CIBACOPA Round 11 of Regular Season

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The most shocking disappointment of round 11 in the CIBACOPA was a home defeat of 7th ranked Obregon (4-8) to eighth ranked Frayles (5-7) 80-74 in the game for the seventh place. It ended the two-game winning streak of Obregon. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for forward Brandon Porter (206, college: CPP, agency: Momentum SM) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Swingman Kahlil Whitney (198-2001, college: Kentucky) helped adding 15 points. Frayles de Guasave's coach James Penny used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Frayles moved-up to seventh place. Obregon at the other side dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Frayles are looking forward to face higher ranked Culiacan (#6) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obregon will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. First ranked host Astros (13-1) smashed 3rd placed Pioneros Los Mochis (7-5) 117-78. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. It was an exceptional evening for point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 4 assists. Armani Chaney accounted for 17 points and 6 assists. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) came up with 24 points and 5 rebounds for Los Mochis in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-1 record. Los Mochis at the other side keep the third position with five games lost. Astros will play against Tijuana (#5) at home in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Mazatlan and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. First ranked host Astros (13-1) defeated 3rd placed Pioneros Los Mochis (7-5) 106-94. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was Armani Chaney who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. Rashad Smith produced 24 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astros have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-1 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the third position with five games lost. Astros will meet at home Tijuana (#5) in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Mazatlan and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: bottom-ranked Hermosillo lost to Mazatlan on the opponent's court 71-85. Obregon managed to outperform Frayles in a home game 87-71. Tijuana was rolled over Angeles on the road 120-90. Culiacan defeated Guaymas on its own court 105-95. Bottom-ranked Hermosillo was beaten by Mazatlan in a road game 88-78.



Astros - Los Mochis 117-78

The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. First ranked host Astros (13-1) smashed 3rd placed Pioneros Los Mochis (7-5) 117-78. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneros Los Mochis' 34. They outrebounded Los Mochis 43-23 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. It was an exceptional evening for point guard JR Clay (183-2000, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 4 assists. Point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) accounted for 17 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Astros players scored in double figures. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) came up with 24 points and 5 rebounds and forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) added 14 points and 6 assists respectively for Los Mochis in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Astros have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-1 record. Los Mochis at the other side keep the third position with five games lost. Astros will play against Tijuana (#5) at home in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Mazatlan and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Astros: J.Clay 19+4reb+4ast, A.Chaney 17+3reb+6ast, B.Jefferson 15+7reb+2ast, T.McCallum 15+1reb, M.Andriassi 14+4reb+5ast, X.White 11+8reb+1ast
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 24+5reb+1ast, C.Dougherty 17+1reb, C.Sanders 14+3reb+6ast, M.Carter 9+4reb+1ast, S.Miller-Moore 5+4reb+1ast, N.Faust 5+4reb+1ast

Mazatlan - Hermosillo 85-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo's (2-10) road loss to ninth ranked Venados (4-8) 71-85 on Friday. Mazatlan dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 32. The best player for the winners was American forward Cullen Russo (206-1994, college: Fresno St.) who scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import Terrance Ferguson (198-1997) chipped in 21 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). American forward Jahlil Tripp (196-1997, college: Pacific, agency: GSE Worldwide) produced 14 points and the former international forward Jorge Camacho (203-1989, college: EKU) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mazatlan moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Obregon. Hermosillo lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Mazatlan will meet higher ranked Los Mochis (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hermosillo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: T.Ferguson 21+2reb+3ast, C.Russo 19+7reb+1ast, K.Feagin 14+3reb+6ast, T.Thompson 11+8reb, E.Weaver 8+1reb+6ast, R.Brahin 6+3reb
Hermosillo: C.Christon 14+1reb, J.Tripp 14+2reb+3ast, T.Clark 11+2reb+3ast, J.Camacho 11+6reb+1ast, J.French 8+1ast, K.Iverson 6+3reb+3ast

Obregon - Frayles 87-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's (4-8) home victory over 8th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-7) 87-71 on Friday. Obregon made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Tomas Nuno (196-1998, college: CMU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Five Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Dominican-Spanish point guard Jose Augusto Soto (180-1993) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Nigerian center Olisa Akonobi (213-2000, college: AAMU) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Obregon went down to eighth position due to points difference, which they share with Mazatlan. Loser Frayles de Guasave dropped to the seventh place with seven games lost. Obregon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Frayles will play against Culiacan (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obregon: G.Whittington 21+7reb+3ast, B.Beavers 14+3reb+3ast, K.Williams 14+6reb+2ast, J.Perkins 13+5reb+5ast, T.Nuno 12+13reb+3ast, A.Martinez 11+5reb+1ast
Frayles: O.Akonobi 14+8reb+1ast, J.Augusto Soto 13+5reb+8ast, R.Jimenez 11+4reb+1ast, T.Jones 10+1reb, D.Gage 8+3reb, K.Whitney 7+5reb+2ast

