Brazil - USA
38-81
USA is the winner of 2010 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Colorado
Springs. The strong USA team defended the title from 2008.
Malina ann Howard (94) was the leading player in this victory with
12 points and 6 rebounds.
Theresa Plaisance (92) scored 11 points and grabbed 5 boards, while
Bria Hartley (93) also had 11 pts in this Final.
Diamond Deshields (95) helped with 10 points and 7 boards. In
Brazil,
Damiris Dantas do Amaral (92) shined with 9 points and 13 rebounds.
Tassia Pereira (93) also scored 9 pts in this game. As a reminder,
both teams qualified for the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in Chile.
USA took control on their rival from the very beginning.
Malina ann Howard and her teammates created 7-22 lead in the first
period sending a clear signal that Brazil won't have a chance. USA had
another great quarter jumping to comfortable 16-43 at the half time.
They didn't stop, despite question about the winner was already
resolved. USA intensified defense even more, limiting Brazil to just six
points in Q3. They drained 22 on the other side and the last ten minutes
were just the formality (16-16). USA finished the championship in
Colorado Springs with perfect 5-0 record.
Places 3-4
Canada - Chile
81-42
Canada grabbed the Bronze in Colorado Springs. Canada showed their power
against Chile 81-42 ending the 2010 FIBA Americas U18 Championship as
No.3. Both teams will participate at the 2011 FIBA U19 World
Championship.
Laura Anne Dally (180-G-92) shined for Canada in this game with 13
points and 5 rebounds.
Katherine Plouffe (191-F-93) (6 rebs) and
Melissa Mullins (183-F-92) (5 rebs) helped with 12 points each.
Michelle Plouffe (191-F-92) had double-double of 10 points and 12
rebounds. In Chile,
Fernanda Serrano (173-G-92) and
Rocio Dieguez (92) delivered 10 points apiece. Both teams started
the game nervously missing some wide open shots and making mistakes in
offense. Canada still was slightly better as they made 11-8 lead in the
first ten minutes. After that,
Laura Anne Dally and her teammates totally took control on Chile.
They created 25-13 in the second period for 36-21 lead at the half time.
Nothing has changed after the breather, as Canada finished third period
with 24-10. The game winner was already known at that time. Despite that
fact, Canada played another strong quarter for the final 81-42 victory.
Canada registered 4-1 record in this championship.
Places 5-6
Mexico - Argentina
51-64
Argentina made it against Mexico finishing the FIBA Americas U18
Championship as No.5. This game was very important for both teams as the
winner will participate at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship.
Argentina grabbed 51-64 victory and till travel to Chile next year.
Rocio Evangelina Diaz (93) top-scored for the winners with 19
points.
Diana Cabrera (92) secured a nice help with double-double of 10
points and 10 boards.
Melisa Gretter (92) collected 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
In Mexico, who ended as No.6,
Laura Nunez (93) shined with 15 points and 18 boards.
Ana Noriega (93) had 14 pts and 4 rebs. Argentina did a good job in
the first 20 minutes of the game.
Rocio Evangelina Diaz and her teammates made 10-14 in the opening
period and after that finished Q2 with 9-14. That was enough for decent
9-point lead at the half time. Mexico slightly improved after the
breather sending a signal that they will fight until the end. Still,
their willingness was not enough and Argentina finished Q3 with 14-15.
Argentina had no troubles to keep its advance in the last period and to
celebrate crucial 51-64 victory.
Places 7-8
Puerto Rico - Costa Rica
71-41
Puerto Rico outplayed Costa Rica and avoided the last place in Colorado
Springs. Both teams were winless before this meeting.
Kiara Quinones-Noa (93) stepped up for Puerto Rico with 15 points, 5
rebounds and 5 assists. She was the MVP of this game with valuation 24.
Mercedes Colon (94) helped her country with 12 points.
