CIBACOPA Round 13 (Regular Season): Tijuana beat Guaymas by two after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 13 in the CIBACOPA took place in Tijuana. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-9) to fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (10-8) 108-106 on Saturday evening. Tijuana made 32-of-38 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. 29 personal fouls committed by Guaymas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Evan Gilyard II (180-1998, college: UMKC) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 6 assists. Forward Cameron Martin (206-1998, college: Boise St.) contributed with 21 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the winners. Center Horace Spencer (206-1997, college: Auburn) answered with 19 points and 4 assists for Guaymas. Tijuana moved-up to second place. Guaymas at the other side keep the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Mazatlan and Obregon. Tijuana are looking forward to face league's leader Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Guaymas will play at home against Los Mochis (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (9-7) against tenth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (4-12) on Saturday night. Visiting Pioneros Los Mochis were defeated by Rayos de Hermosillo in a tough game in Hermosillo 81-87. American players dominated also this game. Guard Khalil Iverson (196-1997, college: Wisconsin) stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Cameron Christon chipped in 21 points. At the losing side forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) responded with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains tenth place with 4-12 record. Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Hermosillo will play against higher ranked Obregon (#6) in Ciudad Obregon in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Los Mochis will play on the road against Guaymas and hope to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Astros (15-2) which played road game in Ciudad de Mexico against their biggest opponent Angeles (9-6). First ranked Astros had an easy win 112-90. Mikh McKinney nailed 18 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Will Yoakum came up with 27 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) for Angeles 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 maintains first place with 15-2 record. Loser Angeles dropped to the third position with six games lost. Astros will meet league's second-placed Tijuana on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Angeles will play against Frayles in Guasave and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Los Mochis beat Hermosillo on the road 96-88. Mazatlan won against Frayles on its own court 95-88. Culiacan unfortunately lost to Obregon in Ciudad Obregon 81-88. Tijuana managed to beat Guaymas at home 85-72. Frayles were defeated by Mazatlan on the opponent's court 92-90. Obregon smashed Culiacan in a home game 99-73.



Hermosillo - Los Mochis 88-96

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (9-7) beat on the road bottom-ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (4-12) 96-88 on Friday. Los Mochis looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Canadian center Sean Miller-Moore (193-1998, college: GCU) accounted for 23 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Khalil Iverson (196-1997, college: Wisconsin) came up with 19 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Jorge Camacho (203-1989, college: EKU) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Hermosillo in the defeat. Five Los Mochis and four Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory Los Mochis went down to fourth position due to points difference. Defending champion Hermosillo stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Los Mochis will meet Guaymas (#7) on the road in the next round. Hermosillo will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 25+10reb+5ast, S.Miller-Moore 23+6reb+2ast, J.Winston 15+1reb, C.Sanders 12+7reb+10ast, R.Smith 12+3reb+6ast, M.Carter 9+6reb
Hermosillo: K.Iverson 19+9reb+2ast, B.Griggs 17+4reb, T.Clark 16+2reb+2ast, J.Camacho 13+7reb+6ast, D.McNeill 7+4reb+4ast, C.Christon 7+3reb+2ast

Mazatlan - Frayles 95-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Frayles de Guasave's (5-11) road loss to eighth ranked Venados (7-9) in Mazatlan 88-95 on Friday. Mazatlan made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. Mazatlan outrebounded Frayles 35-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court. Point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) nailed 25 points and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) accounted for 17 points and 5 assists. Forward Brandon Porter (206, college: CPP, agency: Momentum SM) came up with 25 points and 7 rebounds and guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) added 26 points and 4 steals respectively for Frayles in the defeat. Five Mazatlan and four Frayles players scored in double figures. Venados have a solid series of three victories in a row. Mazatlan moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Obregon and Guaymas. Frayles lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. Mazatlan will meet at home higher ranked Culiacan (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frayles will play against Angeles (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: K.Feagin 25+2reb+4ast, T.Ferguson 17+4reb+1ast, E.Weaver 17+3reb+5ast, M.Wright 15+4reb, T.Thompson 11+11reb+1ast, C.Russo 4+1reb
Frayles: D.Thomas 26+4reb+2ast, B.Porter 25+7reb+2ast, T.Jones 11+3reb+2ast, D.Gage 10+1reb+1ast, K.Whitney 9+1reb, C.Suarez 4

