LNBP Round 23: Leader Halcones UV Xalapa gets another victory - Nov 17, 2012
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Leader Halcones UV Xalapa delivered the twentieth first win on Thursday night. This time they beat 12th ranked Guerreros (7-16) 105-94. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Guerreros. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 13-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 105-94. Halcones UV Xalapa shot 62.7 percent from the field. The best player for the winners was American guard LeRoy Hickerson (196-82, college: Cumberlands) who scored 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). International guard Orlando Mendez-Valdez (185-86, college: W.Kentucky) chipped in 18 points. American-Puerto Rican power forward Angel Alamo (206-85) produced 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Halcones UV Xalapa maintains first place with 21-2 record. Newly promoted Guerreros keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa are looking forward to face Gansos (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Guerreros will play against Halcones Rojos in Veracruz and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. Fifteenth-ranked Osos (3-20) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked Panteras (15-8). The visitors from Aguascalientes managed to secure only three-point victory 94-91. However their fans expected much easier game. Puerto Rican point guard Ricardo Melendez (179-83, agency: Paris Global Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!). David Huertas contributed with 25 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Nick Stallings (190-83, college: Centenary, LA) answered with 30 points and 7 assists for Osos. Osos' coach Alejandro Ramirez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Panteras maintains sixth place with 15-8 record. Newly promoted Osos keep the fifteenth position with 20 games lost. Panteras will play against bottom-ranked Gigantes (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Osos will play against Barreteros in Zacatecas and hope to get back on the winning track. The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Gansos (4-20) were outscored by fourth ranked Halcones Rojos (18-5) 108-75 on Thursday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Mike Mitchell who helped to win the game recording 21 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Halcones Rojos' coach Eddie Casiano felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Shannon Shorter responded with 35 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Halcones Rojos have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Toros. Newly promoted Gansos keep the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. Halcones Rojos will meet Guerreros (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gansos will play against the league's leader Halcones UV Xalapa and hope to secure a win.
Other games of round 23 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Corr.Victoria were defeated by Fuerza Regia in Monterrey 99-94. Toros smashed Huracanes at home 101-70. Barreteros destroyed Gigantes on the opponent's court 98-70. Soles outscored Lechugueros in a home game 86-59. Abejas recorded a loss to Pioneros on the road 81-73. The best stats of 23th round was 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks by Lance Allred of Fuerza Regia.
There was no surprise in Monterrey where 11th ranked Correcaminos (8-15) were defeated by ninth ranked Fuerza Regia (12-10) 99-94 on Friday. Correcaminos trailed by 11 points at halftime and as many as 16 after three quarters before a 22-11 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 94-99 at the end of the game. Fuerza Regia shot 61.9 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. It was a great evening for center Lance Allred (211-81, college: Weber St., agency: SportsTalent) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Nigerian-Jamaican guard Oritseweyinmi Efejuku (196-86, college: Providence) helped adding 18 points and 11 assists. James Dartez responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and American forward Rodney Alexander (201-87, college: Oklahoma City) scored 25 points. Four Fuerza Regia and five Correcaminos players scored in double figures. Correcaminos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Fuerza Regia moved-up to seventh place. Correcaminos at the other side keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Fuerza Regia will meet at home Huracanes (#9) in the next round. Correcaminos will play against Toros in Nuevo Laredo and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Fuerza Regia: L.Allred 23+11reb+2ast, O.Efejuku 18+3reb+11ast, E.Little 17+4reb+1ast, M.Charlo 13+6reb+3ast, A.Joseph Tyronzic 8+1reb+1ast, G.Giron 7+1reb+4ast Corr.Victoria: R.Alexander 25+3reb+2ast, J.Dartez 18+13reb+2ast, M.Allen 16+5reb+9ast, L.Keeler 14+1reb+3ast, J.Hutchingson Mejia 12+5reb+2ast, B.Heredia 9