Ashley Santos (93) added 9 points and 7 boards. In the loosing
squad,
Michelle Mayorga (93) shined with 22 points and 9 rebounds. She was
the only player with double-digits in scoring in Costa Rica. Second
quarter was the crucial one in this game. Before that Puerto Rico made
16-12 lead in Q1. In the second period Puerto Rico intensified defense
forcing Costa Rica to many mistakes and tough shots. Costa Rica looked
bad on the court and scored just one point for the entire quarter. On
the other side, Puerto Rico drained 22 pts for nice 38-13 lead at the
half time. Costa Rica recovered from Q2 shock, but still rest of the
game belonged to
Kiara Quinones-Noa and her teammates. They finished third period
17-13 and the last one 16 -15 for the final 71-41 victory. As a
reminder, both teams failed to reach the 2011 FIBA U19 World
Championship in Chile.
USA and Brazil to meet in the Finals - Jun. 27, 2010
Semifinals
USA - Chile
98-28
USA had an easy job in the Semifinals. The powerful USA team destroyed
Chile 98-28 advancing to Championship Finals, where they will meet
Brazil.
Chinenye Ogwumike (92) stepped up for the winners with 17 points and
7 rebounds for just 14 minutes on the court.
Theresa Plaisance (92) secured a nice help adding 11 points and 6
rebs.
Kayla McBride (93) was another player with double-digits in scoring
for the USA - 10 pts (5 rebs). On the other side, Chile did not have
anyone with more than ten. Their best player was
Paula Carrasco (94) with just 6 points. USA was a way better team
and they dominated in all basketball elements. Chile was not able to
score more than 9 points in any of four periods. USA made 26-7 lead in
the opening ten minutes and until the half time jumped to impressive
46-10. For the second half
Chinenye Ogwumike and her teammates drained 54 points, missing two
more to reach 100 in this meeting. Chile had only 18 pts for 20 minutes
and faced with huge 98-28 loss. They will not meet Canada in the battle
for third place. The Big Final will also be played today (Sunday).
Canada - Brazil
49-50
Brazil grabbed 49-50 thriller win against Canada advancing to
Championship Finals. It was a very exciting game and Brazil made it in
the finish. It means that Brazil will take on powerful USA in the battle
for Gold. On the other side, Canada will meet Chile in the game for
third place.
Carina Dos Santos (174-G/F-92) and
Aruzha Lima (165-G-92) were the leading players in victory with 15
points each. Brazil did not have anyone else with double-digits in
scoring. In Canada,
Michelle Plouffe (191-F-92) and
Katherine Plouffe (191-F-93) replied with 12 points apiece. They
grabbed 8 and 7 rebounds respectively. Everything started great for
Canada, who created 13-8 lead in the first ten minutes. Brazil struggled
at both sides of the court and faced with another bad period (13-8).
That resulted with 28-19 HT lead for Canada, who looked comfortable and
in control.
Michelle Plouffe and her teammates continued in the same rhythm
extending the lead to 12 points before the last period. When it seemed
that the game is already over, Brazilians finally started to play.
Carina Dos Santos and
Aruzha Lima were unstoppable offensively pacing their team to
magnificent 9-22 in Q4, what was enough for 49-50 thriller win and a
spot in the Finals.
Places 5-8
Mexico - Puerto Rico
73-55
Mexico was too strong for Puerto Rico 73-55 in Day Four of the FIBA
Americas U18 Championship. It means that Mexico will meet Argentina in
the game for fifth place on this event. On the other side, Puerto Rico
stays winless and will take on Costa Rica to avoid the last place in
Colorado Springs.
Ana Noriega (93) shined for the Mexicans with double-double of 20
points and 14 rebounds. She was not the MVP of this game as that title
belongs to
Adriana Navarro (93), who reached valuation 24. Navarro had 12
points and 13 boards with pretty good shot percentage.
Andrea Medina (93) helped her country with 18 points and 8 boards.
In the loosing squad,
Mercedes Colon (94) delivered 12 points.
Sidney Santos (95) collected 10 pts and 5 boards. After the first
half it was already clear that Mexico will take this one.
Ana Noriega and her teammates created 20-7 lead in the first quarter
and later jumped to 35-17 (HT). Puerto Rico slightly improved
offensively after the breather, but Mexico did the same on the other
side and increased its lead even more. Puerto Rico faced with 30 points
deficit and the game was already over for them. Last ten minutes were
just the formality. Both, Mexico - Argentina and Puerto Rico - Costa
Rica games will be played today (Sunday).
