CIBACOPA Round 4: Astros are defeated by Halcones de Ciudad Obregon

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Astros (7-2) on the court of fourth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by Halcones de Ciudad Obregon 93-82. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Germain Jordan (198-1986, college: Dillard) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who added 19 points and 8 assists during the contest. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach Ariel Rearte used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side naturalized American guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) responded with 22 points and 5 assists. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon maintains fourth position with 4-4 record, which they share with Mazatlan. Astros at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon is looking forward to face Ostioneros de Guaymas (#7) on the road in the next round. Astros will play against Rayos de Hermosillo (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Hermosillo. Fourth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (5-3) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (2-6) 91-90 on Tuesday evening. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by guard Jordan Brangers (188-1995, college: South Plains) who scored that evening 27 points and 7 assists and Jimond Ivey supported him with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 19 points and 9 rebounds by Dylan Smith (196-1997, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Ostioneros de Guaymas. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Ostioneros de Guaymas at the other side keep the seventh position with six games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against league's leader Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play at home against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Ciudad Obregon. 4th ranked host Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (4-4) lost to first ranked Astros (7-2) 95-87. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Jordan Loveridge fired 30 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Germain Jordan produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Astros maintains first position with 7-2 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan. Astros will meet Rayos de Hermosillo (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Los Mochis won against Mazatlan on the opponent's court 93-89. Tijuana managed to outperform Mazatlan in a home game 94-89. Bottom-ranked Culiacan was rolled over Los Mochis on the road 116-79. Tijuana was defeated by Mazatlan on its own court 83-92. Bottom-ranked Culiacan was beaten by Los Mochis in a road game 98-90. Hermosillo won against Guaymas at home 102-86.

Mazatlan - Los Mochis 89-93

Very expected game in Mazatlan where 6th ranked Venados (4-4) were defeated by second ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (6-2) 93-89 on Sunday. Pioneros Los Mochis dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Venados' 38 and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. White is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach Guillermo Vecchio allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Point guard Marlon Stewart (190-1997, college: N.Dakota) produced 20 points and 4 assists and forward Joshua Ramirez (198-1994, college: Dominican, CA) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-2 record behind leader Astros. Loser Venados dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Obregon. Pioneros Los Mochis will meet at home Tijuana Zonkeys (#6) in the next round. Venados will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: J.Ramirez 21+1ast, M.Stewart 20+3reb+4ast, D.White 11+2reb+4ast, J.Horton 10+4reb+1ast, A.Hicks 10+9reb, D.Enrico 8+10reb+1ast
Los Mochis: J.Stevens 22+1reb+4ast, K.Alexander 20+10reb+1ast, D.White 20+6reb+3ast, A.Johnson 18+10reb, W.Runnels 9+6reb+2ast, B.David 2

Tijuana - Mazatlan 94-89

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys' (4-5) home victory over 6th ranked Venados (4-4) 94-89 on Tuesday. Tijuana Zonkeys dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Venados' 30 and made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) fired 29 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American Tonzell Handy (196, college: Tougaloo) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. American center Alex Hicks (203-1996, college: Troy) produced 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import Jermont Horton (198-1984, college: RU Newark) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Venados' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Tijuana Zonkeys went down to sixth position due to points difference. Loser Venados dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Obregon. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet league's second-placed Pioneros Los Mochis on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Venados will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: A.Hicks 20+7reb+4ast, J.Horton 19+4reb+2ast, J.Ramirez 11+2reb, D.White 10+5reb+4ast, M.Stewart 7+6reb+3ast, R.Calatayud 6+1reb+1ast
Tijuana: M.Cairo 29+5reb+1ast, T.Handy 20+9reb+2ast, J.Johnson 20+1reb+4ast, J.Webster 16+4reb+5ast, J.Martin 5+4reb, I.Montano 2+1ast

Los Mochis - Culiacan 116-79

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-7) was rolled over on the road by second ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (6-2) 116-79 on Tuesday. Pioneros Los Mochis dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Caballeros de Culiacan's 40. They outrebounded Caballeros de Culiacan 43-18 including a 35-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pioneros Los Mochis shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) fired 31 points and 7 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard D'Angelo Hunter (201-1996, college: Nicholls St.) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. White is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Najeal Young (198-1994, college: TxWes) produced 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and center Kerwin Smith (208-1995, college: ORU, agency: Interperformances) added 13 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pioneros Los Mochis have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-2 record behind leader Astros. Caballeros de Culiacan lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. Pioneros Los Mochis will meet at home Tijuana Zonkeys (#6) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Venados and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: N.Young 15+5reb+6ast, K.Smith 13+4reb+3ast, S.Daniel 12+2reb+2ast, O.Pina 9+1reb, T.Quarterman 8+1ast, J.Arturo Farrera 6+1reb+1ast
Los Mochis: D.White 31+7reb+3ast, D.Hunter 18+6reb+2ast, W.Runnels 14+4reb+4ast, A.Johnson 14+9reb+2ast, J.Stevens 13+2reb+9ast, K.Alexander 10+6reb+1ast

Hermosillo - Guaymas 91-90

Important game to mention about took place in Hermosillo. Fourth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (5-3) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (2-6) 91-90 on Tuesday evening. Rayos de Hermosillo players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by guard Jordan Brangers (188-1995, college: South Plains) who scored that evening 27 points and 7 assists and guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) supported him with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 19 points and 9 rebounds by Dylan Smith (196-1997, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Ostioneros de Guaymas. Point guard Jaylen Fisher (188-1997, college: GCU) added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Ostioneros de Guaymas at the other side keep the seventh position with six games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against league's leader Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play at home against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: D.Smith 19+9reb+3ast, J.Fisher 18+7reb+5ast, J.Tate 17+7reb+3ast, L.Gilmore III 15+8reb+4ast, J.Nzeakor 12+12reb, D.Moore 5
Hermosillo: J.Brangers 27+4reb+7ast, A.Demir 19+9reb+2ast, J.Ivey 15+10reb+9ast, G.Tahmir 11+2reb+2ast, T.Drisdom 10+5reb+2ast, J.Session 6+5reb+2ast

