CIBACOPA Round 2 (Regular Season): Astros keep a leadership position

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.

Astros defeated Angeles in Guadalajara 89-76. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Astros made 10 blocks. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Jerime Anderson (188-1989, college: UCLA) chipped in 14 points and 7 assists during the contest. American-Ghanian forward Nana Opoku (206-1999, college: Mt.St.Mary's) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Angeles will play next round against Obregon trying to get back on the winning streak. Astros will try to continue on its current victory against Los Mochis on the road.
Pioneros Los Mochis recorded a loss in Ciudad de Mexico. Visitors were defeated by Angeles 115-97. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) notched 20 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Will Yoakum supported him with 22 points. Even 27 points by Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lynn) did not help to save the game for Los Mochis. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Angeles will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play at home against Astros and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game in Los Mochis was also quite interesting. Venados played at the court of Pioneros Los Mochis. Pioneros Los Mochis managed to secure a 8-point victory 96-88 on Tuesday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was Jordan Allen who scored 40 points (!!!). Decensae White produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Pioneros Los Mochis will meet at home Astros in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Venados will play against Hermosillo and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: winless Guaymas lost to Obregon on the opponent's court 75-83. Obregon managed to outperform Guaymas in a home game 97-90. Tijuana managed to beat Culiacan on the road 88-78. Winless Frayles lost to undefeated Hermosillo on its own court 81-83.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 15 rebounds by Sterling Manley of Hermosillo.



Angeles - Los Mochis 115-97

Pioneros Los Mochis recorded a loss in Ciudad de Mexico. Visitors were defeated by Angeles 115-97. Angeles players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) notched 20 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) supported him with 22 points. Even 27 points by Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lynn) did not help to save the game for Los Mochis. Guard Marcus Evans (188-1996, college: VCU, agency: Green Sports Management) added 20 points and 4 assists for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Angeles will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play at home against Astros and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: J.Allen 27+1reb+2ast, M.Evans 20+4reb+4ast, N.Hawkins 14+3reb+3ast, M.Godwin 12+5reb+1ast, D.Domineck 10+9reb+1ast, A.Johnson 10+7reb+1ast
Angeles: W.Yoakum 22+4reb, J.Hughes III 20+6reb+2ast, J.Boykins 18+3reb+3ast, V.Blue 15+5reb+3ast, N.Opoku 12+6reb+1ast, D.Bracey 12+3reb+9ast

Obregon - Guaymas 83-75

Rather expected game when Ostioneros de Guaymas were defeated on the road by Halcones de Ciudad Obregon 83-75 on Monday. The best player for the winners was American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Venezuelan center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Five Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. American guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) produced 24 points and his fellow American import forward Cullen Russo (206-1994, college: Fresno St.) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will meet Angeles in the next round. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against Culiacan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: M.Crawford 24+1reb+2ast, J.Henry-Blair 19+4reb, C.Russo 18+8reb, E.Winchester 6+6reb, T.Hollins 5+7reb+3ast, M.Cairo 2+8reb+3ast
Obregon: T.Farmer 18+6reb+2ast, C.Thomas 16+2reb+1ast, W.Graterol 14+9reb+1ast, T.Nuno 10+6reb+5ast, A.Parker 10+3reb+5ast, T.Efianayi 8+4reb+4ast

Obregon - Guaymas 97-90

Rather predictable result when Halcones de Ciudad Obregon defeated at home Ostioneros de Guaymas 97-90 on Tuesday. Obregon dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Ostioneros de Guaymas' 32. It was a great shooting night for Obregon especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 56.3 percentage. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 22 points (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) produced 26 points and 6 rebounds and guard Tra-Deon Hollins (188-1995, college: Omaha) added 16 points and 7 assists respectively for the guests. Four Obregon and five Guaymas players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will meet Angeles in the next round. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play against Culiacan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: M.Crawford 26+6reb+2ast, T.Hollins 16+3reb+7ast, J.Henry-Blair 10+3reb+1ast, C.Russo 10+4reb+2ast, E.Winchester 10+6reb+2ast, D.Ramos 9+2reb+1ast
Obregon: T.Farmer 31+15reb+3ast, C.Thomas 22+1reb+3ast, T.Efianayi 14+2reb+1ast, A.Parker 10+3reb+6ast, T.Nuno 7+4reb+4ast, W.Graterol 7+9reb

