CIBACOPA Round 17 (Regular Season): Obregon is upset by Angeles

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The game between second ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (17-7) and fifth ranked Angeles (13-13) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was defeated by Angeles in a tough game in Ciudad Obregon 106-110. Angeles made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Obregon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) who scored 35 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Angeles' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) produced 28 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Angeles maintains fifth place with 13-13 record. Obregon at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Angeles are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Obregon will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) in Guadalajara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another exciting game was between seventh ranked Los Mochis and 4th placed Tijuana Zonkeys where host Los Mochis (11-13) won against Tijuana Zonkeys (15-11) 79-75. American guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 7 assists. Jared Wilson-Frame contributed with 21 points for the winners. Syrian-American guard Amauri Hardy (188-1998, college: Oregon) answered with 16 points and 5 assists for Tijuana Zonkeys. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Los Mochis maintains seventh place with 11-13 record. Tijuana lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 11 games lost. Los Mochis will play against Guaymas (#8) on the road in the next round. Tijuana will play against Toros (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Leader Astros delivered the nineteenth victory on Friday night. This time they beat 9th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (9-17) 97-93 in Guadalajara. Tyran De Lattibeaudiere stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Kiandre Gaddy responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Astros have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-1 record. Hermosillo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 17 games lost. Astros will meet at home league's second-placed Obregon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hermosillo will play against Frayles (#3) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 17 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Guaymas were crushed by Frayles in Guasave 120-98. Bottom-ranked Mazatlan was beaten by Culiacan at home 103-110. Hermosillo was destroyed by Astros on the opponent's court 87-60. Los Mochis unfortunately lost to Tijuana in a home game 83-95. Culiacan managed to beat Mazatlan on the road 101-92. Obregon defeated Angeles on its own court 111-96. Guaymas were beaten by Frayles in Guasave 112-108.
The best stats of 17th round was 18 points by Saeed Nelson of Frayles.



Astros - Hermosillo 97-93

Leader Astros delivered the nineteenth victory on Friday night. This time they beat 9th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (9-17) 97-93 in Guadalajara. Jamaican Tyran De Lattibeaudiere (195-1991, college: Lamar, agency: Network Sports International) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. American forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import guard Cameron Gooden (182-1998, college: Utah Tech) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Astros have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-1 record. Hermosillo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 17 games lost. Astros will meet at home league's second-placed Obregon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hermosillo will play against Frayles (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: D.Tyran 19+11reb+5ast, B.Trey 15+2reb+5ast, S.Paul 14+2reb+1ast, M.Yoanki 11+9reb+1ast, S.Daishon 11+2reb, R.Karim 9+3reb+1ast
Hermosillo: G.Cameron 21+1reb+1ast, K.Gaddy 20+9reb+2ast, R.Ferguson 14+6reb+2ast, T.Brown-Soares 13+9reb, M.Eduardo 9+2reb+3ast, T.Bieshaar 6+3reb+2ast

Frayles - Guaymas 120-98

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (10-14) were crushed on the road by third ranked Frayles de Guasave (16-10) 120-98 on Friday. Frayles dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Ostioneros de Guaymas' 50. Frayles forced 19 Guaymas turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Jemerrio Jones (196-1995, college: NM State, agency: JCK Sports Group) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners and guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Terry Roberts (190-2000, college: Georgia) responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Amir Spears (190-2001, college: UTSA) scored 24 points and 4 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Five Frayles and four Guaymas players 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. Frayles de Guasave have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain third place with 16-10 record having just three point less than leader Astros. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. Frayles will meet Hermosillo (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Guaymas will play against Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frayles: O.Octavio 24+5reb+2ast, H.D'Moi 23+4reb+3ast, P.Trey 15+4reb+3ast, P.Jay 13+5reb, M.Melik 12+5reb+4ast, J.Jemerrio 12+12reb+7ast
Guaymas: A.Spears 24+3reb+4ast, T.Roberts 23+5reb+3ast, O.Adelodun 16+3reb+5ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 16+10reb+2ast, J.Bediako 8+6reb, D.Jennings 4+7reb

