The round 14 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results.
LNBP top team - Halcones UV Xalapa (13-1) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Abejas (8-6) 123-95. The game without a history. Halcones UV Xalapa led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Abejas' 62. They outrebounded Abejas 51-33 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Halcones UV Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 21 passes made by Abejas' players. American forward Devon Pearson (198-F-84, college: SMU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. The other American import guard LeRoy Hickerson (196-82, college: Cumberlands) contributed with 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American-Jamaican forward McHugh Mattis (198-84, college: S.Florida) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for Abejas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones UV Xalapa have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Abejas at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Halcones UV Xalapa are looking forward to face Lechugueros (#12) in Leon in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Abejas will play on the road against Halcones Rojos (#3) in Veracruz and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Panteras (8-6) and Correcaminos (7-7), which took place in Ciudad Victoria. Higher ranked Panteras lost to tenth ranked Correcaminos in a road game 84-91. American point guard Myron Allen (182-79, college: Lee JC) scored 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Ronald Selleaze chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. American guard Nate Miller (193-87, college: Bowling Green, agency: KMG Sports Management) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Panteras' coach Juan Cardona rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Correcaminos moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Barreteros. Panteras at the other side dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Abejas. Correcaminos will play against Barreteros (#9) in Zacatecas in the next round. Panteras will play on the road against Huracanes in Tampico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Lechugueros were beaten by Halc.Rojos on the road 87-78. Osos lost to Fuerza Regia on its own court 78-92. Toros outscored Gigantes in Nuevo Laredo 105-82. Gansos recorded a loss to Soles at home 102-107. Pioneros defeated Guerreros on the opponent's court 90-83. Huracanes beat Barreteros in a home game 91-81.
LNBP top team - Halcones UV Xalapa (13-1) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed seventh ranked Abejas (8-6) 123-95. The game without a history. Halcones UV Xalapa led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Abejas' 62. They outrebounded Abejas 51-33 including a 24-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Halcones UV Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 21 passes made by Abejas' players. American forward Devon Pearson (198-84, college: SMU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. The other American import guard LeRoy Hickerson (196-82, college: Cumberlands) contributed with 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American-Jamaican forward McHugh Mattis (198-84, college: S.Florida) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and American guard Roman Andrade (188, college: N.Mexico Highlands) added 21 points and 7 assists in the effort for Abejas. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones UV Xalapa have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-1 record. Abejas at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with Panteras. Halcones UV Xalapa are looking forward to face Lechugueros (#12) in Leon in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Abejas will play on the road against Halcones Rojos (#3) in Veracruz and are hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Halc.Xalapa: L.Hickerson 23+7reb+2ast, D.Pearson 19+15reb+3ast, V.Mariscal 19+4reb+6ast, O.Mendez-Valdez 15+5reb+3ast, P.Meza 14+5reb+5ast, A.Parada 14+8reb+3ast Abejas: R.Andrade 21+4reb+7ast, M.Mattis 20+12reb+3ast, E.Phelps 19+7reb+3ast, S.Pettigrew 16+6reb+2ast, L.Morinia 11+1reb+4ast, V.Buelna 6+2reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Halcones Rojos (11-3) beat 12th ranked Lechugueros (5-9) in Veracruz 87-78. The hosts were already 11 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 22-20 Lechugueros' run in the last quarter cut the lead to 87-78 at the end of the game. Halcones Rojos made 16-of-19 charity shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The former international forward Noe Alonzo (200-83, college: Grand Canyon) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Puerto Rican point guard Carlos Rivera (187-83, college: Hofstra, agency: Paris Global Sports) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. American forward Jamaal Thomas (202-80, college: Angelo St.) responded with 23 points and 4 assists and Senegalese center Babacar Camara (211-81, college: CS Fullerton) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Halcones Rojos have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 11-3 record having just two points less than leader Halc.Xalapa. Lechugueros at the other side keep the twelfth place with nine games lost. Halcones Rojos will play against Abejas (#7) in Guanajuato in the next round. Lechugueros will play on the road against the league's leader Halcones UV Xalapa (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Halc.Rojos: N.Alonzo 18+5reb+2ast, L.Bethelmy 15+3reb+1ast, C.Rivera 12+7reb+5ast, F.Cruz 11+3reb+1ast, A.Solares 9+3reb, L.Davis 8+2reb+1ast Lechugueros: J.Thomas 23+3reb+4ast, B.Camara 12+9reb+1ast, J.Penny 12+6reb, A.Sanchez 11+3ast, C.Turley 9+2reb+2ast, L.Ortiz 8+3reb+3ast
