CIBACOPA Round 6 (Regular Season): Toros are defeated by Tijuana

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Nuevo Laredo between third ranked Toros (6-4) and fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (6-5) on Tuesday night. Toros were defeated by Tijuana Zonkeys at home 91-78. Tijuana made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Tijuana outrebounded Toros 32-21 including 22 on the defensive glass. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) scored 37 points (!!!) (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Drew Buggs (190-1997, college: Winthrop) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) with 28 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Tijuana went down to fifth position due to points difference. Toros at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Tijuana are looking forward to face Los Mochis (#7) at home in the next round. Toros will play against Tijuana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
11th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-7) was outscored at home by tenth ranked Angeles (4-7) with the biggest margin this round 118-92. American point guard Antwan Kimmons (183, college: Concordia-SP) notched 25 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Chuba Ohams supported him with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Even a double-double of 29 points and 11 rebounds by American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Angeles moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Culiacan lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. Angeles will play against Guaymas (#10) at home in the next round. Culiacan will play against Hermosillo and hopes to get back on the winning track.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Guaymas lost to undefeated Astros on the opponent's court 80-90. Angeles unfortunately lost to Obregon in a home game 80-93. Guaymas lost to undefeated Astros on the road 88-96. Los Mochis defeated Culiacan on its own court 100-87. Hermosillo was beaten by Mazatlan in a road game 93-87.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals by Clyde Trapp of Mazatlan.



Culiacan - Angeles 92-118

11th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-7) was outscored at home by tenth ranked Angeles (4-7) with the biggest margin this round 118-92. Angeles dominated down low during the game scoring 88 of its points in the paint compared to Caballeros de Culiacan's 52. They outrebounded Culiacan 50-36 including a 38-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Angeles brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. American point guard Antwan Kimmons (183, college: Concordia-SP) notched 25 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Four Angeles players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 29 points and 11 rebounds by American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. His fellow American import point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) added 13 points and 7 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. Angeles moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Culiacan lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. Angeles will play against Guaymas (#10) at home in the next round. Culiacan will play against Hermosillo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Angeles: K.Antwan 25+6reb+3ast, B.DaQuan 21+5reb+5ast, O.Chuba 20+11reb, O.Renathan 17+4reb+5ast, G.Dayon 11+6reb+1ast, C.Jacob 9+9reb+4ast
Culiacan: T.Jones 29+11reb, R.Peters 13+3reb+7ast, J.Hughes III 13+6reb, N.Tomsick 9+1reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 8+3reb+3ast, R.Bissainthe 7+3reb+1ast

Astros - Guaymas 90-80

Very expected game in Guadalajara where 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (3-6) were defeated by top-ranked Astros (6-0) 90-80. Astros shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) notched 19 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and international guard Karim Rodriguez (196-1988) supported him with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Astros' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 17 points and 9 rebounds by American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) did not help to save the game for Guaymas. His fellow American import forward Isaiah Powell (198-1999, college: Vermont) added 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Astros have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-0 record behind leader Obregon. Guaymas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with six games lost. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaymas will play on the road against Angeles (#8) in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: P.Chris 19+4reb+4ast, A.Moises 15+2reb+3ast, R.Karim 14+8reb+1ast, A.J.J. 14+7reb, A.Victor 9+1reb+1ast, W.Diego 9+3reb+2ast
Guaymas: G.Davis-McMurrin 17+9reb+3ast, I.Powell 17+6reb+2ast, A.Spears 14+2reb+6ast, D.Jennings 11+2reb, O.Adelodun 7+3reb+1ast, X.Pinson 7+1ast

Toros - Tijuana 78-91

The most important game in the last round took place in Nuevo Laredo between third ranked Toros (6-4) and fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (6-5) on Tuesday night. Toros were defeated by Tijuana Zonkeys at home 91-78. Tijuana made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Tijuana outrebounded Toros 32-21 including 22 on the defensive glass. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Shane Rector (188-1994, college: Utah St.) scored 37 points (!!!) (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Drew Buggs (190-1997, college: Winthrop) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) with 28 points and power forward Raven Barber (206-1991, college: Mt.St.Mary's, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) scored 10 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Tijuana went down to fifth position due to points difference. Toros at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. Tijuana are looking forward to face Los Mochis (#7) at home in the next round. Toros will play against Tijuana and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: R.Shane 37+1reb+1ast, E.TK 21+2reb+1ast, B.Drew 14+9reb+8ast, L.Jaquan 8+7reb+3ast, P.Billy 5+6reb+4ast, D.Omar 5+1ast
Toros: J.Glynn 28+4reb+1ast, R.Barber 10+5reb, G.Giron 9+2reb+2ast, G.DeVaughn 6+5reb+1ast, D.Daniels 6+6ast, F.Ordenes 6+8ast

