Mexico advances to Gold medal game in Guadalajara

Abril Garcia

MEXICO - COLOMBIA 64-58

Mexico will have a chance to fight for the Gold in Guadalajara. The host of Panamerican Games 2011 eliminated Colombia 64-58 in the Semis, which was played last night. Abril Garcia (188-F/C-80, college: ORU) and Erika Gomez (187-C/F-76, agency: Josep and Nicolas) led the winners with 15 points and 8 rebounds each. Garcia handed out 6 assists beside that. Monica Garcia (172-G-86) helped with 12 points and 7 boards. On the other side, Colombia got 15 points and 5 assists from Mabel Martinez (179-F-86). Their second scorer was Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) with 14 pts (5 rebs). Quarters: 16-16, 21-10, 10-18, 17-14. Mexico will fight for the Gold against Puerto Rico. Colombia will play for third place against Brazil.

Mexico: Abril Garcia 15+8 boards+6 as, Erika Gomez 15+8 boards, Monica Garcia 12+7 boards
Colombia: Mabel Martinez 15+5 as, Tathiana Mosquera 14+5 boards