GUASAVE, Mexico (Interstat) — The Jal. Astros defeated the Guasave Frayles 76-61 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Gimnasio Luis Estrada, clinching the CIBACOPA playoff series 4-1. Jal. Astros led after the first quarter 18-11 and extended the margin to 37-27 at halftime. Guasave cut the deficit to 53-49 entering the fourth quarter, but the Astros rallied with a 23-12 final period to seal the victory.

Sindarius Thornwell paced the Astros with nine points and eight rebounds, while Yoanki Mansia added nine points and five rebounds. For the Frayles, Sa’eed Nelson scored 16 points, Octavio Brito tallied 14 points and six rebounds, and Ruot Monyyong contributed eight points and four rebounds.

The Astros improved to 77-13 overall, while the Frayles dropped to 31-21. The series victory sends Jal. Astros to the next round after winning four of five meetings against Guasave, including an 85-83 win the previous night.