answered with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds and forward Seth Scott (208-81, college: Portland St.) added 30 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Pioneros Los Mochis. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ostioneros de Guaymas maintains second place with 24-7 record having just three points less than leader Hermosillo. Pioneros Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 17 games lost. Ostioneros de Guaymas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play again at home against the league's second-placed Ostioneros de Guaymas (#2) and are hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Guaymas: A.Pedroza 18+1reb, M.Allen 16+3reb+5ast, H.Johnson 16+5reb, H.Nungaray 12+3reb+1ast, J.Sanchez 11, F.Benitez 10+5reb+1ast Los Mochis: D.Pearson 37+15reb+1ast, S.Scott 30+11reb+1ast, W.Funn 19+9reb+6ast, C.M. Toussaint 15+1reb+8ast, E.Hare 4+2reb+1ast, L.Felipe Diaz 0
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Nogales - Cananea 92-83 The game in Nogales was also quite interesting. 4th placed Mineros de Cananea (16-15) played at the court of fifth ranked Fuerza Guinda Nogales (15-16). Fuerza Guinda Nogales managed to secure a 9-point victory 92-83 on Friday. Mineros de Cananea was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. They outrebounded Mineros de Cananea 41-23 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American swingman O'Louis McCullough (198-82, college: Francis Marion) nailed 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and international forward Michael Strobbe (201-85) accounted for 17 points and 13 rebounds. American forward Rodney Alexander (201-87, college: Oklahoma City) came up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import guard Davin White (186-81, college: CS Northridge) added 16 points and 7 assists respectively for Mineros de Cananea in the defeat. Five Fuerza Guinda Nogales and four Mineros de Cananea players scored in double figures. Mineros de Cananea's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Fuerza Guinda Nogales. They moved-up to fourth place. Defending champion Mineros de Cananea dropped to the fifth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Guasave. Fuerza Guinda Nogales will again meet at home Mineros de Cananea (#5) in the next round. Mineros de Cananea will have a break next round. Top scorers: Nogales: O.McCullough 24+9reb+4ast, M.Gale 19+4reb+6ast, M.Strobbe 17+13reb+1ast, B.Heredia 12+5reb+3ast, K.Davis 12+5reb+3ast, V.Rojo 4+4reb Cananea: R.Alexander 28+11reb, D.White 16+3reb+7ast, J.Arturo Farrera Chantiri 14+2reb, C.Moore 12+5reb+3ast, F.Harris 7+1reb+3ast, A.Vasquez 2
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Culiacan - Guasave 103-94 The game in Culiacan was also worth to mention about. 7th ranked Frayles de Guasave (16-15) played at the court of eighth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (10-21). Caballeros de Culiacan managed to secure a 9-point victory 103-94. The hosts were already 19 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 34-24 Frayles de Guasave's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 103-94 at the end of the game. Caballeros de Culiacan shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Frayles de Guasave's players. The best player for the winners was American forward Rob Robinson (203-87, college: Robert Morris, agency: SDJ Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists. His fellow American import swingman Rene Rougeau (198-86, college: UNLV, agency: ProSportsCareers) chipped in 16 points, 5 assists and 6 steals. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach Jonathan Meza allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Libyan center Hiram Fuller (206-81, college: Fresno St.) who recorded 21 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Dallas Green (203-88, college: Robert Morris) added 21 points respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Caballeros de Culiacan maintains eighth place with 10-21 record, which they share with Navolato. Frayles de Guasave lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with 15 games lost. Caballeros de Culiacan's next round opponent will be again higher ranked Frayles de Guasave (#6) at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Culiacan: R.Robinson 23+12reb+9ast, R.Rougeau 16+3reb+5ast, R.Lopez 15+2ast, R.Zamora 13+7reb, L.Pulido 10+6reb+4ast, L.Lopez 9+1reb Guasave: D.Green 21+4reb+2ast, H.Fuller 21+8reb+2ast, M.Dorsey 20+3reb+1ast, A.Izaguirre 16+7reb+1ast, G.Giron 12+4reb+2ast, V.Buelna 4+2reb
