CIBACOPA Round 5 of Regular Season

There were just five rounds played in Regular Season of CIBACOPA and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Third defeat of league's leader Toros (6-3) against fourth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-3) 72-67 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the second position in the league. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 9 rebounds. American-Puerto Rican guard Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St.) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Chilean point guard Franco Ordenes (181-1992) answered with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for Toros. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Obregon moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Toros. Toros will play next round against Tijuana trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Obregon will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Angeles in Ciudad de Mexico.
Important game to mention about took place in Guaymas. Second ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-3) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (3-5) 92-90 on Friday evening. American point guard Saeed Nelson (188-1998, college: American) stepped up and scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Jay Pal chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard Amir Spears (190-2001, college: UTSA) responded with 20 points and 8 assists. Frayles de Guasave have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Frayles went down to fourth position due to points difference. Guaymas at the other side dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaymas will play on the road against the league's leader Astros (#1) in Guadalajara and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Tijuana between Astros and Tijuana Zonkeys. Leader Astros (6-0) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (5-4). Astros managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Friday evening. Michael Carrera nailed 18 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side. Drew Buggs came up with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Tijuana in the defeat. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Astros have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Astros will meet at home Guaymas (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tijuana will play against Toros in Nuevo Laredo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Mazatlan was beaten by Los Mochis on the road 104-87. Culiacan won against Angeles on its own court 102-98. Mazatlan managed to outperform Los Mochis in a road game 93-86. Obregon recorded a loss to Toros at home 95-100. Frayles were defeated by Guaymas on the opponent's court 83-78. Tijuana lost to undefeated Astros in a home game 83-90.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 32 points and 6 rebounds by Trey Burke of Astros.



Obregon - Toros 72-67

Third defeat of league's leader Toros (6-3) against fourth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-3) 72-67 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the second position in the league. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 9 rebounds. American-Puerto Rican guard Jahvari Josiah (193-1993, college: Coppin St.) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Chilean point guard Franco Ordenes (181-1992) answered with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) added 8 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Toros. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Obregon moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Toros. Toros will play next round against Tijuana trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Obregon will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Angeles in Ciudad de Mexico.
Top scorers:
Toros: F.Ordenes 15+9reb+8ast, A.Wrighten 11+1reb+1ast, R.James 9+2reb+1ast, J.Glynn 8+10reb+2ast, R.Barber 7+9reb, D.Trasvina 7
Obregon: J.Jahvari 15+5reb+1ast, H.Jaden 14+5reb+2ast, F.Tony 13+9reb, G.Davonte 10+6reb+1ast, M.Justin 8, R.Alejandro 7+5reb+1ast

Guaymas - Frayles 90-92

Important game to mention about took place in Guaymas. Second ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-3) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (3-5) 92-90 on Friday evening. American point guard Saeed Nelson (188-1998, college: American) stepped up and scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and American-South Sudanese forward Jay Pal (206-2000, college: SDSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard Amir Spears (190-2001, college: UTSA) responded with 20 points and 8 assists and Canadian guard Olumide Adelodun (196-2003, college: Niagara) scored 10 points and 7 assists. Four Frayles and five Guaymas players scored in double figures. Frayles de Guasave have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Frayles went down to fourth position due to points difference. Guaymas at the other side dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. Frayles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaymas will play on the road against the league's leader Astros (#1) in Guadalajara and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: A.Spears 20+2reb+8ast, M.Agbonkpolo 14+3reb+3ast, D.Jennings 12+5reb+4ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 11+4reb+1ast, O.Adelodun 10+4reb+7ast, I.Powell 8+5reb+1ast
Frayles: N.Sa'eed 24+5reb+4ast, P.Jay 20+6reb+2ast, H.Xavier 12+6reb, D.Sean 11+7reb, P.Trey 8+1reb+1ast, R.Olea 7+1reb

Los Mochis - Mazatlan 104-87

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (2-5) beat at home higher ranked Venados (4-5) 104-87 on Friday. Los Mochis outrebounded Mazatlan 42-30 including 27 on the defensive glass. Los Mochis looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American players dominated the game. Center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) nailed 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) accounted for 17 points and 11 assists. Guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) came up with 19 points and 5 assists and Terrence Thompson (203-1994, college: Wake Forest) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Mazatlan in the defeat. Five Los Mochis and four Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Los Mochis moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Culiacan and Hermosillo. Loser Venados dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. Los Mochis will meet at home Culiacan (#9) in the next round. Mazatlan will play against Hermosillo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: J.Taylor 19+5ast, T.Robinson 13+2ast, B.Jackson 11+1reb, L.Jones 11+7reb+2ast, T.Thompson 10+11reb+1ast, D.Quinn 9+6reb
Los Mochis: M.Arnett 23+8reb+1ast, A.Jordan 20+9reb, B.Matthew 17+3reb+11ast, W.Jared 16+7reb+4ast, S.Rashad 12+4reb+2ast, E.Vince 5+6reb+3ast

Tijuana - Astros 79-81

A very close game took place in Tijuana between Astros and Tijuana Zonkeys. Leader Astros (6-0) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (5-4). Astros managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Friday evening. Astros made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Forward Michael Carrera (196-1993, college: S.Carolina, agency: BIG) nailed 18 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side and American guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Drew Buggs (190-1997, college: Winthrop) came up with 20 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) added 19 points respectively for Tijuana in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Astros have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Astros will meet at home Guaymas (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tijuana will play against Toros in Nuevo Laredo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: D.Buggs 20+7reb+3ast, S.Rector 19+4reb+2ast, J.Narcis 10+6reb+2ast, B.Preston 10+5reb+1ast, O.De Haro 8, T.Edogi 4+9reb+1ast
Astros: C.Michael 18+9reb+2ast, S.Daishon 16+5reb+2ast, B.Trey 15+5reb+3ast, H.Adonys 15+3reb+3ast, W.Diego 8+2reb+1ast, P.Chris 5+6reb+1ast

