CIBACOPA Round 10: 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 (14-6) in Guadalajara on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (11-9) 97-92. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Germain Jordan (198-1986, college: Dillard) scored 29 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center Matt Stainbrook (208-1992, college: Xavier) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Astros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Halcones de Ciudad Obregon went down to fourth position due to points difference. Astros at the other side still keep top place with six games lost. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon are looking forward to face Tijuana Zonkeys (#6) at home in the next round. Astros will play against Venados (#7) in Mazatlan and are hoping to win this game.
Very significant was Ostioneros de Guaymas' (#5) 17-point road victory against 6th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys 102-85. Nigerian-American center Jawachi Nzeakor (206-1997, college: Lamar) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) to lead the effort and Jalen Tate supported him with 23 points and 5 assists (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Even 26 points and 4 assists by American guard Josh Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) did not help to save the game for Tijuana Zonkeys. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ostioneros de Guaymas (10-10) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position. Tijuana Zonkeys lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 11 games lost. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against league's second-placed Rayos de Hermosillo on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Hermosillo. Second ranked host Rayos de Hermosillo (13-7) smashed one of their biggest challengers Pioneros Los Mochis (12-8) 107-83. Jimond Ivey fired 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Jordan Stevens produced 28 points and 5 rebounds 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. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 13-7 record behind leader Astros. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the third place with eight games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet at home Ostioneros de Guaymas (#5) in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: bottom-ranked Culiacan won against Mazatlan on the opponent's court 72-63. Astros managed to outperform Obregon in a home game 81-76. Bottom-ranked Culiacan rolled over Mazatlan on the road 107-86. Tijuana crushed Guaymas on its own court 94-65. Los Mochis smashed Hermosillo in a road game 86-60.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points and 14 rebounds by Kwame Alexander of Los Mochis.

Tijuana - Guaymas 85-102

Very significant was Ostioneros de Guaymas' (#5) 17-point road victory against 6th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys 102-85. Ostioneros de Guaymas shot 60.3 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 17 long-distance shots on high 54.8 percentage. Ostioneros de Guaymas players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Tijuana Zonkeys' players. Nigerian-American center Jawachi Nzeakor (206-1997, college: Lamar) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) to lead the effort and American Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) supported him with 23 points and 5 assists (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Even 26 points and 4 assists by American guard Josh Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) did not help to save the game for Tijuana Zonkeys. The former international Fabian Jaimes (198-1992) added 19 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. 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. Ostioneros de Guaymas (10-10) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position. Tijuana Zonkeys lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 11 games lost. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against league's second-placed Rayos de Hermosillo on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: J.Webster 26+4reb+4ast, F.Jaimes 19+13reb+1ast, A.Springs 13+1reb+1ast, M.Cairo 12+5reb+1ast, J.Johnson 8+5ast, I.Montano 3+2ast
Guaymas: J.Tate 23+2reb+5ast, D.Smith 18+6reb+3ast, J.Nzeakor 17+11reb+4ast, P.Miguel 15+1reb, L.Gilmore III 10+4reb+5ast, A.Villanueva 6+3reb+5ast

Astros - Obregon 92-97

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Astros (14-6) in Guadalajara on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (11-9) 97-92. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Germain Jordan (198-1986, college: Dillard) scored 29 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side center Matt Stainbrook (208-1992, college: Xavier) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) scored 21 points. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and five Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Halcones de Ciudad Obregon went down to fourth position due to points difference. Astros at the other side still keep top place with six games lost. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon are looking forward to face Tijuana Zonkeys (#6) at home in the next round. Astros will play against Venados (#7) in Mazatlan and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Astros: L.Vick 21+3reb, M.Stainbrook 17+11reb+3ast, J.Loveridge 14+4reb+2ast, K.Rodriguez 14+9ast, R.Price 10+6reb, B.Ivan 5+2reb+1ast
Obregon: G.Jordan 29+5reb+2ast, T.Farmer 21+8reb+3ast, J.Summers 17+4reb+4ast, T.Cooper 12+7reb+5ast, D.McClenton 7+3reb, J.David Estrada 7+2reb+2ast

Hermosillo - Los Mochis 107-83

The game between Top Four teams took place in Hermosillo. Second ranked host Rayos de Hermosillo (13-7) smashed one of their biggest challengers Pioneros Los Mochis (12-8) 107-83. Rayos de Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Pioneros Los Mochis' players. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) fired 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The other American import guard Jordan Brangers (188-1995, college: South Plains) chipped in 22 points and 4 assists (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!). Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) produced 28 points and 5 rebounds and American swingman Wayne Runnels (198-1989, college: Creighton) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Rayos de Hermosillo and four Pioneros Los Mochis 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. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 13-7 record behind leader Astros. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the third place with eight games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet at home Ostioneros de Guaymas (#5) in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: J.Stevens 28+5reb+3ast, W.Runnels 16+6reb+1ast, D.White 12+10reb, K.Alexander 11+4reb, A.Luis 5+1reb+1ast, U.Velis 4+4reb+1ast
Hermosillo: J.Brangers 22+3reb+4ast, J.Session 17+6reb, J.Ivey 17+8reb+6ast, A.Demir 17+4reb+6ast, T.Ferguson 14+5reb+2ast, T.Drisdom 6+4reb+2ast

