CIBACOPA Round 2 of Regular Season

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in CIBACOPA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Ostioneros de Guaymas against Tijuana Zonkeys 82-75 was the most important game of the last round. American guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!). The other American import guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) contributed with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for Ostioneros de Guaymas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play next round against Venados trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Tijuana Zonkeys will try to continue on its current victory against Caballeros de Culiacan on the road.
Caballeros de Culiacan recorded a loss on the court of Pioneros Los Mochis. Visitors were defeated by Pioneros Los Mochis 98-86. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) scored 41 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Kwame Alexander chipped in 21 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Rayos de Hermosillo on the road in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Tijuana Zonkeys and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Los Mochis between Caballeros de Culiacan and Pioneros Los Mochis. Caballeros de Culiacan got a very close victory on the road over Pioneros Los Mochis. Caballeros de Culiacan managed to escape with a 1-point win 98-97 on Wednesday evening. Michaell Jackson notched a double-double by scoring 43 points (!!!), 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 steals to lead the effort. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by Che Robert did not help to save the game for Pioneros Los Mochis. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Caballeros de Culiacan will meet at home Tijuana Zonkeys in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Rayos de Hermosillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: Guaymas beat Tijuana on the road 81-74. Obregon won against Hermosillo on its own court 86-81. Astros unfortunately lost to Mazatlan in a road game 98-103. Obregon recorded a loss to Hermosillo at home 72-79. Astros defeated Mazatlan on the opponent's court 102-99.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 24 points and 9 rebounds by Jordan Loveridge of Astros.

Tijuana - Guaymas 74-81

No shocking result in a game when Ostioneros de Guaymas beat on the road Tijuana Zonkeys 81-74 on Tuesday. American players dominated the game. Guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) notched 28 points to lead the effort and guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) supported him with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Lillard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Even 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) did not help to save the game for Tijuana Zonkeys. Forward Anthony Young (200-1989, college: KWC) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Ostioneros de Guaymas will meet at home Venados in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: J.Webster 17+9reb+4ast, S.Williams 14+2reb+7ast, A.Young 13+8reb+3ast, R.Esparza 8+3reb, C.Manigault 8+7reb, J.Williams 5+2reb
Guaymas: M.Crawford 28+4reb+3ast, D.Jennings 15+3reb+1ast, A.Lillard 12+13reb+2ast, M.Curry 11+1reb+6ast, M.Cairo 8+7reb+3ast, D.Thomas 4+6reb+2ast

Obregon - Hermosillo 86-81

Rather expected game when Rayos de Hermosillo lost on the road to Halcones de Ciudad Obregon 86-81 on Tuesday. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon had a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Deverell Biggs (185-1992, college: Texas Southern) notched 25 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and the other American import guard Jimmy Whitt (190-1997, college: Arkansas, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Biggs is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Khalil Iverson (196-1997, college: Wisconsin) did not help to save the game for Rayos de Hermosillo. The former international forward Jorge Camacho (203-1989, college: EKU) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will meet Astros in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Pioneros Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: N.Eastern 15+2reb+1ast, J.Ivey 14+3reb+1ast, K.Iverson 14+5reb+3ast, J.Camacho 13+5reb+3ast, J.Bird 11+1reb+1ast, T.Brown-Soares 10+4reb
Obregon: D.Biggs 25+3reb+3ast, B.Starr 17+4reb+1ast, J.Whitt 15+8reb+3ast, J.Everett 12+5reb+1ast, B.Isaac 7+4reb+1ast, R.Alejandro 6+4reb

Los Mochis - Culiacan 98-86

Caballeros de Culiacan recorded a loss on the court of Pioneros Los Mochis. Visitors were defeated by Pioneros Los Mochis 98-86. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) scored 41 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) chipped in 21 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and American forward Johnny Hughes III (203-1997, college: UIW) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Rayos de Hermosillo on the road in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Tijuana Zonkeys and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: M.Jackson 36+5reb+3ast, J.Hughes III 21+6reb, T.Kirk 8+1reb+1ast, G.Beamon 7+5reb+1ast, R.Johnathan 6+4reb, M.Tarrance 3+3reb
Los Mochis: J.Stevens 41+2reb+3ast, K.Alexander 21+12reb+2ast, J.Zesati 17+5reb+2ast, C.Robert 8+7reb+2ast, H.Jesus 3, B.Juan 2+1reb

Mazatlan - Astros 103-98

There was a small surprise when Venados won against Astros in Mazatlan 103-98 on Tuesday. Venados looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Jalek Felton (190-1998, college: UNC) notched 26 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and the other American import center Vincent Boumann (206-1996, college: WOU) supported him with 27 points and 6 rebounds (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field). Even 24 points and 8 assists by naturalized American guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) did not help to save the game for Astros. American guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) added 27 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Astros' coach Ariel Rearte rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Venados will meet Ostioneros de Guaymas on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Astros will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: S.Ponds 27+5reb+2ast, K.Rodriguez 24+2reb+8ast, E.Omogbo 15+6reb, J.Loveridge 12+6reb+3ast, D.White 10+8reb+1ast, L.Vick 7+10reb+1ast
Mazatlan: V.Boumann 27+6reb, J.Felton 26+6reb+7ast, W.Alex Kaye 18+5reb+6ast, J.Strowbridge 14+5reb+5ast, K.Gibson 11+1ast, J.Casillas 4+3reb+2ast

