CIBACOPA Round 8: Pioneros Los Mochis beat Rayos de Hermosillo in the most crucial game of the week- May 2, 2022
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Los Mochis - Hermosillo 98-91 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Los Mochis. Second ranked Pioneros Los Mochis faced one of their biggest challengers Rayos de Hermosillo. Host Pioneros Los Mochis (10-6) defeated guests from Hermosillo (10-6) 98-91. Pioneros Los Mochis dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 48. Pioneros Los Mochis looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. American Anthony Johnson (203-1988, college: Fairfield) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Jordan Brangers (188-1995, college: South Plains) added 25 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pioneros Los Mochis maintains second position with 10-6 record having just three points less than leader Astros, which they share with Hermosillo. Pioneros Los Mochis is looking forward to face Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#4) at home in the next round. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: Los Mochis: J.Stevens 29+6reb+11ast, A.Johnson 18+8reb+2ast, D.White 17+5reb+1ast, W.Runnels 15+8reb+2ast, K.Alexander 10+6reb+1ast, D.Hunter 6+5reb+4ast Hermosillo: J.Brangers 25+2ast, T.Drisdom 15+2reb+2ast, J.Ivey 15+12reb+2ast, J.Villanueva 14+6reb, A.Demir 12+8reb+3ast, J.Camacho 5+3ast Culiacan - Guaymas 81-96 The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan's (2-14) home loss to seventh ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-9) 81-96 on Friday. Ostioneros de Guaymas shot 62.7 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and Dylan Smith (196-1997, college: Arizona) who added 21 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Sam Daniel (203-1996, college: Florida Tech) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds and guard Hameed Ali (188-1993, college: TAMUCC) scored 11 points and 7 assists. Four Ostioneros de Guaymas and five Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Ostioneros de Guaymas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Caballeros de Culiacan lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Ostioneros de Guaymas will meet at home Venados (#7) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Rayos de Hermosillo and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Guaymas: J.Tate 26+5reb+4ast, J.Nzeakor 21+3reb+1ast, D.Smith 21+7reb, D.Moore 10+6reb, L.Gilmore III 7+4reb+6ast, J.Fisher 4+4reb+5ast Culiacan: S.Daniel 18+8reb+2ast, L.Davis 15+3reb+2ast, T.Criswell 14+2reb+1ast, H.Ali 11+2reb+7ast, C.Brand 10+7reb, M.Johnson 7+3reb+1ast Los Mochis - Hermosillo 94-99 An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Los Mochis. Third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo faced second-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis. Guests from Hermosillo (10-6) defeated host Pioneros Los Mochis (10-6) 99-94. Rayos de Hermosillo made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Rayos de Hermosillo especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 61.1 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. The other American import guard Jordan Brangers (188-1995, college: South Plains) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) replied with 38 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and American swingman Wayne Runnels (198-1989, college: Creighton) added 13 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Pioneros Los Mochis. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Los Mochis. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hermosillo: J.Ivey 28+11reb+2ast, J.Brangers 18+3reb+4ast, J.Session 14+6reb+1ast, G.Tahmir 10+1reb+2ast, A.Demir 10+2ast, T.Drisdom 8+2reb+5ast Los Mochis: J.Stevens 38+5reb+3ast, A.Johnson 16+4reb, W.Runnels 13+8reb+3ast, D.White 10+5reb+2ast, K.Alexander 8+8reb+2ast, D.Hunter 4+4reb+3ast Culiacan - Guaymas 82-87 The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas' (7-9) road victory over bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-14) 87-82 on Saturday. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Dylan Smith (196-1997, college: Arizona) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 8 rebounds and Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) who added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Power forward Tony Criswell (205-1991, college: Missouri) responded with 31 points and 6 rebounds and Sam Daniel (203-1996, college: Florida Tech) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Caballeros de Culiacan lost seventh consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Ostioneros de Guaymas will meet at home Venados (#7) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Rayos de Hermosillo and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Guaymas: D.Smith 27+8reb+1ast, J.Tate 19+5reb+5ast, J.Fisher 13+3reb+1ast, V.Alvarez Diez 7+5reb+1ast, A.Villanueva 7+2reb, D.Moore 6+7reb Culiacan: T.Criswell 31+6reb+1ast, S.Daniel 19+6reb+2ast, C.Brand 13+1reb, H.Ali 7+5reb+10ast, C.Juan 5+1reb+2ast, L.Davis 4+3reb+1ast Astros - Tijuana 86-70 Leader Astros delivered the twelfth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (8-9) 86-70 in Guadalajara. