CIBACOPA Round 12 (Regular Season): #1 Astros are defeated by Tijuana

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The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Astros (14-2) in Guadalajara on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (9-8) 117-108. Tijuana shot 61.2 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 55.9 percentage. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists and forward Cameron Martin (206-1998, college: Boise St.) who added 23 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) with 31 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tijuana moved-up to fourth place. Astros at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Tijuana are looking forward to face Guaymas (#6) at home in the next round. Astros will play against the league's second-placed Angeles (#2) in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Culiacan. Sixth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-8) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Caballeros de Culiacan (8-7) 84-83 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caballeros de Culiacan. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The winners were led by point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) who scored that evening 28 points and 7 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and Issa Muhammad supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points and 20 rebounds by center Chris Vogt (213-1999, college: Wisconsin, agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. Guaymas maintains sixth position with 7-8 record. Culiacan at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. Guaymas will play against higher ranked Tijuana (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Culiacan will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Guasave between Caballeros de Culiacan and Frayles de Guasave. Fourth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (8-7) got a very close victory on the road over 8th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-10). Caballeros de Culiacan managed to escape with a 2-point win 94-92 on Tuesday evening. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was Daniel Hamilton who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Davaunta Thomas who recorded 24 points. Frayles de Guasave's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Culiacan went down to fifth position due to points difference. Frayles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. Culiacan will meet Obregon (#7) in the next round. Frayles will play against Mazatlan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Tijuana won against Angeles on the opponent's court 89-85. Los Mochis managed to outperform Mazatlan in a home game 93-87. Tijuana was rolled over Astros on the road 90-70. Frayles were defeated by Culiacan on its own court 82-93. Mazatlan beat Los Mochis in a road game 96-92. Bottom-ranked Hermosillo was destroyed by Obregon at home 75-94. Obregon unfortunately lost to Hermosillo on the opponent's court 73-74.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points and 10 rebounds by Greg Whittington of Obregon.



Angeles - Tijuana 85-89

There was a minor upset in Ciudad de Mexico where second-best Angeles (9-5) were defeated by fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (9-8) 89-85 on Sunday. Tijuana shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was center Chris Ware (203-1989, college: Indiana Tech) who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) chipped in 21 points and 6 assists. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) who recorded 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: SLN) added 25 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana moved-up to fourth place. Loser Angeles keep the second position with five games lost. Tijuana will meet at home Guaymas (#6) in the next round. Angeles will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: C.Ware 23+9reb+2ast, A.Kaye Williams 21+1reb+6ast, K.Rodriguez 14+4reb+4ast, C.Mitchell 11+2reb, J.Burns 8+3reb, S.Peno 7+4reb+5ast
Angeles: D.Jennings 25+2reb+1ast, T.Brown 23+6reb+6ast, W.Yoakum 18+1ast, D.Willis 10+8reb+3ast, D.Jordan 4+3reb+2ast, J.Smith 2

Culiacan - Guaymas 83-84

Important game to mention about took place in Culiacan. Sixth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-8) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Caballeros de Culiacan (8-7) 84-83 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Caballeros de Culiacan. Guaymas made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Strangely Culiacan outrebounded Guaymas 51-31 including 19 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The winners were led by point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) who scored that evening 28 points and 7 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and forward Issa Muhammad (206-2001, college: UT Martin) supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points and 20 rebounds by center Chris Vogt (213-1999, college: Wisconsin, agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Culiacan players scored in double figures. Guaymas maintains sixth position with 7-8 record. Culiacan at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. Guaymas will play against higher ranked Tijuana (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Culiacan will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: Q.Green 28+3reb+7ast, I.Muhammad 13+9reb+3ast, S.Gross-Bullock 12+4reb+3ast, A.Cleaves II 10+1reb, D.Booker 8+3reb+5ast, C.Oluyitan 7+4reb+2ast
Culiacan: D.Hamilton 18+8reb+6ast, N.Evans 16+5reb+1ast, C.Vogt 14+20reb, I.Hamilton 12+3reb+5ast, D.Brooks 10+2reb+4ast, I.Avalos 5+2reb+2ast

