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Guaymas 81, at Culiacan 94

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Final · MEX: Circuito de Baloncesto

Guaymas vs. Culiacan

CULIACAN, Mexico (Interstat) — The Guaymas Ostioneros visit the Culiacan Caballeros on Saturday in a CIBACOPA matchup at Polideportivo Juan S. Millan.

Guaymas (14-21) has lost four of its past five games, most recently a 83-80 home defeat Wednesday against Tijuana. Culiacan (16-19) is 6-4 in its last 10, including a 102-89 loss Saturday at an unknown opponent.

Both teams feature guards who have carried heavy scoring loads.

Jimond Ivey, a shooting guard for Guaymas, has averaged 21.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists over his last 10 games. He posted 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in Wednesday’s loss, and had 31 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in a 104-100 overtime defeat at Hermosillo on May 8.

For Culiacan, center Torren Jones has recorded four double-doubles in his last five outings. He finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds in Saturday’s loss, and had 27 points and 12 rebounds in a 86-82 win at Tijuana on April 24. Jones is averaging 20.8 points and 10.2 rebounds over his past 10 games.

The teams have split their two previous meetings this season. Culiacan won 89-87 at home on March 14, while Guaymas took the return game 105-92 on March 13.

Interstat’s ELO system projects Culiacan with a 76.4 percent probability of winning.

Guaymas also relies on center Johnny Hamilton, who had 13 points and eight rebounds in Wednesday’s loss, and center Jaden Bediako, who added two points, eight rebounds and five blocks.

Culiacan’s supporting cast includes forward Tre’Darius McCallum, who scored 18 points Saturday, and point guard Roddy Peters, who had 15 points and six assists.

Saturday’s game is the second of a back-to-back between the teams; they played Friday with no score reported.

Guaymas is 6-11 on the road this season. Culiacan is 9-8 at home. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.