CIBACOPA Round 10 (Regular Season): Guaymas beat Angeles by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 10 in the CIBACOPA took place in Guaymas. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Angeles (8-4) to sixth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-6) 103-101 on Wednesday evening. Guaymas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Angeles helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Sherif Gross-Bullock (196-1999, college: Bryant) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Nigerian-American swingman Cameron Oluyitan (201-1997, college: SUU) contributed with 23 points for the winners. American forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: SLN) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds for Angeles. Angeles' coach Pascal Meurs rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tijuana. Angeles lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with four games lost. Guaymas is looking forward to face Culiacan (#6) on the road in the next round. Angeles will play against Tijuana (#5) and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Angeles (8-4) against sixth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Angeles were defeated by Ostioneros de Guaymas in a tough game in Guaymas 103-109. American guard Andy Cleaves II (188-1996, college: CS Stanislaus) scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Cameron Oluyitan chipped in 23 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) responded with 29 points and 9 rebounds. Angeles' coach Pascal Meurs tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tijuana. Angeles lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with four games lost. Guaymas will play against Culiacan (#6) on the road in the next round. Angeles will play against Tijuana (#5) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (7-3) against fifth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (5-5) on Tuesday night. Host Pioneros Los Mochis were defeated by Caballeros de Culiacan in a tough game in Los Mochis 85-93. American players dominated the game. Daniel Hamilton notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Taylor Johnson did not help to save the game for Los Mochis. Despite that victory Culiacan went down to sixth position due to points difference. Los Mochis at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. Culiacan will meet at home higher ranked Guaymas (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Los Mochis will play against the league's leader Astros in Guadalajara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Astros smashed Hermosillo on the road 105-74. Tijuana won against Obregon on its own court 83-74. Astros managed to outperform Hermosillo in Guadalajara 86-76. Tijuana recorded a loss to Obregon at home 74-80. Culiacan was defeated by Los Mochis on the opponent's court 99-82. Culiacan was beaten by Tijuana in a home game 82-86.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by Cameron Mitchell of Tijuana.



Hermosillo - Astros 74-105

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Astros (11-1) crushed on the road 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (2-8) 105-74 on Tuesday. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 34. Astros forced 23 Hermosillo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Hermosillo's players. American players dominated the game. Point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) notched a double-double by scoring 10 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and guard Malachi Richardson (197-1996, college: Syracuse) supported him with 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach Ivan Deniz felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points by forward Cameron Christon (198-1999, college: GSU) did not help to save the game for Hermosillo. Forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Astros maintains first position with 11-1 record. Defending champion Hermosillo dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan. Astros will meet at home Los Mochis (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hermosillo will play against Mazatlan (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.French 19, C.Christon 15+4reb+1ast, J.Montgomery 11+8reb+1ast, B.Griggs 9+4reb+4ast, T.Clark 9+5reb+3ast, T.Larrier 7+2reb+2ast
Astros: M.Richardson 20+4reb+1ast, M.Andriassi 16+2reb+5ast, B.Jefferson 16+6reb, A.Chaney 10+6reb+11ast, J.Grant 9+2reb+4ast, M.McKinney 9+3reb+3ast

Guaymas - Angeles 109-103

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Angeles (8-4) against sixth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-6) on Tuesday night. Visiting Angeles were defeated by Ostioneros de Guaymas in a tough game in Guaymas 103-109. Guaymas players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American guard Andy Cleaves II (188-1996, college: CS Stanislaus) scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Nigerian-American swingman Cameron Oluyitan (201-1997, college: SUU) chipped in 23 points and 4 steals during the contest. Five Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) responded with 29 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) scored 25 points and 4 assists. Angeles' coach Pascal Meurs tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tijuana. Angeles lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with four games lost. Guaymas will play against Culiacan (#6) on the road in the next round. Angeles will play against Tijuana (#5) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Angeles: W.Yoakum 29+9reb, T.Brown 25+3reb+4ast, J.Calloway 20+8reb+3ast, K.Simon 10+1reb+1ast, D.Jordan 9+2reb+3ast, D.Jennings 8+6reb
Guaymas: C.Oluyitan 23+4reb+2ast, A.Cleaves II 22+6reb+7ast, S.Gross-Bullock 20+6reb+3ast, H.Spencer 13+5reb, I.Muhammad 12+5reb+3ast, Q.Green 11+3reb+6ast

