CIBACOPA Round 16 of Regular Season

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CIBACOPA round 16 most important game was a victory of Culiacan over 7th ranked Mazatlan 98-87 on Saturday night. Caballeros de Culiacan shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Devante Wallace (196-1992, college: High Point, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 26 points. Guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) contributed with 23 points for the winners. point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) replied with 27 points for Venados. Despite that victory Culiacan went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Tijuana. Mazatlan at the other side keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Culiacan is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Frayles (#10) in Guasave in the next round where they are favorite. Mazatlan will play on the road against the league's leader Astros in Guadalajara and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Another interesting game for Obregon (11-10) which played on the court of one of their biggest challengers Los Mochis (10-11). Fourth ranked Obregon crushed hosts 89-64. American players dominated also this game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Greg Whittington who added 21 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Obregon moved-up to third place. Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. Obregon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Los Mochis will play at home against Obregon (#3) and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Guaymas between Pioneros Los Mochis and Ostioneros de Guaymas. Third ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (10-11) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (8-12). Pioneros Los Mochis managed to escape with a 1-point win 92-91 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Taylor Johnson who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 27 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) by Quade Green did not help to save the game for Guaymas. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Los Mochis went down to sixth position due to points difference. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas dropped to the eighth place with 12 games lost. Los Mochis will meet at home higher ranked Obregon (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guaymas will play against the league's second-placed Angeles (#2) in Ciudad de Mexico and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Astros beat Tijuana on the road 89-80. Obregon lost to defending champion Hermosillo on its own court 73-76. Angeles outscored Frayles in Ciudad de Mexico 128-107. Mazatlan managed to beat Culiacan at home 75-69.



Mazatlan - Culiacan 87-98

CIBACOPA round 16 most important game was a victory of Culiacan over 7th ranked Mazatlan 98-87 on Saturday night. Caballeros de Culiacan shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Devante Wallace (196-1992, college: High Point, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 26 points. Guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) replied with 27 points and forward Terrence Thompson (203-1994, college: Wake Forest) added 13 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Venados. Four Venados players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Culiacan went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Tijuana. Mazatlan at the other side keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Culiacan is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Frayles (#10) in Guasave in the next round where they are favorite. Mazatlan will play on the road against the league's leader Astros in Guadalajara and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: D.Wallace 26+2reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 23+4reb+2ast, L.Peters 22+3reb+4ast, I.Avalos 8+6reb, C.Harvey 7+2ast, N.Evans 5+1reb+2ast
Mazatlan: K.Feagin 27+2reb+2ast, T.Thompson 13+13reb+2ast, T.Cracknell 11+5reb+1ast, E.Weaver 11+5reb+3ast, R.Brahin 10+5reb, M.Wright 8+6reb+2ast

Tijuana - Astros 80-89

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Astros (17-3) beat on the road 3rd ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (10-10) 89-80 on Saturday. Astros made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Astros outrebounded Tijuana 41-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) who scored that evening 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American power forward Jerai Grant (203-1989, college: Clemson, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 19 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Kevin Cross (201-2000, college: Tulane, agency: One Motive Sports) did not help to save the game for Tijuana. His fellow American import point guard Evan Gilyard II (180-1998, college: UMKC) added 14 points and 6 assists for lost side. Four Astros and five Tijuana players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Astros maintains first position with 17-3 record. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys dropped to the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Culiacan. Astros will meet at home Mazatlan (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Tijuana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Astros: M.McKinney 22+6reb+2ast, J.Grant 19+10reb, A.Chaney 19+4reb+5ast, T.McCallum 11+5reb+1ast, J.Machado 7+5reb, J.Clay 4+4reb+2ast
Tijuana: C.Mitchell 15+1reb+1ast, E.Gilyard II 14+2reb+6ast, K.Cross 13+10reb, I.Alvarado 11+5reb+6ast, A.Kaye Williams 11+4reb+4ast, C.Ware 9+3reb+1ast

Obregon - Hermosillo 73-76

There was an upset when higher ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (11-10) was edged at home by ninth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (7-13) 76-73 on Saturday. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by guard Khalil Iverson (196-1997, college: Wisconsin) who scored that evening 21 points and point guard Bryce Griggs (188-2003) supported him with 17 points. Even 17 points and 6 rebounds by Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) did not help to save the game for Obregon. Forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Defending champion maintains ninth position with 7-13 record. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon dropped to the third place with ten games lost. Hermosillo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obregon will play against Los Mochis and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: K.Iverson 21+4reb+1ast, B.Griggs 17+3reb+1ast, J.Montgomery 14+6reb, D.McNeill 9+6reb+2ast, C.Christon 9+5reb, J.Camacho 5+6reb+3ast
Obregon: G.Whittington 17+6reb+1ast, J.Holder 14+1reb+1ast, C.Zinaich 11+7reb+2ast, A.Martinez 8+4reb, B.Beavers 8+3reb+1ast, J.Perkins 6+1reb+6ast