Obregon - Astros 93-82

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Astros (7-2) on the court of fourth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by Halcones de Ciudad Obregon 93-82. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Germain Jordan (198-1986, college: Dillard) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who added 19 points and 8 assists during the contest. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach Ariel Rearte used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side naturalized American guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) responded with 22 points and 5 assists and American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and four Astros players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon maintains fourth position with 4-4 record, which they share with Mazatlan. Astros at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon is looking forward to face Ostioneros de Guaymas (#7) on the road in the next round. Astros will play against Rayos de Hermosillo (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: K.Rodriguez 22+2reb+5ast, T.Murry 15+4reb+3ast, J.Loveridge 11+8reb+4ast, R.Price 10+4reb+3ast, J.Machado 9+4reb, L.Vick 8+2reb
Obregon: G.Jordan 31+10reb+3ast, T.Farmer 19+3reb+8ast, J.Summers 17+3reb+1ast, R.Granberry 10+8reb, M.Poole 10+3reb+4ast, Q.Taylor 4+2reb+3ast

Tijuana - Mazatlan 83-92

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when sixth ranked Venados (4-4) beat on the road 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (4-5) 92-83 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Tijuana Zonkeys 38-26 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Venados looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American center Alex Hicks (203-1996, college: Troy) fired 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The other American import Jermont Horton (198-1984, college: RU Newark) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Josh Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) produced 23 points and 4 assists and Gabriel Mejia (-1994) added 20 points and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Five Venados and four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Venados moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Obregon. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. Venados will meet bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (#8) on the road in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against the league's second-placed Pioneros Los Mochis and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: J.Webster 23+2reb+4ast, M.Gabriel 20+2reb+2ast, M.Cairo 10+3reb+1ast, I.Montano 10+2reb+2ast, T.Handy 8+2reb+2ast, J.Johnson 6+2reb
Mazatlan: A.Francisco 17+1reb+1ast, A.Hicks 17+7reb+3ast, M.Stewart 13+4reb+3ast, J.Alfredo Casillas 12+5reb+2ast, J.Horton 12+8reb+3ast, J.Ramirez 8+4reb+3ast

Los Mochis - Culiacan 98-90

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-7) was defeated on the road by second ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (6-2) 98-90 on Wednesday. Pioneros Los Mochis dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Caballeros de Culiacan's 40. They outrebounded Caballeros de Culiacan 45-24 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) fired 27 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) chipped in 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). White is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach Guillermo Vecchio allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American Najeal Young (198-1994, college: TxWes) produced 29 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import Sam Daniel (203-1996, college: Florida Tech) added 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Pioneros Los Mochis and four Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-2 record behind leader Astros. Caballeros de Culiacan lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with seven games lost. Pioneros Los Mochis will meet at home Tijuana Zonkeys (#6) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Venados and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: N.Young 29+5reb+1ast, S.Daniel 25+6reb+4ast, C.Parker 16+1reb+1ast, M.Johnson 10+3reb+3ast, K.Smith 4+5reb+1ast, T.Quarterman 2+1reb+7ast
Los Mochis: J.Stevens 27+7reb+5ast, D.White 23+8reb+4ast, K.Alexander 15+9reb+1ast, W.Runnels 14+7reb+2ast, A.Johnson 13+9reb+3ast, D.Hunter 6+3reb+4ast

Hermosillo - Guaymas 102-86

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (5-3) won against at home 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (2-6) 102-86 on Wednesday. Rayos de Hermosillo shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) fired 23 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Turkish center Alihan Demir (206-1996, college: Minnesota) chipped in 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. American Dylan Smith (196-1997, college: Arizona) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Jaylen Fisher (188-1997, college: GCU) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Four Rayos de Hermosillo and five Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the seventh position with six games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet at home league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: D.Smith 19+5reb+3ast, J.Tate 17+5reb+1ast, J.Fisher 13+6reb+7ast, J.Nzeakor 13+6reb+2ast, D.Moore 10+7reb+1ast, P.Miguel 7+3reb
Hermosillo: J.Ivey 23+8reb+9ast, A.Demir 21+7reb+8ast, J.Brangers 20+8reb+7ast, J.Session 16+9reb+1ast, J.Villanueva 9+3reb+1ast, T.Drisdom 5+2reb+2ast

Obregon - Astros 87-95

The game between Top Four teams took place in Ciudad Obregon. 4th ranked host Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (4-4) lost to first ranked Astros (7-2) 95-87. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. American forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) fired 30 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) chipped in 10 points and 7 assists. American forward Germain Jordan (198-1986, college: Dillard) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Astros and five Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Astros maintains first position with 7-2 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon keeps the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan. Astros will meet Rayos de Hermosillo (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: G.Jordan 21+11reb+1ast, Q.Taylor 20+3reb+3ast, R.Granberry 14+11reb+3ast, J.Summers 13+1reb+4ast, T.Farmer 10+8reb+2ast, M.Poole 5+3reb+2ast
Astros: J.Loveridge 30+7reb+1ast, B.Ivan 13+1reb, L.Vick 13+3reb+1ast, M.Andriassi 11+4reb+4ast, K.Rodriguez 10+4reb+7ast, M.Stainbrook 8+8reb+5ast



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