Los Mochis - Tijuana 79-75

Another exciting game was between seventh ranked Los Mochis and 4th placed Tijuana Zonkeys where host Los Mochis (11-13) won against Tijuana Zonkeys (15-11) 79-75. American guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points and 7 assists. His fellow American import Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Four Pioneros Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Syrian-American guard Amauri Hardy (188-1998, college: Oregon) answered with 16 points and 5 assists and American forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) added 9 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Tijuana Zonkeys. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Los Mochis maintains seventh place with 11-13 record. Tijuana lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 11 games lost. Los Mochis will play against Guaymas (#8) on the road in the next round. Tijuana will play against Toros (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: W.Jared 21+3reb+2ast, B.Matthew 16+4reb+7ast, M.Arnett 11+12reb, A.Jordan 11, S.Rashad 10+3reb+2ast, G.Eric 5+6reb+3ast
Tijuana: A.Hardy 16+4reb+5ast, J.Narcis 13+2reb+2ast, P.Jones III 10+5reb+2ast, J.Lightfoot 9+11reb, M.Bell 8+3reb, D.Barnes 5

Obregon - Angeles 106-110

The game between second ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (17-7) and fifth ranked Angeles (13-13) was the most important one in the last round on Friday night. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was defeated by Angeles in a tough game in Ciudad Obregon 106-110. Angeles made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Obregon helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) who scored 35 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Angeles' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) produced 28 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Angeles maintains fifth place with 13-13 record. Obregon at the other side keeps the second position with seven games lost. Angeles are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Obregon will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) in Guadalajara and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Angeles: C.Jacob 35+5reb+4ast, O.Chuba 23+7reb, O.Renathan 15+3reb+3ast, B.Terrell 11+2reb+3ast, N.Konstantynovskyi 7+4reb, B.Trahson 7+10reb+8ast
Obregon: T.Farmer 28+8reb+3ast, J.Perkins 19+5reb+9ast, J.Moss 18+11reb+1ast, J.House 16+1reb+3ast, D.Gaines 8+5reb+2ast, A.Toomer 8+1reb+2ast

Mazatlan - Culiacan 103-110

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan's (9-19) road victory over bottom-ranked Venados (5-19) 110-103 on Friday. It was a great shooting night for Culiacan especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. The game was dominated by American players. point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 12 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners and forward Johnny Hughes III (201-1997, college: UIW) chipped in 26 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Clyde Trapp (193-1998, college: Charlotte) scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Culiacan and five Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Culiacan maintains tenth place with 9-19 record. Loser Venados stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. Culiacan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mazatlan will play against Angeles (#5) in Ciudad de Mexico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: P.Roddy 37+5reb+12ast, H.Johnny 26+7reb, J.Torren 22+10reb, M.Tre 14+4reb+1ast, H.Isaac 7+6reb+4ast, C.Juan 3
Mazatlan: J.Taylor 24+10reb+5ast, C.Trapp 21+5reb+6ast, D.Bandoo 20+3reb+2ast, D.Quinn 11+3reb+1ast, D.White 10+7reb+2ast, S.Khydarius 10+7reb+2ast

Astros - Hermosillo 87-60

Very expected game in Guadalajara where 9th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (9-17) was rolled over by first ranked Astros (19-1) 87-60 on Saturday. Cuban forward Yoanki Mencia (198-1997) stepped up and scored 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and American point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. American-Argentinian guard Romeao Ferguson (196-1997, college: Lipscomb) responded with 13 points and 4 assists and American power forward Terrell Brown-Soares (208-1998, college: San Diego) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. 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 have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-1 record. Hermosillo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 17 games lost. Astros will meet at home league's second-placed Obregon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hermosillo will play against Frayles (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: M.Yoanki 24+6reb, A.Moises 15+1reb, B.Trey 14+5reb+2ast, P.Chris 7+2reb, S.Paul 6+2reb+4ast, D.Tyran 5+4reb+3ast
Hermosillo: R.Ferguson 13+4reb+4ast, K.Gaddy 12+4reb, G.Cameron 10+5reb+1ast, T.Brown-Soares 9+8reb, W.Justin 8+1reb+1ast, J.Henderson 8+2reb

