CIBACOPA Round 22 (Regular Season): Guaymas defeat Astros

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Astros (24-7) in Guadalajara on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (15-16) 100-87. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Astros. Guaymas made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) contributed with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) replied with 16 points for Astros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaymas maintains fifth position with 15-16 record. Astros at the other side still keep top place with seven games lost. Guaymas are looking forward to face higher ranked Culiacan (#4) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Astros will play against Los Mochis and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Obregon. Second ranked Angeles (23-9) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (20-11) 87-86 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. International swingman Gael Bonilla (204-2003) had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Will Yoakum chipped in 21 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals during the contest. At the losing side American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 16 rebounds. Angeles maintains second position with 23-9 record behind leader Astros. Obregon at the other side keeps the third place with 11 games lost. Angeles will play against Hermosillo (#6) at home in the next round. Obregon will play against Frayles in Guasave and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (20-11) which hosted in Ciudad Obregon their biggest opponent Angeles (23-9). Third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to get a 10-point victory 121-111. American players dominated the game. Greg Whittington notched 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 35 points (!!!) and 7 assists by Terrell Brown did not help to save the game for Angeles. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obregon maintains third position with 20-11 record having four points less than leader Astros. Loser Angeles keep the second place with nine games lost. Obregon will meet bottom-ranked Frayles (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Angeles will play against Hermosillo (#6) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Bottom-ranked Frayles were smashed by Tijuana on the road 108-77. Hermosillo won against Mazatlan on its own court 83-73. Los Mochis were outscored by Culiacan in a road game 109-84. Tijuana managed to beat Frayles at home 96-86. Mazatlan defeated Hermosillo on the opponent's court 97-95.



Tijuana - Frayles 108-77

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (13-18) crushed at home bottom-ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-26) 108-77 on Friday. Tijuana dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Frayles de Guasave' 36. They outrebounded Frayles 45-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Frayles' players. American guard Teddy Allen (198-1998, college: NM State) notched 25 points to lead the effort and the other American import swingman Cameron Mitchell (195-1992, college: IU Southeast) supported him with 18 points. Four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Even 27 points 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 16 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tijuana moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Los Mochis. Frayles lost nineteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 26 lost games. Tijuana will meet Mazatlan (#9) on the road in the next round. Frayles will play against Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: T.Allen 25+3reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 18+4reb+1ast, M.Durr 13+8reb+1ast, J.Grayer 12+3reb+1ast, J.Webster 11+4reb+7ast, F.Jaimes 8+5reb+3ast
Frayles: T.Jones 27+1reb+2ast, B.Porter 16+8reb, D.Thomas 11+3reb+5ast, A.Peacock 8+10reb, R.Jimenez 8+1ast, C.Campbell 4

Hermosillo - Mazatlan 83-73

Rather expected game when 9th ranked Venados (12-19) lost on the road to seventh ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (14-18) 83-73 on Friday. Hermosillo dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Venados's 36. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hermosillo made 7 blocks. American players dominated the game. Guard Darius McNeill (190-1998, college: Troy, agency: MSG) notched 22 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Rohndell Goodwin (195-1991, college: Chaminade, agency: Players Group) supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Four Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Even 22 points by point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) did not help to save the game for Mazatlan. Xavier White (203, college: Midland CC) added 11 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place. Loser Venados keeps the ninth position with 19 games lost. Hermosillo will meet league's second-placed Angeles in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mazatlan will play against Tijuana (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: D.McNeill 22+8reb+1ast, R.Goodwin 20+7reb+1ast, J.Montgomery 12+7reb+2ast, S.Maxwell 10+8reb+1ast, B.Griggs 8+6reb+5ast, S.Gross-Bullock 7+4reb+3ast
Mazatlan: K.Feagin 22+1reb+1ast, T.Ferguson 12+2reb+3ast, X.White 11+10reb+2ast, T.Cracknell 8+4reb, E.Weaver 7+2reb+8ast, R.Brahin 7+7reb+2ast

Obregon - Angeles 86-87

Important game to mention about took place in Ciudad Obregon. Second ranked Angeles (23-9) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (20-11) 87-86 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Halcones de Ciudad Obregon. International swingman Gael Bonilla (204-2003) had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) chipped in 21 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals during the contest. At the losing side American forward Connor Zinaich (201-1997, college: Nova SE) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 16 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) scored 20 points. Angeles maintains second position with 23-9 record behind leader Astros. Obregon at the other side keeps the third place with 11 games lost. Angeles will play against Hermosillo (#6) at home in the next round. Obregon will play against Frayles in Guasave and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Angeles: G.Bonilla 25+10reb+2ast, W.Yoakum 21+8reb+4ast, D.Jennings 12+9reb+1ast, D.Willis 7+5reb, J.Gohlke 6+5reb+1ast, D.Martinez 5+3reb
Obregon: C.Zinaich 30+16reb+1ast, K.Williams 20+3reb+2ast, G.Whittington 9+9reb+3ast, J.Estrada 7, T.Nuno 6+9reb, J.Adaway 6+1reb+2ast

