CIBACOPA Round 20 of Regular Season

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Seventh defeat of league's leader Angeles (19-7) against first ranked Astros (21-6) 111-108 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Angeles. American players dominated the game. Power forward Jerai Grant (203-1989, college: Clemson, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: SLN) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for Angeles. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Astros maintains first position with 21-6 record. Angeles at the other side dropped to the second place with seven games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Astros. Angeles will play next round against strong Culiacan trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Astros will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Frayles in Guasave.
Tenth-ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-22) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Astros (21-6). The visitors from Guadalajara managed to secure only two-point victory 95-93. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Jerai Grant (203-1989, college: Clemson, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Mikh McKinney who added 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Astros' coach Ivan Deniz allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American Anthony Peacock (206-1999, college: MWSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds. Astros maintains first position with 21-6 record. Frayles lost fifteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Frayles will play again at home against the league's leader Astros (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game in Mazatlan was also quite interesting. Third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (16-10) played at the court of 6th ranked Venados (11-15). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to secure a 8-point victory 90-82 on Saturday. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by Greg Whittington who scored that evening 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists by Xavier White did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-10 record having six points less than leader Astros. Loser Venados keeps the sixth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Obregon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mazatlan will play against Guaymas (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 20: bottom-ranked Frayles were smashed by Los Mochis on the road 112-85. Hermosillo won against Guaymas on its own court 65-54. Culiacan outscored Tijuana in a road game 93-73. Tijuana recorded a loss to Culiacan at home 81-91.



Mazatlan - Obregon 82-90

The game in Mazatlan was also quite interesting. Third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (16-10) played at the court of 6th ranked Venados (11-15). Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to secure a 8-point victory 90-82 on Saturday. Strangely Mazatlan outrebounded Obregon 44-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) who scored that evening 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds and forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) supported him with 29 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Even a double-double of 15 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists by Xavier White (203, college: Midland CC) did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. Center Riley Brahin (211, college: UFTL) added 13 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Five Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-10 record having six points less than leader Astros. Loser Venados keeps the sixth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Obregon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mazatlan will play against Guaymas (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: X.White 15+16reb+4ast, M.Wright 15+5reb+2ast, R.Brahin 13+10reb, T.Williams 12+4reb+4ast, R.Smith 10+3reb, J.Andriassi 9+1reb+2ast
Obregon: G.Whittington 36+7reb+3ast, C.Zinaich 29+10reb+4ast, D.McClenton 10+1reb, T.Nuno 5+4reb, J.Holder 5+2reb, B.Beavers 3+1ast

Los Mochis - Frayles 112-85

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (12-14) crushed at home bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-22) 112-85 on Saturday. Los Mochis looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American forward Corey Sanders (188-1997, college: Rutgers) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) supported him with 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Tyrone Jones (193) did not help to save the game for Frayles. American guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) added 19 points for the guests. Five Los Mochis and four Frayles players 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. Los Mochis moved-up to fifth place. Frayles lost fifteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Los Mochis will meet at home Hermosillo (#9) in the next round. Frayles will play against the league's leader Astros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frayles: D.Thomas 19+3reb+3ast, T.Jones 18+6reb+4ast, A.Peacock 17+6reb+1ast, J.Augusto Soto 11+2reb+3ast, B.Porter 8+5reb+1ast, C.Campbell 8+3reb+1ast
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 21+5reb+2ast, C.Sanders 20+6reb+10ast, T.Johnson 20+8reb+2ast, Z.Walton 13+4reb+2ast, I.Williams 11+2reb+1ast, A.Harrison 11+8reb+1ast

Astros - Angeles 111-108

Seventh defeat of league's leader Angeles (19-7) against first ranked Astros (21-6) 111-108 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Angeles. American players dominated the game. Power forward Jerai Grant (203-1989, college: Clemson, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: SLN) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU, agency: Diamond Sports) added 21 points in the effort for Angeles. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Astros maintains first position with 21-6 record. Angeles at the other side dropped to the second place with seven games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Astros. Angeles will play next round against strong Culiacan trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Astros will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Frayles in Guasave.
Top scorers:
Angeles: T.Brown 21+2reb+3ast, J.Calloway 21+4reb+1ast, J.Gohlke 18+1reb+2ast, D.Jennings 16+10reb, G.Bonilla 14+7reb+3ast, S.LeDay 6+6reb+2ast
Astros: A.Chaney 19+4reb+3ast, J.Grant 19+7reb, M.Andriassi 14+5reb+4ast, J.Martin 13+4reb+2ast, T.Maddox Jr. 12+4reb+1ast, M.McKinney 12+4reb+3ast