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Tepic - Hermosillo 83-95 CIBACOPA top team - Rayos de Hermosillo (27-4) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat tenth ranked Coras de Tepic (2-29) 95-83. Rayos de Hermosillo made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Naturalized American point guard Steve Monreal (180-86, college: CS Monterey) stepped up and scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and American forward Brian Hamilton (198-82, college: La-Lafayette) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Dan Tacheny allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was American center Deangelo Riley (205, college: Azusa Pacific) with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and Kavin Young scored 29 points and 6 rebounds. Rayos de Hermosillo have an impressive series of seventeen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 27-4 record. Coras de Tepic lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 29 lost games. Rayos de Hermosillo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Coras de Tepic will play again at home against the league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Hermosillo: P.Sanders 18+1reb, S.Monreal 16+9reb+6ast, B.Hamilton 14+6reb+2ast, E.Little 13+3reb+3ast, J.Lopez 11+1reb+2ast, J.Camacho 9+5reb+1ast Tepic: K.Young 29+6reb+1ast, D.Riley 23+12reb+6ast, R.Reese 19+10reb+5ast, E.Swanson 8+7ast, J.Orduno 2+1reb, R.Aguilar Nery 2
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Tijuana - Navolato 88-75 The game between third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (21-10) and 9th ranked Garra Canera de Navolato (10-21) in Tijuana on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Tijuana Zonkeys beat guests from Navolato 88-75. The game was mostly controlled by Tijuana Zonkeys. Garra Canera de Navolato was better in third quarter 28-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tijuana Zonkeys shot 63.3 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Garra Canera de Navolato's players. It was a good game for American swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) who led his team to a victory with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import power forward Robert Hornsby (196-82, college: Troy) contributed with 22 points and 7 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach Luis Lopez used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Ronald Selleaze (197-76, college: CSU Bakersfield, agency: Dream Team Management) answered with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Javier Inzunza (172-87) added 22 points and 4 steals in the effort for Garra Canera de Navolato. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys maintains third place with 21-10 record having six points less than leader Hermosillo. Loser Garra Canera de Navolato dropped to the eighth position with 21 games lost. Tijuana Zonkeys will face again Garra Canera de Navolato (#8) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Top scorers: Tijuana: M.Morrison 23+5reb+6ast, R.Hornsby 22+3reb+7ast, A.Solares 12+4reb+1ast, C.Tate 10+6reb+1ast, G.Lira 6+1reb, L.Ramirez 5+1reb+1ast Navolato: J.Inzunza 22+1reb+2ast, D.McSwine 15+4reb+2ast, C.Moore 13+5reb+1ast, R.Selleaze 13+8reb+6ast, F.Verdugo 8+3reb+1ast, M.Godoy 2+2reb
North dominate in CIBACOPA All-Star Game - May 17, 2013
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North South 117:112
North claimed an exciting victory over South in the 2013 CIBACOP All-Star Game. The event was held at the Manuel Lira Garcia Gym in Ciudad Obregon. Louis McCullough stepped up with impressive 34 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners.
It was an impressive showcase from both teams. North were just better at the end stealing the victory. Jesus Lopez finished with 19 points for North. Marcus Morrison delivered 15 points and Omar Quintero added 11 in the victory [read more]
North South 117:112
North claimed an exciting victory over South in the 2013 CIBACOP All-Star Game. The event was held at the Manuel Lira Garcia Gym in Ciudad Obregon. Louis McCullough stepped up with impressive 34 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. It was an impressive showcase from both teams. North were just better at the end stealing the victory. Jesus Lopez finished with 19 points for North. Marcus Morrison delivered 15 points and Omar Quintero added 11 in the victory. Kenny Jones responded with 21 points for South. Brandon Sperling contributed 20 points, while Myron Allen had 19 points in the loss. Louis McCullough also celebrated victory at the Three-Point Shootout Contest. He prevailed against Luis Ramirez in the Final round. Toombs earned the Slam Dunk Contest crown. He overcame Marcus Morrison in the Final.
Rougeau's 24 points and 9 rebounds give him Player of the Week award - May 17, 2013
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26-year old swingman Rene Rougeau (198-G/F-86, agency: ProSportsCareers) had an amazing evening in the last round for Cananea and receives a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 26. He had the game-high 24 points adding nine rebounds and five assists for Cananea in his team's victory, helping them to beat Navolato (#5, 11-13) 95-8 [read more]
26-year old swingman Rene Rougeau (198-G/F-86, agency: ProSportsCareers) had an amazing evening in the last round for Cananea and receives a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 26. He had the game-high 24 points adding nine rebounds and five assists for Cananea in his team's victory, helping them to beat Navolato (#5, 11-13) 95-82. Cananea maintains the 6th position in Mexican league. Cananea is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 10-14 record. In the team's last game Rougeau had a remarkable 53.3% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Cananea, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Rene Rougeau averages this season 19.8ppg and 7.8rpg.
