MAZATLAN, Mexico (Interstat) — The Venados host the Los Mochis Pioneros on Friday at Centro de Usos Multiples in a CIBACOPA matchup between teams heading in opposite directions.

Los Mochis (15-18) enters with momentum after a 108-103 victory Tuesday over Ciudad de Mexico, while the Venados (7-27) have lost nine of their last 10, including a 118-95 defeat Saturday to Guasave.

The Pioneros will rely on center Arnett Moultrie, who is averaging 20.5 points and 8.3 rebounds over his last four games. Moultrie posted 27 points and 12 rebounds in Tuesday’s win, his fourth double-double in eight appearances dating to April 21. He also recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 110-103 victory at Obregon on May 8.

Guard Decensae White is a key contributor for the Venados despite the team’s struggles. White recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds in Saturday’s loss to Guasave, his second double-double of the season. He scored 11 points with 10 rebounds in a 113-110 win over Guasave on May 8.

The teams split a two-game series in February at Los Mochis. The Venados won 93-86 on Feb. 28 after losing 104-87 on Feb. 27.

Los Mochis is 5-5 in its last 10, while the Venados are 2-8 over the same span. Friday’s game tips off at 7 p.m. local time.