CIBACOPA Round 7: Pioneros Los Mochis lose to Astros

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 7 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Pioneros Los Mochis (9-5). They were defeated by second ranked Astros (10-5) 95-85 on Tuesday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) helped adding 17 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros keep a position of league leader. Pioneros Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Hermosillo. They were replaced at the leadership position by Astros. Pioneros Los Mochis will play next round against strong Rayos de Hermosillo trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Astros will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys at home.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Astros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Astros defeated leader Pioneros Los Mochis in Guadalajara 94-79. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized American guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 9 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Lagerald Vick accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) came up with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Pioneros Los Mochis in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Pioneros Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Hermosillo. Pioneros Los Mochis will play next round against strong Rayos de Hermosillo trying to get back on the winning streak. Astros will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys at home.
A very close game took place in Tijuana between Tijuana Zonkeys and Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Sixth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (8-7) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (7-7). Tijuana Zonkeys managed to escape with a 2-point win 86-84 in the game for the fourth place. Americans were the main players on the court. Josh Webster fired 31 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Tony Farmer produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against Venados (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: bottom-ranked Culiacan lost to Hermosillo on the opponent's court 84-87. Mazatlan was outscored by Guaymas in a home game 66-90. Obregon recorded a loss to Tijuana on the road 80-75. Hermosillo defeated Culiacan on its own court 80-77. Guaymas was beaten by Mazatlan in a road game 79-72.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 11 rebounds by Alex Hicks of Mazatlan.

Tijuana - Obregon 86-84

A very close game took place in Tijuana between Tijuana Zonkeys and Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Sixth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (8-7) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (7-7). Tijuana Zonkeys managed to escape with a 2-point win 86-84 in the game for the fourth place. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tijuana Zonkeys made 8 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Josh Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) fired 31 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Tonzell Handy (196, college: Tougaloo) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and guard Jarvis Summers (190-1993, college: Ole Miss, agency: Haylett Sports) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against Venados (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: J.Webster 31+6reb+6ast, M.Cairo 16+6reb+4ast, T.Handy 14+14reb+4ast, J.Johnson 10+4reb+4ast, D.Okeke 5+15reb+1ast, I.Venegas 4+1reb
Obregon: T.Farmer 20+12reb, J.Summers 15+4reb+4ast, Q.Taylor 11+3reb+2ast, J.David Estrada 11+3reb, R.Alejandro 9+5reb, M.Poole 8+4reb

Astros - Los Mochis 95-85

Round 7 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Pioneros Los Mochis (9-5). They were defeated by second ranked Astros (10-5) 95-85 on Tuesday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) helped adding 17 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and American swingman Wayne Runnels (198-1989, college: Creighton) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Five Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros keep a position of league leader. Pioneros Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Hermosillo. They were replaced at the leadership position by Astros. Pioneros Los Mochis will play next round against strong Rayos de Hermosillo trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Astros will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys at home.
Top scorers:
Astros: L.Vick 23+6reb+1ast, J.Loveridge 17+10reb+1ast, T.Murry 13+3ast, K.Rodriguez 13+5reb+8ast, M.Andriassi 11+1reb+3ast, J.Machado 8+8reb+1ast
Los Mochis: J.Stevens 20+7reb+8ast, K.Alexander 14+4reb, D.Hunter 13+1reb+2ast, W.Runnels 12+13reb+2ast, D.White 12+7reb, A.Johnson 11+7reb+1ast

Hermosillo - Culiacan 87-84

Very expected game when 8th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-12) was edged on the road by third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (9-5) 87-84 on Tuesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Rayos de Hermosillo outrebounded Caballeros de Culiacan 42-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rayos de Hermosillo made 8 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jordan Brangers (188-1995, college: South Plains) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Sam Daniel (203-1996, college: Florida Tech) produced 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Tony Criswell (205-1991, college: Missouri) added 25 points respectively for lost side. Four Rayos de Hermosillo and five Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Los Mochis. Caballeros de Culiacan lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet Pioneros Los Mochis (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.Ivey 25+10reb+3ast, J.Brangers 20+5reb+5ast, T.Drisdom 11+3reb+6ast, A.Demir 11+12reb+4ast, J.Villanueva 6+2reb, J.Session 6+7reb+1ast
Culiacan: T.Criswell 25, S.Daniel 19+9reb+4ast, M.Johnson 12+3reb+3ast, H.Ali 11+4reb+8ast, C.Brand 10+3reb+1ast, O.Pina 4+2reb+1ast