No shocking result in a game in Nuevo Laredo where fourth ranked Toros (18-5) smashed 8th ranked Huracanes (11-10) 101-70 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Toros. Huracanes managed to win third quarter 19-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Toros forced 19 Huracanes turnovers and outrebounded them 40-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American-Nigerian forward Ike Ofoegbu (205-85, college: SMU) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Lonnie Ellis Vasquez (198, college: Mississippi Coll.) helped adding 23 points. Four Toros players scored in double figures. Toros' coach Jose Martinez felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) responded with 23 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and the other American import center Donald Little (211-78, college: Cincinnati) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Toros moved-up to third place, which they share with Halc.Rojos. Huracanes at the other side dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. Toros will meet at home Correcaminos (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Huracanes will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Toros: L.Ellis Vasquez 23+4reb+1ast, I.Ofoegbu 21+5reb+4ast, B.Angley 12+8reb+6ast, A.Henning 11+3reb+3ast, J.Lopez 8+5reb, W.Pagan 8+2reb+3ast Huracanes: M.Morrison 23+4reb+2ast, R.Zamora 14+3reb+1ast, D.Little 12+8reb+1ast, E.Basden 8+8reb+5ast, R.Marshall 6+1reb+1ast, J.Farrera 4+1reb+1ast
Fifteenth-ranked Osos (3-20) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked Panteras (15-8). The visitors from Aguascalientes managed to secure only three-point victory 94-91. However their fans expected much easier game. Osos cut a 17-point first quarter deficit to three at the end of the game. Puerto Rican point guard Ricardo Melendez (179-83, agency: Paris Global Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!). Puerto Rican swingman David Huertas (195-87, college: Mississippi) contributed with 25 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. American guard Nick Stallings (190-83, college: Centenary, LA) answered with 30 points and 7 assists and the other American import guard DerMarr Johnson (206-80, college: Cincinnati) added 21 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Osos. Osos' coach Alejandro Ramirez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Panteras maintains sixth place with 15-8 record. Newly promoted Osos keep the fifteenth position with 20 games lost. Panteras will play against bottom-ranked Gigantes (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Osos will play against Barreteros in Zacatecas and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Panteras: R.Melendez 34+4reb+3ast, D.Huertas 25+4reb+4ast, K.Malpica 16+5reb+4ast, A.Garcia 13+6reb+4ast, F.Verdugo 3+2reb+1ast, E.Ayileke 2+5reb+2ast Osos: N.Stallings 30+2reb+7ast, D.Johnson 21+8reb, J.McCoy 16+4reb+2ast, E.Zuniga 8+1reb+2ast, E.Nuncio 7+1reb, J.Camacho 3+3reb+2ast
Very expected game when 16th ranked Gigantes (2-21) were rolled over at home by tenth ranked Barreteros (11-12) 98-70 on Thursday. The game without a history. Barreteros led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Gigantes' 38. Barreteros had a 37-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American forward Jerome Habel (208-85, college: San Diego St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Christopher Silva helped adding 18 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Josh Almanson (205-82, college: Bowling Green) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Antonio Grant (198-76, college: S.Carolina, agency: Interperformances) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Five Barreteros and four Gigantes players 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. Barreteros maintains tenth place with 11-12 record. Gigantes lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 21 lost games. Barreteros will meet Osos (#15) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Gigantes will play against Panteras in Aguascalientes and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Barreteros: J.Habel 19+9reb, C.Silva 18+9reb, L.Sumpter 15+5reb, J.Horton 14+6reb+5ast, R.Loera Almanza 11+2reb+1ast, A.Donzella 9+1ast Gigantes: Z.Alvidrez 18, J.Almanson 16+7reb, A.Grant 14+7reb+1ast, S.Liggins 10+2reb+4ast, M.Munoz 4+8reb, A.Morris 3+1reb
The game with biggest result difference took place in . Local Gansos (4-20) were outscored by fourth ranked Halcones Rojos (18-5) 108-75 on Thursday night. The game was mostly controlled by Halcones Rojos. Gansos managed to win fourth quarter 27-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Halcones Rojos looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Gansos' players. Worth to mention a quality performance of American point guard Mike Mitchell (181-83, college: N.Mexico St., agency: Two Points) who helped to win the game recording 21 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). His fellow American import forward Leroy Davis (200-81, college: Georgia St.) helped adding 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Halcones Rojos players scored in double figures. Halcones Rojos' coach Eddie Casiano felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Shannon Shorter (193-89, college: N.Texas) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and Giovanni Silva scored 14 points. Halcones Rojos have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Toros. Newly promoted Gansos keep the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. Halcones Rojos will meet Guerreros (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gansos will play against the league's leader Halcones UV Xalapa and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Halc.Rojos: M.Mitchell 21+3reb+2ast, L.Davis 18+5reb+3ast, D.Pinnock 14+6reb+6ast, N.Alonzo 12+2reb+1ast, M.Ramos 10+10reb+3ast, F.Cruz 8+1reb+3ast Gansos: S.Shorter 35+5reb+1ast, G.Silva 14+3reb+2ast, J.Perez 7+3reb, R.Gaye 7+4reb, A.Zarco 5+5reb+2ast, G.Abraham 3+1reb
