CIBACOPA Round 14: Caballeros de Culiacan beat Pioneros Los Mochis by one after a very close game

- May 4, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Jarron Cumberland

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Seventh-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (10-18) were very close to win a game against second ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (15-13) on Tuesday. Caballeros de Culiacan managed to secure only one-point victory 87-86. However their fans expected much easier game. American guard Jarron Cumberland (196-1997, college: Cincinnati) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) replied with 30 points and 5 rebounds for Pioneros Los Mochis. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caballeros de Culiacan maintains second position with 15-13 record having nine points less than leader Hermosillo, which they share with Mazatlan and Astros. Pioneros Los Mochis at the other side keep the seventh place with 18 games lost. Caballeros de Culiacan is looking forward to face Tijuana Zonkeys (#5) on the road in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Obregon. Eighth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-19) saved a 1-point victory at home edging higher ranked Astros (15-13) 122-121 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. American players dominated the game. Guard Jaylen Bland (193-1993, college: UC Riverside) scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Justin Everett chipped in 22 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) responded with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon maintains eighth position with 9-19 record. Astros lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the second place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan and Culiacan. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against higher ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Astros will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#6) and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Ciudad Obregon between Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and Astros. Eighth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-19) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Astros (15-13). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to escape with a 3-point win 92-89 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. American players dominated also this game. Tony Farmer notched a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds by Isaiah Whaley did not help to save the game for Astros. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon maintains eighth position with 9-19 record. Astros lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the second place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan and Culiacan. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will meet higher ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Astros will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#6) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Guaymas were beaten by Mazatlan on the road 103-94. Tijuana lost to Hermosillo on its own court 67-81. Guaymas unfortunately lost to Mazatlan in a road game 80-85. Culiacan recorded a loss to Los Mochis at home 97-103. Hermosillo crushed Tijuana on the opponent's court 103-76.
The most impressive performance of 14th round was 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists by Joshua Webster of Tijuana.

Mazatlan - Guaymas 103-94

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Venados (15-13) beat 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (11-17) in Mazatlan 103-94 on Tuesday. Venados looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American players dominated also this game. Center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) supported him with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Venados' coach James Penny used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 27 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists by power forward Anthony Smith (201-1997, college: Murray St.) did not help to save the game for Ostioneros de Guaymas. Guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) added 24 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Five Venados and four Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Venados moved-up to second place, which they share with Culiacan and Astros. Ostioneros de Guaymas lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 17 games lost. Venados will meet league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against the league's second-placed Astros (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: A.Smith 27+10reb+8ast, A.Lillard 24+5reb+3ast, J.Ireland 15+4reb+2ast, R.Peters 10+2reb+9ast, A.Tarke 8+10reb+3ast, B.Rivera 5
Mazatlan: A.Stafford 24+10reb+1ast, J.Felton 18+2reb+3ast, J.Ledbetter 16+5reb+10ast, W.Alex Kaye 16+2reb+5ast, V.Boumann 10+5reb, J.Strowbridge 8+2reb+3ast

Obregon - Astros 122-121

Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Obregon. Eighth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-19) saved a 1-point victory at home edging higher ranked Astros (15-13) 122-121 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon shot the lights out from three nailing 19 long-distance shots on high 59.4 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Jaylen Bland (193-1993, college: UC Riverside) scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Justin Everett (206-1996, college: Humboldt St.) chipped in 22 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) responded with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and forward Isaiah Whaley (203-1998, college: UConn) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon maintains eighth position with 9-19 record. Astros lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the second place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan and Culiacan. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against higher ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Astros will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#6) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Loveridge 30+7reb+5ast, I.Whaley 27+12reb+1ast, L.Vick 26+2reb+5ast, A.Valdes 8+1reb, K.Rodriguez 8+1reb+2ast, J.De La Serna 6+7reb
Obregon: T.Farmer 29+2reb+2ast, J.Bland 24+8reb+6ast, J.Everett 22+11reb+1ast, J.Whitt 16+4reb+8ast, J.Young 9+2reb+2ast, R.Delgado 7+3reb+2ast

Culiacan - Los Mochis 87-86

Seventh-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (10-18) were very close to win a game against second ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (15-13) on Tuesday. Caballeros de Culiacan managed to secure only one-point victory 87-86. However their fans expected much easier game. American guard Jarron Cumberland (196-1997, college: Cincinnati) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) replied with 30 points and 5 rebounds and American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for Pioneros Los Mochis. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caballeros de Culiacan maintains second position with 15-13 record having nine points less than leader Hermosillo, which they share with Mazatlan and Astros. Pioneros Los Mochis at the other side keep the seventh place with 18 games lost. Caballeros de Culiacan is looking forward to face Tijuana Zonkeys (#5) on the road in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: J.Stevens 30+5reb, J.Sandifer 14+5reb, K.Alexander 14+15reb+3ast, D.Dingle 9+5reb, G.Benjamin 8+3reb, D.Robinson 7+2reb+1ast
Culiacan: J.Cumberland 30+10reb+4ast, M.Jackson 23+6reb+2ast, M.Tarrance 11+3reb+1ast, J.Hughes III 11+8reb+1ast, C.Juan 10+5reb+2ast, T.Kirk 2+1reb

