CIBACOPA Round 3 (Regular Season): Frayles hand first loss to undefeated Tijuana

This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in CIBACOPA and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of Tijuana Zonkeys (4-1) on the court of Frayles de Guasave on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Frayles de Guasave 110-100. Frayles shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 51.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a good game for American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) who led his team to a victory with 25 points and 9 assists. His fellow American import guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) contributed with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds for Tijuana. Frayles de Guasave is looking forward to face Tijuana (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against Los Mochis and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Guasave. Rayos de Hermosillo (5-0) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Frayles de Guasave (1-4) 92-90 on Wednesday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for forward Derek Culver (208-1998, college: WVU) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Antino Jackson helped adding 16 points and 5 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Walter McCarty allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Mazatlan (#5) on the road in the next round. Frayles de Guasave will play against Tijuana to get more than just one victory in their record.
A very close game took place in Ciudad de Mexico between Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and Angeles. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (3-2) got a very close victory on the road over Angeles (1-4). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to escape with a 2-point win 91-89 on Friday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Tanksley Efianayi who led the winners and scored 31 points. Johnny Hughes III came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds for Angeles in the defeat. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angeles will play against Obregon (#4) and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Mazatlan smashed Los Mochis on the road 112-87. Culiacan lost to Tijuana on its own court 81-88. Angeles lost to undefeated Astros in Guadalajara 102-110. Mazatlan lost to undefeated Hermosillo at home 91-109. Astros defeated Los Mochis on the opponent's court 86-82. Bottom-ranked Guaymas beat Culiacan in a home game 89-84.



Los Mochis - Mazatlan 87-112

No shocking result in a game when Venados (2-3) crushed on the road Pioneros Los Mochis (2-3) 112-87 on Wednesday. Mazatlan dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneros Los Mochis' 30 and made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Mazatlan looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for forward Terrence Thompson (203-1994, college: Wake Forest) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) accounted for 27 points for the winning side. Five Venados players scored in double figures. Guard Nigel Hawkins (193, college: SF Austin) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lynn) added 20 points respectively for Los Mochis in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Venados will meet at home Hermosillo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Tijuana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: R.Whitfield 27+1reb+3ast, T.Thompson 24+9reb+1ast, A.Stafford 23+6reb, D.White 12+2reb+5ast, D.Herring Jr. 10+3reb+9ast, J.Casillas 8+3reb+1ast
Los Mochis: J.Allen 20+1reb, N.Hawkins 17+7reb+3ast, M.Godwin 10+2reb+3ast, R.Carter 8+2reb+1ast, D.Domineck 8+7reb+2ast, M.Evans 6+1reb+6ast

Culiacan - Tijuana 81-88

Very expected game when Caballeros de Culiacan (1-4) lost at home to Tijuana Zonkeys (4-1) 88-81 on Wednesday. Tijuana made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Tijuana outrebounded Culiacan 48-33 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) who led the winners and scored 9 points and 20 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) accounted for 15 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side. Four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach Enrique Zuniga used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Colombian guard Romario Roque (175-1998) came up with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively for Culiacan in the defeat. Tijuana Zonkeys will meet at home Los Mochis (#6) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Guaymas and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 20+3reb+1ast, G.McCray 18+8reb+2ast, J.Webster 15+7reb+9ast, J.Franca 14+6reb+3ast, A.Chidom 9+20reb+3ast, J.Reynoso 8
Culiacan: R.Roque 30+6reb+6ast, M.Jackson 19+8reb+7ast, N.Waddell 11+5reb, D.Luque Soren 8+9reb+5ast, M.Tarrance 7+1reb+1ast, E.Herrera 6+2reb

Astros - Angeles 110-102

Very predictable result when Astros (5-0) won against Angeles (1-4) in Guadalajara 110-102 on Wednesday. Astros made 33-of-43 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Astros outrebounded Angeles 48-34 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) accounted for 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) came up with 20 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) added 16 points and 8 assists respectively for Angeles in the defeat. Five Astros and four Angeles players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros will meet Los Mochis (#6) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Angeles will play against Obregon and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Astros: M.McKinney 19+5reb+5ast, M.Bryson 17+4reb, D.Hollis 16+8reb, D.Conger 16+10reb+3ast, K.Bigby-Williams 14+13reb+3ast, J.Anderson 12+3reb+5ast
Angeles: J.Hughes III 20+9reb+1ast, W.Yoakum 18+4reb, D.Bracey 16+8ast, J.Boykins 14+7reb+2ast, C.Alberto 11+3reb, V.Blue 11+1reb+2ast

Frayles - Hermosillo 90-92

Important game to mention about took place in Guasave. Rayos de Hermosillo (5-0) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Frayles de Guasave (1-4) 92-90 on Wednesday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Hermosillo players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for forward Derek Culver (208-1998, college: WVU) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) helped adding 16 points and 5 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Walter McCarty allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward JD Miller (203-1996, college: TCU) scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Hermosillo and five Frayles players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Mazatlan (#5) on the road in the next round. Frayles de Guasave will play against Tijuana to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: D.Culver 20+7reb, D.Willis 19+3reb, A.Jackson 16+4reb+5ast, S.Manley 11+10reb+2ast, J.Ivey 10+1reb+4ast, K.Iverson 6+7reb+2ast
Frayles: D.Sloan 23+5reb+5ast, J.Miller 18+9reb+4ast, D.Powers 16+2reb+2ast, M.Henry 14+3reb+1ast, C.Harris 11+10reb+1ast, Z.Scott 8+2reb