Tijuana - Obregon 83-74

Very expected game when 8th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (3-7) lost on the road to fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (6-6) 83-74 on Tuesday. Tijuana made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) notched 27 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) supported him with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds by forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) did not help to save the game for Obregon. Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) added 14 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Tijuana maintains fourth position with 6-6 record, which they share with Guaymas. Obregon at the other side keeps the eighth place with seven games lost. Tijuana will meet league's second-placed Angeles in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Obregon will play against Frayles (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obregon: C.Zinaich 23+12reb+1ast, G.Whittington 14+7reb+3ast, J.Holder 12+1reb+1ast, J.Perkins 8+1reb+4ast, B.Beavers 6+2reb+1ast, T.Nuno 6+3reb+1ast
Tijuana: A.Kaye Williams 27+9reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 24+5reb+4ast, T.Lee 11+11reb+2ast, M.Calloo 9+3reb+1ast, L.Robertin 4+4reb, J.Burns 3+3reb+5ast

Los Mochis - Culiacan 85-93

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (7-3) against fifth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (5-5) on Tuesday night. Host Pioneros Los Mochis were defeated by Caballeros de Culiacan in a tough game in Los Mochis 85-93. American players dominated the game. Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) supported him with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) did not help to save the game for Los Mochis. Nick Faust (197-1993, college: LBSU) added 16 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Five Culiacan and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Culiacan went down to sixth position due to points difference. Los Mochis at the other side keep the third place with three games lost. Culiacan will meet at home higher ranked Guaymas (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Los Mochis will play against the league's leader Astros in Guadalajara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: R.Smith 20+2reb+5ast, T.Johnson 19+6reb+5ast, S.Miller-Moore 16+2reb+4ast, N.Faust 16+9reb+2ast, M.Carter 5+3reb, J.Wilson-Frame 5+11reb+6ast
Culiacan: I.Hamilton 23+5reb+6ast, D.Hamilton 22+16reb+5ast, N.Allen 12+4reb+1ast, C.Vogt 12+6reb+1ast, C.Harvey 10+1reb+5ast, D.Brooks 5+3reb

Hermosillo - Astros 76-86

Very predictable result when first ranked Astros (11-1) won against on the road 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (2-8) 86-76 on Wednesday. Astros made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. American players dominated also this game. Power forward Jerai Grant (203-1989, college: Clemson, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 14 points to lead the effort and point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) supported him with 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Astros' coach Ivan Deniz used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 17 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists by forward James Montgomery (203-2001, college: Barry) did not help to save the game for Hermosillo. Guard Joe French (196-2000, college: UAPB) added 15 points for lost side. Four Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Astros maintains first position with 11-1 record. Defending champion Hermosillo dropped to the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan. Astros will meet at home Los Mochis (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hermosillo will play against Mazatlan (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: J.Montgomery 17+20reb+5ast, J.French 15+2reb, T.Clark 13+2reb+2ast, T.Larrier 12+1reb+1ast, J.Tripp 8+3reb+3ast, B.Griggs 7+3reb+3ast
Astros: J.Grant 14+4reb, B.Jefferson 13+4reb, J.Clay 10+4ast, T.McCallum 9+5reb+3ast, X.White 8+7reb+2ast, M.Andriassi 7+2reb+2ast