Rather expected game when 14th ranked Osos (2-12) lost at home to eleventh ranked Fuerza Regia (6-7) 92-78. It looked good early as Osos took an 7-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Fuerza Regia had a 25-16 second period charge getting the lead and Osos were not able to take back game control losing it eventually 78-92. American forward Eric Hicks (198-83, college: Cincinnati, agency: KMG Sports Management) had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Nigerian-Jamaican guard Oritseweyinmi Efejuku (196-86, college: Providence) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American swingman O'Louis McCullough (198-82, college: Francis Marion) responded with 24 points and his fellow American import forward Keith Gayden (202-83, college: Duquesne) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fuerza Regia maintains eleventh position with 6-7 record. Osos lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the fourteenth place with 12 games lost. Fuerza Regia will play against bottom-ranked Gigantes (#16) in the next round where they are favorite. Osos will play against the league's second-placed Toros and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Fuerza Regia: E.Hicks 26+11reb+1ast, O.Efejuku 25+7reb+2ast, G.Stokes 11+3reb+1ast, A.Joseph Tyronzic 11+3reb+2ast, M.Strobbe 6+4reb+1ast, G.Grays 5+3reb Osos: O.McCullough 24+1reb+2ast, J.Smith 15+5reb+1ast, E.Zuniga 13+2reb+3ast, K.Gayden 13+9reb+2ast, M.Helton 8+4reb+2ast, G.Moron 3+7reb
Very predictable result when second ranked Toros (11-2) rolled over on the road bottom-ranked Gigantes (1-13) 105-82. The game was mostly controlled by Toros. Gigantes was better in fourth quarter 20-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 27-of-33 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American swingman Rene Rougeau (198-86, college: UNLV, agency: ProSportsCareers) scored 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American-Nigerian forward Ike Ofoegbu (205-85, college: SMU, agency: Paris Global Sports) chipped in 20 points during the contest. American power forward John Ruffus (207-81, college: Fayetteville St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Sam Liggins (178, college: Alders.-Broad.) scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Toros and four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Toros have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-2 record having just three points less than leader Halc.Xalapa. Gigantes lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Gansos. Toros will play against Osos (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Gigantes will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Toros: R.Rougeau 24+7reb+2ast, I.Ofoegbu 20+4reb+1ast, W.Pagan 15+3reb+3ast, L.Ellis Vasquez 15+4reb, A.Henning 14+2reb+1ast, Q.Gonzalez 6+7reb+1ast Gigantes: S.Liggins 23+5reb+4ast, J.Ruffus 22+10reb+4ast, J.Gardiner 12+10reb+1ast, A.Morris 11+1reb+3ast, Z.Alvidrez 9+3reb+1ast, J.Avalos 3+2reb
Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Gansos (1-13) lost at home to fourth ranked Soles (10-4) 107-102. Gansos were ahead by 10 points after three quarters before a 29-14 charge of Soles, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Gansos' 40. Strangely Gansos outrebounded Soles 38-26 including 16 on the offensive glass. Gansos were plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. Center Kentrell Gransberry (206-85, college: S.Florida) scored 26 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Carl Elliott (193-83, college: G.Washington, agency: SportsTalent) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Shannon Shorter (193-89, college: N.Texas) responded with 31 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Royce Gaye (193-88, college: Tex.A&M-Kingsv.) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Four Soles and five Gansos players scored in double figures. Gansos' coach Luis Andres Garcia tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Soles have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 10-4 record. Gansos lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the fifteenth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Gigantes. Soles will play against Guerreros (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gansos will play against Pioneros in Cancun to get more than just one victory in their record. Top scorers: Soles: K.Gransberry 26+8reb+1ast, C.Elliott 21+2reb+4ast, J.Griffin 21+1reb+3ast, R.Martinez 14+6reb+3ast, A.Franklin 12+2reb+1ast, J.Luis Bucio 9+3reb+4ast Gansos: S.Shorter 31+7reb+4ast, R.Gaye 22+12reb+3ast, A.Zarco 18+4reb+1ast, G.Silva 13+4reb+2ast, C.Duran 10+2reb+2ast, G.Abraham 6+4reb
Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Pioneros (9-5) defeated on the road 13th ranked Guerreros (4-10) 90-83. Guerreros were ahead by 5 points at the halftime before a 51-39 second half run of Pioneros. They also forced 21 Guerreros turnovers. Guerreros were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Jamaican-American point guard Akeem Scott (186-83, college: High Point) scored 22 points and 4 steals (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American power forward Mike Williams (201-85, college: Cincinnati) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Scott is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five Pioneros players scored in double figures. American-Puerto Rican power forward Angel Alamo (206-85) responded with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Travis Gabbidon (201, college: UTSA) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pioneros have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Guerreros keep the thirteenth position with ten games lost. Pioneros will play against Gansos (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Guerreros will play against Soles in Mexicali and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Pioneros: A.Scott 22+2reb+2ast, M.Williams 14+6reb, J.Smith 13+4reb+1ast, F.Fisher 11+3reb, J.Harris 11+2reb+1ast, J.Villanueva 7+2reb Guerreros: A.Alamo 32+10reb+3ast, T.Gabbidon 19+5reb+1ast, G.Burris 10+5reb, C.Lee 7+1reb+1ast, M.Hunter 7+2reb+3ast, F.Calixto 6+1reb
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 8th ranked Barreteros (7-7) lost to ninth ranked Huracanes (7-5) in Tampico 81-91. The game was mostly controlled by Huracanes. Barreteros was better in fourth quarter 27-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Barreteros 45-22 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Huracanes players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Anthony Johnson (197-79, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Guard Jason Horton (188-86, college: Missouri) responded with 13 points and 5 assists and forward Jerome Habel (208-85, college: San Diego St.) scored 16 points. Five Barreteros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Huracanes moved-up to eighth place. Barreteros at the other side dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. They share it with Corr.Victoria. Huracanes will play against higher ranked Panteras (#6) in Aguascalientes in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Barreteros will play on the road against Correcaminos in Ciudad Victoria and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Huracanes: M.Morrison 21+10reb+2ast, A.Johnson 18+6reb+3ast, O.Quintero 15+5reb+5ast, R.Zamora 8+7reb+1ast, M.Pilgrim 8+7reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 6+3reb+1ast Barreteros: J.Habel 16+4reb, J.Horton 13+4reb+5ast, R.Johnson 13+1reb+1ast, L.Sumpter 11+1reb+5ast, C.Silva 10+2reb, R.Loera Almanza 7+4reb+1ast
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Panteras (8-6) and Correcaminos (7-7), which took place in Ciudad Victoria. Higher ranked Panteras lost to tenth ranked Correcaminos in a road game 84-91. It looked good early as Panteras took an 9-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Correcaminos took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 7 points. American point guard Myron Allen (182-79, college: Lee JC) scored 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Ronald Selleaze (197-76, college: CSU Bakersfield, agency: Dream Team Management) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Correcaminos players scored in double figures. American guard Nate Miller (193-87, college: Bowling Green, agency: KMG Sports Management) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and Puerto Rican point guard Ricardo Melendez (179-83, agency: Paris Global Sports) scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. Panteras' coach Juan Cardona rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Correcaminos moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Barreteros. Panteras at the other side dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Abejas. Correcaminos will play against Barreteros (#9) in Zacatecas in the next round. Panteras will play on the road against Huracanes in Tampico and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Corr.Victoria: M.Allen 33+6reb+3ast, R.Alexander 18+7reb, R.Selleaze 17+11reb+3ast, A.Olivas 10+2reb, L.Keeler 8, E.Hare 3+1reb Panteras: N.Miller 25+6reb+3ast, R.Melendez 24+6reb+3ast, A.Garcia 15+8reb, F.Verdugo 7, E.Ayileke 6, K.Malpica 5+7reb+2ast
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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