Angeles - Obregon 89-91

A very close game took place in Ciudad de Mexico between Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and Angeles. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (3-2) got a very close victory on the road over Angeles (1-4). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to escape with a 2-point win 91-89 on Friday evening. It was an exceptional evening for American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) who led the winners and scored 31 points. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) accounted for 25 points for the winning side. American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for Angeles in the defeat. Four Angeles players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angeles will play against Obregon (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Obregon: T.Efianayi 31+4reb+2ast, T.Farmer 25+4reb+1ast, C.Thomas 22+3reb+1ast, W.Graterol 6+5reb+1ast, A.Parker 3+4reb+11ast, S.Kennedy 2+2reb+1ast
Angeles: J.Hughes III 23+13reb, D.Bracey 18+4reb+4ast, W.Yoakum 13+5reb, V.Blue 12+2reb+2ast, J.Boykins 9+2reb, C.Alberto 5+5reb

Mazatlan - Hermosillo 91-109

Not a big story in a game when Venados (2-3) lost to Rayos de Hermosillo (5-0) in Mazatlan 91-109 on Friday. Hermosillo outrebounded Mazatlan 40-23 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Mazatlan's players. It was an exceptional evening for the former international forward Jorge Camacho (203-1989, college: EKU) who led the winners and scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) accounted for 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. American center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) came up with 24 points and the other American import forward Terrence Thompson (203-1994, college: Wake Forest) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Mazatlan in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rayos de Hermosillo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Venados will play against Hermosillo (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.Ivey 21+6reb+5ast, D.Willis 19+5reb+3ast, D.Culver 19+10reb+2ast, J.Camacho 19+7reb+8ast, A.Jackson 12+1reb+4ast, S.Manley 10+3reb
Mazatlan: A.Stafford 24+2reb+2ast, D.White 18+4reb+1ast, T.Thompson 17+6reb, R.Whitfield 12+3reb+3ast, J.Casillas 10+2reb, N.Paletta 6+2reb+3ast

Los Mochis - Astros 82-86

Everything went according to plan when Astros (5-0) defeated on the road Pioneros Los Mochis (2-3) 86-82 on Friday. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Jerime Anderson (188-1989, college: UCLA) who led the winners and scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. American-Hungarian forward Damian Hollis (203-1988, college: GWU, agency: BIG) accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Astros' coach Jorge Elorduy used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lynn) came up with 24 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import Anthony Johnson (203-1988, college: Fairfield) added 8 points and 17 rebounds respectively for Los Mochis in the defeat. Five Astros and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Tijuana (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Anderson 23+5reb+9ast, D.Hollis 20+9reb+2ast, K.Bigby-Williams 17+10reb+2ast, D.Conger 15+3reb+4ast, M.Bryson 11+9reb+1ast, O.Garcia 0
Los Mochis: J.Allen 24+5reb+2ast, M.Evans 14+5reb+3ast, M.Godwin 14+5reb, R.Carter 10+7reb+2ast, A.Johnson 8+17reb+3ast, D.Domineck 8+4reb

Guaymas - Culiacan 89-84

There was a minor upset when Caballeros de Culiacan (1-4) lost on the road to Ostioneros de Guaymas (1-4) 89-84 on Friday. Guaymas made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Culiacan turnovers. Strangely Culiacan outrebounded Guaymas 39-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Tra-Deon Hollins (188-1995, college: Omaha) who led the winners and scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) accounted for 21 points and 7 steals for the winning side. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach B Sanders used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American-Argentinian center Nick Waddell (200-1989, college: GVSU) came up with 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) added 21 points and 4 assists respectively for Culiacan in the defeat. Five Culiacan players scored in double figures. Ostioneros de Guaymas will meet at home Culiacan (#8) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: M.Crawford 21+3reb+3ast, T.Hollins 19+5reb+6ast, J.Henry-Blair 19+1reb+2ast, C.Russo 9+9reb+3ast, E.Winchester 8+3reb+4ast, D.Ramos 3+1ast
Culiacan: N.Waddell 21+9reb+3ast, M.Jackson 21+4reb+4ast, D.Luque Soren 13+9reb+1ast, M.Tarrance 11+4reb+1ast, R.Roque 10+6reb+3ast, E.Herrera 3+3reb

Frayles - Tijuana 110-100

The most surprising game was a loss of Tijuana Zonkeys (4-1) on the court of Frayles de Guasave on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Frayles de Guasave 110-100. Frayles shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 51.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a good game for American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) who led his team to a victory with 25 points and 9 assists. His fellow American import guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) contributed with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) answered with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Tijuana. Five Frayles and four Tijuana players scored in double figures. Frayles de Guasave is looking forward to face Tijuana (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tijuana Zonkeys will play against Los Mochis and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Frayles: B.Jackson 29+2reb+1ast, D.Sloan 25+1reb+9ast, M.Henry 21+7reb+5ast, J.Miller 13+6reb+6ast, D.Powers 12+2reb+4ast, Z.Scott 3+4reb
Tijuana: J.Franca 26+10reb+1ast, J.Webster 19+5reb+7ast, C.Mitchell 16+1reb+2ast, W.Alex Kaye 13+2reb+1ast, R.Kevin 12+1reb+1ast, A.Chidom 6+8reb+4ast