Angeles - Tijuana 120-90

Not a big story in a game in Ciudad de Mexico where 6th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (7-7) were rolled over by second ranked Angeles (9-5) 120-90 on Saturday. Angeles forced 19 Tijuana turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) who scored 29 points and 4 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). His fellow American import swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds. Five Angeles players scored in double figures. American guard Jordan Burns (188-1997, college: Colgate, agency: GSE Worldwide) produced 22 points and Guyanese-Serbian guard Stefan Peno (194-1997) added 8 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Angeles maintains second place with 9-5 record having four points less than leader Astros. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Guaymas. Angeles will meet at home Tijuana (#5) in the next round. Tijuana will play against the league's leader Astros in Guadalajara and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Angeles: T.Brown 29+2reb+4ast, W.Yoakum 22+8reb+2ast, D.Jennings 20+9reb+2ast, J.Smith 18+4reb, D.Willis 16+7reb+2ast, J.Calloway 6+2ast
Tijuana: J.Burns 22+4reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 18+1reb+3ast, A.Kaye Williams 12+8reb+1ast, C.Ware 9+7reb+2ast, S.Peno 8+8reb+6ast, T.Lee 6+5reb+1ast

Culiacan - Guaymas 105-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan's (6-6) home victory over 5th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-7) 105-95 on Saturday. Culiacan shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 66.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) who scored 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) chipped in 20 points and 8 assists. Point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) produced 27 points and 6 rebounds and guard Andy Cleaves II (188-1996, college: CS Stanislaus) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Culiacan went down to sixth position due to points difference. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas dropped to the fourth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Tijuana. Culiacan will meet Frayles (#7) in the next round. Guaymas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: D.Hamilton 32+7reb+4ast, I.Hamilton 20+2reb+8ast, N.Allen 10+2reb+1ast, N.Evans 10+6reb+1ast, I.Avalos 7+2reb, J.Hughes III 6+6reb+1ast
Guaymas: Q.Green 27+6reb+2ast, A.Cleaves II 17+5reb+6ast, H.Spencer 12+8reb+2ast, S.Gross-Bullock 12+3reb+3ast, C.Oluyitan 9+8reb+2ast, I.Muhammad 8+4reb

Astros - Los Mochis 106-94

The game between Top Four teams took place in Guadalajara. First ranked host Astros (13-1) defeated 3rd placed Pioneros Los Mochis (7-5) 106-94. Astros made 23-of-26 free shots (88.5 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Tre McCallum (201-1995, college: DePaul, agency: MSG) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) produced 24 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astros have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-1 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the third position with five games lost. Astros will meet at home Tijuana (#5) in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Mazatlan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: A.Chaney 26+6reb+3ast, J.Grant 18+4reb+1ast, T.McCallum 15+6reb+3ast, M.McKinney 13+1reb+2ast, M.Andriassi 10+6reb+2ast, B.Jefferson 8+9reb
Los Mochis: R.Smith 24+5reb, J.Wilson-Frame 18+5reb+2ast, C.Sanders 11+6reb+3ast, S.Miller-Moore 10+1reb+2ast, M.Carter 7+4reb, N.Faust 7+3reb+2ast

Mazatlan - Hermosillo 88-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo's (2-10) road loss to ninth ranked Venados (4-8) 78-88 on Saturday. Mazatlan made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The game was also dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) who scored 22 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Point guard Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Venados players scored in double figures. Guard Khalil Iverson (196-1997, college: Wisconsin) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and guard Joe French (196-2000, college: UAPB) added 19 points respectively for the guests. Mazatlan moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Obregon. Hermosillo lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Mazatlan will meet higher ranked Los Mochis (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hermosillo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: K.Feagin 22+3reb+5ast, T.Ferguson 22+3reb+2ast, E.Weaver 16+5reb+8ast, M.Wright 15+4reb+1ast, T.Thompson 8+8reb+2ast, T.Cracknell 5+2reb+1ast
Hermosillo: J.French 19+1reb, K.Iverson 15+6reb+1ast, T.Clark 9+4reb+4ast, T.Larrier 8+3reb+2ast, J.Camacho 8+3reb+2ast, J.Montgomery 7+6reb+1ast

Obregon - Frayles 74-80

The most shocking disappointment of round 11 in the CIBACOPA was a home defeat of 7th ranked Obregon (4-8) to eighth ranked Frayles (5-7) 80-74 in the game for the seventh place. It ended the two-game winning streak of Obregon. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for forward Brandon Porter (206, college: CPP, agency: Momentum SM) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Swingman Kahlil Whitney (198-2001, college: Kentucky) helped adding 15 points. Frayles de Guasave's coach James Penny used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Frayles moved-up to seventh place. Obregon at the other side dropped to the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Frayles are looking forward to face higher ranked Culiacan (#6) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obregon will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Frayles: B.Porter 26+10reb, K.Whitney 15+3reb+2ast, J.Augusto Soto 10+4reb+3ast, T.Jones 10+3reb+4ast, D.Gage 7+1reb+2ast, O.Akonobi 5+7reb+2ast
Obregon: K.Williams 20+8reb+1ast, B.Beavers 15+7reb+2ast, A.Martinez 14+7reb+3ast, G.Whittington 11+7reb+6ast, J.Perkins 11+2reb+1ast, T.Nuno 3+6reb+6ast