Argentina - Costa Rica
86-34
Argentina failed to reach the Semifinals, but they quickly managed to
recover from this elimination. Argentina outplayed Costa Rica 86-34 and
will meet Mexico in the battle for fifth place in Colorado Springs. On
the other side, Costa Rica will play against Puerto Rico in the game for
seventh place.
Natasha Spiatta (92) was the leading scorer in this victory with 17
points (5 rebs).
Celia Fiorotto (92) was the MVP of this meeting with valuation 24.
She spent 21 points on the floor collecting 14 points and 9 rebounds.
Diana Cabrera (92) also helped the winners with 14 pts and 9 boards.
Costa Rica had
Michelle Mayorga (93) with 7 pts and 6 rebounds.
Sofia Jimenez (93) also scored 7. Argentina won all four quarters in
this game.
Natasha Spiatta and her teammates made huge 26-6 in the first ten
minutes and later ended Q2 with 19-8. At that time it was already clear
who the winner of this game will be. Argentina made 41-20 in the second
half for the final 86-34 victory. Game for fifth, as well as the game
for seventh place, will be played today (Sunday).
Day 3: Preliminary Round is over in Colorado
Springs - Jun. 26, 2010
Group A
Canada - Costa Rica
74-18
Canada finished Preliminary Round in Colorado Springs with perfect 3-0.
In Day Three of the FIBA Americas U18 Championship, Canada destroyed
Costa Rica 74-18 advancing to Semifinals as No.1 of Group A. At the same
time, Canada also booked a spot for 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in
Chile.
Michelle Plouffe (191-F-92) stepped up for the winners with 13
points and 9 rebounds. She was the MVP of this game with valuation 20.
Laura Anne Dally (180-G-92) and
Cassandra Brown (188-F-92) helped with 12 points each. In the
loosing squad,
Michelle Mayorga (93) was the leading scorer with 7 points. Her
Costa Rica ended this stage winless (0-3) and will continue in
classification round. Canada was way better team in this game.
Michelle Plouffe and her teammates limited Costa Rica to just 12
points in the first half, while they drained 39 on the other side. In
Q3, Canada let Costa Rica to score just one single point and in the last
ten minutes they were stopped on 5. Canada netted 35 points for the
second half registering huge 74-18 victory. Canada will meet Brazil in
the Semifinals. Costa Rica will take on Argentina in Classification
Games for 5-8 places.
Chile - Mexico 65-63
Chile grabbed thriller win against Mexico in Day Three of the FIBA
Americas U18 Championship. It was the crucial game for both teams as
they had 1-1 score in Group A before this meeting. Thanks to this
victory, Chileans are No.2 is this pool now and they advanced to
Semifinals. At the same time, Chile booked a regular ticket for 2011
FIBA U19 World Championship. They would participate at this event anyway
as they will be the hosts.
Fernanda Serrano (173-G-92) and
Cynthia Bascunan (93) stepped up for the winners with 17 points
each. They had 7 and 6 rebounds respectively.
Javiera Morales (176-F-92) also was great last night as she added 16
points and 12 boards. In Mexico,
Ana Noriega (93) shined with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Laura Nunez (93) also had double-double in this game: 16 points and
15 boards. Everything started good for Mexico, who made 11-13 lead after
ten minutes of play. Until the half time,
Ana Noriega and her teammates jumped to decent 23-27. Picture on the
court change after the breather as it was Chile who dominated at that
time. Chile finished Q3 with 23-18 for 46-45 turn. In thriller finish
they were more focused, having a more sports luck as well, to celebrate
65-63 victory. In the Semifinals, Chile will meet powerful USA. Mexico
will play against Puerto Rico in classification games for 5-8 places.
Group B
Brazil - Argentina
64-61
Brazil outsmarted Argentina 64-61 in the last game of the Preliminary
Round in Colorado Springs. Both teams had 1-1 score in Group B before
this meeting, but thanks to this victory Brazil is the second ranked
team. It means that Brazil advanced to Semifinals on this event and also
booked a ticket for 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in Chile. Argentina
will continue in classification games.