Leader Halcones UV Xalapa delivered the twentieth first win on Thursday night. This time they beat 12th ranked Guerreros (7-16) 105-94. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Guerreros. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 13-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 105-94. Halcones UV Xalapa shot 62.7 percent from the field. The best player for the winners was American guard LeRoy Hickerson (196-82, college: Cumberlands) who scored 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). International guard Orlando Mendez-Valdez (185-86, college: W.Kentucky) chipped in 18 points. American-Puerto Rican power forward Angel Alamo (206-85) produced 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and American forward Travis Gabbidon (201, college: UTSA) added 21 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Halcones UV Xalapa maintains first place with 21-2 record. Newly promoted Guerreros keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa are looking forward to face Gansos (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Guerreros will play against Halcones Rojos in Veracruz and are hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: Halc.Xalapa: L.Hickerson 26+5reb+3ast, O.Mendez-Valdez 18+3reb+2ast, D.Pearson 11+2reb, S.Monroe 10+2reb, L.Mata 10+5reb+1ast, P.Meza 9+2reb+5ast Guerreros: A.Alamo 33+6reb+1ast, T.Gabbidon 21+7reb+1ast, M.Hunter 17+1reb+1ast, K.Gayden 8+5reb+2ast, G.Williams 7+1reb+1ast, J.Carino 3
Very predictable result in Mexicali where second ranked Soles (19-4) outscored 13th ranked Lechugueros (6-17) 86-59 on Thursday. The game without a history. Soles led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Lechugueros' 30. It was a great evening for American center Kentrell Gransberry (206-85, college: S.Florida) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 6 rebounds. The former international forward Roman Martinez (201-88, college: N.Mexico) helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. Five Soles players scored in double figures. Coach Ivan Deniz's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. Senegalese center Babacar Camara (211-81, college: CS Fullerton) responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds and American forward James Penny (198-76, college: TCU) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. The victory was the eighteenth consecutive win for Soles. They maintain second place with 19-4 record having just two points less than leader Halc.Xalapa. Lechugueros lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. Soles will meet at home Abejas (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Lechugueros will play against Pioneros (#5) in Cancun and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Soles: R.Martinez 15+6reb, K.Gransberry 15+6reb+1ast, M.Lizarraga 13+4reb, J.Griffin 12+2reb+2ast, C.Elliott 10+5reb+5ast, J.Vargas 10+6reb+4ast Lechugueros: B.Camara 13+6reb+3ast, I.Young 9+2reb+5ast, L.Ortiz 9+2ast, J.Penny 9+8reb, A.Sanchez 9+3reb, C.Turley 5+7reb
Not a big story in a game in Cancun where 7th ranked Abejas (12-11) were defeated by fifth ranked Pioneros (16-7) 81-73 on Thursday. Abejas trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 25-21 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 73-81 at the end of the game. Pioneros made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Abejas turnovers. It was a great evening for the former international forward Stephen Soriano (201-84, college: Colorado Mesa) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). American point guard Jeremiah Dominguez (168-85, college: Portland St.) helped adding 17 points and 4 assists. Pioneros' coach Josep Claros used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. American-Jamaican forward McHugh Mattis (198-84, college: S.Florida) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks and American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (195-89, college: W.Kentucky) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Abejas players scored in double figures. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Pioneros. They maintain fifth place with 16-7 record. Abejas at the other side dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. Pioneros will meet at home Lechugueros (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Abejas will play against the league's second-placed Soles (#2) in Mexicali and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Pioneros: S.Soriano 21+5reb+1ast, J.Dominguez 17+4reb+4ast, M.Williams 16+8reb, A.Scott 9+1reb+1ast, J.Smith 9+3reb+7ast, F.Fisher 5+2reb+2ast Abejas: S.Pettigrew 17+5reb+2ast, M.Mattis 15+12reb+3ast, E.Phelps 14+5reb+3ast, E.Abdu 10+1reb, A.Sandoval 7, V.Buelna 6+3reb+5ast
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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