CIBACOPA Round 4: Caballeros de Culiacan edge Rayos de Hermosillo by three points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 4 in the CIBACOPA took place in Culiacan. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (4-3) to second ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (6-2) 79-76 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Rayos de Hermosillo. Caballeros de Culiacan dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 26. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Caballeros de Culiacan made 7 blocks. Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) fired 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Johnny Hughes III (203-1997, college: UIW) chipped in 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caballeros de Culiacan keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Astros. Rayos de Hermosillo at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Caballeros de Culiacan is looking forward to face Ostioneros de Guaymas (#4) on the road in the next round. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Venados in Mazatlan and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Obregon. Fifth ranked Venados (3-5) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (3-4) 105-103 on Tuesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jalek Felton (190-1998, college: UNC) who helped to win the game recording 45 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Alex Kaye Williams contributed with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Deverell Biggs (185-1992, college: Texas Southern) replied with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Venados went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Tijuana. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Venados will play against higher ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against Tijuana Zonkeys and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Los Mochis between Tijuana Zonkeys and Pioneros Los Mochis. Eighth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (3-5) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (2-5). Tijuana Zonkeys managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 on Wednesday evening. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Anthony Young who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds. At the losing side Jawaun Daniels responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Tijuana Zonkeys moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Pioneros Los Mochis lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet at home higher ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against the league's leader Astros and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 4 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Guaymas were crushed by Astros in Guadalajara 107-77. Los Mochis were beaten by Tijuana at home 89-101. Hermosillo won against Culiacan on the opponent's court 88-72. Astros managed to outperform Guaymas in a home game 93-82. Mazatlan were rolled over Obregon on the road 101-80.
The best stats of 4th round was 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds by Jimmy Whitt of Obregon.

Astros - Guaymas 107-77

There was no surprise in Guadalajara where 4th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (3-4) were crushed by first ranked Astros (6-2) 107-77 on Tuesday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Ostioneros de Guaymas' 30. They outrebounded Ostioneros de Guaymas 40-27 including 17 on the offensive glass. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds and guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) who added 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. White is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Astros' coach Ariel Rearte felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) scored 21 points. Five Astros and four Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Astros have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Astros maintains first position with 6-2 record, which they share with Culiacan. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Obregon. Astros will meet bottom-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against the league's second-placed Caballeros de Culiacan (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: S.Ponds 24+5reb+6ast, D.White 19+15reb+2ast, L.Vick 14+1reb+6ast, M.Andriassi 13+3reb+5ast, J.Loveridge 13+5reb+4ast, E.Omogbo 11+6reb
Guaymas: M.Crawford 21+3reb+3ast, A.Lillard 16+9reb+3ast, M.Curry 13, M.Cairo 12+5reb+4ast, B.Rivera 9+4reb+1ast, J.Arturo Farrera 4+4reb+3ast

Los Mochis - Tijuana 89-101

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (3-5) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (2-5) 101-89 on Tuesday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 5 assists and the other American import forward Anthony Young (200-1989, college: KWC) who added 24 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. At the losing side Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) responded with 29 points and 4 assists and American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Tijuana Zonkeys moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Pioneros Los Mochis lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet at home higher ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against the league's leader Astros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: S.Williams 27+4reb+5ast, A.Young 24+9reb+2ast, J.Williams 15+2reb+4ast, J.Webster 12+1reb+5ast, I.Venegas 9+3reb, A.Olivas 6+3reb+2ast
Los Mochis: J.Stevens 29+3reb+4ast, K.Alexander 23+9reb+1ast, C.Robert 22+3reb+1ast, J.Zesati 8+3reb+2ast, J.Daniels 5+6reb+3ast, M.Ramey 2+2reb

Culiacan - Hermosillo 72-88

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when their biggest opponent Caballeros de Culiacan (6-2) was defeated at home by third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (4-3) 88-72 on Tuesday. Rayos de Hermosillo made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Rayos de Hermosillo outrebounded Caballeros de Culiacan 47-33 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Rayos de Hermosillo made 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import guard Khalil Iverson (196-1997, college: Wisconsin) who added 18 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Teyvion Kirk (193-1999, college: UIC) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) scored 19 points and 4 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 4-3 record having just three points less than leader Astros. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Astros. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet Venados (#6) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.Ivey 30+11reb+2ast, K.Iverson 18+10reb+3ast, N.Eastern 14+10reb+5ast, T.Drisdom 14+5reb, J.Camacho 5+4reb+2ast, J.Villanueva 3
Culiacan: M.Jackson 19+4reb+3ast, T.Kirk 16+10reb+2ast, D.Hunter 11+8reb, J.Hughes III 11+3reb+1ast, C.Juan 8+1reb, M.Colvin-Seldon 7+4reb

