CIBACOPA Round 7 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Hermosillo defeat Culiacan

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CIBACOPA top team - Rayos de Hermosillo (9-1) managed to deliver another win on Tuesday. This time they beat ninth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-9) 100-89. Hermosillo made 19-of-20 free shots (95.0 percent) during the game. Hermosillo outrebounded Culiacan 44-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 7 assists. Forward Derek Culver (208-1998, college: WVU) helped adding 20 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Walter McCarty used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Mascio McCadney (190-1998, college: MSU-Northern) responded with 22 points. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Culiacan lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with Frayles. Hermosillo are looking forward to face league's second-placed Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Culiacan will play at home against Frayles (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
CIBACOPA top team - Rayos de Hermosillo (9-1) added another victory to their record. This time they beat ninth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-9) 87-81. It was a quality performance for American power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Jimond Ivey accounted for 20 points. American-Argentinian center Nick Waddell (200-1989, college: GVSU) came up with 25 points and 7 rebounds for Culiacan in the defeat. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Culiacan lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with Frayles. Hermosillo will play against league's second-placed Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Culiacan will play at home against Frayles (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Mazatlan was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Angeles (6-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Venados (4-6). Angeles defeated Venados 107-97 on Tuesday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Johnny Hughes III fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Decensae White produced 20 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Angeles have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. Mazatlan lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Los Mochis and Guaymas. Angeles will meet at home higher ranked Tijuana (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mazatlan will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: bottom-ranked Frayles lost to Guaymas on the opponent's court 92-95. Mazatlan unfortunately lost to Angeles in a home game 83-93. Bottom-ranked Frayles recorded a loss to Guaymas on the road 89-102.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 30 points and 6 assists by David Sloan of Frayles.



Mazatlan - Angeles 97-107

The game in Mazatlan was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Angeles (6-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Venados (4-6). Angeles defeated Venados 107-97 on Tuesday. Angeles shot 61.3 percent from the field. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) chipped in 27 points. Guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) added 13 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Angeles have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. Mazatlan lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Los Mochis and Guaymas. Angeles will meet at home higher ranked Tijuana (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mazatlan will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Angeles: D.Bracey 27+1reb+2ast, V.Blue 19+2reb+2ast, J.Hughes III 19+12reb+7ast, J.Boykins 14+8reb+3ast, W.Yoakum 13+3reb+3ast, D.Morgan 10+5reb
Mazatlan: D.White 20+8reb+1ast, N.Paletta 17+1reb+8ast, T.Thompson 15+5reb, A.Stafford 13+12reb+2ast, R.Whitfield 11+2reb+2ast, W.Runnels 10+2reb+2ast

Hermosillo - Culiacan 100-89

CIBACOPA top team - Rayos de Hermosillo (9-1) managed to deliver another win on Tuesday. This time they beat ninth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-9) 100-89. Hermosillo made 19-of-20 free shots (95.0 percent) during the game. Hermosillo outrebounded Culiacan 44-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 7 assists. Forward Derek Culver (208-1998, college: WVU) helped adding 20 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Walter McCarty used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Mascio McCadney (190-1998, college: MSU-Northern) responded with 22 points and swingman Carson Newsome (199-1998, college: Graceland) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Culiacan lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with Frayles. Hermosillo are looking forward to face league's second-placed Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Culiacan will play at home against Frayles (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.Ivey 28+3reb+7ast, D.Culver 20+12reb+2ast, J.Wheeler 14+6reb+5ast, S.Manley 11+6reb+1ast, T.Drisdom 11+4reb+3ast, J.Camacho 10+9reb+4ast
Culiacan: M.McCadney 22+2reb+2ast, C.Newsome 15+8reb+3ast, R.Roque 15+3ast, M.Jackson 15+7reb+1ast, M.Jose Miguel 12+5reb+1ast, M.Tarrance 8+3reb+1ast