Tassia Pereira (93) was a key player for Brazil as she scored 18
points.
Damiris Dantas do Amaral (92) added 13 points and 6 boards, while
Mariana Lambert (171-F/G-92) helped the winners with 12 pts. In
Argentina,
Melisa Gretter (92) registered double-double of 18 points and 10
rebounds. Rocio Evangelina Diaz had 15 pts. Argentina had a great start
as they created excellent 6-16 lead in the first quarter. However,
Tassia Pereira and her teammates immediately woke up and responded
with 23-12 in the second period. Argentina slightly improved after the
breather, but it was not enough. Brazil had couple of players in a game
mood and they made 4-point lead before the last quarter. Argentina
finished last ten minutes with 16-17, but thay needed more for a turn.
In the Semifinals, Brazil will meet Canada. Argentina will play against
Costa Rica in classification games for 5-8 places.
USA - Puerto Rico
108-44
USA registered another easy win in Colorado Springs. This time, the
powerful USA team blasted Puerto Rico to finish Preliminary Round as
No.1 in Group B (3-0 record). USA already booked a spot for the
Semifinals on Thursday and they also secured participation for the 2011
FIBA U19 World Championship in Chile. The winning squad had eight
players with double-digits in scoring against Puerto Rico.
Diamond Deshields (95) was the leading one with 14 points.
Rashanda Gray (93) had 12 pts and 8 rebounds, while
Allyson Malott (93) added 11 pts. On the other side,
Ashley Santos (93) delivered 11 points.
Kiara Quinones-Noa (93) had 10 pts and her team will continue in
classification games. USA dominated in all basketball elements against
Puerto Rico. They finished Q1 with amazing 32-5 and the only question
was how big difference it will be at the end.
Diamond Deshields and her teammates ended second quarter with 27-10
and third 21-17. In the last ten minutes the USA team increased their
lead for 16 more points until the final 108-44 victory. In the
Semifinals, USA will meet Chile. Puerto Rico will take on Mexico in
classification games for 5-8 places.
Day Two in Colorado Springs - Jun. 25, 2010
Group A
Chile - Canada
33-66
Canada blasted Chile in Day Two of the FIBA Americas U18 Championship
securing the first place in Group A. Despite there is one more round to
go in Preliminary Stage, it is already clear that Canada will advance to
Semifinals as No.1. Also, the Canadian NT already booked a ticket for
2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in Chile.
Michelle Plouffe (191-F-92) was the leading player in this victory.
She spent 28 minutes on the court collecting 27 points and 11 rebounds.
Plouffe was the MVP with valuation 29.
Cassandra Brown (188-F-92) helped the Canadians with 14 points and 5
boards. In the loosing squad,
Cynthia Bascunan (93) delivered 9 points. Her Chile dropped to 1-1,
but still has a chance to reach the Semis. They will have to beat
Mexico, who also has 1-1 now. Canada opened the game with 6-16 in the
first quarter and until the half time jumped to 17-36. Than after the
breather something extraordinary happened, Chile was scoreless for the
entire Q3. Canada, on the other side, drained 21 points and than slowed
down. Last quarter belonged to Chile 16-9, but of course it was Canada
who celebrated huge 33-66 victory. In Day Three, Canada will meet Costa
Rica, while Chile will take on Mexico in crucial game.
Mexico - Costa Rica
78-40
First win for Mexico at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Colorado
Springs. After this victory Mexico joined Chile with 1-1 record in Group
A. Their game in Day Three will decide which of these two teams will
advance to Semifinals. And not only that, as the semifinalists will
automatically book a ticket for 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship.
Laura Nunez (93) paced the Mexicans to win with double-double of 21
points and 14 rebounds. She reached an amazing valuation 40 and of
course was the MVP of this meeting.