Los Mochis - Mazatlan 96-88

The game in Los Mochis was also quite interesting. Venados played at the court of Pioneros Los Mochis. Pioneros Los Mochis managed to secure a 8-point victory 96-88 on Tuesday. Los Mochis made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lynn) who scored 40 points (!!!). Guard Marcus Evans (188-1996, college: VCU, agency: Green Sports Management) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Terrence Thompson (203-1994, college: Wake Forest) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Los Mochis and five Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis will meet at home Astros in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Venados will play against Hermosillo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: T.Thompson 19+8reb+3ast, D.White 17+11reb+4ast, A.Stafford 16+2reb+4ast, R.Whitfield 12+4reb+2ast, D.Herring Jr. 11+2reb+8ast, N.Paletta 7+3reb+2ast
Los Mochis: J.Allen 40+4reb+3ast, A.Johnson 19+8reb, M.Evans 16+8reb+7ast, M.Godwin 10+7reb+1ast, B.Juan 5+7reb+2ast, N.Hawkins 4+1reb

Culiacan - Tijuana 78-88

Not a big story in a game when Caballeros de Culiacan was defeated at home by Tijuana Zonkeys 88-78 on Tuesday. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) who scored 28 points. The other American import guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 assists. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach Enrique Zuniga used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Colombian Soren De Luque (200-1998) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Carson Newsome (199-1998, college: Graceland) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet Frayles in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Guaymas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: C.Newsome 16+5reb+4ast, D.Luque Soren 16+8reb+2ast, N.Waddell 13+7reb+1ast, M.Tarrance 12+2reb+3ast, R.Roque 9+1reb+2ast, M.Jackson 8+7reb+4ast
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 28+2reb+1ast, J.Webster 17+1reb+13ast, A.Chidom 16+10reb+2ast, J.Franca 13+4reb+1ast, G.McCray 4+1reb, W.Alex Kaye 4+9reb+2ast

Astros - Angeles 89-76

Astros defeated Angeles in Guadalajara 89-76. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Astros made 10 blocks. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Jerime Anderson (188-1989, college: UCLA) chipped in 14 points and 7 assists during the contest. Five Astros players scored in double figures. American-Ghanian forward Nana Opoku (206-1999, college: Mt.St.Mary's) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Angeles will play next round against Obregon trying to get back on the winning streak. Astros will try to continue on its current victory against Los Mochis on the road.
Top scorers:
Angeles: N.Opoku 18+6reb+1ast, D.Bracey 11+5reb+3ast, J.Boykins 9+2reb+1ast, J.Hughes III 9+6reb+3ast, V.Blue 9+3reb+3ast, W.Yoakum 6+5reb
Astros: M.McKinney 16+2reb+3ast, M.Bryson 16+3reb, K.Bigby-Williams 15+12reb+1ast, J.Anderson 14+2reb+7ast, D.Hollis 10+6reb+2ast, D.Conger 9+2reb+3ast

Frayles - Hermosillo 81-83

Everything went according to plan when Rayos de Hermosillo edged on the road Frayles de Guasave 83-81 on Tuesday. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) produced 24 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Frayles players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo will meet Mazatlan on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Frayles de Guasave will play against Tijuana and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Frayles: D.Sloan 24+5reb+8ast, M.Henry 19+7reb+2ast, J.Miller 13+12reb, C.Harris 11+8reb, Z.Scott 10+8reb+1ast, D.Powers 2+4reb+1ast
Hermosillo: S.Manley 23+15reb, J.Ivey 21+1reb+4ast, K.Iverson 11, T.Drisdom 10+6reb+2ast, A.Jackson 8+4reb+3ast, J.Camacho 5+6reb+2ast