Second best performed player last round was Kenny Jones (198-PF-84, agency: Dream Team Management) of Obregon. He is American forward in his first season at Obregon. In the last game Jones recorded impressive double-double of 30 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as Obregon lost that game 84-92 to the higher-ranked Tijuana (#3, 12-10). Obregon is still second from the bottom in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-14 record. Jones is one of the most experienced players at Obregon and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 24.7ppg (#2). He also registered 8.6 boards per game.
Third place about best performers goes to forward Emmanuel Little (196-F-85) of league's leader Hermosillo. Little showcased his all-around game by recording 26 points, eleven rebounds (!!!) and five assists in the last round. Despite Little's great performance Hermosillo lost 76-78 to #4 ranked Nogales. But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Hermosillo needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 19 victories and 5 lost games. Little has a very solid season. In 24 games in Mexico he scored 12.1ppg. He also has 5.8rpg, 3.1apg and FGP: 59.0%. Little attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Marcus Elliott (191-G-84) of Navolato - 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Shannon Shorter (193-G-89) of Guaymas - 16 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists 6. Kyle Austin (203-F-88) of Cananea - 29 points and 8 rebounds 7. Mugabe Thomas (193-F-80) of Tijuana - 18 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Cheyne Gadson (192-G/F-80) of Nogales - 32 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Marcus Morrison (198-G/F-84) of Tijuana - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Omar Quintero (183-PG-81) of Tijuana - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists
The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
CIBACOPA Round 26: Fuerza Guinda Nogales defeat leader Rayos de Hermosillo - May 16, 2013
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The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (19-5) on the court of fifth ranked Fuerza Guinda Nogales on Wednesday night. Visitors were edged by Fuerza Guinda Nogales 78-76. It ended at the same time the 15-game winning streak of Rayos de Hermosillo. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 23-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Fuerza Guinda Nogales made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game [read more]
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (19-5) on the court of fifth ranked Fuerza Guinda Nogales on Wednesday night. Visitors were edged by Fuerza Guinda Nogales 78-76. It ended at the same time the 15-game winning streak of Rayos de Hermosillo. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 23-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Fuerza Guinda Nogales made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Swingman Cheyne Gadson (192-80, college: Oklahoma St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 32 points. Swingman O'Louis McCullough (198-82, college: Francis Marion) contributed with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Emmanuel Little (196-85, college: N.Dakota) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for Rayos de Hermosillo. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fuerza Guinda Nogales (11-13) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Navolato. Defending champion Rayos de Hermosillo still keeps top position with five games lost. Fuerza Guinda Nogales is looking forward to face Frayles de Guasave (#8) at home in the next round. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon (#7) and is hoping to win this game. The game in Ciudad Obregon was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (12-10) played at the court of 7th ranked Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon (8-14). Tijuana Zonkeys managed to secure a 8-point victory 92-84. Jamaican forward Mugabe Thomas (193-80, college: Cedarville) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Marcus Morrison chipped in 13 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. American Kenny Jones (198-84, college: Kentucky St., agency: Dream Team Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds. Tijuana Zonkeys have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 12-10 record having nine points less than leader Hermosillo. Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Guasave. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against Mineros de Cananea (#6) at home in the next round. Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon will play against the league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game between 4th ranked Garra Canera de Navolato (11-13) and sixth ranked Mineros de Cananea (10-14) in Navolato on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Cananea beat Garra Canera de Navolato 95-82. American players dominated also this game. Rene Rougeau notched 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists by Marcus Elliott did not help to save the game for Garra Canera de Navolato. Garra Canera de Navolato's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mineros de Cananea maintains sixth position with 10-14 record. Garra Canera de Navolato at the other side keeps the fourth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Nogales. Mineros de Cananea will meet higher ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Garra Canera de Navolato will play against Pioneros Los Mochis and hope to secure a win.
In the last game of round 26 bottom-ranked Los Mochis were beaten by Guaymas on the road 95-83.