Mazatlan - Culiacan 63-72

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Mazatlan where 7th ranked Venados (7-13) were defeated by bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-16) 72-63 on Friday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Power forward Tony Criswell (205-1991, college: Missouri) fired 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Guard Hameed Ali (188-1993, college: TAMUCC) chipped in 11 points and 5 assists. Criswell is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Jermont Horton (198-1984, college: RU Newark) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Marlon Stewart (190-1997, college: N.Dakota) added 18 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for lost side. Caballeros de Culiacan maintains eighth position with 4-16 record. Venados lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 13 games lost. Caballeros de Culiacan will meet at home higher ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Venados will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: M.Stewart 18+6reb+2ast, J.Horton 16+9reb+1ast, G.Essengue 10+2reb, J.Ramirez 9+1reb+2ast, M.Miguel 4+1reb, D.White 4+1reb+3ast
Culiacan: T.Criswell 22+8reb+1ast, T.White 15+3reb+1ast, S.Daniel 14+3reb, H.Ali 11+3reb+5ast, L.Davis 3+2reb+1ast, D.Hernandez 3+2reb

Astros - Obregon 81-76

Rather predictable result in Guadalajara where first ranked Astros (14-6) defeated 3rd ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (11-9) 81-76 on Saturday. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) fired 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Guard Thomas Cooper (196-1992, college: Calgary) produced 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Astros maintains first position with 14-6 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon dropped to the fourth place with nine games lost. Astros will meet Venados (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against Tijuana Zonkeys and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obregon: T.Cooper 15+5reb+5ast, D.McClenton 12+5reb, J.Summers 11+1reb+2ast, T.Farmer 11+7reb+3ast, R.Alejandro 10+2reb, J.David Estrada 9+1reb
Astros: J.Loveridge 18+5reb+3ast, L.Vick 16+4reb+4ast, K.Rodriguez 12+2reb+6ast, M.Stainbrook 10+10reb+3ast, T.Murry 8+6reb+2ast, M.Andriassi 8+3reb+4ast

Mazatlan - Culiacan 86-107

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Mazatlan where 7th ranked Venados (7-13) were rolled over by bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-16) 107-86 on Saturday. Caballeros de Culiacan shot 60.3 percent from the field and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. American Sam Daniel (203-1996, college: Florida Tech) fired 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The other American import power forward Tony Criswell (205-1991, college: Missouri) chipped in 26 points. Criswell is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Joshua Ramirez (198-1994, college: Dominican, CA) produced 31 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and the former international point guard Ricardo Calatayud (183-1992) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Four Venados players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Caballeros de Culiacan maintains eighth position with 4-16 record. Venados lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 13 games lost. Caballeros de Culiacan will meet at home higher ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Venados will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: J.Ramirez 31+1reb, M.Stewart 14+2reb+1ast, R.Calatayud 14+1reb+2ast, D.White 11+1reb+2ast, G.Essengue 6+2reb+1ast, J.Horton 4+3reb+4ast
Culiacan: S.Daniel 26+7reb+1ast, T.Criswell 26+1reb+3ast, H.Ali 23+1reb+3ast, L.Davis 9+1reb+1ast, C.Juan 8+4reb, T.White 5+3reb+1ast

Tijuana - Guaymas 94-65

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when sixth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (9-11) outscored at home 5th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (10-10) 94-65 on Saturday. Tijuana Zonkeys dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Ostioneros de Guaymas' 16. They outrebounded Ostioneros de Guaymas 45-30 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tijuana Zonkeys made 8 blocks. Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) fired 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all five shots) for the winners. American guard Josh Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Nigerian-American center Jawachi Nzeakor (206-1997, college: Lamar) produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and American Dylan Smith (196-1997, college: Arizona) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tijuana Zonkeys maintains sixth position with 9-11 record. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the fifth place with ten games lost. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet higher ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against the league's second-placed Rayos de Hermosillo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: A.Villanueva 14, J.Nzeakor 13+5reb+2ast, J.Tate 12+3reb+1ast, L.Gilmore III 9+5reb+2ast, D.Smith 9+5reb+3ast, J.Fisher 6+6reb+1ast
Tijuana: M.Cairo 36+5reb, J.Webster 20+13reb+8ast, D.Okeke 12+7reb, F.Jaimes 12+9reb+4ast, I.Montano 11+1reb+5ast, R.Yared 3

Hermosillo - Los Mochis 60-86

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when their biggest opponent Rayos de Hermosillo (13-7) was outplayed at home by third ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (12-8) 86-60 on Saturday. Pioneros Los Mochis dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 32. Pioneros Los Mochis forced 19 Rayos de Hermosillo turnovers. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) fired 29 points and 4 assists for the winners. American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Four Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. American guard Terrence Drisdom (196-1992, college: CPP) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Jordan Brangers (188-1995, college: South Plains) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pioneros Los Mochis maintains third position with 12-8 record having just two points less than leader Astros. Defending champion Rayos de Hermosillo keeps the second place with seven games lost. Pioneros Los Mochis will meet bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: T.Drisdom 14+8reb+2ast, J.Brangers 13+4reb+4ast, T.Ferguson 11+7reb, J.Ivey 9+4reb+2ast, J.Camacho 7+6reb+4ast, J.Session 2+7reb
Los Mochis: J.Stevens 29+3reb+4ast, K.Alexander 18+14reb+1ast, A.Johnson 17+7reb, W.Runnels 16+5reb+2ast, D.Hunter 2+1reb+2ast, A.Luis 2+1reb+3ast



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