CIBACOPA Round 12 (Regular Season): Tijuana beat Hermosillo by two after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 12 in the CIBACOPA took place in Hermosillo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Rayos de Hermosillo (10-5) to second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (12-3) 87-85 in the game for the second place. Tijuana outrebounded Hermosillo 36-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for American forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) contributed with 18 points and 13 assists for the winners. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) replied with 24 points and 7 assists for Hermosillo. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-3 record behind leader Astros. Hermosillo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Angeles. Tijuana are looking forward to face league's leader Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hermosillo will play on the road against Los Mochis and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave managed to get a third victory, breaking the three-game losing streak. This time they won against fifth-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon 100-91. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and Mario Kegler who added 23 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) with 27 points and 8 rebounds. Frayles (3-12) moved-up to ninth place. Obregon at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Frayles will play against higher ranked Angeles (#3) in Ciudad de Mexico in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Obregon will play at home against Culiacan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
CIBACOPA top team - Astros (13-3) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat sixth ranked Venados (7-9) in Guadalajara 88-78. The winners were led by Kavell Bigby-Williams who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Astros' coach Jorge Elorduy used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 19 points and 8 rebounds by Alonzo Stafford did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. Astros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-3 record. Loser Venados keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Astros will meet league's second-placed Tijuana on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mazatlan will play against Guaymas (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Mazatlan was smashed by Astros on the road 102-78. Culiacan lost to Los Mochis on its own court 78-93. Angeles managed to outperform Guaymas in Ciudad de Mexico 80-76.



Astros - Mazatlan 88-78

CIBACOPA top team - Astros (13-3) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat sixth ranked Venados (7-9) in Guadalajara 88-78. Astros made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) supported him with 18 points. Astros' coach Jorge Elorduy used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 19 points and 8 rebounds by American center Alonzo Stafford (200-1993, college: CCC) did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. Syrian-American guard Doug Herring Jr (191-1987, college: Utica) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Astros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-3 record. Loser Venados keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Astros will meet league's second-placed Tijuana on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mazatlan will play against Guaymas (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: A.Stafford 19+8reb+1ast, D.Herring Jr. 16+6reb+5ast, R.Whitfield 14+2reb+1ast, W.Runnels 11+6reb+2ast, D.White 9+11reb+1ast, J.Ledbetter 6+3reb+4ast
Astros: K.Bigby-Williams 21+14reb+1ast, M.Bryson 18+3reb+3ast, J.Anderson 11+5reb+8ast, D.Conger 9+4reb+5ast, P.Herrera 8+1reb+2ast, L.Thomas 7+4reb+1ast

Astros - Mazatlan 102-78

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Astros (13-3) crushed 6th ranked Venados (7-9) in Guadalajara 102-78 on Tuesday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Venados's 30. Astros had a 38-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Mazatlan's players. The winners were led by British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) who scored that evening 25 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) supported him with 26 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Four Astros players scored in double figures. Even 29 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. His fellow American import guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) added 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-3 record. Loser Venados keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Astros will meet league's second-placed Tijuana on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mazatlan will play against Guaymas (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: R.Whitfield 29+6reb+3ast, J.Ledbetter 14+6reb+5ast, D.White 10+9reb+1ast, D.Herring Jr. 7+5reb+3ast, A.Stafford 6+2reb+2ast, W.Runnels 6
Astros: M.Bryson 26+8reb+3ast, K.Bigby-Williams 25+9reb+3ast, L.Thomas 13+9reb+2ast, P.Herrera 10+2reb+3ast, J.De La Serna 7+1ast, D.Conger 7+3reb+7ast

