CIBACOPA Round 13 (Regular Season): Astros keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Astros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Astros defeated 10th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan in Guadalajara 103-86. Astros outrebounded Culiacan 44-30 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) stepped up and scored 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and international point guard Victor Alvarez (183-1996) chipped in 19 points. Astros' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Undefeated Astros (12-0) have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Culiacan at the other side keeps the tenth place with 12 games lost. Culiacan will play next round against Toros trying to get back on the winning streak. Astros will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Frayles in Guasave.
Very significant was Angeles' (#4) 111-101 road victory against 5th ranked Toros. American power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) nailed 26 points for the winning side and Dayon Griffin accounted for 25 points. Angeles' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) came up with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Toros in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Angeles. They maintain fourth place with 10-8 record, which they share with Frayles. Toros lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Los Mochis. Angeles will play against league's second-placed Tijuana on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toros will play against Culiacan (#10) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Quite upsetting was Toros' home defeat in a game versus Angeles who edged hosts 87-84. Chuba Ohams fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Jordan Glynn produced a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Toros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Angeles. They maintain fourth place with 10-8 record, which they share with Frayles. Toros lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Los Mochis. Angeles will meet league's second-placed Tijuana on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toros will play against Culiacan (#10) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 13: Guaymas won against Mazatlan on the opponent's court 105-87. Frayles unfortunately lost to Tijuana in a home game 80-89. Guaymas managed to beat Mazatlan on the road 88-84. Hermosillo defeated Los Mochis on its own court 97-88. Culiacan lost to undefeated Astros in Guadalajara 98-105. Frayles won against Tijuana at home 88-81. Los Mochis outscored Hermosillo on the opponent's court 103-83.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists by Jared Wilson-Frame of Los Mochis.



Mazatlan - Guaymas 87-105

Rather expected game in Mazatlan where 11th ranked Venados (4-14) were defeated by ninth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-11) 105-87 on Monday. Guaymas outrebounded Mazatlan 42-24 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) fired 28 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import point guard Amir Spears (190-2001, college: UTSA) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Canadian guard Devonte Bandoo (190-1996, college: Baylor) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Five Guaymas and four Mazatlan players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Ostioneros de Guaymas. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hermosillo. Mazatlan lost their ninth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Guaymas will meet at home Hermosillo (#9) in the next round. Mazatlan will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: C.Trapp 17+3reb+2ast, D.Bandoo 16+5reb+2ast, J.Taylor 15+3reb+4ast, T.Williams 14+2reb+1ast, D.Quinn 8+6reb+1ast, S.Khydarius 8+1reb
Guaymas: D.Gage 28+7reb+2ast, S.Amir 21+3reb+5ast, B.Jaden 16+8reb+2ast, J.Daytone 12+6reb+2ast, A.Olumide 11+7reb+1ast, P.Isaiah 5+5reb

Astros - Culiacan 103-86

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Astros as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Astros defeated 10th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan in Guadalajara 103-86. Astros outrebounded Culiacan 44-30 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) stepped up and scored 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and international point guard Victor Alvarez (183-1996) chipped in 19 points. Astros' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and the other American import point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) scored 18 points and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Astros (12-0) have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Culiacan at the other side keeps the tenth place with 12 games lost. Culiacan will play next round against Toros trying to get back on the winning streak. Astros will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Frayles in Guasave.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: T.Jones 25+5reb, R.Peters 18+3reb+6ast, J.Hughes III 16+7reb+1ast, B.Porter 12+6reb+2ast, T.McCallum 8+4reb, S.Allen 4+3reb+4ast
Astros: P.Chris 20+6reb+2ast, A.Victor 19+3reb+2ast, B.Trey 17+1ast, W.Diego 11+2reb+3ast, M.Yoanki 10+10reb+2ast, I.Jose 8+8reb

