CIBACOPA Round 23 (Regular Season): Leader Astros get another victory

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in CIBACOPA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Leader Astros delivered the thirtieth win on Tuesday night. This time they crushed 11th ranked Venados (6-28) 112-87 in Mazatlan. Astros shot 62.5 percent from the field. They outrebounded Mazatlan 39-26 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field). Forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) chipped in 15 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) produced 19 points and 7 assists for the hosts. 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 (30-2) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Mazatlan lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Astros are looking forward to face Tijuana (#5) at home in the next round. Mazatlan will play against the league's second-placed Frayles (#2) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Leader Astros recorded the thirtieth victory. This time they beat 11th ranked Venados (6-28) 117-108 in Mazatlan. The game was also dominated by American players. point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 7 assists. Sindarius Thornwell contributed with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) answered with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for Mazatlan. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Astros. They maintain first place with 30-2 record. Mazatlan lost their sixth game in a row. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Astros will play against Tijuana (#5) at home in the next round. Mazatlan will play against the league's second-placed Frayles (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Culiacan was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (15-17) played at the court of seventh ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (16-20). Caballeros de Culiacan managed to secure a 7-point victory 89-82 on Tuesday. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for Roddy Peters who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 8 rebounds and 14 assists. Kwame Alexander responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Culiacan moved-up to sixth place. Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 17 games lost. Culiacan will meet Toros (#8) in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 23 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Hermosillo defeated Tijuana in a road game 95-93. Angeles beat Toros at home 95-88. Los Mochis lost to Culiacan on the opponent's court 87-94. Tijuana managed to outperform Hermosillo in a home game 108-104. Toros managed to beat Angeles on the road 99-85.



Culiacan - Los Mochis 89-82

The game in Culiacan was also quite interesting. 6th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (15-17) played at the court of seventh ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (16-20). Caballeros de Culiacan managed to secure a 7-point victory 89-82 on Tuesday. Culiacan made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Los Mochis turnovers. Culiacan looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 8 rebounds and 14 assists. Power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) helped adding 25 points and 12 rebounds. Power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Culiacan moved-up to sixth place. Los Mochis at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 17 games lost. Culiacan will meet Toros (#8) in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: K.Alexander 19+14reb+1ast, A.Anderson 14+4reb+3ast, J.Wilson-Frame 14+4reb+2ast, A.Moultrie 12+12reb+2ast, L.Nash 7+2reb, J.Estrada 6+1reb+1ast
Culiacan: P.Roddy 32+8reb+14ast, J.Torren 25+12reb+1ast, M.Tre 11+9reb+3ast, N.Appiah 9+2reb+1ast, H.Johnny 7+1reb+3ast, B.Alston 3+2reb

Tijuana - Hermosillo 93-95

There was an upset when higher ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (17-17) were edged at home by ninth ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (15-21) 95-93 on Tuesday. Strangely Tijuana outrebounded Hermosillo 51-28 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. American players dominated also this game. It was a great evening for guard RJ Felton (190-2002, college: ECU, agency: MSG) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) helped adding 23 points. Guard Zhuric Phelps (193, college: Texas A&M, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) responded with 20 points and forward Perry Jones III (211-1991, college: Baylor) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Hermosillo and five Tijuana players scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Hermosillo maintains ninth place with 15-21 record. Tijuana lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 17 games lost. Hermosillo will meet at home Guaymas (#10) in the next round. Tijuana will play against the league's leader Astros (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Tijuana: Z.Phelps 20+4reb+3ast, A.Williams 15+3reb+3ast, P.Jones III 12+11reb+1ast, D.Stone 12+3reb+1ast, J.Lightfoot 10+7reb, M.Bell 6+5reb
Hermosillo: F.RJ 27+11reb, G.Kiandre 23+4reb, C.Donald 16+3reb+7ast, H.Jordan 11+3reb+2ast, C.Gooden 7+2ast, B.Terrell 7+3reb

Angeles - Toros 95-88

No shocking result in a game in Ciudad de Mexico where fourth ranked Angeles (19-17) defeated 9th ranked Toros (15-19) 95-88 on Tuesday. Strangely Toros outrebounded Angeles 42-23 including a 15-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Angeles looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American power forward Jacob Calloway (203-1996, college: SUU) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points. His fellow American import guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) helped adding 15 points and 5 assists. American forward Michael Myers (206-1992, college: UMES, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and the former international Gabriel Giron (192-1988) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Toros' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Angeles maintains fourth place with 19-17 record. Toros lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with 19 games lost. Angeles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Toros will play against Culiacan (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toros: G.Giron 17+6reb+3ast, M.Myers 17+12reb, J.Washington 13+1reb+2ast, A.Holmes 12+3ast, I.Montano 8+2reb+2ast, J.Andriassi 6+5reb+2ast
Angeles: C.Jacob 29+2reb+3ast, D.Jeremiah 16+2reb+3ast, B.Terrell 15+4reb+5ast, C.Fred 12+2reb+5ast, O.Chuba 8+8reb+1ast, G.Dayon 7+1reb+4ast

