CIBACOPA Round 19 (Regular Season): Frayles are defeated by Culiacan

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The game between third ranked Frayles de Guasave (17-13) and tenth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (11-19) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Frayles de Guasave was defeated by Caballeros de Culiacan in Culiacan 96-80. Culiacan dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Frayles de Guasave' 40. Culiacan looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 assists. His fellow American import forward Tre McCallum (201-1995, college: DePaul, agency: MSG) helped adding 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193-1998, college: Missouri) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Caballeros de Culiacan have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain tenth place with 11-19 record. Frayles at the other side keep the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with Angeles. Culiacan are looking forward to face higher ranked Tijuana (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frayles will play against the league's second-placed Obregon having rather not much hope for a victory.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (18-10) against ninth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (11-17) on Wednesday night. Host Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was defeated by Ostioneros de Guaymas in Ciudad Obregon 107-90. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who led the winners and scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Gage Davis-McMurrin accounted for 25 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). Forward Austin Trice (203-2000, college: ODU) came up with 13 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for Obregon in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guaymas maintains ninth place with 11-17 record. Obregon at the other side keeps the second position with ten games lost. Guaymas will play against higher ranked Toros (#6) in Nuevo Laredo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obregon will play on the road against Frayles (#4) in Guasave and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Frayles de Guasave (17-13) against tenth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (11-19) on Wednesday night. Visiting Frayles de Guasave was defeated by Caballeros de Culiacan in a tough game in Culiacan 88-93. Torren Jones fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. DMoi Hodge produced 22 points and 7 assists for lost side. Caballeros de Culiacan have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain tenth place with 11-19 record. Loser Frayles de Guasave keep the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with Angeles. Culiacan will meet higher ranked Tijuana (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frayles will play against the league's second-placed Obregon having rather not much hope for a victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: Tijuana lost to Angeles on the opponent's court 85-94. Los Mochis unfortunately lost to Hermosillo in a home game 103-119. Guaymas recorded a loss to Obregon on the road 105-115. Toros were crushed by Astros on its own court 95-116. Tijuana was smashed by Angeles in Ciudad de Mexico 100-78. Los Mochis were destroyed by Hermosillo at home 81-100.



Angeles - Tijuana 94-85

Everything could happen in Ciudad de Mexico at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Angeles and 4th placed Tijuana Zonkeys had identical 16-13 record. This time Angeles used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Tijuana 94-85 on Tuesday night. Angeles dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Tijuana Zonkeys's 40. Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Syrian-American guard Amauri Hardy (188-1998, college: Oregon) produced 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and American power forward Alex Williams (203-1993) added 17 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Angeles have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Frayles. Tijuana lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with 14 games lost. Angeles will meet Hermosillo (#8) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Tijuana will play against Culiacan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Angeles: O.Chuba 24+15reb, B.Trahson 17+5reb+7ast, C.Jacob 15+3reb+2ast, B.Terrell 12+4reb+3ast, G.Dayon 9+3reb+2ast, D.Jeremiah 8+5reb
Tijuana: A.Hardy 21+9reb+5ast, A.Williams 17+10reb+1ast, O.De Haro 12+2reb+1ast, M.Bell 10+8reb, P.Jones III 9+1reb+3ast, T.Edogi 6+7reb+2ast

Culiacan - Frayles 96-80

The game between third ranked Frayles de Guasave (17-13) and tenth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (11-19) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Frayles de Guasave was defeated by Caballeros de Culiacan in Culiacan 96-80. Culiacan dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Frayles de Guasave' 40. Culiacan looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 assists. His fellow American import forward Tre McCallum (201-1995, college: DePaul, agency: MSG) helped adding 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Five Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. Caballeros de Culiacan's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193-1998, college: Missouri) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Octavio Octavio (193, college: Keene St.) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Caballeros de Culiacan have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain tenth place with 11-19 record. Frayles at the other side keep the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with Angeles. Culiacan are looking forward to face higher ranked Tijuana (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frayles will play against the league's second-placed Obregon having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: H.Johnny 20+2reb+1ast, P.Roddy 20+3reb+10ast, M.Tre 18+6reb+4ast, J.Torren 13+10reb+1ast, S.Rashad 12+5reb+2ast, B.Alston 8+4reb+3ast
Frayles: D.Hodge 25+6reb+1ast, O.Octavio 13+6reb+2ast, M.Martin 10+1reb+6ast, R.Monyyong 9+6reb, J.Pal 9+6reb+4ast, M.Noah 6