Ana Noriega (93) (5 rebs) and
Andrea Medina (93) helped with 15 and 13 points respectively. In
Costa Rica,
Michelle Mayorga (93) collected 12 points and 5 boards. They dropped
to 0-2 with no chance to reach the next stage. After the first quarter
it was already clear that Mexicans will take this one. They made 21-9 in
the opening period and for rest of the time in the first half reached
comfortable 43-19 lead. In Q3, Mexico totally destroyed Costa Rica with
huge 25-5. Mexico had victory in their pocket and slowed down for rest
of the game. As mentioned above, Mexico will meet Chile in Day Three and
it will be a crucial game for both teams. Costa Rica will meet strong
Canada with no chance for victory.
Group B
Argentina - Puerto Rico
68-60
Argentina grabbed valuable 68-60 victory against Puerto Rico in Day Two
of the FIBA Americas U18 Championship. This is the first win for
Argentina at this event and they will have to beat Brazil in order to
reach the Semifinals. As a reminder, all the semifinalists will
automatically book a ticket for 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in
Chile.
Rocio Evangelina Diaz (93) top-scored for the winners with 19 points
and she had 6 rebounds beside that. However, the best player of Team
Argentina was
Melisa Gretter (92) with valuation 25. She played almost the entire
game collecting 13 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists.
Daiana Acosta (92) helped with 10 pts. Puerto Rico faced with the
second straight loss and it is already clear they will not make it to
the Semis.
Rita Acevedo (168-G-92) had 20 points and 7 rebounds in this defeat.
Ashley Santos (93) netted 15 pts. First quarter was pretty leveled
(15-16 for PUR), while the second one belonged to Argentina 17-12.
Puerto Rico players shined after the breather and they made 46-47 turn
before the last ten minutes. The game was open at that time, but then
Rocio Evangelina Diaz and her teammates exploded giving their best
when it was the most important. Argentina finished Q4 with nice 22-13
for the final 68-60 victory. In Day Three, Argentina will meet Brazil
and it will be the crucial game for both teams. Puerto Rico will meet
powerful USA team.
Brazil - USA
46-89
The USA team demonstrated its power once again. After huge win against
Argentina, USA blasted Brazil in Day Two of the FIBA Americas U18
Championship in Colorado Springs. With this victory, USA secured the
Semifinals as No.1 of Group B. This is not the only important thing.
Another one is that USA already booked a ticket for 2011 FIBA U19 World
Championship in Chile.
Chinenye Ogwumike (92) stepped up for the winners once again
collecting 15 points and 7 rebounds. She was the MVP of this game with
valuation 25.
Bria Hartley (93) scored 14,
Alexis Jones (94) had 12, while
Kayla McBride (93) helped with 10 points and 6 rebs. In Brazil,
Joice Dos Santos (175-F-93) was the only player with double-digits
in scoring - 10 points. Brazil has 1-1 record and will meet Argentina in
crucial game for the Semifinals. As it was in Day One against Argentina,
the USA team resolved question about the winner already at the half
time. They finished Q1 with huge 11-29 and Q2 with 11-19 for 22-48 lead
after 20 minutes. All after that was just the formality, but USA didn't
slow down won the next two periods as well (13-21, 11-20). In Day Three,
USA will meet winless Puerto Rico. Brazil will meet Argentina and the
winner of that game will advance to Semifinals.
Day One in Colorado Springs - Jun. 24, 2010
Group A
Canada - Mexico
77-31
Canada blasted Mexico in Day One of the FIBA Americas U18 Championship
in Colorado Springs. It means that Canada jumped to 1-0 in Group A
having the same score as Chile, who outplayed Costa Rica. Each of
Canada's players managed to score in this game.
Laura Anne Dally (180-G-92) was the leading one with 15 points.
Michele Plouffe (191-F-92) and
Megan Lukan (170-G) helped the Canadian squad with 10 points apiece.
On the other side, Mexico had just one player with double-digits in
scoring and it was
Andrea Medina (93) - 13 pts. Canada was better team from the start.
