GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Interstat) — The top-ranked Jal. Astros aim to extend their dominance over Ciudad de Mexico when the teams meet Wednesday at Unidad Deportiva Avila Camacho in a CIBACOPA contest.

Jal. Astros (71-11) enter the matchup riding a wave of recent success, having won their last four games and seven of the last eight meetings against Ciudad de Mexico. The Astros outscored Ciudad de Mexico 107-87 on June 5 and 99-87 on June 6 in their most recent head-to-head matchups, both played at home.

Forward Chris Perry has been a consistent performer for Jal. Astros. In the June 6 victory, Perry logged 22 minutes and posted 20 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. Over his last 10 games, the center has averaged 11.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest, with four double-doubles in that span. Perry also registered 25 points and 11 rebounds in a 105-103 win at Culiacan on May 29.

Ciudad de Mexico (23-25) has struggled to keep pace with the Astros this season, losing five straight games in the series by an average margin of 28.6 points. The home team’s most recent win over Jal. Astros came Feb. 17, a 107-74 decision, but the Astros have since won seven consecutive matchups.

Guard Dayon Griffin has been a bright spot for Ciudad de Mexico. In the June 6 loss, Griffin played 38 minutes and produced 28 points, four rebounds and six assists. Over his last 10 games, the shooting guard has averaged 14.8 points per game and has scored at least 14 points in eight of those contests. Griffin posted a season-high 28 points against the Astros earlier this week.

Ciudad de Mexico dropped two of three games against Tijuana before the series with Jal. Astros, including an 80-78 overtime win June 1 and a 62-86 loss May 31. The home team’s last victory came June 1 against Tijuana.

Jal. Astros arrives after sweeping a three-game road series at Culiacan from May 26-29, winning each contest by a combined 29 points. The Astros have not lost since a 94-86 defeat against Culiacan on May 22.

Wednesday’s game marks the third meeting between the teams in six days. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time at Unidad Deportiva Avila Camacho, which seats approximately 4,000 fans.

The CIBACOPA, a professional basketball league based in northwest Mexico, features 10 teams competing across the spring and summer months. Jal. Astros sits atop the league standings, while Ciudad de Mexico currently holds a mid-table position.

Chris Perry and Dayon Griffin are expected to be the primary offensive threats as both teams jockey for playoff positioning in the closing weeks of the regular season.