CIBACOPA Round 8 (Regular Season): Tijuana is upset by Angeles

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The most important game in the last round took place in Ciudad de Mexico between third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (8-3) and fourth ranked Angeles (7-4) on Friday night. Tijuana Zonkeys were defeated by Angeles in a tough game on the road 74-82. Angeles outrebounded Tijuana 39-22 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Jacobi Boykins (196-1995, college: La Tech) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. American-Ghanian forward Nana Opoku (206-1999, college: Mt.St.Mary's) chipped in 16 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Angeles have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Tijuana at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Astros. Angeles are looking forward to face higher ranked Tijuana (#3) at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Tijuana will have a break next round.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Guadalajara. First ranked Rayos de Hermosillo faced second-ranked Astros. Guests from Hermosillo (10-1) defeated host Astros (8-3) 88-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Astros. The former international forward Jorge Camacho (203-1989, college: EKU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. Jimond Ivey contributed with 20 points and 6 assists for the winners. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Walter McCarty allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American Demitrius Conger (196-1990, college: St.Bonaventure) replied with 19 points and 9 rebounds for Astros. Rayos de Hermosillo have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Astros at the other side keep the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Tijuana. Hermosillo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Astros will play at home against the league's leader Hermosillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave managed to get a second victory, breaking the five-game losing streak on Friday night. This time they won against ninth-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan 91-87. Worth to mention a great performance of David Sloan who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 assists. Delano Spencer responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Frayles (2-9) moved-up to ninth place. Culiacan lost tenth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with ten games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Culiacan will play against Frayles (#9) in Guasave and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 8 Mazatlan was defeated by Obregon in Ciudad Obregon 100-86. Guaymas beat Los Mochis at home 95-83.
The best stats of 8th round was 29 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Markel Crawford of Guaymas.



Angeles - Tijuana 82-74

The most important game in the last round took place in Ciudad de Mexico between third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (8-3) and fourth ranked Angeles (7-4) on Friday night. Tijuana Zonkeys were defeated by Angeles in a tough game on the road 74-82. Angeles outrebounded Tijuana 39-22 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Jacobi Boykins (196-1995, college: La Tech) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. American-Ghanian forward Nana Opoku (206-1999, college: Mt.St.Mary's) chipped in 16 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) added 20 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Angeles have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Tijuana at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Astros. Angeles are looking forward to face higher ranked Tijuana (#3) at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Tijuana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Angeles: J.Boykins 18+9reb+1ast, N.Opoku 16+4reb, W.Yoakum 12+4reb+2ast, D.Bracey 9+5reb+6ast, D.Morgan 9+2reb+2ast, V.Blue 8+6reb+1ast
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 20+2reb+4ast, W.Alex Kaye 20+7reb, A.Chidom 13+7reb+3ast, T.Criswell 9+1ast, J.Webster 4+1reb+6ast, J.Jeffers 4+1reb

Astros - Hermosillo 73-88

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Guadalajara. First ranked Rayos de Hermosillo faced second-ranked Astros. Guests from Hermosillo (10-1) defeated host Astros (8-3) 88-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Astros. Hermosillo players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The former international forward Jorge Camacho (203-1989, college: EKU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) contributed with 20 points and 6 assists for the winners. Five Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Walter McCarty allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American Demitrius Conger (196-1990, college: St.Bonaventure) replied with 19 points and 9 rebounds and British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) added 15 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Astros. Rayos de Hermosillo have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 10-1 record. Astros at the other side keep the second place with three games lost. They share the position with Tijuana. Hermosillo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Astros will play at home against the league's leader Hermosillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.Ivey 20+3reb+6ast, J.Camacho 18+13reb+9ast, T.Drisdom 14+4reb+3ast, D.Culver 12+14reb, D.Willis 11+5reb+2ast, J.Wheeler 5+2reb
Astros: D.Conger 19+9reb+2ast, M.McKinney 16+2reb+2ast, K.Bigby-Williams 15+11reb, J.Anderson 7+3reb+5ast, S.Thompson 4+8reb, M.Bryson 4+4reb+1ast

Culiacan - Frayles 87-91

Bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave managed to get a second victory, breaking the five-game losing streak on Friday night. This time they won against ninth-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan 91-87. It was a great shooting night for Frayles especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 assists and the other American import forward JD Miller (203-1996, college: TCU) who added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. American guard Delano Spencer (193-1994, college: Tennessee St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists and Colombian guard Romario Roque (175-1998) scored 20 points and 6 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Frayles (2-9) moved-up to ninth place. Culiacan lost tenth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with ten games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Culiacan will play against Frayles (#9) in Guasave and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frayles: M.Henry 19+2reb+1ast, B.Jackson 19+6reb+1ast, D.Sloan 18+3reb+11ast, J.Miller 15+7reb+6ast, T.Jones 11+3reb+2ast, C.Burhannon 7+2reb
Culiacan: R.Roque 20+3reb+6ast, M.Jackson 14+5reb+1ast, D.Spencer 13+5reb+11ast, N.Waddell 12+3reb+3ast, A.West 10+7reb+2ast, M.Tarrance 10+1reb+2ast

Obregon - Mazatlan 100-86

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Venados' (4-7) road loss to fifth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-5) 86-100 on Friday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Obregon made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Venezuelan center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) who added 14 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Five Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. American guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds and Syrian-American guard Doug Herring Jr (191-1987, college: Utica) scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Obregon maintains fifth position with 6-5 record. Mazatlan lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Los Mochis. Obregon will meet at home Mazatlan (#7) in the next round. Mazatlan will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Obregon: T.Efianayi 22+2reb+3ast, C.Thomas 19+5reb+2ast, T.Farmer 19+6reb+7ast, W.Graterol 14+13reb+2ast, T.Nuno 11+4reb+2ast, C.Alberto 8+1reb
Mazatlan: D.White 24+13reb+1ast, D.Herring Jr. 22+5reb+7ast, A.Stafford 14+7reb+1ast, R.Whitfield 9+3reb+4ast, W.Runnels 9+1ast, O.Miramontes 8+6reb+2ast

Guaymas - Los Mochis 95-83

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas and 8th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis had identical 4-6 record. This time Ostioneros de Guaymas used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Los Mochis 95-83 on Friday night. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) who helped to win the game recording 29 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Canadian guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. American Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lynn) responded with 28 points and his fellow American import power forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Guaymas will meet at home Los Mochis (#8) in the next round. Los Mochis will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: M.Crawford 29+8reb+5ast, J.Henry-Blair 20+8reb+3ast, M.Cairo 12+3reb+1ast, T.Hollins 11+4reb+8ast, C.Russo 11+14reb+2ast, B.Rivera 8+2reb
Los Mochis: J.Allen 28+2reb+3ast, R.Putney 17+12reb+2ast, Q.Davis 9+3reb+1ast, I.Copeland 8+6reb, N.Hawkins 8+7reb+8ast, B.Juan 7+1reb