Angeles - Obregon 80-93

Very predictable result in Ciudad de Mexico where second ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (7-3) defeated 10th ranked Angeles (4-7) 93-80. American guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) notched 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Avi Toomer (192-1997, college: Bucknell) supported him with 16 points. Toomer is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by American point guard Antwan Kimmons (183, college: Concordia-SP) did not help to save the game for Angeles. Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) added 16 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Obregon keeps a position of league leader. Angeles at the other side dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Mazatlan. Obregon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Angeles will play at home against Guaymas (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obregon: P.Josh 17+8reb+7ast, T.Avi 16+3reb+2ast, J.Jahvari 14+6reb, H.Jaden 10+3reb+3ast, R.Alejandro 9+5reb, F.Tony 8+5reb+1ast
Angeles: R.Ona Embo 17+3reb+1ast, C.Ohams 16+11reb+1ast, A.Kimmons 16+5reb+8ast, J.Davenport 11+6reb, D.Griffin 7+2reb+4ast, L.Andriassi 5+2reb+2ast

Astros - Guaymas 96-88

Not a big story in a game in Guadalajara where 7th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (3-6) were defeated by top-ranked Astros (6-0) 96-88. Astros made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Astros outrebounded Guaymas 36-25 including 24 on the defensive glass. Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) notched 31 points and 5 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and international point guard Victor Alvarez (183-1996) supported him with 9 points and 7 assists. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) did not help to save the game for Guaymas. Canadian guard Olumide Adelodun (196-2003, college: Niagara) added 18 points. Four Guaymas players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Astros have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-0 record behind leader Obregon. Guaymas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with six games lost. Astros will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Guaymas will play on the road against Angeles (#8) in Ciudad de Mexico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Astros: D.Tyran 31+5reb+2ast, B.A.J. 12+1reb, R.Karim 10+1ast, A.Victor 9+4reb+7ast, M.Yoanki 8+11reb+1ast, I.Jose 6+6reb+1ast
Guaymas: G.Davis-McMurrin 20+5reb+1ast, O.Adelodun 18+4reb, I.Powell 15+2reb+3ast, D.Jennings 12+5reb, A.Spears 11+1ast, X.Pinson 8+2reb+3ast

Los Mochis - Culiacan 100-87

Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (4-5) beat at home bottom-ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (2-7) 100-87. Los Mochis outrebounded Culiacan 39-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Los Mochis players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) supported him with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Even 24 points and 7 assists by point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) did not help to save the game for Culiacan. Guard Isaac Hamilton (196-1994, college: UCLA) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Pioneros Los Mochis have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Hermosillo. Culiacan lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. Los Mochis will play against higher ranked Tijuana (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Culiacan will play against Hermosillo (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: M.Arnett 22+13reb+1ast, W.Jared 17+3reb+3ast, A.Jordan 17+6reb+2ast, B.Matthew 17+6reb+5ast, S.Rashad 11+1reb+8ast, T.Eric 6+5reb+1ast
Culiacan: R.Peters 24+2reb+7ast, R.Bissainthe 17+1reb+1ast, I.Hamilton 17+5reb+6ast, B.Porter 11+1reb+1ast, T.Jones 8+9reb+1ast, J.Hughes III 7+9reb+2ast

Mazatlan - Hermosillo 93-87

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo's (4-5) road loss to seventh ranked Venados (4-7) 87-93. American guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) notched 23 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and the other American import Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: ETAMU, agency: Haylett Sports) supported him with 18 points and 4 steals. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Hermosillo. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) added 15 points and 4 assists. Four Mazatlan and five Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Mazatlan went down to eighth position due to points difference, which they share with Angeles. Hermosillo at the other side dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Los Mochis. Mazatlan will play against higher ranked Frayles (#3) in Guasave in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Hermosillo will play on the road against Culiacan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: T.Clyde 23+9reb+8ast, R.Tyree 18+3reb+1ast, J.Latrell 13+5reb+2ast, Q.Dakota 10+6reb+1ast, C.Jorge 8+1reb, J.Brent 8+2reb+2ast
Hermosillo: K.Gaddy 20+6reb+2ast, R.Ferguson 15+4reb+4ast, J.Banegas 13+1ast, G.Cameron 12+4reb+4ast, T.Bieshaar 10+8reb+1ast, W.Justin 10+4reb+1ast