Tijuana - Guaymas 82-75

First defeat of league's leader Ostioneros de Guaymas against Tijuana Zonkeys 82-75 was the most important game of the last round. American guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) orchestrated the victory by scoring 34 points (!!!). The other American import guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) contributed with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) added 17 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Ostioneros de Guaymas. Four Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play next round against Venados trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Tijuana Zonkeys will try to continue on its current victory against Caballeros de Culiacan on the road.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: M.Crawford 19+4reb+2ast, D.Jennings 18+10reb+1ast, M.Cairo 17+11reb, A.Lillard 11+7reb+2ast, D.Thomas 8+7reb+1ast, M.Curry 2+4reb
Tijuana: S.Williams 34+2reb+3ast, J.Webster 24+7reb+5ast, I.Venegas 7+8reb+2ast, R.Esparza 6+6reb+1ast, A.Young 5+1reb+3ast, C.Manigault 3+9reb

Obregon - Hermosillo 72-79

There was a minor upset when Halcones de Ciudad Obregon lost at home to Rayos de Hermosillo 79-72 on Wednesday. Rayos de Hermosillo made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game, while Halcones de Ciudad Obregon only scored three points from the stripe. American players dominated the game. Guard Nojel Eastern (198-1999, college: Howard) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Even 27 points and 8 rebounds by guard Jimmy Whitt (190-1997, college: Arkansas, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Guard Deverell Biggs (185-1992, college: Texas Southern) added 14 points for the hosts. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet at home Pioneros Los Mochis in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against Astros in Guadalajara and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Obregon: J.Whitt 27+8reb+1ast, D.Biggs 14+2reb+3ast, J.Everett 10+4reb, C.Shields 7+7reb, R.Alejandro 4+4reb, B.Starr 4+1reb
Hermosillo: N.Eastern 26+10reb+3ast, J.Ivey 17+9reb+1ast, K.Iverson 14+5reb+2ast, T.Drisdom 8+2reb+3ast, T.Brown-Soares 8+2reb, J.Camacho 6+3ast

Los Mochis - Culiacan 97-98

A very close game took place in Los Mochis between Caballeros de Culiacan and Pioneros Los Mochis. Caballeros de Culiacan got a very close victory on the road over Pioneros Los Mochis. Caballeros de Culiacan managed to escape with a 1-point win 98-97 on Wednesday evening. Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) notched a double-double by scoring 43 points (!!!), 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 8 steals to lead the effort and American guard George Beamon (193-1991, college: Manhattan) supported him with 12 points. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by American swingman Che Robert (198-1996, college: Colorado St.) did not help to save the game for Pioneros Los Mochis. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) added 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Five Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Caballeros de Culiacan will meet at home Tijuana Zonkeys in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Rayos de Hermosillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: C.Robert 26+8reb+3ast, J.Stevens 21+6reb+5ast, K.Alexander 13+14reb+4ast, J.Zesati 13+3reb+4ast, J.Mitchell 12+11reb, J.Fisher 11+1ast
Culiacan: M.Jackson 43+13reb+4ast, G.Beamon 12+4reb+2ast, C.Juan 10+4reb+2ast, M.Tarrance 9+4reb+1ast, J.Hughes III 8+6reb+2ast, T.Kirk 8+5reb+4ast

Mazatlan - Astros 99-102

Everything went according to plan when Astros edged Venados in Mazatlan 102-99 on Wednesday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Venados' 38. They outrebounded Venados 37-22 including a 27-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Astros especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American players dominated the game. Forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) notched 24 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Lagerald Vick (196-1997, college: Kansas) supported him with 19 points and 4 assists. Even 24 points and 4 assists by guard Jalek Felton (190-1998, college: UNC) did not help to save the game for Venados. Point guard Jay-R Strowbridge (183-1988, college: Oregon, agency: Interperformances) added 20 points and 6 assists for the hosts. Five Astros and four Venados players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Astros will meet at home Halcones de Ciudad Obregon in the next round where they are favorite. Venados will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: J.Felton 24+4reb+4ast, J.Strowbridge 20+1reb+6ast, W.Alex Kaye 19+5reb+2ast, K.Gibson 11+3reb, J.Casillas 8+2reb, O.Miramontes 5+1reb
Astros: J.Loveridge 24+9reb+3ast, L.Vick 19+4reb+4ast, S.Ponds 14+8reb+4ast, E.Omogbo 12+6reb+2ast, K.Rodriguez 12+2reb+6ast, D.White 8+4reb



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