Obregon - Culiacan 88-81

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (7-9) won against at home 5th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (8-8) 88-81 on Friday. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Culiacan's players. Americans were the main players on the court. Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and guard Tomas Nuno (196-1998, college: CMU) accounted for 11 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Daniel Hamilton (201-1995, college: UConn) came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds and forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Culiacan in the defeat. Five Obregon and four Culiacan players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mazatlan and Guaymas. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Obregon will meet at home bottom-ranked Hermosillo (#10) in the next round. Culiacan will play against Mazatlan (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: G.Whittington 27+10reb+3ast, J.Perkins 13+2reb+4ast, K.Williams 12+2reb+3ast, T.Nuno 11+11reb+6ast, A.Harrison 11+2reb+4ast, A.Martinez 9+5reb+3ast
Culiacan: D.Hamilton 22+6reb+1ast, J.Hughes III 16+6reb, L.Peters 12+1reb+4ast, N.Allen 10+4reb+3ast, I.Avalos 8+2reb+1ast, C.Vogt 6+4reb

Tijuana - Guaymas 85-72

Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-9) lost on the road to fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (10-8) 85-72 on Friday. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) nailed 30 points (made all of his seven free throws) for the winning side and power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) accounted for 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Guard Andy Cleaves II (188-1996, college: CS Stanislaus) came up with 23 points and point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) added 18 points respectively for Guaymas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tijuana moved-up to second place. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Mazatlan and Obregon. Tijuana will meet at home league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Guaymas will play against Los Mochis (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 30+4reb+3ast, A.Kaye Williams 16+7reb+6ast, E.Gilyard II 13+4reb+1ast, C.Martin 10+12reb+6ast, I.Alvarado 7+3reb+1ast, S.Peno 6+3reb+4ast
Guaymas: A.Cleaves II 23+4reb+1ast, Q.Green 18+3reb+3ast, D.Booker 9+2reb+1ast, S.Gross-Bullock 6+6reb, C.Oluyitan 5+2reb+6ast, H.Spencer 5+7reb+1ast

Angeles - Astros 90-112

An interesting game for Astros (15-2) which played road game in Ciudad de Mexico against their biggest opponent Angeles (9-6). First ranked Astros had an easy win 112-90. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Angeles' players. American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) nailed 18 points and 4 assists for the winning side and American point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) accounted for 14 points and 6 assists. Worth to mention Chaney played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. American swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) came up with 27 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: SLN) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Angeles in the defeat. 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. Astros maintains first place with 15-2 record. Loser Angeles dropped to the third position with six games lost. Astros will meet league's second-placed Tijuana on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Angeles will play against Frayles in Guasave and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: M.McKinney 18+4reb+4ast, T.McCallum 17+5reb, J.Clay 15+4reb+4ast, A.Chaney 14+4reb+6ast, T.Maddox Jr. 11+3reb+2ast, W.Brown 10+4reb+1ast
Angeles: W.Yoakum 27+7reb, D.Jennings 16+10reb+1ast, G.Bonilla 10+4reb, D.Willis 10+3reb+2ast, J.Smith 9+5reb+3ast, D.Jordan 7+2reb

Hermosillo - Los Mochis 87-81

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (9-7) against tenth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (4-12) on Saturday night. Visiting Pioneros Los Mochis were defeated by Rayos de Hermosillo in a tough game in Hermosillo 81-87. Hermosillo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneros Los Mochis' 30. American players dominated also this game. Guard Khalil Iverson (196-1997, college: Wisconsin) stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and forward Cameron Christon (198-1999, college: GSU) chipped in 21 points. At the losing side forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) responded with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) scored 26 points. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains tenth place with 4-12 record. Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the fourth position with seven games lost. Hermosillo will play against higher ranked Obregon (#6) in Ciudad Obregon in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Los Mochis will play on the road against Guaymas and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: K.Iverson 22+6reb, C.Christon 21+4reb+3ast, D.McNeill 13+3reb, T.Clark 12+8reb+4ast, J.Camacho 7+12reb+5ast, J.Montgomery 6+5reb+1ast
Los Mochis: R.Smith 26+4reb+1ast, C.Sanders 25+6reb+5ast, T.Johnson 8+3reb+1ast, G.Mejia 5+2reb, J.Winston 4+1reb, S.Miller-Moore 4+11reb+3ast