Astros - Guaymas 87-100

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Astros (24-7) in Guadalajara on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (15-16) 100-87. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Astros. Guaymas made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Quade Green (183-1998, college: Washington) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The other American import guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) contributed with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. American-Filipino guard Mikh McKinney (184-1992, college: Sacramento St.) replied with 16 points and American power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) added 13 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Astros. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guaymas maintains fifth position with 15-16 record. Astros at the other side still keep top place with seven games lost. Guaymas are looking forward to face higher ranked Culiacan (#4) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Astros will play against Los Mochis and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: Q.Green 25+4reb+7ast, A.Tarke 21+3reb, J.Ivey 19+9reb+6ast, D.Utomi 12+4reb, C.Oluyitan 9+2reb, S.Davis 6+6reb+2ast
Astros: M.McKinney 16+3reb+3ast, M.Mitchell 13+6reb, M.Andriassi 11+2reb+4ast, T.Maddox Jr. 10+1reb+1ast, J.Clay 8+1reb+1ast, A.Chaney 8+7reb+3ast

Culiacan - Los Mochis 109-84

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (17-14) rolled over at home 6th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (13-18) 109-84 on Saturday. Culiacan outrebounded Los Mochis 48-28 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Culiacan looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Nigerian center Olisa Akonobi (213-2000, college: AAMU) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) supported him with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Even 25 points by American Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for Los Mochis. His fellow American import guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) added 16 points for lost side. 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. Culiacan maintains fourth position with 17-14 record. Los Mochis lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Tijuana. Culiacan will meet Guaymas (#5) on the road in the next round. Los Mochis will play against the league's leader Astros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: J.Hughes III 21+10reb+2ast, O.Akonobi 21+13reb, J.Cumberland 18+5reb+9ast, D.Wallace 18+5reb+1ast, N.Allen 9+3reb+2ast, I.Hamilton 8+7reb+4ast
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 25+3reb+2ast, R.Smith 16+2reb+2ast, K.Allen 13+4reb, Z.Walton 10+4reb+1ast, V.Hart 9+4reb+1ast, I.Williams 4+7ast

Tijuana - Frayles 96-86

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-26) lost on the road to eighth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (13-18) 96-86 on Saturday. Tijuana outrebounded Frayles 43-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American power forward Alex Kaye Williams (203-1993) notched 27 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Joshua Webster (190-1997, college: Missouri St.) supported him with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 30 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Brandon Porter (206, college: CPP, agency: Momentum SM) did not help to save the game for Frayles. Dominican-Spanish point guard Jose Augusto Soto (180-1993) added 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Five Tijuana and four Frayles players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tijuana moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Los Mochis. Frayles lost nineteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 26 lost games. Tijuana will meet Mazatlan (#9) on the road in the next round. Frayles will play against Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: A.Kaye Williams 27+7reb+2ast, C.Mitchell 17+4reb+3ast, F.Jaimes 12+13reb+1ast, A.Pruitt 12+6reb+1ast, T.Allen 11+3ast, J.Webster 10+7reb+11ast
Frayles: B.Porter 30+10reb, J.Augusto Soto 21+6reb+5ast, T.Jones 14+1reb+3ast, A.Peacock 12+6reb, D.Thomas 7+1reb+5ast, C.Suarez 2

Hermosillo - Mazatlan 95-97

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Venados (12-19) edged on the road 7th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (14-18) 97-95 on Saturday. Mazatlan made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Xavier White (203, college: Midland CC) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Troy Cracknell (193-1999, college: Augusta, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 28 points (made all of his eleven free throws !!!). Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by guard Sherif Gross-Bullock (196-1999, college: Bryant) did not help to save the game for Hermosillo. TJ Clark (193-2003) added 17 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Five Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Mazatlan maintains ninth position with 12-19 record. Defending champion Hermosillo dropped to the sixth place with 18 games lost. Mazatlan will meet at home higher ranked Tijuana (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hermosillo will play against the league's second-placed Angeles having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: T.Cracknell 28+4reb+2ast, K.Feagin 23+2reb+6ast, X.White 22+13reb+1ast, M.Wright 8+6reb, T.Williams 6+2reb+4ast, R.Brahin 5+6reb+3ast
Hermosillo: S.Gross-Bullock 20+6reb+2ast, T.Clark 17+8reb+2ast, B.Griggs 13+1reb+8ast, S.Maxwell 13+4reb+3ast, D.McNeill 12+5reb+6ast, B.Martinez 8+11reb+1ast

Obregon - Angeles 121-111

An interesting game for Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (20-11) which hosted in Ciudad Obregon their biggest opponent Angeles (23-9). Third ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon managed to get a 10-point victory 121-111. Obregon made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Obregon outrebounded Angeles 40-22 including 25 on the defensive glass. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American players dominated the game. Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) notched 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) supported him with 25 points and 4 assists. Even 35 points (!!!) and 7 assists by guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) did not help to save the game for Angeles. Forward Daytone Jennings (206-1997, college: CSUSB, agency: SLN) added 19 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Five Obregon and four Angeles players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obregon maintains third position with 20-11 record having four points less than leader Astros. Loser Angeles keep the second place with nine games lost. Obregon will meet bottom-ranked Frayles (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Angeles will play against Hermosillo (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: K.Williams 25+4reb+4ast, G.Whittington 25+5reb+3ast, C.Zinaich 20+10reb+2ast, J.Adaway 19+3reb+2ast, T.Nuno 13+6reb+1ast, J.Canty 9+3reb
Angeles: T.Brown 35+2reb+7ast, D.Jennings 19+6reb+1ast, J.Calloway 17+5reb+1ast, W.Yoakum 12+3reb+5ast, S.Phillips 7+1reb+1ast, D.Willis 7+1reb