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

The Regular Season in CIBACOPA just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Angeles in Guadalajara on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Astros 107-74. Astros forced 21 Angeles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) stepped up and scored 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) chipped in 17 points and 4 steals. At the losing side American guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) responded with 15 points and 4 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. Astros is again looking forward to face Angeles in Ciudad de Mexico in the next round. Angeles will play at home against Frayles and are hoping to win this game.
Very significant was Guaymas' 91-87 road victory against Tijuana. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Xavier Pinson (190-2000, college: NM State) nailed 16 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and Isaiah Powell accounted for 26 points. Guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) came up with 16 points and 4 assists for Tijuana Zonkeys in the defeat. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaymas will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tijuana will play on the road against Hermosillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Nuevo Laredo between Toros and Venados. Toros got a very close home victory over Venados. Toros managed to escape with a 3-point win 90-87 on Sunday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Jordan Glynn fired 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Latrell Jones produced 22 points for lost side. Toros will meet at home Los Mochis in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Venados will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 1: Mazatlan lost to Toros on the opponent's court 79-102. Los Mochis lost to Obregon in a home game 86-97. Hermosillo lost to Frayles on the road 86-98. Los Mochis lost to Obregon on its own court 87-96.



Toros - Mazatlan 102-79

Very expected game in Nuevo Laredo where Venados were crushed by Toros 102-79 on Saturday. Toros made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Swingman Austin Wrighten (192-1996, college: Lynchburg) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Wrighten is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Toros' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte, agency: MSG) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and guard Latrell Jones (196-1998, college: Nicholls) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Toros will meet at home Los Mochis in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Venados will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: L.Jones 16+2reb+2ast, C.Trapp 14+7reb+1ast, B.Jackson 9+4reb+1ast, J.Casillas 7+1reb+2ast, D.Quinn 7+3reb+1ast, T.Thompson 7+6reb
Toros: G.Jordan 21+10reb+3ast, W.Austin 18+5reb+1ast, D.Gerard 12+1reb, V.Eduardo 12+2reb, A.Josue 11+1ast, V.Gabriel 10+6reb+2ast

Toros - Mazatlan 90-87

A very close game took place in Nuevo Laredo between Toros and Venados. Toros got a very close home victory over Venados. Toros managed to escape with a 3-point win 90-87 on Sunday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) fired 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Chilean point guard Franco Ordenes (181-1992) chipped in 17 points. Five Toros players scored in double figures. American guard Latrell Jones (196-1998, college: Nicholls) produced 22 points and the other American import guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte, agency: MSG) added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Toros will meet at home Los Mochis in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Venados will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: L.Jones 22+3reb+1ast, D.Quinn 13+4reb+1ast, J.Taylor 10+6reb+2ast, C.Trapp 9+10reb+6ast, B.Jackson 9+1reb+5ast, J.Casillas 8+1reb
Toros: G.Jordan 21+9reb+2ast, O.Franco 17+3reb+3ast, A.Josue 14+6reb+2ast, B.Raven 12+7reb, W.Austin 12+2reb+5ast, V.Eduardo 6

Los Mochis - Obregon 86-97

Very predictable result when Halcones de Ciudad Obregon defeated on the road Pioneros Los Mochis 97-86 on Monday. Obregon made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Los Mochis turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Jaden House (193, college: URI) fired 29 points for the winners. Guard Davonte Gaines (201-2000, college: Providence) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will meet Guaymas on the road in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Toros in Nuevo Laredo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: A.Moultrie 19+10reb+1ast, J.Wilson-Frame 19+3reb+1ast, R.Smith 14+6reb+3ast, C.Williams 9+5reb+3ast, E.Ifejeh 8+1reb+1ast, J.Allen 8+3reb
Obregon: H.Jaden 29+3reb+1ast, M.Justin 16+5reb+1ast, W.Greg 15+3reb+4ast, G.Davonte 14+7reb+2ast, J.Jahvari 9+9reb, P.Josh 5+4reb+5ast

Astros - Angeles 107-74

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Angeles in Guadalajara on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Astros 107-74. Astros forced 21 Angeles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Venezuelan forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) stepped up and scored 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) chipped in 17 points and 4 steals. At the losing side American guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) responded with 15 points and 4 assists and the other American import point guard Antwan Kimmons (183, college: Concordia-SP) scored 13 points. 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 is again looking forward to face Angeles in Ciudad de Mexico in the next round. Angeles will play at home against Frayles and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Angeles: D.Griffin 15+4reb+4ast, A.Kimmons 13+4reb+2ast, J.Davenport 13+1reb, D.Bracey 12+2reb+1ast, J.Calloway 7+6reb+2ast, N.Banyard 3+5reb+2ast
Astros: P.Chris 17+1reb+2ast, B.Trey 13+3reb+3ast, R.Karim 13+1reb+1ast, A.Moises 12+5reb+2ast, S.Daishon 12+3reb+4ast, A.J.J. 10+1reb+3ast

Frayles - Hermosillo 98-86

Frayles de Guasave used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Hermosillo 98-86 on Tuesday night. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Frayles made 7 blocks. American guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) fired 25 points and 5 assists for the winners. His fellow American import forward Xavier Hill-Mais (202-1996, college: Oakland, agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 16 points. Five Frayles de Guasave players scored in double figures. American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) produced 22 points and 8 rebounds and American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Frayles de Guasave will meet Angeles in the next round. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Tijuana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: K.Gaddy 22+8reb, R.Ferguson 12+4reb+4ast, K.Iverson 12+4reb+4ast, G.Cameron 9+1reb+3ast, W.Justin 9+1reb+2ast, T.Ty 8+2reb+3ast
Frayles: O.Octavio 25+3reb+5ast, H.Xavier 16+4reb+2ast, P.Trey 16+2reb+3ast, P.Jay 12+5reb+1ast, N.Sa'eed 12+1reb+3ast, D.Sean 5+5reb+1ast

Los Mochis - Obregon 87-96

Everything went according to plan when Halcones de Ciudad Obregon beat on the road Pioneros Los Mochis 96-87 on Tuesday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Greg Whittington (205-1993, college: Georgetown) fired a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) added 21 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Five Obregon and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will meet Guaymas on the road in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Toros in Nuevo Laredo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: R.Smith 21+1reb+4ast, A.Moultrie 20+11reb+3ast, L.Autrey 12+2reb+1ast, J.Wilson-Frame 12+3reb+5ast, J.Allen 7+1reb+2ast, C.Williams 7+2reb+2ast
Obregon: W.Greg 33+11reb, M.Justin 22+7reb, G.Davonte 13+4reb, H.Jaden 13+5reb+2ast, P.Josh 11+2reb+8ast, A.Martinez 3

Tijuana - Guaymas 87-91

Very significant was Guaymas' 91-87 road victory against Tijuana. Tijuana Zonkeys were plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Xavier Pinson (190-2000, college: NM State) nailed 16 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and forward Isaiah Powell (198-1999, college: Vermont) accounted for 26 points. Guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) came up with 16 points and 4 assists and forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Tijuana Zonkeys in the defeat. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Guaymas will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tijuana will play on the road against Hermosillo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: S.Rector 16+3reb+4ast, T.Edogi 14+3reb, M.Bell 14+4reb, J.Lightfoot 8+9reb+2ast, A.Williams 8+5reb+1ast, P.Jones III 7+5reb+4ast
Guaymas: P.Isaiah 26+4reb+1ast, P.Xavier 16+8reb+7ast, A.Max 13+2reb+1ast, J.Daytone 8+3reb+2ast, B.Jaden 8+4reb, A.Olumide 8+11reb