Guaymas - Frayles 95-92

Rather expected game when 10th ranked Frayles de Guasave (1-9) was edged on the road by eighth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (4-6) 95-92 on Tuesday. Guaymas made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Canadian guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) fired 28 points and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) produced 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) added 17 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Guaymas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Los Mochis and Mazatlan. Frayles lost their fifth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. They share it with Culiacan. Guaymas will meet at home Los Mochis (#8) in the next round. Frayles will play against Culiacan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: J.Henry-Blair 28+3reb+5ast, M.Crawford 19+6reb+2ast, T.Hollins 13+2reb+4ast, C.Russo 11+6reb+6ast, E.Winchester 8+4reb+1ast, M.Cairo 8+4reb
Frayles: D.Sloan 29+5reb+7ast, T.Jones 17+13reb, M.Henry 16+6reb, B.Jackson 16+3reb+1ast, J.Miller 9+8reb+1ast, D.Powers 3+1reb

Mazatlan - Angeles 83-93

Rather predictable result in Mazatlan where fourth ranked Angeles (6-4) defeated 6th ranked Venados (4-6) 93-83 on Wednesday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Angeles made 8 blocks. American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American-Ghanian forward Nana Opoku (206-1999, college: Mt.St.Mary's) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American forward Terrence Thompson (203-1994, college: Wake Forest) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Angeles and four Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Venados' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Angeles. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. Mazatlan lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with Los Mochis and Guaymas. Angeles will meet at home higher ranked Tijuana (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mazatlan will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Angeles: J.Hughes III 21+11reb+1ast, D.Bracey 20+2reb+4ast, J.Boykins 18+4reb+2ast, N.Opoku 17+12reb, V.Blue 10+2reb+2ast, D.Morgan 4+3reb+1ast
Mazatlan: D.Herring Jr. 19+2reb, T.Thompson 19+10reb+2ast, A.Stafford 15+6reb+2ast, W.Runnels 10+7reb+2ast, D.White 9+3reb+5ast, N.Paletta 8+1reb+3ast

Hermosillo - Culiacan 87-81

CIBACOPA top team - Rayos de Hermosillo (9-1) added another victory to their record. This time they beat ninth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-9) 87-81. Hermosillo players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Culiacan was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a quality performance for American power forward Sterling Manley (213-1998, college: UNC) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. His fellow American import guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) accounted for 20 points for the winning side. Five Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. American-Argentinian center Nick Waddell (200-1989, college: GVSU) came up with 25 points and 7 rebounds and Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Culiacan in the defeat. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Culiacan lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with Frayles. Hermosillo will play against league's second-placed Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Culiacan will play at home against Frayles (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.Ivey 20+4reb+3ast, T.Drisdom 18+4reb+3ast, S.Manley 17+10reb+3ast, J.Camacho 11+9reb+5ast, D.Willis 11+4reb, D.Culver 4+5reb+4ast
Culiacan: N.Waddell 25+7reb+3ast, M.Jackson 22+5reb+1ast, M.McCadney 17+2reb+2ast, R.Roque 7+6reb+8ast, E.Herrera 3+1reb, M.Tarrance 3+4reb+2ast

Guaymas - Frayles 102-89

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Frayles de Guasave (1-9) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (4-6) 102-89 on Wednesday. Guaymas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) fired 28 points and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Cullen Russo (206-1994, college: Fresno St.) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Five Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) produced 30 points and 6 assists and power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) added 25 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guaymas moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Los Mochis and Mazatlan. Frayles lost their fifth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. They share it with Culiacan. Guaymas will meet at home Los Mochis (#8) in the next round. Frayles will play against Culiacan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: M.Crawford 28+3reb+6ast, E.Winchester 16+5reb, T.Hollins 14+2reb+6ast, J.Henry-Blair 13+2reb+2ast, C.Russo 13+8reb+3ast, B.Rivera 11+2reb
Frayles: D.Sloan 30+3reb+6ast, T.Jones 25+6reb+1ast, M.Henry 15+2reb+3ast, C.Burhannon 9+2reb, J.Miller 7+14reb+2ast, L.Ochoa 3+1ast