Los Mochis - Hermosillo 103-119

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eighth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (12-18) defeated on the road 7th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (13-15) 119-103 on Tuesday. Hermosillo made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) fired 50 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Jared Wilson-Frame (196-1996, college: Pittsburgh) produced 24 points and forward Eric Griffin (203-1990, college: Campbell) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Hermosillo maintains eighth place with 12-18 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the seventh position with 15 games lost. Hermosillo will meet at home higher ranked Angeles (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Los Mochis will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: G.Kiandre 50+9reb+3ast, F.RJ 25+3reb+1ast, H.Jordan 13+7reb+4ast, C.Donald 13+5reb+11ast, B.Terrence 7+2reb+5ast, C.Gooden 4+1reb
Los Mochis: J.Wilson-Frame 24+3reb+1ast, L.Nash 20+2reb+1ast, E.Griffin 16+5reb+2ast, J.Allen 10+1reb+1ast, J.Evans 10+3reb+4ast, A.Moultrie 9+7reb+1ast

Obregon - Guaymas 115-105

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (11-17) were defeated on the road by second ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (18-10) 115-105 on Tuesday. Obregon made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Obregon especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 56.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. Power forward Justin Moss (203-1993, college: Buffalo) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Nojel Eastern (198-1999, college: Purdue) produced 29 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) added 24 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five Obregon and four Guaymas players scored in double figures. Obregon maintains second place with 18-10 record having one point less than leader Astros. Guaymas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 17 games lost. Obregon will meet Frayles (#4) in the next round. Guaymas will play against Toros (#6) in Nuevo Laredo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obregon: P.Josh 24+7reb+11ast, M.Justin 24+6reb+2ast, F.Tony 23+2reb+6ast, T.Cleveland 12+3reb+1ast, T.Austin 11+4reb+1ast, H.Jaden 11+3reb+3ast
Guaymas: N.Eastern 29+8reb+8ast, G.Davis-McMurrin 24+3reb+4ast, I.Jimond 20+4reb+4ast, T.Roberts 10+2reb+4ast, J.Hamilton 8+3reb+2ast, J.Bediako 6+1reb

Toros - Astros 95-116

Everything went according to plan in Nuevo Laredo where first ranked Astros (22-1) outscored 6th ranked Toros (13-14) 116-95 on Wednesday. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international point guard Moises Andriassi (177-2000) fired 19 points and 6 assists for the winners. American power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. The former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) produced 27 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Five Astros and four Toros 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. Astros have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 22-1 record. Loser Toros keep the sixth position with 14 games lost. Astros will meet at home bottom-ranked Mazatlan (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toros will play against Guaymas (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Astros: A.Moises 19+4reb+6ast, B.Trey 15+4reb+2ast, A.Victor 15+2ast, M.Mitchell 15+9reb+1ast, M.Yoanki 13+4reb+1ast, S.Daishon 13+2reb+7ast
Toros: G.Giron 27+4reb+3ast, A.Holmes 17+2reb+3ast, G.DeVaughn 14+3reb+1ast, R.James 12+3reb, I.Montano 9+3reb+2ast, D.Bejarano 7+4reb+1ast