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of American center Matt Stainbrook (208-1992, college: Xavier) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds and the other American import Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) who added 19 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Astros players scored in double figures. Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Josh Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-5 record. Tijuana Zonkeys at the other side keep the fifth place with nine games lost. Astros will again meet at home Tijuana Zonkeys (#5) in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next round. Top scorers: Astros: L.Vick 19+10reb+2ast, T.Murry 18+1ast, M.Stainbrook 17+17reb+2ast, K.Rodriguez 14+4reb+8ast, B.Ivan 7+1reb, I.Avalos 5+5reb+1ast Tijuana: M.Cairo 20+8reb+2ast, J.Webster 19+7reb+2ast, A.Springs 11, T.Handy 8+8reb+1ast, J.Johnson 4+4reb+5ast, I.Venegas 4+3reb Obregon - Mazatlan 109-101 Rather expected game when 6th ranked Venados (7-9) were defeated on the road by fourth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-7) 109-101 on Saturday. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon shot 60.3 percent from the field. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon outrebounded Venados 45-24 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Germain Jordan (198-1986, college: Dillard) who added 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach Ariel Rearte used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American Jermont Horton (198-1984, college: RU Newark) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and the former international point guard Ricardo Calatayud (183-1992) scored 20 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and four Venados players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon maintains fourth position with 9-7 record. Loser Venados keep the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will meet league's second-placed Pioneros Los Mochis on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Venados will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Obregon: T.Farmer 22+10reb+3ast, J.Summers 22+2reb+3ast, G.Jordan 19+9reb+2ast, J.David Estrada 12+3reb+2ast, T.Cooper 11+3reb+5ast, D.McClenton 11+13reb Mazatlan: J.Horton 25+6reb, R.Calatayud 20+3reb+4ast, M.Stewart 18+2reb+6ast, J.Ramirez 16+4reb+4ast, G.Essengue 9+2reb, A.Francisco 5+1reb Astros - Tijuana 84-74 Rather predictable result in Guadalajara where first ranked Astros (12-5) beat 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (8-9) 84-74 on Sunday. They outrebounded Tijuana Zonkeys 47-35 including 32 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Matt Stainbrook (208-1992, college: Xavier) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks and Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) who added 15 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Astros' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Josh Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) responded with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and forward Darnell Cowart (203-1998, college: Murray St.) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Astros and four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Astros have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-5 record. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keep the fifth place with nine games lost. Astros will again meet at home Tijuana Zonkeys (#5) in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next round. Top scorers: Astros: L.Vick 15+6reb+1ast, I.Avalos 15+4reb+2ast, M.Stainbrook 13+18reb+1ast, T.Murry 13+6reb+1ast, K.Rodriguez 10+3reb+7ast, R.Price 8+1reb+3ast Tijuana: D.Cowart 19+6reb+2ast, J.Webster 18+7reb+5ast, A.Springs 12+3reb, J.Johnson 12+3reb+2ast, D.Okeke 8+9reb+1ast, M.Cairo 3+3reb+1ast Obregon - Mazatlan 85-80 Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Venados (7-9) were defeated on the road by fourth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-7) 85-80 on Sunday. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Germain Jordan (198-1986, college: Dillard) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds and guard Jarvis Summers (190-1993, college: Ole Miss, agency: Haylett Sports) who added 16 points during the contest. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach Ariel Rearte used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Marlon Stewart (190-1997, college: N.Dakota) responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Joshua Ramirez (198-1994, college: Dominican, CA) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Five Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and four Venados players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon maintains fourth position with 9-7 record. Loser Venados keep the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will meet league's second-placed Pioneros Los Mochis on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Venados will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Obregon: G.Jordan 17+8reb+1ast, J.Summers 16+4reb+3ast, J.David Estrada 14+4reb+3ast, T.Farmer 14+7reb+2ast, R.Alejandro 11+9reb, T.Cooper 7+2reb+1ast Mazatlan: M.Stewart 19+7reb+4ast, J.Ramirez 14+6reb+1ast, R.Calatayud 12+3reb+4ast, G.Essengue 10+7reb, J.Alfredo Casillas 8+1reb+1ast, A.Francisco 7+1ast Tags : JORDAN STEVENS, PIONEROS DE LOS MOCHIS, MEXICAN BASKETBALL |
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