Astros - Tijuana 108-117

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Astros (14-2) in Guadalajara on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (9-8) 117-108. Tijuana shot 61.2 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 55.9 percentage. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists and forward Cameron Martin (206-1998, college: Boise St.) who added 23 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) with 31 points and 6 assists and forward Bryan Jefferson (201-1994, college: Mary) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Tijuana and four Astros players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tijuana moved-up to fourth place. Astros at the other side still keep top position with two games lost. Tijuana are looking forward to face Guaymas (#6) at home in the next round. Astros will play against the league's second-placed Angeles (#2) in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 35+2reb+4ast, A.Kaye Williams 24+5reb+4ast, C.Martin 23+9reb+1ast, J.Burns 17+1reb+4ast, K.Rodriguez 11+4reb+4ast, A.Olivas-Baca 4+1reb
Astros: A.Chaney 31+1reb+6ast, M.McKinney 18+4reb+2ast, B.Jefferson 16+7reb+2ast, J.Grant 13+4reb+2ast, T.McCallum 7+8reb+4ast, J.Clay 7+2reb+1ast

Frayles - Culiacan 92-94

A very close game took place in Guasave between Caballeros de Culiacan and Frayles de Guasave. Fourth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (8-7) got a very close victory on the road over 8th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-10). Caballeros de Culiacan managed to escape with a 2-point win 94-92 on Tuesday evening. Culiacan looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) who recorded 24 points and forward Brandon Porter (206, college: CPP, agency: Momentum SM) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Five Culiacan and four Frayles players scored in double figures. Frayles de Guasave's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Culiacan went down to fifth position due to points difference. Frayles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. Culiacan will meet Obregon (#7) in the next round. Frayles will play against Mazatlan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: D.Hamilton 26+10reb+4ast, L.Peters 17+1reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 11+5reb+5ast, N.Allen 11+4reb+3ast, J.Hughes III 10+5reb+2ast, N.Evans 6+4reb
Frayles: D.Thomas 24+4reb+2ast, R.Smith 15+3reb+1ast, T.Jones 13+2reb+3ast, B.Porter 10+8reb+2ast, K.Whitney 10+2reb+2ast, O.Akonobi 10+5reb

Los Mochis - Mazatlan 93-87

Very predictable result when third ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (9-6) defeated at home 9th ranked Venados (6-9) 93-87 on Tuesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Los Mochis looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) who scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach Marcelo Elusich used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) who recorded 20 points and 6 assists and point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively. Los Mochis maintains third position with 9-6 record having six points less than leader Astros. Loser Venados dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Obregon. Los Mochis will meet bottom-ranked Hermosillo (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mazatlan will play against Frayles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: C.Sanders 17+5reb+7ast, J.Wilson-Frame 14+6reb+6ast, R.Smith 12+1reb+1ast, S.Miller-Moore 11+6reb+1ast, M.Carter 10+9reb+3ast, T.Johnson 9+2reb+3ast
Mazatlan: E.Weaver 20+1reb+6ast, K.Feagin 16+3reb+6ast, T.Ferguson 16+2reb, M.Wright 10+1ast, T.Thompson 9+14reb+1ast, C.Russo 6+5reb+3ast

Astros - Tijuana 90-70

Not a big story in a game in Guadalajara where 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (9-8) were rolled over by first ranked Astros (14-2) 90-70 on Wednesday. Astros outrebounded Tijuana 43-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Moises Andriassi (185-2000) who scored 18 points. American forward Bryan Jefferson (201-1994, college: Mary) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. Five Astros players scored in double figures. Astros' coach Ivan Deniz used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) who recorded 28 points and his fellow American import forward Cameron Martin (206-1998, college: Boise St.) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Astros maintains first position with 14-2 record. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. Astros will meet league's second-placed Angeles in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tijuana will play against Guaymas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: M.Andriassi 18+1reb+2ast, A.Chaney 14+2reb+2ast, W.Brown 12+7reb+1ast, J.Clay 10+1reb+5ast, B.Jefferson 10+9reb+2ast, M.McKinney 8+1reb+2ast
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 28+2reb+1ast, C.Martin 16+9reb+1ast, A.Kaye Williams 12+4reb+4ast, C.Ware 8+4reb+2ast, S.Peno 3+3reb, K.Rodriguez 2+2reb+1ast