Hermosillo - Guaymas 65-54

There was a minor upset when 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (11-15) lost on the road to ninth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (10-15) 65-54 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 13 points and 6 rebounds and forward Cameron Christon (198-1999, college: GSU) supported him with 9 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points and 17 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) by guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) did not help to save the game for Guaymas. Guard Jamari Wheeler (185-1997, college: Ohio St.) added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Tijuana. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the sixth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Hermosillo will meet higher ranked Los Mochis (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Guaymas will play against Mazatlan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: G.Davis-McMurrin 20+17reb+1ast, C.Oluyitan 10+4reb+1ast, S.Gross-Bullock 10+4ast, I.Muhammad 6+2reb+1ast, J.Wheeler 6+6reb+6ast, S.Davis 2+7reb+1ast
Hermosillo: K.Iverson 13+6reb+1ast, R.Goodwin 10+4reb+1ast, S.Maxwell 9+2reb+1ast, C.Christon 9+5reb+2ast, D.McNeill 8+4reb+3ast, T.Clark 4+4reb+2ast

Tijuana - Culiacan 73-93

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (15-11) rolled over on the road 8th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (10-15) 93-73 on Saturday. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by guard Jarron Cumberland (196-1997, college: Cincinnati) who scored that evening 19 points and 4 assists and forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) supported him with 16 points. Four Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 18 points and 15 rebounds by forward Kevin Cross (201-2000, college: Tulane, agency: One Motive Sports) did not help to save the game for Tijuana. Forward Cameron Martin (206-1998, college: Boise St.) added 12 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Culiacan maintains fourth position with 15-11 record. Tijuana lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Hermosillo. Culiacan will meet league's second-placed Angeles in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Tijuana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: K.Cross 18+15reb+1ast, E.Gilyard II 13+1reb+1ast, C.Martin 12+5reb, A.Kaye Williams 9+3reb+1ast, F.Jaimes 6+5reb+1ast, A.Lomax 4+2reb
Culiacan: J.Cumberland 19+4reb+4ast, D.Wallace 17+2reb, J.Hughes III 16+4reb+3ast, I.Hamilton 15+4reb+3ast, O.Akonobi 8+11reb+1ast, C.Vogt 6+5reb

Tijuana - Culiacan 81-91

Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (10-15) lost at home to fourth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (15-11) 91-81 on Sunday. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by guard Jarron Cumberland (196-1997, college: Cincinnati) who scored that evening 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) supported him with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds by forward Kevin Cross (201-2000, college: Tulane, agency: One Motive Sports) did not help to save the game for Tijuana. Forward Cameron Martin (206-1998, college: Boise St.) added 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Culiacan maintains fourth position with 15-11 record. Tijuana lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Hermosillo. Culiacan will meet league's second-placed Angeles in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Tijuana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: K.Cross 20+14reb+2ast, C.Martin 17+5reb+2ast, A.Kaye Williams 16+2reb+4ast, I.Alvarado 9+2reb+4ast, A.Lomax 5+4reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 5+3reb
Culiacan: J.Cumberland 24+7reb+7ast, D.Wallace 19+3reb+2ast, J.Hughes III 14+4reb, I.Hamilton 13+10reb+4ast, L.Peters 12+1reb+3ast, O.Akonobi 4+7reb+1ast

Frayles - Astros 93-95

Tenth-ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-22) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Astros (21-6). The visitors from Guadalajara managed to secure only two-point victory 95-93. However their fans expected much easier game. Astros dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Frayles de Guasave' 42. They outrebounded Frayles 38-27 including 16 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Jerai Grant (203-1989, college: Clemson, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) who added 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Astros' coach Ivan Deniz allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American Anthony Peacock (206-1999, college: MWSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) scored 26 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Astros maintains first position with 21-6 record. Frayles lost fifteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Frayles will play again at home against the league's leader Astros (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Frayles: A.Peacock 28+13reb+2ast, D.Thomas 26+2reb+6ast, J.Augusto Soto 16+2reb+6ast, C.Campbell 12+2reb+1ast, S.Pinkney 6+2reb, B.Porter 3+5reb
Astros: M.McKinney 21+5reb+1ast, J.Grant 17+11reb+3ast, J.Martin 14+1reb+2ast, J.Clay 11+6reb+5ast, A.Chaney 9+1reb, M.Andriassi 6+1reb+1ast