Angeles - Tijuana 100-78

Everything could happen in Ciudad de Mexico at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Angeles and 4th placed Tijuana Zonkeys had identical 16-13 record. This time Angeles used a home court advantage and outplayed the opponent from Tijuana 100-78 on Wednesday night. Angeles looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) fired 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import swingman Trahson Burrell (201-1992, college: Memphis) chipped in 6 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players saving starting five for next games. Nigerian-American power forward TK Edogi (203-1994, college: Iona) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds and Syrian-American guard Amauri Hardy (188-1998, college: Oregon) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Angeles have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Frayles. Tijuana lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with 14 games lost. Angeles will meet Hermosillo (#8) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Tijuana will play against Culiacan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Angeles: C.Jacob 23+6reb, B.Terrell 22+2reb+2ast, K.Antwan 15+2reb+5ast, O.Chuba 15+3reb, G.Dayon 9+2reb+4ast, B.Trahson 6+14reb+7ast
Tijuana: T.Edogi 20+9reb+1ast, A.Hardy 13+5reb+5ast, M.Bell 13+4reb, P.Jones III 10+4reb+1ast, D.Barnes 8+2reb+2ast, A.Williams 7+3reb+2ast

Los Mochis - Hermosillo 81-100

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eighth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (12-18) outleveled on the road 7th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (13-15) 100-81 on Wednesday. Hermosillo made 28-of-32 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Guard RJ Felton (190-2002, college: ECU, agency: MSG) fired 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) produced 23 points and 6 rebounds and LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Hermosillo maintains eighth place with 12-18 record. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis keep the seventh position with 15 games lost. Hermosillo will meet at home higher ranked Angeles (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Los Mochis will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: F.RJ 27+9reb, C.Donald 23+6reb+1ast, H.Jordan 12+7reb+4ast, G.Kiandre 9+3reb, S.Craig 7+4reb+1ast, B.Terrell 7+1ast
Los Mochis: A.Moultrie 23+6reb+1ast, L.Nash 14+6reb+1ast, J.Allen 10+9reb+1ast, J.Wilson-Frame 10+2reb+3ast, R.Pearson 6+4reb, E.Griffin 5+4reb

Obregon - Guaymas 90-107

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (18-10) against ninth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (11-17) on Wednesday night. Host Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was defeated by Ostioneros de Guaymas in Ciudad Obregon 107-90. Guaymas shot 63.0 percent from the field. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) who led the winners and scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Gage Davis-McMurrin (195-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) accounted for 25 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Ostioneros de Guaymas players scored in double figures. Forward Austin Trice (203-2000, college: ODU) came up with 13 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and guard Josh Perkins (191-1995, college: Gonzaga, agency: Slash Sports) added 9 points and 10 assists respectively for Obregon in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guaymas maintains ninth place with 11-17 record. Obregon at the other side keeps the second position with ten games lost. Guaymas will play against higher ranked Toros (#6) in Nuevo Laredo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obregon will play on the road against Frayles (#4) in Guasave and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guaymas: D.Gage 25+4reb+3ast, J.Ivey 24+5reb+5ast, A.Max 14+3reb+3ast, E.Nojel 13+9reb+4ast, H.Johnny 12+7reb, R.Terry 7+2reb+4ast
Obregon: J.House 18+2reb+2ast, J.Josiah 16+4reb+1ast, A.Trice 13+6reb+3ast, T.Farmer 9+5reb, J.Perkins 9+3reb+10ast, C.Thomas 9+2reb+2ast

Culiacan - Frayles 93-88

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Frayles de Guasave (17-13) against tenth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (11-19) on Wednesday night. Visiting Frayles de Guasave was defeated by Caballeros de Culiacan in a tough game in Culiacan 88-93. They made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Culiacan forced 19 Frayles turnovers. American power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Caballeros de Culiacan players scored in double figures. British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193-1998, college: Missouri) produced 22 points and 7 assists and American swingman Melik Martin (198-1999, college: Drexel) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Caballeros de Culiacan have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain tenth place with 11-19 record. Loser Frayles de Guasave keep the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with Angeles. Culiacan will meet higher ranked Tijuana (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Frayles will play against the league's second-placed Obregon having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Culiacan: M.Tre 22+4reb+1ast, J.Torren 20+16reb+1ast, P.Roddy 18+5reb+8ast, H.Johnny 18+4reb+1ast, S.Rashad 9+1reb+2ast, B.Alston 3+2reb+2ast
Frayles: D.Hodge 22+3reb+7ast, M.Martin 19+2reb, T.Phipps 13+3reb+1ast, O.Octavio 10+6reb+2ast, R.Monyyong 8+6reb+1ast, J.Pal 6+9reb+4ast