Frayles - Culiacan 82-93

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (8-7) beat on the road 8th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-10) 93-82 on Wednesday. The game was also dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) who recorded 31 points and 5 rebounds and forward Brandon Porter (206, college: CPP, agency: Momentum SM) added 24 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Despite that victory Culiacan went down to fifth position due to points difference. Frayles lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with ten games lost. Culiacan will meet Obregon (#7) in the next round. Frayles will play against Mazatlan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: D.Hamilton 22+10reb+4ast, I.Hamilton 19+6reb+4ast, C.Vogt 15+8reb+1ast, I.Avalos 11+1reb, L.Peters 9+1reb+2ast, N.Allen 9+6reb+1ast
Frayles: D.Thomas 31+5reb+2ast, B.Porter 24+6reb+2ast, D.Gage 11+2reb, R.Jimenez 7+2reb, K.Whitney 5+3reb+3ast, R.Smith 2+1reb

Los Mochis - Mazatlan 92-96

There was an upset when higher ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (9-6) were defeated at home by ninth ranked Venados (6-9) 96-92 on Wednesday. Mazatlan dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneros Los Mochis' 40. 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 23 points. Terrance Ferguson (198-1997) chipped in 21 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) who recorded 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) added 22 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively. Five Mazatlan and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Mazatlan moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Obregon. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the third position with six games lost. Mazatlan will meet at home Frayles (#9) in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Hermosillo (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: K.Feagin 23+1reb+3ast, T.Ferguson 21+2reb+3ast, E.Weaver 13+2reb+4ast, T.Cracknell 13+5reb+1ast, M.Wright 11+6reb+3ast, R.Brahin 8+5reb
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 22+2reb+1ast, C.Sanders 21+5reb+6ast, R.Smith 17+1reb+2ast, M.Carter 16+5reb+2ast, S.Miller-Moore 7+3reb+5ast, J.Winston 5+1reb

Hermosillo - Obregon 75-94

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-9) outleveled on the road bottom-ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (3-12) 94-75 on Wednesday. Obregon dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Rayos de Hermosillo's 36. They outrebounded Hermosillo 40-28 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Obregon made 8 blocks. The game was also dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who scored 28 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Cameron Christon (198-1999, college: GSU) who recorded 19 points and guard Khalil Iverson (196-1997, college: Wisconsin) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obregon maintains seventh position with 6-9 record, which they share with Mazatlan. Defending champion Hermosillo stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Obregon will meet at home higher ranked Culiacan (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hermosillo will play against Los Mochis (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: C.Zinaich 28+8reb+4ast, G.Whittington 24+11reb+1ast, T.Nuno 10+8reb+3ast, A.Harrison 9+1ast, B.Beavers 8+3reb+2ast, K.Williams 4+7reb+3ast
Hermosillo: C.Christon 19+4reb+1ast, D.McNeill 12+1reb+3ast, K.Iverson 10+7reb+3ast, J.Camacho 9+6reb+1ast, T.Clark 8+1ast, M.Mitchell 7+4reb

Hermosillo - Obregon 74-73

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-9) was edged on the road by bottom-ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (3-12) 74-73 on Tuesday. The game was also dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was point guard Bryce Griggs (188-2003) who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Cameron Christon (198-1999, college: GSU) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and guard Tomas Nuno (196-1998, college: CMU) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Four Obregon players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains tenth position with 3-12 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon keeps the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan. Hermosillo will meet at home higher ranked Los Mochis (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Obregon will play against Culiacan (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: B.Griggs 19+5reb+1ast, C.Christon 17+5reb+1ast, K.Iverson 10+4reb+1ast, D.McNeill 9+3reb+2ast, J.Montgomery 7+10reb+1ast, J.French 6+4reb+1ast
Obregon: G.Whittington 21+10reb+2ast, K.Williams 14+3reb+3ast, A.Martinez 11+10reb, T.Nuno 10+9reb+3ast, A.Harrison 9, B.Beavers 5+2reb