Mazatlan - Frayles 92-90

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Venados' (7-9) home victory over 9th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-11) in Mazatlan 92-90 on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mazatlan made 10 blocks. American point guard Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and Colombian forward Michael Wright (198-1987) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Devin Gage (188-1997, college: Fresno St., agency: MSG) came up with 22 points and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Roderick Smith (203-1999, college: AUM, agency: Haylett Sports) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Frayles in the defeat. Five Mazatlan and four Frayles players scored in double figures. Frayles de Guasave's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Venados have a solid series of three victories in a row. Mazatlan moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Obregon and Guaymas. Frayles lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 11 games lost. Mazatlan will meet at home higher ranked Culiacan (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frayles will play against Angeles (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: E.Weaver 19+3reb+11ast, T.Cracknell 17+8reb+1ast, M.Wright 17+7reb+3ast, K.Feagin 13+2reb+1ast, T.Thompson 13+7reb, R.Brahin 7+8reb+1ast
Frayles: D.Gage 22+1reb+4ast, R.Smith 18+5reb+1ast, B.Porter 17+6reb, D.Thomas 17+4reb+1ast, T.Jones 8+3reb, K.Whitney 2+5reb+2ast

Obregon - Culiacan 99-73

There was a minor upset when 5th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (8-8) was outleveled on the road by eighth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (7-9) 99-73 on Saturday. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Antonio Martinez (-1999) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and American guard Tomas Nuno (196-1998, college: CMU) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon's coach Dennis Cutts felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) came up with 12 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Christian Harvey (185, college: Marian, IN) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Culiacan in the defeat. Five Obregon and four Culiacan players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mazatlan and Guaymas. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Obregon will meet at home bottom-ranked Hermosillo (#10) in the next round. Culiacan will play against Mazatlan (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: A.Martinez 18+11reb+5ast, T.Nuno 14+7reb+1ast, J.Holder 14+1reb+1ast, B.Beavers 13+6reb+2ast, G.Whittington 12+2reb+3ast, K.Williams 9+4reb+1ast
Culiacan: I.Avalos 15+2reb+2ast, C.Harvey 13+5reb+2ast, J.Hughes III 12+7reb+2ast, I.Hamilton 10+4reb+5ast, C.Vogt 8+2reb, N.Evans 6+7reb+1ast

Tijuana - Guaymas 108-106

The most exciting game of round 13 in the CIBACOPA took place in Tijuana. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-9) to fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (10-8) 108-106 on Saturday evening. Tijuana made 32-of-38 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. 29 personal fouls committed by Guaymas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Evan Gilyard II (180-1998, college: UMKC) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 6 assists. Forward Cameron Martin (206-1998, college: Boise St.) contributed with 21 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the winners. Gilyard II is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Center Horace Spencer (206-1997, college: Auburn) answered with 19 points and 4 assists and guard Andy Cleaves II (188-1996, college: CS Stanislaus) added 17 points in the effort for Guaymas. Four Tijuana and five Guaymas players scored in double figures. Tijuana moved-up to second place. Guaymas at the other side keep the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Mazatlan and Obregon. Tijuana are looking forward to face league's leader Astros in Guadalajara in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Guaymas will play at home against Los Mochis (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: E.Gilyard II 27+4reb+6ast, C.Mitchell 22+5reb+2ast, C.Martin 21+9reb+3ast, A.Kaye Williams 16+9reb+1ast, C.Ware 13+2reb+1ast, I.Alvarado 7+8reb+2ast
Guaymas: H.Spencer 19+3reb+4ast, S.Gross-Bullock 19+3reb+2ast, A.Cleaves II 17+4reb+3ast, C.Oluyitan 14+6reb+2ast, B.Rivera 12+2reb+1ast, I.Muhammad 10+7reb+2ast