Colombia celebrate title in Barranquilla - Jul 25, 2018
FINAL
Cuba - Colombia 65-67 OT Colombia celebrated title in Barranquilla. They overcame Cuba in overtime thriller to conquer the trophy. Yaneth Arias (184-F-82) posted 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Cuba got to a confident start. They grabbed a 30:23 halftime lead. But Colombia used an 18:9 run in the third term to surge ahead. Cuba managed to deny the deficit in the fourth period and forced overtime. But Colombia sank 12 points in the extra period and got away with the victory. Mayra Caicedo (175-PG-00) had 13 points for the winners. Suchitel Avila (184-F/C-82) replied with 22 points and 9 rebounds for Cuba.
3-4 Place
Puerto Rico - Mexico 60-52 Ashley Perez (163-PG) scored 17 points to lead Puerto Rico past Mexico in the consolation final. Mexico enjoyed a narrow 29:27 halftime lead. But Puerto Rico went on a 20:9 rally in the third period to surge ahead. Mexico could not recover in the final quarter as Puerto Rico drove to the victory. Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-93, college: JMU) had 9 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Gladiana Avila (177-F-94) replied with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Mexico.
5-6 Place
U.S. Virgin Islands - Jamaica 76-61 US Virgin Islands outscored Jamaica to earn the fifth overall position at the tournament. Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) and Tanecka Carey (175-G-90) provided 20 points each for the winners. US Virgin Islands accumulated a comfortable 46:26 halftime lead. Jamaica narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Brittney Matthews (170-G-93) had 10 points for the winners. Tashawna Higgins (173-G-86, college: Norfolk St.) chipped in 19 points for Jamaica.
7-8 Place
Guatemala - Barbados 72-53 Guatemala finished seventh as they edged Barbados in the final day. Vanessa Vasquez (182-F-83) delivered 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Guatemala posted a 35:24 halftime lead. They went on a 21:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Krystha Cano (175-G/F-95) netted 11 points for the winners. Maria Cumberbatch (163-SG) tossed in 12 points for Barbados.
Cuba and Colombia advance into Final in Barranquilla - Jul 24, 2018
SEMIS
Cuba - Mexico 86-58 Cuba rallied past Mexico in the semifinal clash. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85, agency: Pro Sports) tallied 26 points to pace the winners. Cuba gave little hope to their opponents. They grabbed a 45:27 halftime lead. Cuba then went on a 22:13 run in the fourth period to ice the victory. Anisleidys Galindo (181-SG-89) and Suchitel Avila (184-F/C-82) had 14 points each for the winners. Alexis Castro (180-F/G-86, college: Vermont) replied with 18 points for Mexico.
Puerto Rico - Colombia 59-63 Colombia upset Puerto Rico to enter championship game in Barranquilla. Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) tossed in 21 points to lead the charge. Colombia eked out a 15:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Puerto Rico however used a 14:9 rally in the second frame to take a 27:24 halftime advantage. Colombia regained the lead in the third period. They entered the final period up by two points. Colombia sank 20 points in the fourth frame and raced to the win. Yaneth Arias (184-F-82) notched 9 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-93, college: JMU) replied with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Puerto Rico.
Cuba, Colombia, Puerto Rico and Mexico advance into semifinal stage in Barranquilla - Jul 23, 2018
Group A
Cuba - Colombia 66-51 Cuba outgunned Colombia to earn the third straight win in Barranquilla. Anisleidys Galindo (181-SG-89) had 16 points and 8 rebounds for Cuba. They got to a very strong start. Cuba established a comfortable 45:20 halftime lead. Colombia narrowed the distance in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Marlenis Cepeda (193-C-85) and Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85, agency: Pro Sports) had 9 points each for Cuba. Yaneth Arias (184-F-82) replied with 11 points and 8 rebounds for Colombia.
U.S. Virgin Islands - Jamaica 67-37 US Virgin Islands earned the first win in Group A. They topped Jamaica to finish the preliminary round in the third spot. Imani Tate (173-G-95, college: Albany) had 18 points and 7 blocks to pace the winners. US Virgin Islands accumulated a 32:25 halftime lead. They went on a 20:4 run in the third term to clear off for good. Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) delivered 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Tashawna Higgins (173-G-86, college: Norfolk St.) and Cadene Cowan (93) answered with 11 points each for Jamaica.
Group B
Mexico - Puerto Rico 66-67 Puerto Rico nipped Mexico to remain perfect in Barranquillo. Dayshalee Salaman (163-PG-90, college: Lincoln Memorial) had 15 points for the winners. Puerto Rico secured a 17:11 lead at the first break. Mexico denied the deficit and surged ahead to take 5-point lead at the final break. However Puerto Rico used an 18:12 rally in the final term to snatch the win. Tayra Melendez (180-G-93, college: Rhode Island, agency: Gamble Sports Management) tossed in 14 points and pulled down 11 rebounds for Puerto Rico. Claudia Ramos (183-G-97) replied with 21 points for Mexico.
Guatemala - Barbados 63-56 Guatemala rallied past Barbados to occupy the third position in Group B. Luisa Rivas (170-PG-93) and Emily Rosales (178-F-94) accounted for 17 points each in the win. Guatemala jumped to a 23:11 lead after ten minutes. Barbados narrowed the gap at 5-point mark at the interval. They pulled within 2 points at the final intermission. But Guatemala went on an 18:13 run in the fourth frame and rolled to the win. Toni Atherley (173-G-83, college: Fresno St.) had 24 points and 9 rebounds for Barbados.
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