After ten minutes of play
Laura Anne Dally and her teammates already were 24-11 up. Nothing
has changed for rest of the first half, when Canada jumped to impressive
43-19. Question about the winner was already decided, despite there was
20 minutes left in the game. Canada was better 17-5 in Q3 and 17-7 in
the last period for the final 77-31 victory. Beside the points, it is
important to mention that Canada totally outjumped their rivals ending
the game with 25 rebounds more (Canada 52 rebs, Mexico 27). On Day Two,
Canada will meet Chile. At the same day Mexico will take on Costa Rica.
Costa Rica - Chile
53-75
Chile had a joyful Day One in Colorado Springs. The Chilean U18 squad
met U18 Costa Rica celebrating valuable 53-75 victory. At this moment,
Chile shares the first place in Group A with Canada. Francisca Rojas
stepped up for the winners with double-double of 14 points and 14
rebounds.
Javiera Morales (176-F-92) also was great adding 12 points, 10
boards and 5 assists. She was the MVP of this meeting with valuation 22.
Fernanda Tapia is another player with 12 pts in victory. In Costa
Rica, Michelle Mayorga Hidalgo shined with 23 points and 13 boards. Ana
Mariela Matamoros Solis had 14 pts and 9 rebs. Chile opened the game
strong, especially in defense. Francisca Rojas and her teammates limited
Costa Rica players to just 9 points in the first quarter, taking 7-point
lead at the end of it. Costa Rica was not able to resists in the next
period as well and Chile was 20-37 up at the half time. Costa Rica
improved offensively after the breather, but still that was not enough
against strong Chileans, who ended Q3 with 14-18 and Q4 with 19-20 for
the final 53-75 victory. In Day Two, Chile will meet Canada, while Costa
Rica will play against Mexico.
Group B
USA - Argentina
91-32
The 2008 Finalists met each other in Day One of the 2010 FIBA Americas
U18 Championship in Colorado Springs. As it was two years ago, the USA
team once again blasted their rival. In 2008 it was 81-37 and now the
USA celebrated 91-32 victory. Both teams are together with Puerto Rico
and Brazil placed to Group B.
Chiney Ogwumike was the leading player in USA with double-double of
15 points and 12 rebounds. She was the MVP of this meeting with
valuation 23.
Stefanie Dolson scored 12, while
Kayla McBride and
Bria Hartley netted 10 points each. In Argentina, the best scorers
were
Florencia Llorente and
Daiana Acosta (92) with only 5 points (each). The USA Team dominated
from the start and Argentina was not able to resist. USA defense was so
strong that Argentina scored just five points in the first period, while
on the other side
Chiney Ogwumike and her teammates drained 22. Second quarter ended
27-9 and USA already had huge 49-14 lead (HT). Nothing has changed for
rest of the way as USA team ended third period with 24-6 and the last
one with 18-12 for the final 91-32 blowout. In Day Two, USA will meet
Brazil. Argentina will play against Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico - Brazil
35-81
Brazil had an easy job against Puerto Rico in Day One of the FIBA
Americas U18 Championship in Colorado Springs. Both teams are placed to
Group B together with USA and Argentina. Brazil and USA currently has
1-0 record in this pool.
Jennifer Sirtoli (182-F-93) top-scored for the winners in this game
with 15 points.
Damiris Amaral (192-C-92) registered double-double of 11 points and
15 rebounds. She was the MVP of this meeting with valuation 21.
Joice Coelho (175-F-93) helped with 11 points. Puerto Rico did not
have any player with double-digits in scoring.
Mercedes Colon was slightly better than the others with 8 pts. First
quarter sent a clear signal what to expect from this game. Brazilians
had an impressive start, especially in defense, as they let Puerto Rico
score just two points for the opening ten minutes. On the other side,
they drained 17 and for rest of the first half jumped to 13-42. The game
was already over for Puerto Rico and second half was just the formality.
Brazil finished Q3 with 14-26 and the last one with 8-13 for the final
35-81 victory. Brazil was way better than Puerto Rico in all basketball
elements. In Day Two, Brazil will play against USA and mostly probably
the winner of this game will finish as No.1 of Group B. At the same day,
Puerto Rico will meet Argentina.
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USA Women's U18 National Team Wins Gold With Triumph Over Brazil In 2010 FIBA Americas U18 Championship (Photo: usabasketball.com)