Mazatlan - Astros 87-112

Leader Astros delivered the thirtieth win on Tuesday night. This time they crushed 11th ranked Venados (6-28) 112-87 in Mazatlan. Astros shot 62.5 percent from the field. They outrebounded Mazatlan 39-26 including a 32-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was power forward Makhi Mitchell (206-2000, college: Arkansas) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field). Forward Chris Perry (203-1994, college: LMU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Guard Jeff Ledbetter (191-1988, college: Idaho, agency: Slash Sports) produced 19 points and 7 assists and power forward Khydarius Smith (203-2001, college: UMBC) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who 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 (30-2) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Mazatlan lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Astros are looking forward to face Tijuana (#5) at home in the next round. Mazatlan will play against the league's second-placed Frayles (#2) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: S.Khydarius 20+5reb, J.Ledbetter 19+3reb+7ast, D.Bandoo 16+3reb+2ast, A.Nelson 10+2ast, J.Taylor 8+5reb+4ast, J.Franca 5+4reb+1ast
Astros: M.Mitchell 24+9reb+1ast, M.Jaron 21+2ast, P.Chris 15+11reb, D.Tyran 15+4reb, B.Trey 8+1ast, A.Moises 8+1reb+6ast

Culiacan - Los Mochis 94-87

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (15-17) were defeated on the road by seventh ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (16-20) 94-87 on Wednesday. Culiacan made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Los Mochis turnovers. American players dominated also this game. It was a great evening for point guard Roddy Peters (193-1995, college: Nicholls) who led his team to a victory scoring 34 points (!!!), 9 assists and 4 steals. Power forward Torren Jones (206-1994, college: William Penn) helped adding 21 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) responded with 24 points and 8 rebounds and center Arnett Moultrie (208-1990, college: MSU) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Los Mochis players scored in double figures. Culiacan moved-up to sixth place. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis dropped to the seventh position with 17 games lost. Culiacan will meet Toros (#8) in the next round. Los Mochis will play against Obregon in Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Los Mochis: K.Alexander 24+8reb+2ast, J.Wilson-Frame 14+3reb+2ast, A.Moultrie 13+7reb+4ast, E.Griffin 11+4reb+2ast, M.Butler 10+5ast, L.Nash 7+3reb
Culiacan: P.Roddy 34+2reb+9ast, J.Torren 21+7reb+2ast, H.Johnny 18+8reb+2ast, M.Tre 9+5reb, S.Rashad 6+1ast, N.Appiah 6+3reb+2ast

Tijuana - Hermosillo 108-104

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (17-17) beat at home 9th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (15-21) 108-104 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. American players dominated also this game. It was a great evening for Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. Power forward Diamond Stone (208-1997, college: Maryland) helped adding 21 points. Forward Kiandre Gaddy (198-2001, college: Tarleton St., agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds and guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Five Tijuana and four Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Tijuana maintains fifth place with 17-17 record. Loser Rayos de Hermosillo keeps the ninth position with 21 games lost. Tijuana will meet league's leader Astros in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hermosillo will play against Guaymas (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hermosillo: K.Gaddy 34+14reb+1ast, J.Henderson 16+6reb+3ast, D.Carey 16+10reb+2ast, R.Felton 11+7reb+6ast, G.Cameron 8+5ast, T.Brown-Soares 6+4reb
Tijuana: P.Akia 22+11reb+3ast, S.Diamond 21+4reb, G.Jaire 16+7reb+1ast, D.Omar 13+6reb+5ast, W.Alex 13+2reb+3ast, B.Markedric 10+6reb

Angeles - Toros 85-99

There was an upset in Ciudad de Mexico where 4th placed Angeles (19-17) were defeated by ninth ranked Toros (15-19) 99-85 on Wednesday. Toros outrebounded Angeles 44-25 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated also this game. It was a great evening for guard Avry Holmes (185-1994, college: Clemson) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Michael Myers (206-1992, college: UMES, agency: Diamond Sports) helped adding 14 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Terrell Brown (185-1998, college: NM State) responded with 18 points and guard Dayon Griffin (195-1995, college: UCF) scored 17 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Toros moved-up to eighth place. Loser Angeles keep the fourth position with 17 games lost. Toros will meet at home higher ranked Culiacan (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Angeles will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Angeles: T.Brown 18+3reb+1ast, D.Griffin 17+2reb+1ast, J.Davenport 15+2reb, J.Calloway 11+2reb+1ast, F.Cleveland Jr. 9+1reb+3ast, C.Ohams 7+10reb+2ast
Toros: H.Avry 25+6reb+5ast, M.Michael 14+9reb+3ast, J.Ra'shad 14+2reb+1ast, G.Gabriel 12+5reb, A.Josue 12+4reb+1ast, H.Jericole 10+5reb

Mazatlan - Astros 108-117

Leader Astros recorded the thirtieth victory. This time they beat 11th ranked Venados (6-28) 117-108 in Mazatlan. They outrebounded Mazatlan 40-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Astros players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. point guard Trey Burke (183-1992, college: Michigan) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 7 assists. Guard Sindarius Thornwell (196-1994, college: S.Carolina, agency: Diamond Sports) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Taylor Johnson (193-1994, college: Dartmouth) answered with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and center Dakota Quinn (206-1997, college: MNU) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Mazatlan. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Astros. They maintain first place with 30-2 record. Mazatlan lost their sixth game in a row. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Astros will play against Tijuana (#5) at home in the next round. Mazatlan will play against the league's second-placed Frayles (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Mazatlan: J.Taylor 19+5reb+7ast, D.Quinn 18+6reb+6ast, S.Khydarius 14+6reb+1ast, A.Nelson 13+2reb+6ast, D.White 13+1ast, D.Bandoo 12+1reb+1ast
Astros: B.Trey 28+1reb+7ast, P.Chris 21+7reb+1ast, T.Sindarius 15+10reb+5ast, D.Tyran 15+6reb+2ast, M.Mikh 11+3reb+5ast, M.Mitchell 8+5reb+2ast