CIBACOPA Round 11 (Regular Season): Hermosillo is upset by Angeles

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The game between third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (10-4) and fourth ranked Angeles (9-5) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Rayos de Hermosillo was defeated by Angeles in Hermosillo 88-72. The best player for the winners was American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Canadian forward Tyrrel Tate (196-1992, college: Fayetteville St.) produced 24 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth place with 9-5 record. Hermosillo lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with four games lost. Angeles are looking forward to face Guaymas (#7) on the road in the next round. Hermosillo will play against the league's second-placed Tijuana (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was between eighth ranked Los Mochis and 5th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon where host Los Mochis (5-9) won against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (7-7) 70-62. American guard Nigel Hawkins (193, college: SF Austin) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Qyidar Davis contributed with 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) answered with 18 points and 8 rebounds for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Los Mochis maintains eighth place with 5-9 record. Obregon at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Los Mochis will play against Culiacan (#9) on the road in the next round. Obregon will play against Frayles (#10) in Guasave and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Tijuana. Local Tijuana Zonkeys (11-3) beat 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-8) 83-66 on Wednesday night. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a quality performance of Joshua Webster who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals. Cullen Russo responded with 23 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Astros. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas dropped to the seventh place with eight games lost. Tijuana will meet Hermosillo (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Guaymas will play against Angeles (#4) and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 11 Frayles were defeated by Mazatlan in a road game 95-86. Culiacan was beaten by Astros at home 69-80.



Mazatlan - Frayles 95-86

There was no surprise in Mazatlan where 9th ranked Frayles de Guasave (2-12) was defeated by sixth ranked Venados (7-7) 95-86 on Wednesday. Mazatlan made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for swingman Wayne Runnels (198-1989, college: Creighton) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) helped adding 20 points and 6 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Venados' coach Fernando Rivero used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Venados have a solid series of three victories in a row. Mazatlan moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Obregon. Frayles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 12 games lost. They share it with Culiacan. Mazatlan will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frayles will play against Obregon (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: W.Runnels 23+8reb, J.Ledbetter 20+3reb+6ast, R.Whitfield 17+3reb+2ast, D.White 12+6reb+2ast, J.Casillas 11+3reb, A.Stafford 7+6reb+1ast
Frayles: T.Jones 22+14reb+1ast, M.Henry 18+2reb+3ast, C.Burhannon 13+7reb+3ast, M.Kegler 11+2reb, T.Prince 11+10reb+1ast, B.Jackson 9+3reb+2ast

Culiacan - Astros 69-80

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Astros (11-3) defeated on the road 9th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-12) 80-69 on Wednesday. Astros had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Astros made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. American Demitrius Conger (196-1990, college: St.Bonaventure) helped adding 17 points and 5 rebounds. Five Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach Jorge Elorduy used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Mascio McCadney (190-1998, college: MSU-Northern) responded with 22 points and the other American import guard Delano Spencer (193-1994, college: Tennessee St.) scored 12 points and 5 assists. Astros have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Tijuana. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Frayles. Astros will meet at home Mazatlan (#5) in the next round. Culiacan will play against Los Mochis (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: D.Conger 17+5reb+3ast, M.McKinney 16+6reb+7ast, M.Bryson 14+10reb+1ast, L.Thomas 12+3reb, K.Bigby-Williams 12+5reb+2ast, J.Anderson 5+6reb+3ast
Culiacan: M.McCadney 22+2reb+2ast, D.Spencer 12+4reb+5ast, N.Waddell 11+6reb+3ast, M.White 9+3reb+6ast, M.Tarrance 5+5reb+2ast, M.Jackson 5+8reb+1ast

Tijuana - Guaymas 83-66

The game with biggest result difference took place in Tijuana. Local Tijuana Zonkeys (11-3) beat 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-8) 83-66 on Wednesday night. Tijuana forced 19 Guaymas turnovers. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a quality performance of guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals. Forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) helped adding 16 points and 11 rebounds. Five Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Forward Cullen Russo (206-1994, college: Fresno St.) responded with 23 points and 6 rebounds and guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Astros. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas dropped to the seventh place with eight games lost. Tijuana will meet Hermosillo (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Guaymas will play against Angeles (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 21+2reb, J.Webster 18+6reb+13ast, A.Chidom 16+11reb+3ast, J.Franca 13+9reb+2ast, W.Alex Kaye 10+7reb, J.Reynoso 5+2reb
Guaymas: C.Russo 23+6reb+3ast, M.Cairo 15+8reb, M.Crawford 15+6reb+2ast, J.Henry-Blair 7+9reb+4ast, E.Winchester 3+4reb+1ast, T.Hollins 3+6reb+5ast

Hermosillo - Angeles 72-88

The game between third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (10-4) and fourth ranked Angeles (9-5) was the most important one in the last round on Wednesday night. Rayos de Hermosillo was defeated by Angeles in Hermosillo 88-72. The best player for the winners was American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Four Angeles players scored in double figures. Canadian forward Tyrrel Tate (196-1992, college: Fayetteville St.) produced 24 points and 4 assists and American forward Derek Culver (208-1998, college: WVU) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth place with 9-5 record. Hermosillo lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with four games lost. Angeles are looking forward to face Guaymas (#7) on the road in the next round. Hermosillo will play against the league's second-placed Tijuana (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Angeles: J.Hughes III 24+9reb+1ast, D.Bracey 15+2reb+6ast, W.Yoakum 14+4reb, V.Blue 11+2reb+8ast, J.Boykins 9+10reb+1ast, D.Morgan 4+6reb+2ast
Hermosillo: T.Tate 24+2reb+4ast, D.Culver 16+8reb+1ast, J.Wheeler 13+4reb+4ast, D.Willis 8+3reb+4ast, T.Drisdom 6+9reb+3ast, S.Reynoso-Jimenez 2+5reb+2ast

Los Mochis - Obregon 70-62

Another exciting game was between eighth ranked Los Mochis and 5th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon where host Los Mochis (5-9) won against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (7-7) 70-62. American guard Nigel Hawkins (193, college: SF Austin) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import swingman Qyidar Davis (198-1993, college: Indiana St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Davis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) answered with 18 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. Los Mochis maintains eighth place with 5-9 record. Obregon at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Los Mochis will play against Culiacan (#9) on the road in the next round. Obregon will play against Frayles (#10) in Guasave and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: N.Hawkins 21+8reb+5ast, J.Allen 16+4reb, Q.Davis 11+11reb+3ast, I.Copeland 7+5reb, R.Putney 7+5reb+3ast, M.Evans 6
Obregon: T.Efianayi 18+8reb+2ast, T.Farmer 12+6reb+3ast, C.Thomas 10+6reb+3ast, C.Alberto 7, A.Parker 7+10reb+3ast, W.Graterol 4+9reb