The game in Ciudad Obregon was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (12-10) played at the court of 7th ranked Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon (8-14). Tijuana Zonkeys managed to secure a 8-point victory 92-84. The guests were already 12 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 26-22 Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 92-84 at the end of the game. Jamaican forward Mugabe Thomas (193-80, college: Cedarville) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) chipped in 13 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. American Kenny Jones (198-84, college: Kentucky St., agency: Dream Team Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Leroy Davis (200-81, college: Georgia St.) scored 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 12-10 record having nine points less than leader Hermosillo. Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Guasave. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against Mineros de Cananea (#6) at home in the next round. Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon will play against the league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Tijuana: M.Thomas 18+12reb+2ast, E.Medina 17+2reb+2ast, O.Quintero 16+5reb+2ast, L.Ramirez 15+1reb+3ast, S.Sanchez 13, M.Morrison 13+11reb+2ast Obregon: K.Jones 30+12reb, H.Rivera 12+4reb+1ast, L.Pulido 12+4reb+2ast, L.Davis 11+9reb+4ast, B.Sperling 10+4reb+1ast, R.Navarro 5+2reb+1ast
The game between 4th ranked Garra Canera de Navolato (11-13) and sixth ranked Mineros de Cananea (10-14) in Navolato on Wednesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Cananea beat Garra Canera de Navolato 95-82. The game was mostly controlled by Mineros de Cananea. Garra Canera de Navolato managed to win second period 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Mineros de Cananea forced 19 Garra Canera de Navolato turnovers. American players dominated also this game. Swingman Rene Rougeau (198-86, college: UNLV, agency: ProSportsCareers) notched 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and forward Kyle Austin (203-88, college: Cal-Riverside) supported him with 29 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 22 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Marcus Elliott (191-84, college: Louisiana Tech) did not help to save the game for Garra Canera de Navolato. Forward Ronald Selleaze (197-76, college: CSU Bakersfield, agency: Dream Team Management) added 17 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Garra Canera de Navolato's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mineros de Cananea maintains sixth position with 10-14 record. Garra Canera de Navolato at the other side keeps the fourth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Nogales. Mineros de Cananea will meet higher ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Garra Canera de Navolato will play against Pioneros Los Mochis and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Cananea: K.Austin 29+8reb+1ast, R.Rougeau 24+9reb+5ast, G.Giron 15+7reb+4ast, M.Valenzuela 11+6reb, G.Maciel 8+2reb+1ast, O.Zuniga 4+4reb+1ast Navolato: M.Elliott 22+12reb+5ast, F.Verdugo 21+3reb+1ast, R.Selleaze 17+6reb+3ast, A.Villalobos 16+1reb+2ast, B.Toombs 2+7reb, J.Angel Reatiga 2+2reb+4ast
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (19-5) on the court of fifth ranked Fuerza Guinda Nogales on Wednesday night. Visitors were edged by Fuerza Guinda Nogales 78-76. It ended at the same time the 15-game winning streak of Rayos de Hermosillo. The hosts trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 23-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Fuerza Guinda Nogales made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Swingman Cheyne Gadson (192-80, college: Oklahoma St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 32 points. Swingman O'Louis McCullough (198-82, college: Francis Marion) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Emmanuel Little (196-85, college: N.Dakota) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Kyle Spain (196-87, college: San Diego St.) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Rayos de Hermosillo. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fuerza Guinda Nogales (11-13) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Navolato. Defending champion Rayos de Hermosillo still keeps top position with five games lost. Fuerza Guinda Nogales is looking forward to face Frayles de Guasave (#8) at home in the next round. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Nogales: C.Gadson 32+4reb+2ast, O.McCullough 15+10reb+1ast, M.Strobbe 9+6reb, B.Heredia 8+4reb+1ast, R.Moss 8+10reb+2ast, A.Izaguirre 4+7reb+1ast Hermosillo: E.Little 26+11reb+5ast, K.Spain 15+6reb, J.Lopez 10+4reb, S.Monreal 9+5reb+6ast, P.Sanders 5+1reb+1ast, J.Villanueva 5+3reb+3ast
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (18-6) beat at home bottom-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (7-15) 95-83 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Ostioneros de Guaymas. Pioneros Los Mochis managed to win fourth quarter 33-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ostioneros de Guaymas looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Pioneros Los Mochis' players. American guard Shannon Shorter (193-89, college: N.Texas) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort and the former international swingman Miguel Ayala (198-82, college: UTEP) supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 25 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Devon Pearson (198-84, college: SMU) did not help to save the game for Pioneros Los Mochis. His fellow American import point guard Phillip Harris (180, college: Oklahoma S&A) added 22 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-6 record behind leader Hermosillo. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. Ostioneros de Guaymas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Garra Canera de Navolato (#5) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Guaymas: M.Ayala 19+5reb+1ast, J.Habel 16+6reb+1ast, S.Shorter 16+9reb+10ast, H.Hernandez 12+6reb+3ast, F.Rocha 9+2reb+2ast, A.Zarco 6+1reb+1ast Los Mochis: D.Pearson 25+6reb+2ast, P.Harris 22+7reb+3ast, J.Sandoval 12+6reb, T.McNeal 8+7reb, J.Favela 7+2reb+2ast, D.Onofre 3+1reb+3ast
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