Culiacan - Angeles 102-98

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Angeles (3-6) lost on the road to ninth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-5) 102-98 on Saturday. American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) nailed 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) accounted for 22 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) came up with 27 points and 4 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Angeles in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Culiacan maintains ninth place with 2-5 record, which they share with Los Mochis and Hermosillo. Loser Angeles dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. Culiacan will meet bottom-ranked Los Mochis (#11) on the road in the next round. Angeles will play against the league's second-placed Obregon and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Angeles: D.Griffin 27+3reb+2ast, R.Ona Embo 16+3reb+2ast, N.Banyard 12+11reb, C.Ohams 12+12reb+1ast, A.Kimmons 12+3reb+5ast, J.Calloway 8+4reb+1ast
Culiacan: J.Torren 22+7reb+2ast, H.Isaac 22+5reb+3ast, H.Johnny 15+11reb+1ast, P.Roddy 14+2reb+9ast, P.Brandon 11+4reb, B.Ralph 9+4reb

Los Mochis - Mazatlan 86-93

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Venados (4-5) won against on the road bottom-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (2-5) 93-86 on Saturday. Mazatlan made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game. Mazatlan outrebounded Los Mochis 39-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. American players dominated the game. Guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) nailed 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Latrell Jones (196-1998, college: Nicholls) accounted for 23 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) came up with 17 points and 7 assists and center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) added 12 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Los Mochis in the defeat. Five Mazatlan and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Mazatlan moved-up to sixth place. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis stay at the bottom position with five games lost. They share it with Culiacan and Hermosillo. Mazatlan will meet at home Hermosillo (#10) in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Culiacan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: R.Smith 19+3reb+1ast, M.Butler 17+2reb+7ast, J.Wilson-Frame 17+2reb+2ast, A.Moultrie 12+11reb, V.Edwards 6+4reb+3ast, J.Allen 6+2reb
Mazatlan: J.Latrell 23+6reb+1ast, T.Clyde 21+7reb+4ast, J.Brent 13+3reb, R.Tyree 13+7reb, Q.Dakota 10+5reb+2ast, T.Terrence 7+4reb

Obregon - Toros 95-100

Not a big story in a game when 4th placed Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-3) lost at home to first ranked Toros (6-3) 100-95 on Saturday. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) nailed 28 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winning side and Jamaican-American guard Rashad James (185-1990, college: Iona) accounted for 21 points. Five Toros players scored in double figures. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) came up with 32 points and 6 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Jaden House (193, college: URI) added 24 points respectively for Obregon in the defeat. Despite that victory Toros went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Obregon. Toros will meet at home Tijuana (#5) in the next round. Obregon will play against Angeles in Ciudad de Mexico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: T.Farmer 32+6reb, J.House 24+2reb+3ast, J.Moss 22+4reb, D.Gaines 9+5reb, J.Perkins 6+5reb+14ast, J.Josiah 2+3reb+4ast
Toros: G.Jordan 28+8reb+2ast, J.Ra'shad 21+3reb+1ast, W.Austin 16+3reb+4ast, D.Damien 11+2reb+4ast, D.Gerard 11+6reb, B.Raven 8+3reb+1ast

Guaymas - Frayles 83-78

There was a surprise result when sixth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (3-5) defeated at home second-ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-3) 83-78 on Saturday. American forward Isaiah Powell (198-1999, college: Vermont) nailed 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Canadian guard Olumide Adelodun (196-2003, college: Niagara) accounted for 17 points. American guard Jemerrio Jones (196-1995, college: NM State) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and American point guard Saeed Nelson (188-1998, college: American) added 18 points, 7 assists and 4 steals respectively for Frayles in the defeat. Four Guaymas and five Frayles players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Guaymas went down to seventh position due to points difference. Loser Frayles de Guasave dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. Guaymas will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frayles will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Frayles: S.Nelson 18+1reb+7ast, X.Hill-Mais 16+6reb, T.Phipps 16+3reb+3ast, J.Jones 11+15reb+5ast, S.Durugordon 10+7reb, J.Pal 5+5reb
Guaymas: P.Isaiah 19+6reb+6ast, A.Olumide 17+4reb+2ast, D.Gage 13+9reb+1ast, J.Daytone 10+4reb+1ast, S.Amir 8+2reb+7ast, P.Xavier 8+2reb+1ast

Tijuana - Astros 83-90

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (5-4) lost at home to leader Astros (6-0) 90-83 on Saturday. American point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) nailed 32 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) accounted for 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Astros players scored in double figures. American Billy Preston (206-1997, college: Kansas, agency: BIG) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Markedric Bell (203-1999, college: PVAMU) added 15 points respectively for Tijuana in the defeat. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Astros. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Astros will meet at home Guaymas (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tijuana will play against Toros in Nuevo Laredo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: B.Preston 15+7reb+2ast, M.Bell 15+4reb, T.Edogi 11+5reb, O.De Haro 10+1ast, D.Buggs 9+6reb+4ast, J.Lightfoot 8+5reb
Astros: B.Trey 32+6reb+3ast, H.Adonys 17+5reb+4ast, C.Michael 15+7reb, P.Chris 14+4reb+2ast, S.Daishon 10+2reb+5ast, B.A.J. 2+3reb