Hermosillo - Tijuana 85-87

The most exciting game of round 12 in the CIBACOPA took place in Hermosillo. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Rayos de Hermosillo (10-5) to second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (12-3) 87-85 in the game for the second place. Tijuana outrebounded Hermosillo 36-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for American forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 assists for the winners. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) replied with 24 points and 7 assists and Canadian forward Tyrrel Tate (196-1992, college: Fayetteville St.) added 26 points in the effort for Hermosillo. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-3 record behind leader Astros. Hermosillo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. They share the position with Angeles. Tijuana are looking forward to face league's leader Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hermosillo will play on the road against Los Mochis and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: T.Tate 26+1reb+3ast, J.Ivey 24+3reb+7ast, D.Culver 15+2reb+1ast, J.Camacho 7+6reb+4ast, D.Willis 6+1reb+1ast, S.Reynoso-Jimenez 3+4reb+1ast
Tijuana: A.Chidom 29+8reb+1ast, J.Webster 18+3reb+13ast, J.Reynoso 13+4reb+1ast, W.Alex Kaye 8+3reb+3ast, J.Jeffers 7+2reb+1ast, J.Franca 7+3reb

Culiacan - Los Mochis 78-93

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan's (2-13) home loss to eighth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (6-9) 78-93 on Tuesday. Los Mochis made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Los Mochis made 8 blocks. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lynn) who scored that evening 31 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) supported him with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 blocks. Even 21 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by guard Delano Spencer (193-1994, college: Tennessee St.) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. Guard Maliek White (190-1998, college: Providence, agency: Mansfield and Associates) added 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Los Mochis moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Guaymas. Culiacan lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 13 games lost. Los Mochis will meet at home higher ranked Hermosillo (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Culiacan will play against Obregon (#5) in Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: D.Spencer 21+6reb+7ast, M.White 20+8reb+4ast, M.Jackson 14+3reb+2ast, N.Waddell 8+4reb+1ast, M.McCadney 5+1reb, M.Jose Miguel 5+3reb
Los Mochis: J.Allen 31+5reb+2ast, Q.Davis 20+5reb, R.Putney 15+11reb+4ast, M.Garrick 5+1reb, M.Gabriel 5+3reb+2ast, N.Hawkins 5+5reb+5ast

Guaymas - Angeles 76-80

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Angeles (10-5) won against on the road 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-9) 80-76 on Tuesday. The winners were led by American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) supported him with 16 points and 5 assists. Even 19 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by Canadian guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) did not help to save the game for Guaymas. American guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) added 25 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Angeles have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Hermosillo. Guaymas lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Los Mochis. Angeles will meet at home Frayles (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Guaymas will play against Mazatlan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: M.Crawford 25+5reb+3ast, J.Henry-Blair 19+8reb+7ast, M.Cairo 12+9reb+2ast, C.Russo 10+5reb+4ast, B.Rivera 9+2reb+2ast, E.Winchester 1+4reb+3ast
Angeles: J.Hughes III 21+14reb+1ast, D.Bracey 16+4reb+5ast, D.Morgan 12+3reb, V.Blue 11+1reb, W.Yoakum 10+3reb+1ast, J.Boykins 5+6reb+1ast

Frayles - Obregon 100-91

Bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave managed to get a third victory, breaking the three-game losing streak. This time they won against fifth-ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon 100-91. Frayles made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and swingman Mario Kegler (201-1997, college: Baylor) who added 23 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) with 27 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Adonte Parker (186-1989, college: Dayton) scored 19 points and 7 assists. Five Frayles and four Obregon players scored in double figures. Frayles (3-12) moved-up to ninth place. Obregon at the other side keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Frayles will play against higher ranked Angeles (#3) in Ciudad de Mexico in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Obregon will play at home against Culiacan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Obregon: T.Farmer 27+8reb+1ast, T.Efianayi 21+3reb+2ast, A.Parker 19+3reb+7ast, T.Nuno 15+4reb+3ast, C.Haro 4+4reb, W.Graterol 3+2reb
Frayles: M.Kegler 23+8reb+1ast, D.Sloan 21+5reb+9ast, T.Prince 17+4reb+3ast, T.Jones 16+9reb+1ast, M.Henry 11+1reb, C.Burhannon 6+1reb