Los Mochis - Tijuana 83-95

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (15-11) beat on the road 7th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (11-13) 95-83 on Saturday. American forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and Syrian-American guard Amauri Hardy (188-1998, college: Oregon) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana maintains fourth place with 15-11 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the seventh position with 13 games lost. Tijuana will meet at home Toros (#6) in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Guaymas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: E.TK 17+3reb+1ast, G.Charles 16+4reb+1ast, L.Jaquan 14+16reb+2ast, H.Amauri 14+7reb, B.Markedric 11+7reb+1ast, W.Alex 11+1ast
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 18+7reb+4ast, A.Moultrie 15+15reb, M.Butler 15+5reb+7ast, J.Allen 13, E.Griffin 10+6reb+1ast, E.Thompson 8+4reb

Mazatlan - Culiacan 92-101

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Venados' (5-19) home loss to tenth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (9-19) 92-101 on Saturday. Culiacan well out of reach of Mazatlan shooting 70.2 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The game was dominated by American players. point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) stepped up and scored 20 points and 16 assists for the winners and power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) chipped in 26 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!). Guard Anthony Nelson (193-1998, college: Manhattan) responded with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Decensae White (198-1988, college: SF State) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Five Culiacan and four Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Venados' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Culiacan maintains tenth place with 9-19 record. Loser Venados stay at the bottom position with 19 games lost. Culiacan will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mazatlan will play against Angeles (#5) in Ciudad de Mexico and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: J.Torren 26+10reb+2ast, M.Tre 23+1reb+2ast, P.Roddy 20+3reb+16ast, H.Johnny 18+9reb+1ast, B.Alston 14+1reb+4ast, P.Brandon 0
Mazatlan: A.Nelson 25+5reb+5ast, D.White 17+8reb+3ast, C.Trapp 11+3reb+9ast, D.Quinn 10+6reb, J.Taylor 10+1ast, D.Bandoo 8+1ast

Obregon - Angeles 111-96

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (17-7) won against at home 5th ranked Angeles (13-13) 111-96 on Saturday. Obregon made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. Obregon outrebounded Angeles 40-27 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Obregon looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and forward Tony Farmer (201-1994, college: Lee JC) chipped in 29 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) responded with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) scored 17 points. Five Obregon and four Angeles players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obregon maintains second place with 17-7 record having just two point less than leader Astros. Loser Angeles keep the fifth position with 13 games lost. Obregon will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Angeles will play against Mazatlan (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: M.Justin 33+14reb+3ast, F.Tony 29+6reb+3ast, H.Jaden 16+3reb+2ast, J.Jahvari 13+3reb+3ast, P.Josh 10+6reb+12ast, G.Davonte 5+2reb
Angeles: T.Burrell 21+8reb+8ast, R.Ona Embo 18+1reb+1ast, J.Calloway 17+1reb+3ast, A.Kimmons 13+3reb+2ast, L.Andriassi 8+2ast, J.Davenport 7+2reb+1ast

Frayles - Guaymas 112-108

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (10-14) were defeated on the road by third ranked Frayles de Guasave (16-10) 112-108 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Frayles looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Frayles made 9 blocks. American guard Trey Phipps (188, college: Northeastern St., agency: Origins Sports Group) stepped up and scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193-1998, college: Missouri) chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Terry Roberts (190-2000, college: Georgia) responded with 29 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Frayles and five Guaymas players scored in double figures. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Frayles de Guasave have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain third place with 16-10 record having just three point less than leader Astros. Loser Ostioneros de Guaymas keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. Frayles will meet Hermosillo (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Guaymas will play against Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frayles: N.Sa'eed 18+2reb+3ast, P.Trey 17+6reb+6ast, O.Octavio 15+2reb+1ast, M.Ruot 15+2reb, M.Melik 15+5reb+2ast, H.D'Moi 14+10reb+3ast
Guaymas: T.Roberts 29+7reb+2ast, A.Spears 19+1reb+2ast, O.Adelodun 17+1reb+3ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 15+7reb+4ast, D.Jennings 11+9reb+5ast, J.Bediako 10+7reb+2ast