POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Bahamas U17-Mexico U17 35:115
Mexico U17 proved the ambitions for the top places at the Centrobasket U17 Championship for Women. The hosts of the tournament destroyed Bahamas U17 115:35 for 4-0 record. Bahamas U17 meanwhile dropped to 0-4 and will hope for the initial victory in the last day of the Preliminary Round.
Mexico and Bahamas started offensively and scored 37 points in the first period. Mexico grabbed 24-13 and did not allow the guests to reach 10 points in the next three quarters. The second period became a nightmare for Bahamas U17 that failed at 9-33. Both squads went to the big break when Mexico had 57:22 advantage. The intrigue was over at that time, however Mexico did not slow down. They produced 31-7 in the third quarter for 86:29. In the last frame the hosts added 27-6 to completely destroy the opponents.
Andrea Medina (-93) top-scored fr the winners with 19 points for 4-0 record. Adriana Navarro (-93) netted 16, while Claudia Posada (-93) scored 12. Taneka Sandiford (-95) collected 10 points and 11 caroms in defeat and Aren Pratt (-93) notched 8.
In the last game of the Preliminary Round Puerto Rico U17 will face Mexico for the top place in the group. Guatemala will face Bahamas for the initial victory at the tournament.
Bahamas U17: Taneka Sandiford 10+11 rebs, Aren Pratt 8
Mexico U17: Andrea Medina 19, Adriana Navarro 16, Claudia Posada 12
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