Puerto Rico celebrate title in Manati - Aug 25, 2018
FINAL
Cuba - Puerto Rico 54-83 Puerto Rico celebrated Centrobasket title. They fired past Cuba in the championship game in Manati. The hosts dominated right from the start. Puerto Rico built an 18:11 lead after ten minutes. They grabbed a 38:28 halftime lead. Puerto Rico triggered a 24:11 run in the fourth period to seal the win. Jennifer O'Neill (165-PG-90, college: Kentucky, agency: Legends Sports) posted 34 points to lead the champions. Yolanda Jones (184-F-84, college: La-Lafayette) added 14 points in the victory. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85, agency: Pro Sports) replied with 18 points for Cuba.
3-4 Place
Mexico - Dominican Republic 85-81 Mexico stepped onto the pedestal in Manati. They dropped Dominican Republic in the consolation final. Jazmin Valenzuela delivered 18 points for the winners. Dominican Republic used a 31:12 run in the second term to accumulate a 44:35 halftime lead. But Mexico sank 50 points after the big break to rally to the victory. Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-93, college: Charleston) and Gladiana Avila (177-F-94) had 16 points each in the win. Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) replied with 27 points and 10 rebounds for Dominican Republic.
5-6 Place
Bahamas - Costa Rica 55-49 Bahamas secured the fifth-place finish at the championship. They overcame Costa Rica in the final game in Manati. Brea Forbes (173-G-94) came up with 16 points to lead the charge. Tracey Lewis (180-G) added 13 points for the winning side. Bahamas trailed by 5 points heading into the fourth quarter. But they went on a 20:9 run in the fourth stanza to snatch the win. Jennifer Sanchez (178-F/C-96) had 13 points for Costa Rica.
Puerto Rico and Cuba advance into Final - Aug 24, 2018
SEMIS
Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 72-56 Puerto Rico fired past Dominican Republic to reach the title game in Manati. The hosts got to a rather slow start. Dominican Republic grabbed a 30:26 halftime lead. But Puerto Rico tuned in offensively in the second half. They unloaded 46 points after the big break and marched to a comfortable win at the end. Jennifer O'Neill (165-PG-90, college: Kentucky, agency: Legends Sports) had 16 points for Puerto Rico. Yolanda Jones (184-F-84, college: La-Lafayette) added 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Charlenny Frias (170-SF-84) responded with 15 points for Dominican Republic.
Cuba - Mexico 86-80 Cuba will play in the championship game in Manati after they held off Mexico. Cuba entered the game firing on all cylinders. They built a 39:26 halftime advantage. Mexico tried to change the complexion of the game in the fourth frame as they sank 28 points in the final stanza but still came up short of victory. Suchitel Avila (184-F/C-82) and Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85, agency: Pro Sports) came up with 20 points each to pace Cuba. Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-93, college: Charleston) delivered 22 points and 8 rebounds for Mexico.
Recap of Day 3 in Manati - Aug 23, 2018
Group A
Guatemala - Cuba 39-99 Cuba thumped Guatemala to clinch the top position in Group A. Cuba recorded a comfortable 48:26 halftime lead. They went on a 29:6 run in the third term to clear off for good. Anisleidys Galindo (181-SG-89) tallied 16 points, while Suchitel Avila (184-F/C-82) topscored with 18 points for Cuba. Linda Gonzalez (178-C-92) responded with 14 points for Guatemala.
Group B
Costa Rica - Bahamas 57-60 Bahamas nipped Costa Rica to celebrate the first win in Group B. Bahamas got to a strong start. They established a 32:22 halftime lead. Costa Rica pulled within 3 points at the final intermission. Bahamas however hung on throughout the fourth period and rallied to the win. Tracy Lewis (180-F/G-90) netted 15 points, while Sha-Londa Neely (187-F/C-97) added 14 points for Bahamas. Natalia Galvez (170-G-84) answered with 16 points for Costa Rica.
Puerto Rico - Mexico 71-66 Puerto Rico topped Mexico to remain undefeated in Manati. The hosts used a 26:16 run in the second term to ensure a 12-point halftime advantage. Mexico pulled within 9 points at the final break. The visitors got closer in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat. Jennifer O'Neill (165-PG-90, college: Kentucky, agency: Legends Sports) had 21 points and 12 rebounds for Puerto Rico. Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-93, college: JMU) added 9 points for the winners. Brisa Silva (170-G-84, college: Oklahoma St.) and Gladiana Avila (177-F-94) replied with 16 points each for Mexico.
Recap of Day 2 in Manati - Aug 22, 2018
Group A
Dominican Republic - Cuba 52-85 Cuba stormed past Dominican Republic to open win count in Manati. Cuba built a 37:26 halftime lead. They went on a strong 28:11 run in the final period to ice the victory. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85, agency: Pro Sports) netted 24 points, while Suchitel Avila (184-F/C-82) added 17 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Yohanna Morton (172-G-87, college: Robert Morris) replied with 18 points for Dominican Republic.
Group B
Mexico - Bahamas 74-52 Mexico defeated Bahamas to record the second victory in Group B. Jacq Luna posted 18 points to lead the charge. Mexico grabbed a 20:8 lead after the opening frame. They triggered a 40:26 second half run to secure the winning outcome. Claudia Ramos (183-C-97) notched 17 points and 8 rebounds for Mexico. Leashia Grant (191-F-94, college: Trinity Valley CC) replied with 19 points and 15 rebounds for Bahamas.
Costa Rica - Puerto Rico 20-113 Puerto Rico crushed Costa Rica to gain the second straight win in Group B. Seven players scored in double digits for the winners. Yolanda Jones (184-F-84, college: La-Lafayette) came up with 17 points to lead the effort. Puerto Rico stunned their opponents with a 33:0 run in the first frame. They never looked back afterwards cruising to the victory. Jennifer O'Neill (165-PG-90, college: Kentucky, agency: Legends Sports) had 14 points for the winners. Sofia Jimenez (173-SF-92) and Monica Malavassi (158-PG-89) chipped in 5 points each for Costa Rica.
Recap of Day 1 in Manati - Aug 21, 2018
Group A
Guatemala - Dominican Republic 29-82 Dominican Republic thrashed Guatemala in the opener. Giocelis Reynoso (188-C, college: Cent.Conn.St., agency: Gamble Sports Management) scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to pace the winners. Dominican Republic accumulated a 49:18 halftime lead. They held Guatemala to just 11 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Juladyy Zapata (175-SG-92) had 10 points for the winners. Linda Gonzalez (178-C-92) topscored with 13 points for Guatemala.
Group B
Bahamas - Puerto Rico 50-95 Puerto Rico stormed past Bahamas to open win count in Manati. The hosts went on a stunning 46:17 first half run to clear off. They added 49 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-93, college: JMU) and Allison Gibson (180-G/F-93, college: Oregon St.) delivered 12 points each for Puerto Rico. Leashia Grant (191-F-94, college: Trinity Valley CC) replied with 24 points and 10 rebounds for Bahamas.
Mexico - Costa Rica 77-42 Mexico cruised past Costa Rica in the first game in Group B. Mexico built a comfortable 42:18 halftime lead. They sank 35 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-93, college: Charleston) produced 16 points for Mexico. Jazmin Valenzuela (187-C-89) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for Mexico. Ana Matamoros (190-C-93) answered with 15 points and 12 rebounds for Costa Rica.
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