Obregon - Mazatlan 103-105

Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Obregon. Fifth ranked Venados (3-5) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (3-4) 105-103 on Tuesday evening. Venados made 23-of-24 charity shots (95.8 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jalek Felton (190-1998, college: UNC) who helped to win the game recording 45 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) contributed with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American guard Deverell Biggs (185-1992, college: Texas Southern) replied with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and international center Alejandro Reyna (206-1997) added 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) in the effort for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Venados went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with Tijuana. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Venados will play against higher ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against Tijuana Zonkeys and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: J.Felton 45+7reb+4ast, W.Alex Kaye 29+7reb+4ast, L.Davis 15+6reb, K.Gibson 9+3reb+3ast, J.Casillas 4+4reb+2ast, P.Marquez 3
Obregon: D.Biggs 25+6reb+5ast, J.Whitt 18+1reb+2ast, R.Alejandro 18+10reb+1ast, J.Everett 11+6reb+2ast, C.Shields 8+6reb+3ast, D.Cooper 7+1reb+3ast

Astros - Guaymas 93-82

Rather predictable result in Guadalajara where first ranked Astros (6-2) beat 4th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (3-4) 93-82 on Wednesday. Astros made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Astros outrebounded Ostioneros de Guaymas 41-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Shamorie Ponds (185-1998, college: St.John's) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) who added 21 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) during the contest. Five Astros players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) responded with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Astros have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Astros maintains first position with 6-2 record, which they share with Culiacan. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Obregon. Astros will meet bottom-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against the league's second-placed Caballeros de Culiacan (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: S.Ponds 27+8reb+4ast, J.Loveridge 21+6reb+2ast, D.White 16+9reb+2ast, E.Omogbo 16+9reb+3ast, M.Andriassi 10+1reb+5ast, L.Vick 2+7reb+2ast
Guaymas: D.Jennings 21+6reb+1ast, A.Lillard 19+5reb+6ast, M.Cairo 14+5reb+1ast, B.Rivera 8+1reb+3ast, M.Crawford 7+6reb+3ast, P.Miguel 6+1reb

Los Mochis - Tijuana 88-90

A very close game took place in Los Mochis between Tijuana Zonkeys and Pioneros Los Mochis. Eighth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (3-5) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (2-5). Tijuana Zonkeys managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 on Wednesday evening. Tijuana Zonkeys made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Strangely Pioneros Los Mochis outrebounded Tijuana Zonkeys 48-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Anthony Young (200-1989, college: KWC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and guard Spencer Williams (188-1995, college: Wooster) who added 26 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Jawaun Daniels (201-1998, college: PVAMU, agency: Green Sports Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Four Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Tijuana Zonkeys moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Pioneros Los Mochis lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet at home higher ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against the league's leader Astros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: A.Young 38+11reb+2ast, S.Williams 26+3reb+3ast, J.Webster 10+4reb+5ast, M.Thomas 7+3reb+1ast, L.Osmark 4, R.Esparza 3+5reb+2ast
Los Mochis: J.Daniels 19+14reb, K.Alexander 19+14reb, J.Stevens 15+8reb+8ast, C.Robert 14+6reb+2ast, J.Zesati 8+1reb, M.Ramey 6+1ast

Culiacan - Hermosillo 79-76

The most exciting game of round 4 in the CIBACOPA took place in Culiacan. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (4-3) to second ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (6-2) 79-76 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Rayos de Hermosillo. Caballeros de Culiacan dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 26. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Caballeros de Culiacan made 7 blocks. Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) fired 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Johnny Hughes III (203-1997, college: UIW) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Jorge Camacho (203-1989, college: EKU) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caballeros de Culiacan keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Astros. Rayos de Hermosillo at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Caballeros de Culiacan is looking forward to face Ostioneros de Guaymas (#4) on the road in the next round. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Venados in Mazatlan and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: M.Jackson 26+7reb+2ast, J.Hughes III 17+12reb+4ast, D.Hunter 12+6reb+1ast, T.Kirk 8+2reb, C.Juan 6+3reb+3ast, M.Colvin-Seldon 6+6reb+1ast
Hermosillo: J.Ivey 20+8reb+2ast, J.Bird 14+2reb, J.Camacho 13+4reb+2ast, K.Iverson 6+7reb+3ast, N.Eastern 6+2reb+4ast, T.Drisdom 5+5reb+3ast

Obregon - Mazatlan 101-80

There was a minor upset when 5th ranked Venados (3-5) were outplayed on the road by seventh ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (3-4) 101-80 on Wednesday. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Venados' 44. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Venados' players. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jimmy Whitt (190-1997, college: Arkansas, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field) and point guard Deshaun Cooper (173-1991, college: NW Missouri St.) who added 19 points and 8 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and center Vincent Boumann (206-1996, college: WOU) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who 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. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guaymas. Loser Venados dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Tijuana. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will meet Tijuana Zonkeys (#7) on the road in the next round. Venados will play against Rayos de Hermosillo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: J.Whitt 34+5reb+3ast, D.Cooper 19+1reb+8ast, J.Everett 13+4reb+2ast, R.Alejandro 12+10reb+3ast, D.Biggs 11+2reb+4ast, R.Delgado 8+5reb+6ast
Mazatlan: W.Alex Kaye 19+5reb+2ast, L.Davis 14+2reb, J.Felton 12+5reb+3ast, V.Boumann 11+11reb, K.Gibson 8+5reb, P.Marquez 7+2reb+1ast



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