CIBACOPA Round 26 (Regular Season): Tijuana lose to Angeles

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Top ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (24-8) recorded its eighth loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Angeles (19-13) 103-95. Angeles made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Tijuana helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG, agency: Slash Sports) who scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Vander Blue (196-1992, college: Marquette) chipped in 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) produced 29 points for the hosts. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth position with 19-13 record. Tijuana at the other side dropped to the second place with eight games lost. Angeles are looking forward to face Obregon (#6) in Ciudad Obregon in the next round. Tijuana will play at home against Frayles (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
The game in Guaymas supposed to be also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (16-16) played at the court of 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (14-20). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon smashed Ostioneros de Guaymas 103-81. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ostioneros de Guaymas. American center Taylor Adway (205-1996, college: Ferris St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Cleveland Thomas contributed with 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Cullen Russo (206-1994, college: Fresno St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for Guaymas. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Obregon moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Guaymas at the other side keep the seventh position with 20 games lost. Obregon will play against higher ranked Angeles (#4) in Ciudad de Mexico in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guaymas will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Los Mochis between Caballeros de Culiacan and Pioneros Los Mochis. Ninth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (8-24) got a very close victory on the road over 8th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (13-19). Caballeros de Culiacan managed to escape with a 3-point win 94-91 on Sunday evening. Michael Jackson scored 31 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Nigel Hawkins responded with 28 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Culiacan maintains ninth position with 8-24 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the eighth place with 19 games lost. Culiacan will meet at home higher ranked Hermosillo (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Los Mochis will play against Mazatlan (#5) and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 26 Mazatlan was defeated by Hermosillo in a road game 88-71. Bottom-ranked Frayles were beaten by Astros at home 112-126.
The best stats of 26th round was 26 points and 8 assists by David Sloan of Frayles.



Los Mochis - Culiacan 91-94

A very close game took place in Los Mochis between Caballeros de Culiacan and Pioneros Los Mochis. Ninth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (8-24) got a very close victory on the road over 8th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (13-19). Caballeros de Culiacan managed to escape with a 3-point win 94-91 on Sunday evening. Culiacan outrebounded Los Mochis 43-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Culiacan looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Colombian forward Michael Jackson (192-1987) scored 31 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Daviyon Draper (201-1994, college: FIU) chipped in 22 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. American guard Nigel Hawkins (193, college: SF Austin) responded with 28 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) and his fellow American import swingman Qyidar Davis (198-1993, college: Indiana St.) scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Culiacan and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Culiacan maintains ninth position with 8-24 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the eighth place with 19 games lost. Culiacan will meet at home higher ranked Hermosillo (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Los Mochis will play against Mazatlan (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: N.Hawkins 28+3reb+1ast, Q.Davis 14+9reb+5ast, R.Putney 13+5reb+1ast, M.Carter 12+7reb+1ast, A.Hardy 11+2reb+1ast, J.Wilson-Frame 9+5reb+9ast
Culiacan: M.Jackson 31+7reb+1ast, D.Draper 22+11reb+2ast, K.Kramer 18+15reb+2ast, D.Spencer 12+2reb+7ast, D.Summers 11+3reb+3ast, S.Carlos 0+5reb+5ast

Tijuana - Angeles 95-103

Top ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (24-8) recorded its eighth loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Angeles (19-13) 103-95. Angeles made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Tijuana helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG, agency: Slash Sports) who scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Vander Blue (196-1992, college: Marquette) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) produced 29 points and power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Five Angeles and four Tijuana players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Angeles maintains fourth position with 19-13 record. Tijuana at the other side dropped to the second place with eight games lost. Angeles are looking forward to face Obregon (#6) in Ciudad Obregon in the next round. Tijuana will play at home against Frayles (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 29+3reb+2ast, W.Alex Kaye 14+5reb+4ast, J.Reynoso 13+1reb+5ast, A.Chidom 12+3reb+2ast, J.Nicholas 10+8reb, D.Okeke 8+6reb
Angeles: W.Yoakum 23+3reb+1ast, A.Banks 22+1reb+4ast, S.Branch 16+9reb+4ast, J.Hughes III 15+6reb+1ast, V.Blue 14+10reb+5ast, R.Olalde 5+2reb+1ast

Hermosillo - Mazatlan 88-71

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Venados (16-16) were defeated on the road by third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (20-12) 88-71 on Sunday. Hermosillo had a 35-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) scored 19 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward AJ John (202-1996, college: UC Davis, agency: MSG) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 13 points and 7 assists and his fellow American import forward Terrence Thompson (203-1994, college: Wake Forest) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hermosillo maintains third position with 20-12 record having seven points less than leader Astros. Loser Venados keeps the fifth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Obregon. Hermosillo will meet Culiacan (#9) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Mazatlan will play against Los Mochis (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: D.White 15+4reb+1ast, T.Thompson 15+6reb+1ast, J.Ledbetter 13+4reb+7ast, M.Ruan 10+7reb+1ast, J.Andriassi 7+1reb+1ast, R.Whitfield 5+4reb
Hermosillo: K.Rodriguez 19+4reb+4ast, J.Ayres 16+5reb+1ast, A.John 14+7reb+2ast, J.Tripp 13+3reb+2ast, J.Wheeler 7+4reb+7ast, D.Willis 6+7reb+1ast

Guaymas - Obregon 81-103

The game in Guaymas supposed to be also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (16-16) played at the court of 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (14-20). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon smashed Ostioneros de Guaymas 103-81. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ostioneros de Guaymas. Obregon players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American center Taylor Adway (205-1996, college: Ferris St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) contributed with 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Cullen Russo (206-1994, college: Fresno St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Cuban center Marvin Cairo (203-1991) added 19 points in the effort for Guaymas. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Obregon moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Guaymas at the other side keep the seventh position with 20 games lost. Obregon will play against higher ranked Angeles (#4) in Ciudad de Mexico in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guaymas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: M.Cairo 19+4reb, C.Russo 16+10reb+4ast, W.Saunders 15+2reb+1ast, I.Molinar 10+1reb+6ast, Q.Rose 9+9reb+1ast, M.Crawford 6+3reb+2ast
Obregon: T.Efianayi 21+1reb, T.Adway 20+7reb, C.Thomas 15+3reb+5ast, M.Bruesewitz 13+4reb, T.Nuno 8+3reb+4ast, R.Alejandro 8+8reb+1ast

Frayles - Astros 112-126

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Astros (25-9) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave (7-25) 126-112 on Sunday. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American Demitrius Conger (196-1990, college: St.Bonaventure) scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) responded with 26 points and 8 assists and his fellow American import power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Astros have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Frayles de Guasave stay dead last with 25 lost games. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Frayles will play against the league's second-placed Tijuana (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frayles: D.Sloan 26+2reb+8ast, L.Butler 18+4reb+2ast, T.Jones 17+11reb+1ast, M.Kegler 15+8reb+5ast, F.Hernandez 14+12reb+3ast, T.Prince 11+5reb+2ast
Astros: M.Andriassi 25+2reb, D.Conger 20+8reb+8ast, J.Loveridge 20+5reb+1ast, M.McKinney 19+8reb+6ast, K.Bigby-Williams 14+16reb+3ast, M.Thornton 10+1reb+5ast