Mazatlan - Guaymas 66-90

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Mazatlan where seventh ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (5-9) smashed 6th ranked Venados (7-7) 90-66 on Tuesday. Ostioneros de Guaymas dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Venados' 34. Nigerian-American center Jawachi Nzeakor (206-1997, college: Lamar) fired 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. American Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) chipped in 21 points (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). American forward Joshua Ramirez (198-1994, college: Dominican, CA) produced 16 points and the other American import Jermont Horton (198-1984, college: RU Newark) added 11 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. Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain seventh place with 5-9 record. Loser Venados dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Obregon. Ostioneros de Guaymas will meet bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (#8) on the road in the next round. Venados will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: J.Nzeakor 23+6reb+1ast, J.Tate 21+1reb+2ast, D.Smith 19+2reb+1ast, J.Fisher 8+2reb+3ast, A.Villanueva 7+3reb+2ast, D.Moore 3
Mazatlan: J.Ramirez 16+3reb, J.Horton 11+3reb, A.Francisco 8+1ast, J.Alfredo Casillas 7+3reb+1ast, D.White 7+7ast, R.Calatayud 5+1reb

Tijuana - Obregon 80-75

There was a minor upset when 4th placed Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (7-7) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (8-7) 80-75 on Wednesday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Josh Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) fired 29 points and 4 assists for the winners. Tonzell Handy (196, college: Tougaloo) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and forward Germain Jordan (198-1986, college: Dillard) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against Venados (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: J.Webster 29+4reb+4ast, T.Handy 16+8reb+5ast, M.Cairo 14+6reb, D.Okeke 10+12reb+3ast, J.Johnson 9+3reb+4ast, A.Springs 2+4reb+1ast
Obregon: T.Farmer 26+12reb, G.Jordan 14+7reb+4ast, J.David Estrada 11+3reb+2ast, J.Summers 11+4reb+1ast, Q.Taylor 5+4ast, R.Granberry 4+4reb+1ast

Astros - Los Mochis 94-79

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Astros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Astros defeated leader Pioneros Los Mochis in Guadalajara 94-79. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Strangely Pioneros Los Mochis outrebounded Astros 41-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Pioneros Los Mochis' players. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized American guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 9 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). American Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four Astros players scored in double figures. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) came up with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American swingman Wayne Runnels (198-1989, college: Creighton) added 14 points respectively for Pioneros Los Mochis in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Pioneros Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Hermosillo. Pioneros Los Mochis will play next round against strong Rayos de Hermosillo trying to get back on the winning streak. Astros will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys at home.
Top scorers:
Astros: L.Vick 20+6reb+2ast, J.Loveridge 19+4reb, K.Rodriguez 18+2reb+9ast, R.Price 12+2reb+3ast, I.Avalos 7+4reb, T.Murry 7+3ast
Los Mochis: J.Stevens 21+6reb+4ast, W.Runnels 14+3reb+1ast, D.Hunter 11+2reb, A.Luis 7+4reb+1ast, A.Johnson 7+4reb, K.Alexander 6+10reb+1ast

Hermosillo - Culiacan 80-77

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (9-5) edged at home bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-12) 80-77 on Wednesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Rayos de Hermosillo made 28-of-33 free shots (84.8 percent) during the game, while Caballeros de Culiacan only scored eight points from the stripe. They outrebounded Caballeros de Culiacan 46-30 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Turkish center Alihan Demir (206-1996, college: Minnesota) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 19 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American Sam Daniel (203-1996, college: Florida Tech) produced 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Hameed Ali (188-1993, college: TAMUCC) added 15 points, 6 assists and 7 steals respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Los Mochis. Caballeros de Culiacan lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet Pioneros Los Mochis (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: A.Demir 27+19reb+3ast, G.Tahmir 16+1reb+1ast, J.Ivey 12+8reb+5ast, J.Brangers 10+3reb+2ast, T.Drisdom 7+2reb+2ast, J.Session 6+9reb+1ast
Culiacan: S.Daniel 18+9reb+4ast, T.Criswell 17+3reb+1ast, H.Ali 15+2reb+6ast, M.Johnson 12+4reb+3ast, C.Brand 8+3reb, D.Hernandez 4+4reb+1ast

Mazatlan - Guaymas 79-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas' (5-9) road loss to sixth ranked Venados (7-7) 72-79 on Wednesday. Venados made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American center Alex Hicks (203-1996, college: Troy) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import Jermont Horton (198-1984, college: RU Newark) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Venados players scored in double figures. Nigerian-American center Jawachi Nzeakor (206-1997, college: Lamar) produced 16 points and American Leon Gilmore III (201-1995, college: SF Austin) added 11 points respectively for lost side. Venados moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Obregon. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Venados will meet Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#6) on the road in the next round. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: A.Hicks 20+11reb+2ast, J.Horton 17+6reb, M.Stewart 14+1reb+1ast, R.Calatayud 11+2ast, J.Alfredo Casillas 8, D.White 6+1reb+2ast
Guaymas: J.Nzeakor 16+4reb+1ast, J.Tate 14+2reb+1ast, L.Gilmore III 11+4reb+2ast, J.Fisher 9+3reb+5ast, A.Villanueva 7+2reb+1ast, D.Moore 6+1reb



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