Toros - Angeles 101-111

Very significant was Angeles' (#4) 111-101 road victory against 5th ranked Toros. Angeles dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Toros' 28. They outrebounded Toros 38-27 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Angeles players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) nailed 26 points for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) accounted for 25 points. Angeles' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) came up with 21 points and 8 rebounds and Jamaican-American guard Rashad James (185-1990, college: Iona) added 18 points and 7 assists respectively for Toros in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Angeles. They maintain fourth place with 10-8 record, which they share with Frayles. Toros lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Los Mochis. Angeles will play against league's second-placed Tijuana on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toros will play against Culiacan (#10) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Toros: J.Glynn 21+8reb+3ast, R.James 18+1reb+7ast, A.Wrighten 15+1reb, G.Giron 14+3reb+2ast, D.Daniels 10+2reb+3ast, F.Ordenes 10+3reb+3ast
Angeles: C.Jacob 26+4reb+3ast, G.Dayon 25+2reb+1ast, O.Renathan 16+3reb+2ast, K.Antwan 14+6reb+4ast, B.Trahson 12+3reb+3ast, O.Chuba 10+10reb+6ast

Frayles - Tijuana 80-89

Rather predictable result when second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (12-8) defeated on the road 5th ranked Frayles de Guasave (10-8) 89-80 on Tuesday. Tijuana outrebounded Frayles 44-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. Tijuana looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) fired 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Trinidad and Tobago center Jabari Narcis (206-1997, college: UT Arlington, agency: MSG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American swingman Melik Martin (198-1999, college: Drexel) produced 21 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard Jemerrio Jones (196-1995, college: NM State, agency: JCK Sports Group) added 12 points and 14 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana maintains second place with 12-8 record having just eight point less than leader Astros. Loser Frayles de Guasave dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Angeles. Tijuana will meet at home Angeles (#4) in the next round. Frayles will play against the league's leader Astros and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frayles: M.Martin 21+6reb+2ast, T.Phipps 17+3reb+3ast, J.Pal 13+7reb, J.Jones 12+14reb, S.Nelson 7+1reb+7ast, J.O'Neal 6+1reb+1ast
Tijuana: L.Jaquan 20+9reb+2ast, J.Perry 14+5reb, W.Alex 12+4reb+4ast, B.Dee 11+3reb+1ast, N.Jabari 10+13reb+3ast, B.Markedric 9+6reb+2ast

Mazatlan - Guaymas 84-88

Not a big story in a game in Mazatlan where 11th ranked Venados (4-14) were defeated by ninth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (7-11) 88-84 on Tuesday. American guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) fired 30 points (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners. Canadian center Jaden Bediako (208-2000, college: Seton Hall) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. American guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) produced 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Ostioneros de Guaymas. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hermosillo. Mazatlan lost their ninth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Guaymas will meet at home Hermosillo (#9) in the next round. Mazatlan will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: D.Quinn 17+7reb+1ast, D.Bandoo 16+1reb+3ast, C.Trapp 16+6reb+5ast, J.Taylor 12+2reb+2ast, T.Williams 7+7reb+1ast, S.Khydarius 5+4reb
Guaymas: D.Gage 30+4reb+2ast, S.Amir 14+7ast, B.Jaden 14+13reb+2ast, J.Daytone 10+12reb+2ast, A.Olumide 8+4reb+3ast, R.Bryan 6+1reb

Hermosillo - Los Mochis 97-88

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eighth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (7-11) beat at home 7th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (9-9) 97-88 on Tuesday. Hermosillo made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Cameron Gooden (182-1998, college: Utah Tech) fired 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) produced 23 points and 8 rebounds and center Eric Thompson (204-1993, college: Pacific) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Hermosillo and four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hermosillo maintains eighth place with 7-11 record, which they share with Guaymas. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Toros. Hermosillo will meet Guaymas (#8) on the road in the next round. Los Mochis will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 23+8reb+2ast, M.Butler 15+3reb, E.Thompson 11+10reb+1ast, V.Edwards 10+8reb+2ast, R.Smith 9+1reb+3ast, J.Evans 9+2reb+4ast
Hermosillo: C.Gooden 20+5reb+4ast, G.Kiandre 16+6reb+1ast, J.Winston 15+6reb, F.Romeao 14+5reb, H.Jordan 14+1ast, W.Trey 10+2reb+8ast

