Recap of CIBACOPA Round 3 of Quarter-Finals

Obregon - Hermosillo 75-82

The former international guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. American guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Walter McCarty used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Cleveland Thomas (192-1993, college: WKU, agency: Slash Sports) added 20 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: K.Rodriguez 29+5reb+4ast, J.Ivey 17+9reb+3ast, A.John 15+5reb, D.Giddens 10+8reb, J.Ayres 4+3reb, J.Camacho 3+4reb+2ast
Obregon: C.Thomas 20+8reb+3ast, T.Farmer 18+13reb+3ast, J.Estrada 9+1reb+2ast, T.Adway 8+5reb+2ast, M.Bruesewitz 7+3reb+1ast, T.Nuno 6+2reb+2ast

Guaymas - Tijuana 77-88

American players dominated the game. Forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV) scored 31 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) chipped in 8 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists during the contest. Forward Cullen Russo (206-1994, college: Fresno St.) responded with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Wesley Saunders (196-1993, college: Harvard) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: B.McCoy 31+8reb, J.Nicholas 17+8reb+3ast, C.Mitchell 13+1reb+1ast, A.Kaye Williams 9+5reb+1ast, J.Webster 8+9reb+12ast, A.Chidom 7+6reb
Guaymas: I.Molinar 16+2reb+4ast, C.Russo 16+5reb+4ast, M.Crawford 16+4reb+1ast, W.Saunders 11+6reb+5ast, A.Smith 9+8reb+2ast, Q.Rose 4+3reb

Los Mochis - Astros 91-107

Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneros Los Mochis' 28 and made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) notched 22 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American guard Michael Bryson (193-1994, college: UCSB) supported him with 25 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Even 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by American guard Amauri Hardy (188-1998, college: Oregon) did not help to save the game for Pioneros Los Mochis. His fellow American import Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) added 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Five Astros and four Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Astros: M.Bryson 25+8reb, M.McKinney 22+5reb+8ast, D.Conger 17+8reb+4ast, J.Loveridge 15+7reb+4ast, L.Thomas 11+2reb+1ast, M.Andriassi 5+2reb
Los Mochis: A.Hardy 26+6reb+6ast, G.Vazquez 22+5reb+1ast, J.Wilson-Frame 17+9reb+4ast, R.Putney 13+3reb+3ast, M.Carter 8+6reb+1ast, N.Hawkins 5+3reb+1ast

Mazatlan - Angeles 112-93

Venados looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American players dominated also this game. Guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) notched 39 points (!!!), 9 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and forward Terrence Thompson (203-1994, college: Wake Forest) supported him with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Even a double-double of 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Angeles. Forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) added 20 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: J.Ledbetter 39+4reb+9ast, R.Miranda 15+7reb+1ast, T.Thompson 13+15reb+1ast, K.Dawkins 12+5reb+9ast, R.Whitfield 9+1reb+3ast, A.Stafford 8+3reb
Angeles: S.Branch 24+10reb+5ast, J.Hughes III 20+8reb+3ast, V.Blue 12+3reb+5ast, W.Yoakum 11+3reb+2ast, D.Morgan 9+3reb+1ast, N.Opoku 7+6reb