CIBACOPA Round 13 (Regular Season): Hermosillo lose to Tijuana in the game between Top 4 teams

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The game between Top Four teams took place in Hermosillo. 4th placed host Rayos de Hermosillo (12-6) lost to second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (14-4) 82-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rayos de Hermosillo. Tijuana dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 34. They outrebounded Hermosillo 38-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) responded with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Tijuana keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Astros. Hermosillo at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Tijuana is 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 at home against the league's leader Astros and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Tijuana. Their biggest opponent host Tijuana Zonkeys (14-4) were smashed by first ranked Astros (14-4) 88-67. It was a key game for the top position in the league. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Michael Bryson accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Astros' coach Jorge Elorduy felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) came up with 11 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for Tijuana in the defeat. Astros have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-4 record, which they share with Tijuana. Astros will play against Hermosillo (#4) on the road in the next round. Tijuana will play again against the league's leader Astros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Guaymas was also quite interesting. Third ranked Angeles (13-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-11). Angeles defeated Ostioneros de Guaymas 105-94 on Wednesday. DaQuan Bracey fired 24 points and 9 assists for the winners. Markel Crawford produced 39 points (!!!) and 7 assists for lost side. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Angeles. Newly promoted Angeles maintains third place with 13-5 record behind leader Astros. Guaymas lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Los Mochis. Angeles will meet at home Frayles (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Guaymas will play against Mazatlan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 13: Los Mochis won against Culiacan on the opponent's court 90-84. Frayles managed to outperform Obregon in a home game 109-101. Frayles recorded a loss to Angeles on the road 90-78. Mazatlan crushed Guaymas on its own court 92-71. Hermosillo beat Los Mochis in a road game 100-83. Obregon won against Culiacan at home 101-97.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points and 10 rebounds by Nick Waddell of Culiacan.



Hermosillo - Tijuana 75-82

The game between Top Four teams took place in Hermosillo. 4th placed host Rayos de Hermosillo (12-6) lost to second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (14-4) 82-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rayos de Hermosillo. Tijuana dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 34. They outrebounded Hermosillo 38-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners and Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) responded with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward Jorge Camacho (203-1989, college: EKU) scored 24 points. Tijuana keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Astros. Hermosillo at the other side keeps the fourth place with six games lost. Tijuana is 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 at home against the league's leader Astros and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: A.Chidom 21+4reb+2ast, J.Webster 20+7reb+10ast, J.Franca 19+8reb+2ast, J.Bohannon 7+8reb+3ast, W.Alex Kaye 7+3reb+4ast, T.Criswell 5+4reb
Hermosillo: J.Camacho 24+1reb+1ast, J.Ivey 23+5reb+6ast, T.Tate 8+3reb+1ast, D.Willis 8+6reb+3ast, D.Culver 5+4reb, J.Lizarraga 4+1ast

Culiacan - Los Mochis 84-90

Rather expected game when 10th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-16) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (7-11) 90-84 on Wednesday. Los Mochis made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. American power forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) fired a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import guard Nigel Hawkins (193, college: SF Austin) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds and American-Argentinian center Nick Waddell (200-1989, college: GVSU) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Culiacan players scored in double figures. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Los Mochis maintains seventh place with 7-11 record, which they share with Guaymas. Culiacan lost their sixth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Los Mochis will meet at home higher ranked Hermosillo (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Culiacan will play against Obregon (#5) in Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: R.Putney 30+10reb+1ast, N.Hawkins 15+4reb+4ast, Q.Davis 14+5reb, J.Allen 9+3reb+2ast, M.Garrick 7+2reb, I.Copeland 7+3reb+3ast
Culiacan: M.Jackson 22+9reb+2ast, N.Waddell 18+9reb+1ast, C.Newsome 14+3reb+4ast, D.Spencer 12+3reb+3ast, M.White 8+7reb+4ast, M.McCadney 8+2ast

Guaymas - Angeles 94-105

The game in Guaymas was also quite interesting. Third ranked Angeles (13-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-11). Angeles defeated Ostioneros de Guaymas 105-94 on Wednesday. Angeles dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Ostioneros de Guaymas' 36. It was a great shooting night for Angeles especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. American point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) fired 24 points and 9 assists for the winners. American-Ghanian forward Nana Opoku (206-1999, college: Mt.St.Mary's) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Angeles players scored in double figures. American guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) produced 39 points (!!!) and 7 assists and Canadian guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) added 17 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Angeles. Newly promoted Angeles maintains third place with 13-5 record behind leader Astros. Guaymas lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Los Mochis. Angeles will meet at home Frayles (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Guaymas will play against Mazatlan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Angeles: D.Bracey 24+1reb+9ast, N.Opoku 20+9reb+1ast, J.Hughes III 18+6reb+1ast, W.Yoakum 15+4reb+3ast, V.Blue 13+5reb, D.Morgan 11+3reb
Guaymas: M.Crawford 39+4reb+7ast, J.Henry-Blair 17+4reb+6ast, M.Cairo 15+6reb+1ast, J.Govan 8+4reb+3ast, C.Russo 6+5reb+3ast, E.Winchester 6+2ast

Frayles - Obregon 109-101

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Frayles de Guasave (4-14) defeated at home higher ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-9) 109-101 on Wednesday. Frayles made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American swingman Mario Kegler (201-1997, college: Baylor) fired 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. His fellow American import point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) chipped in 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Frayles de Guasave's coach Lucas Zurita used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) produced 26 points and Venezuelan center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Five Frayles and four Obregon players scored in double figures. Frayles maintains ninth place with 4-14 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. Frayles will meet higher ranked Angeles (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obregon will play against Culiacan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frayles: D.Sloan 29+5reb+7ast, M.Kegler 28+6reb+7ast, M.Henry 18+3reb+3ast, L.Butler 12+4reb+2ast, T.Jones 10+12reb+1ast, T.Prince 8+2reb+2ast
Obregon: T.Efianayi 26+4reb+1ast, C.Thomas 20+2reb+1ast, W.Graterol 18+8reb+5ast, A.Parker 11+3reb+3ast, T.Farmer 11+11reb+4ast, T.Nuno 8+8reb+5ast

