CIBACOPA Round 20 (Regular Season): Mazatlan beat Guaymas by one after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 20 in the CIBACOPA took place in Guaymas. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (10-14) to fifth ranked Venados (13-11) 94-93 on Wednesday evening. American players dominated the game. Forward Terrence Thompson (203-1994, college: Wake Forest) saved the victory by scoring 16 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) contributed with 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Cullen Russo (206-1994, college: Fresno St.) replied with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Guaymas. Venados have an impressive five-game winning streak. Mazatlan maintains fifth position with 13-11 record. Guaymas lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Los Mochis. Mazatlan are looking forward to face league's leader Tijuana on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guaymas will play against Los Mochis (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
CIBACOPA top team - Tijuana Zonkeys (19-5) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat tenth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-20) 81-69. Worth to mention a quality performance of Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and Cameron Mitchell who added 29 points during the contest. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach Enrique Zuniga allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-5 record. Culiacan at the other side stay dead last with 20 lost games. Tijuana will play against Mazatlan (#5) at home in the next round. Culiacan will play against the league's second-placed Astros (#2) in Guadalajara and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Ciudad Obregon was also quite interesting. 4th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (14-10) played at the court of sixth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (11-13). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon defeated Rayos de Hermosillo 103-92 on Wednesday. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by Tony Farmer who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds by Jimond Ivey did not help to save the game for Hermosillo. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obregon maintains sixth position with 11-13 record. Loser Rayos de Hermosillo keeps the fourth place with ten games lost. Obregon will meet at home Frayles (#9) in the next round. Hermosillo will play against Angeles (#3) in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 20 Los Mochis were beaten by Astros on the road 106-94.



Tijuana - Culiacan 81-69

CIBACOPA top team - Tijuana Zonkeys (19-5) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat tenth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-20) 81-69. Tijuana players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of Brazilian center Joao Franca (215-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and American swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) who added 29 points during the contest. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach Enrique Zuniga allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Mascio McCadney (190-1998, college: MSU-Northern) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Tijuana Zonkeys have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-5 record. Culiacan at the other side stay dead last with 20 lost games. Tijuana will play against Mazatlan (#5) at home in the next round. Culiacan will play against the league's second-placed Astros (#2) in Guadalajara and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 29+3reb+1ast, J.Franca 19+16reb+1ast, J.Webster 10+6reb+10ast, A.Olivas 5, W.Alex Kaye 5+5reb+4ast, J.Reynoso 5+6reb+3ast
Culiacan: M.Jackson 19+13reb+3ast, M.McCadney 17+1reb+4ast, S.Carlos 13+3reb+4ast, K.Kramer 9+6reb+1ast, A.Rand 6+4reb, M.White 3

Obregon - Hermosillo 103-92

The game in Ciudad Obregon was also quite interesting. 4th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (14-10) played at the court of sixth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (11-13). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon defeated Rayos de Hermosillo 103-92 on Wednesday. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Hermosillo's players. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Tomas Nuno (196, college: CMU) supported him with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds by guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) did not help to save the game for Hermosillo. Forward Jahlil Tripp (196-1997, college: Pacific, agency: Green Sports Management) added 27 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for the guests. Five Obregon and four Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obregon maintains sixth position with 11-13 record. Loser Rayos de Hermosillo keeps the fourth place with ten games lost. Obregon will meet at home Frayles (#9) in the next round. Hermosillo will play against Angeles (#3) in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obregon: T.Farmer 24+11reb+4ast, C.Thomas 21+1reb+4ast, M.Bruesewitz 17+4reb+4ast, T.Nuno 16+10reb+8ast, J.Estrada 13+2reb+3ast, T.Efianayi 7+1reb+2ast
Hermosillo: J.Tripp 27+5reb+2ast, J.Ivey 24+10reb+3ast, T.Tate 15+1reb+1ast, J.Wheeler 11+3reb+2ast, D.Giddens 7+7reb+3ast, D.Willis 6+3reb+1ast

Astros - Los Mochis 106-94

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Astros (18-6) beat 8th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (10-14) in Guadalajara 106-94 on Wednesday. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Lance Thomas (206-1999, college: USA, agency: Haylett Sports) supported him with 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by American Jordan Allen (193-1998, college: Lynn) did not help to save the game for Los Mochis. His fellow American import power forward Raphiael Putney (207-1990, college: UMass) added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Five Astros and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-6 record behind leader Tijuana. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis dropped to the seventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Astros will meet at home bottom-ranked Culiacan (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Los Mochis will play against Guaymas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: K.Bigby-Williams 22+12reb+3ast, L.Thomas 21+7reb+1ast, D.Conger 19+7reb+2ast, J.Anderson 15+3reb+8ast, M.McKinney 11+5reb+4ast, M.Bryson 6+3reb+2ast
Los Mochis: M.Gabriel 18+1reb, Q.Davis 18+5reb+3ast, J.Allen 17+7reb+3ast, R.Putney 16+11reb, N.Hawkins 8+1reb+3ast, M.Garrick 7+1reb+1ast

Guaymas - Mazatlan 93-94

The most exciting game of round 20 in the CIBACOPA took place in Guaymas. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (10-14) to fifth ranked Venados (13-11) 94-93 on Wednesday evening. American players dominated the game. Forward Terrence Thompson (203-1994, college: Wake Forest) saved the victory by scoring 16 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) contributed with 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Forward Cullen Russo (206-1994, college: Fresno St.) replied with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Markel Crawford (196-1994, college: Ole Miss) added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Guaymas. Four Mazatlan and five Guaymas players scored in double figures. Venados have an impressive five-game winning streak. Mazatlan maintains fifth position with 13-11 record. Guaymas lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Los Mochis. Mazatlan are looking forward to face league's leader Tijuana on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guaymas will play against Los Mochis (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: J.Ledbetter 18+2reb+5ast, J.Andriassi 18+4reb, T.Thompson 16+8reb+1ast, M.Ruan 13+6reb, R.Whitfield 11+1reb+3ast, A.Stafford 9+9reb+1ast
Guaymas: C.Russo 24+9reb+5ast, Q.Rose 19+5reb+2ast, M.Crawford 19+7reb+3ast, J.Henry-Blair 13+4reb+4ast, M.Cairo 11+6reb, B.Rivera 7+1reb+1ast