Guaymas - Los Mochis 91-92

A very close game took place in Guaymas between Pioneros Los Mochis and Ostioneros de Guaymas. Third ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (10-11) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (8-12). Pioneros Los Mochis managed to escape with a 1-point win 92-91 on Saturday evening. Los Mochis made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and Gabriel Mejia (-1994) supported him with 26 points. Five Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Even 27 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) by American point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) did not help to save the game for Guaymas. His fellow American import center Horace Spencer (206-1997, college: Auburn) added 10 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Los Mochis went down to sixth position due to points difference. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas dropped to the eighth place with 12 games lost. Los Mochis will meet at home higher ranked Obregon (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guaymas will play against the league's second-placed Angeles (#2) in Ciudad de Mexico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: G.Mejia 26+4reb+1ast, T.Johnson 20+11reb+6ast, J.Wilson-Frame 17+7reb+2ast, M.Carter 16+7reb, J.Sandifer 11+6reb+1ast, C.Dougherty 2+1ast
Guaymas: Q.Green 27+1reb+4ast, C.Oluyitan 16+4reb, H.Spencer 10+12reb+2ast, A.Cleaves II 9+7reb+1ast, B.Rivera 8+2reb, I.Muhammad 6+4reb+1ast

Frayles - Angeles 107-128

Very predictable result when second ranked Angeles (14-6) rolled over on the road bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-15) 128-107 on Saturday. Angeles dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Frayles de Guasave' 60. They outrebounded Frayles 46-25 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Angeles looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Frayles' players. The winners were led by American forward Seth LeDay (201-1996, college: ECU, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) supported him with 26 points and 4 assists. Five Angeles players scored in double figures. Angeles' coach Pascal Meurs felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 30 points and 6 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) by forward Tyrone Jones (193) did not help to save the game for Frayles. American forward Brandon Porter (206, college: CPP, agency: Momentum SM) added 25 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Angeles have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-6 record having just three points less than leader Astros. Frayles lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. Angeles will meet at home Guaymas (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Frayles will play against Culiacan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Angeles: T.Brown 26+4reb+4ast, S.LeDay 25+14reb+3ast, D.Jennings 21+2reb+2ast, D.Willis 14+5reb+2ast, G.Bonilla 14+6reb+2ast, W.Yoakum 11+5reb+1ast
Frayles: T.Jones 30+6reb, D.Thomas 28+2reb+1ast, B.Porter 25+8reb+2ast, K.Whitney 9+2reb, R.Jimenez 6+1reb, C.Suarez 5+1reb+5ast

Mazatlan - Culiacan 75-69

There was an upset when higher ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (10-10) lost to seventh ranked Venados (9-11) in Mazatlan 69-75 on Sunday. Mazatlan made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Mazatlan outrebounded Culiacan 49-31 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American point guard Elijah Weaver (197-1998, college: Chicago St.) who scored that evening 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import guard Troy Cracknell (193-1999, college: Augusta, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Even 17 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. American-Filipino forward Nicholas Evans (210-1988, college: S.Indiana, agency: Interperformances) added 12 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Mazatlan maintains seventh position with 9-11 record. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan dropped to the fourth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Tijuana. Mazatlan will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Culiacan will play against Frayles and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: E.Weaver 24+5reb+5ast, T.Cracknell 16+11reb+1ast, K.Feagin 16+4reb+5ast, T.Thompson 9+15reb+2ast, M.Wright 4+4reb, R.Smith 2+4reb+1ast
Culiacan: I.Hamilton 17+7reb+3ast, N.Evans 12+10reb+2ast, D.Wallace 11, N.Allen 9+2reb+1ast, J.Hughes III 8+8reb+1ast, L.Peters 6+1reb+3ast

Los Mochis - Obregon 64-89

Another interesting game for Obregon (11-10) which played on the court of one of their biggest challengers Los Mochis (10-11). Fourth ranked Obregon crushed hosts 89-64. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon outrebounded Pioneros Los Mochis 49-36 including 35 on the defensive glass. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Pioneros Los Mochis' players. American players dominated also this game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) who added 21 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Five Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. At the losing side Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Obregon moved-up to third place. Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. Obregon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Los Mochis will play at home against Obregon (#3) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Obregon: C.Zinaich 25+11reb+4ast, G.Whittington 21+12reb+3ast, T.Nuno 15+9reb+4ast, J.Holder 11+2reb+1ast, D.McClenton 10+6reb, A.Martinez 4+3reb+2ast
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 18+9reb, Z.Walton 14+5reb, T.Johnson 10+7reb+8ast, J.Winston 7+1reb, G.Mejia 6+1reb, C.Sanders 6+3reb+1ast