Astros - Culiacan 105-98

There was no surprise in Guadalajara where 10th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (6-12) was defeated by leader Astros (12-0) 105-98 on Wednesday. Astros shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) fired 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) chipped in 23 points and 5 assists. Astros' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) produced 20 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for Astros. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan keeps the tenth place with 12 games lost. Astros will meet Frayles (#5) in the next round. Culiacan will play against Toros (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: R.Peters 20+2reb+4ast, S.Allen 19+2reb+4ast, J.Hughes III 18+6reb+2ast, B.Porter 15+2reb+4ast, T.Jones 14+5reb, T.McCallum 12+4reb+1ast
Astros: D.Tyran 23+9reb, B.Trey 23+2reb+5ast, S.Daishon 21+6ast, P.Chris 15+6reb+2ast, M.Yoanki 11+5reb+3ast, D.Johnson-Odom 7+1reb+3ast

Toros - Angeles 84-87

Quite upsetting was Toros' home defeat in a game versus Angeles who edged hosts 87-84. Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) chipped in 22 points and 4 assists. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Jamaican-American guard Rashad James (185-1990, college: Iona) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Angeles and five Toros players scored in double figures. Toros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Angeles. They maintain fourth place with 10-8 record, which they share with Frayles. Toros lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Los Mochis. Angeles will meet league's second-placed Tijuana on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toros will play against Culiacan (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toros: J.Glynn 27+12reb+4ast, R.James 12+5reb+3ast, G.DeVaughn 12+5reb+1ast, G.Giron 11+5reb+2ast, A.Wrighten 10+3reb+2ast, R.Barber 7
Angeles: B.Trahson 22+4reb+4ast, O.Renathan 15+1reb+2ast, O.Chuba 14+17reb+3ast, K.Antwan 11+4reb+6ast, D.Jeremiah 10+2reb+1ast, G.Dayon 8+2reb+3ast

Frayles - Tijuana 88-81

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Frayles de Guasave (10-8) won against at home much higher ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (12-8) 88-81 on Wednesday. American guard Jemerrio Jones (196-1995, college: NM State, agency: JCK Sports Group) fired 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American-South Sudanese forward Jay Pal (206-2000, college: SDSU, agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Drew Buggs (190-1997, college: Winthrop) produced 27 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import power forward Alex Williams (203-1993) added 24 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Frayles moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Angeles. Loser Tijuana Zonkeys keeps the second position with eight games lost. Frayles will meet at home league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tijuana will play against Angeles and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: D.Buggs 27+5reb+3ast, A.Williams 24+4reb+2ast, J.Lightfoot 10+9reb+3ast, J.Narcis 10+4reb, P.Jones III 4+5reb+1ast, D.Barnes 2+3reb+1ast
Frayles: J.Jemerrio 18+7reb+4ast, P.Trey 17+2reb+3ast, P.Jay 15+6reb+3ast, N.Sa'eed 14+4reb+3ast, N.McDavid 9+6reb, M.Melik 8+8reb+5ast

Hermosillo - Los Mochis 83-103

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo's (7-11) home loss to seventh ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (9-9) 83-103 on Wednesday. Los Mochis made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Hermosillo's players. Americans were the main players on the court. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) fired a double-double by scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and guard Trey Wertz (196-1999, college: Notre Dame) added 9 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Los Mochis moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Toros. Loser Rayos de Hermosillo keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Guaymas. Los Mochis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hermosillo will play against Guaymas (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: K.Gaddy 13+5reb, R.Ferguson 13+1reb+1ast, J.Henderson 11+2reb+1ast, W.Justin 11+5reb, T.Wertz 9+2reb+6ast, B.Gresham 8+6reb+1ast
Los Mochis: M.Arnett 18+8reb, P.Ryan 17+6reb+3ast, S.Rashad 14+5reb+4ast, W.Jared 12+5reb+10ast, A.Jordan 11+4reb+2ast, B.Matthew 9+4ast