Tijuana - Hermosillo 67-81

Very expected game when 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (13-15) lost at home to first ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (24-4) 81-67 on Tuesday. American players dominated also this game. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) notched 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and guard Davion Warren (198, college: Texas Tech) supported him with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Even 23 points and 4 assists by guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) did not help to save the game for Tijuana Zonkeys. Guard Gabe McCray (201-1994, college: SC State, agency: Interperformances) added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Five Rayos de Hermosillo and four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-4 record. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keep the fifth place with 15 games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet at home Venados (#4) in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: J.Webster 23+2reb+4ast, A.Pruitt 15+5reb+2ast, I.Alvarado 13+3reb+2ast, G.McCray 12+10reb+2ast, S.Williams 4+9reb+6ast, L.Osmark 0
Hermosillo: J.Ivey 20+7reb+5ast, D.Warren 18+9reb+2ast, T.Brown-Soares 16+9reb+1ast, J.Bird 12+4reb+1ast, J.Camacho 10+5reb+5ast, A.Tona 3

Mazatlan - Guaymas 85-80

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Venados (15-13) won against 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (11-17) in Mazatlan 85-80 on Wednesday. American players dominated also this game. Center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) notched 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and guard Jalek Felton (190-1998, college: UNC) supported him with 17 points. Venados' coach James Penny used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 14 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals by guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) did not help to save the game for Ostioneros de Guaymas. Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls St.) added 22 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Venados moved-up to second place, which they share with Culiacan and Astros. Ostioneros de Guaymas lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 17 games lost. Venados will meet league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against the league's second-placed Astros (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: R.Peters 22+3reb+1ast, A.Tarke 14+1reb+1ast, A.Lillard 14+8reb+6ast, A.Smith 13+8reb+4ast, B.Rivera 9+1reb, J.Ireland 6+2reb+2ast
Mazatlan: A.Stafford 19+6reb+1ast, J.Felton 17+4reb+3ast, V.Boumann 13+5reb+1ast, J.Strowbridge 12+3reb+1ast, W.Alex Kaye 8+5reb+3ast, J.Ledbetter 5+8reb+7ast

Obregon - Astros 92-89

A very close game took place in Ciudad Obregon between Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and Astros. Eighth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-19) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Astros (15-13). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to escape with a 3-point win 92-89 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. American players dominated also this game. Forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and guard Jimmy Whitt (190-1997, college: Arkansas, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds by forward Isaiah Whaley (203-1998, college: UConn) did not help to save the game for Astros. Forward Jordan Loveridge (198-1993, college: Utah) added 19 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon maintains eighth position with 9-19 record. Astros lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the second place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan and Culiacan. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will meet higher ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Astros will play against Ostioneros de Guaymas (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: I.Whaley 21+12reb, J.Loveridge 19+6reb+3ast, K.Rodriguez 16+3reb+4ast, L.Vick 8+3reb+1ast, J.Anderson 8+6reb+6ast, A.Valdes 7+2reb+1ast
Obregon: J.Young 28+3reb+1ast, J.Whitt 20+8reb+4ast, T.Farmer 13+14reb+7ast, J.Everett 13+5reb, J.Bland 10+6reb, C.Jesus 5+1reb+1ast

Culiacan - Los Mochis 97-103

There was an upset when second-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (15-13) lost at home to seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (10-18) 103-97 on Wednesday. Pioneros Los Mochis had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Swiss point guard Jordan Stevens (182-1994, college: Midwestern St.) notched 39 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and American guard Kennedy Jones (188-1989, college: Arlington Baptist) supported him with 15 points. Even a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds by American forward Johnny Hughes III (203-1997, college: UIW) did not help to save the game for Caballeros de Culiacan. Colombian Michaell Jackson (190-1987) added 23 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Four Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Pioneros Los Mochis maintains seventh position with 10-18 record. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan keeps the second place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan and Astros. Pioneros Los Mochis will meet at home bottom-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#8) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Tijuana Zonkeys (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: J.Cumberland 23+5reb+2ast, M.Jackson 23+8reb+2ast, M.Tarrance 22+3reb+1ast, J.Hughes III 20+14reb, D.Soto 5+3reb, T.Kapita 2+1reb
Los Mochis: J.Stevens 39+7reb+7ast, K.Jones 15+3reb+2ast, D.Dingle 12+5reb, J.Sandifer 10+5reb+1ast, G.Vazquez 9+4reb+2ast, D.Robinson 9+7reb+3ast

Tijuana - Hermosillo 76-103

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (24-4) outplayed on the road 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (13-15) 103-76 on Wednesday. Rayos de Hermosillo made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Rayos de Hermosillo outrebounded Tijuana Zonkeys 40-29 including 34 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Rayos de Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) notched a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the effort and guard Davion Warren (198, college: Texas Tech) supported him with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Five Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists by guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) did not help to save the game for Tijuana Zonkeys. Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) added 13 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Rayos de Hermosillo have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 24-4 record. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keep the fifth place with 15 games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet at home Venados (#4) in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against Caballeros de Culiacan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: J.Webster 26+6reb+9ast, G.McCray 21+4reb+1ast, A.Pruitt 13+12reb+3ast, I.Alvarado 9+5reb+1ast, S.Williams 5+1ast, R.Esparza 2+3ast
Hermosillo: D.Warren 21+9reb+1ast, J.Camacho 18+1reb+2ast, T.Brown-Soares 16+5reb+1ast, A.Tona 14+2reb, A.Wheeler 13+6reb+2ast, J.Ivey 12+10reb+12ast

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