Guaymas - Angeles 103-101

The most exciting game of round 10 in the CIBACOPA took place in Guaymas. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Angeles (8-4) to sixth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-6) 103-101 on Wednesday evening. Guaymas looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Angeles helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Sherif Gross-Bullock (196-1999, college: Bryant) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Nigerian-American swingman Cameron Oluyitan (201-1997, college: SUU) contributed with 23 points for the winners. American forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: SLN) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and his fellow American import guard KJ Simon (190-1999, college: UT Martin) added 19 points in the effort for Angeles. Four Guaymas and five Angeles players scored in double figures. Angeles' coach Pascal Meurs rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tijuana. Angeles lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with four games lost. Guaymas is looking forward to face Culiacan (#6) on the road in the next round. Angeles will play against Tijuana (#5) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Angeles: K.Simon 19+4reb+1ast, W.Yoakum 19+1reb+3ast, D.Jennings 17+15reb+1ast, J.Calloway 14+7reb+1ast, D.Willis 13+2reb+2ast, J.Smith 7
Guaymas: C.Oluyitan 23+2reb, S.Gross-Bullock 19+7reb+4ast, I.Muhammad 15+5reb+2ast, A.Cleaves II 14+3reb+6ast, H.Spencer 10+5reb, O.Calvillo 9+4reb

Tijuana - Obregon 74-80

There was an upset when higher ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (6-6) lost at home to eighth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (3-7) 80-74 on Wednesday. Obregon made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Obregon outrebounded Tijuana 36-23 including 26 on the defensive glass. American players dominated also this game. Forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) supported him with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Even 31 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) did not help to save the game for Tijuana. Power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Obregon maintains eighth position with 3-7 record. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Obregon will meet at home higher ranked Frayles (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tijuana will play against the league's second-placed Angeles having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 31+6reb+4ast, A.Kaye Williams 10+6reb+2ast, K.Rodriguez 10+3reb+1ast, C.Ware 7+1reb+2ast, J.Burns 5+3reb+9ast, T.Lee 4+1reb
Obregon: K.Williams 25+6reb+2ast, C.Zinaich 17+13reb+6ast, A.Harrison 13+1ast, T.Nuno 8+4reb+1ast, B.Beavers 8+4reb+2ast, J.Holder 6+2reb

Los Mochis - Culiacan 99-82

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (7-3) defeated at home 5th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (5-5) 99-82 on Wednesday. Los Mochis made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated also this game. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) notched 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) supported him with 20 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Even 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Los Mochis and five Culiacan players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Los Mochis maintains third position with 7-3 record having six points less than leader Astros. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. Los Mochis will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Culiacan will play against Guaymas (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: I.Hamilton 22+5reb+4ast, D.Hamilton 11+7reb+2ast, C.Vogt 11+3reb+1ast, I.Avalos 10+4reb, D.Brooks 10+3reb+2ast, N.Allen 10+5reb+2ast
Los Mochis: T.Johnson 20+3reb+3ast, J.Wilson-Frame 19+9reb+4ast, S.Miller-Moore 15+7reb+2ast, C.Sanders 14+6reb+5ast, R.Smith 9+1reb+4ast, C.Dougherty 8+1reb

Culiacan - Tijuana 82-86

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan's (5-5) home loss to fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (6-6) 82-86 on Sunday. American players dominated also this game. Swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) notched 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) supported him with 16 points. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) added 8 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Tijuana maintains fourth position with 6-6 record, which they share with Guaymas. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. Tijuana will meet league's second-placed Angeles in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Culiacan will play against Guaymas (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: I.Hamilton 24+6reb+6ast, N.Allen 11+2reb, J.Hughes III 11+5reb+2ast, C.Vogt 9+3reb, D.Hamilton 8+8reb+3ast, N.Evans 8+4reb
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 24+6reb+5ast, A.Kaye Williams 16+2reb+2ast, C.Ware 11+6reb+2ast, H.Henderson 10+2ast, J.Burns 8+5reb+1ast, T.Lee 7+4reb+1ast