Angeles - Frayles 90-78

Not a big story in a game in Ciudad de Mexico where 9th ranked Frayles de Guasave (4-14) was defeated by third ranked Angeles (13-5) 90-78 on Friday. Americans were the main players on the court. Point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) fired 23 points and 5 assists for the winners. Vander Blue (196-1992, college: Marquette) chipped in 16 points. Five Angeles players scored in double figures. Power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) produced 23 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and guard Michael Henry (198-1995, college: Buffalo St., agency: Haylett Sports) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Angeles. Newly promoted Angeles maintains third place with 13-5 record behind leader Astros. Loser Frayles de Guasave keep the ninth position with 14 games lost. Angeles will meet at home Frayles (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Frayles will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Angeles: D.Bracey 23+2reb+5ast, V.Blue 16+4reb+3ast, J.Hughes III 13+7reb+3ast, D.Morgan 11+5reb+2ast, W.Yoakum 10+2reb+1ast, N.Opoku 7+5reb
Frayles: M.Henry 23+2reb+2ast, T.Jones 23+9reb+2ast, D.Sloan 10+3reb+3ast, L.Butler 9+3ast, T.Prince 5+2reb+2ast, F.Hernandez 4+6reb

Mazatlan - Guaymas 92-71

Everything could happen in Mazatlan at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Venados and 8th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas had identical 7-10 record. This time Venados used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Guaymas 92-71 on Friday night. Mazatlan looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Guaymas' players. Syrian-American guard Doug Herring Jr (191-1987, college: Utica) fired 11 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. American guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 8 points and 12 assists. Four Venados players scored in double figures. American guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) produced 27 points and Canadian guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Mazatlan went down to sixth position due to points difference. Guaymas lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Los Mochis. Mazatlan will meet at home Guaymas (#7) in the next round. Guaymas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: R.Whitfield 17+2reb+4ast, M.Ruan 17+5reb, W.Runnels 13+5reb, T.Thompson 11+7reb, A.Stafford 11+4reb, D.Herring Jr. 11+5reb+9ast
Guaymas: M.Crawford 27+1ast, J.Henry-Blair 13+5reb+1ast, M.Cairo 9+6reb, E.Winchester 6+3reb+1ast, B.Rivera 6+1reb, D.Ramos 3

Tijuana - Astros 67-88

The game between Top Four teams took place in Tijuana. Their biggest opponent host Tijuana Zonkeys (14-4) were smashed by first ranked Astros (14-4) 88-67. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Astros outrebounded Tijuana 47-36 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach Jorge Elorduy felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) came up with 11 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and the other American import forward Arinze Chidom (206-1997, college: UC Riverside) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Tijuana in the defeat. Astros have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-4 record, which they share with Tijuana. Astros will play against Hermosillo (#4) on the road in the next round. Tijuana will play again against the league's leader Astros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: K.Bigby-Williams 19+13reb, M.Bryson 13+7reb+1ast, D.Conger 11+4reb+3ast, S.Thompson 11+4reb+2ast, L.Thomas 9+3reb, J.Anderson 7+3reb+8ast
Tijuana: J.Franca 19+2reb, A.Chidom 17+5reb, J.Webster 11+9reb+7ast, J.Reynoso 8+3reb+3ast, J.Jeffers 6+2reb, J.Bohannon 3+5reb+1ast

Los Mochis - Hermosillo 83-100

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (7-11) were defeated at home by fourth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (12-6) 100-83 on Friday. The former international forward Jorge Camacho (203-1989, college: EKU) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) chipped in 19 points. American Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lynn) produced 25 points and the other American import power forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Hermosillo and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hermosillo maintains fourth place with 12-6 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Guaymas. Hermosillo will meet at home league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Los Mochis will play against Hermosillo (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.Camacho 21+5reb+3ast, J.Ivey 19+3reb+2ast, T.Tate 16+4reb, D.Giddens 13+7reb, T.Drisdom 12+3reb+3ast, J.Wheeler 6+3reb
Los Mochis: J.Allen 25+1reb, R.Putney 13+7reb+1ast, Q.Davis 12+2reb+1ast, I.Copeland 12+4reb, N.Hawkins 9+7reb+1ast, M.Garrick 5+1reb+1ast

Obregon - Culiacan 101-97

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (9-9) won against at home bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-16) 101-97 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Obregon made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) fired 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American-Nigerian swingman Tanksley Efianayi (198-1994, college: UCF) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. American-Argentinian center Nick Waddell (200-1989, college: GVSU) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Obregon maintains fifth place with 9-9 record. Culiacan lost their sixth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Obregon will meet at home bottom-ranked Culiacan (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Culiacan will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Obregon: T.Farmer 20+6reb+3ast, T.Efianayi 18+6reb+3ast, A.Parker 16+2reb+6ast, C.Thomas 15+3reb+2ast, S.Kennedy 12+7reb, W.Graterol 8+4reb+2ast
Culiacan: N.Waddell 22+10reb, D.Spencer 19+1reb+1ast, M.Jackson 15+6reb+2ast, M.McCadney 11+2reb+2ast, A.Roberto 11+1reb, C.Newsome 7+3reb+5ast