Puerto Rico wins the Gold in Mayaguez - Jul 24, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
Big Final: Dominican Republic - Puerto Rico 69-81
Puerto Rico outplayed Dominican Republic 69-81 winning the Gold medal at the CAC Games in Mayaguez. The host of this event ended it with the perfect 5-0 record. Stephanie Rosado (189-F-89) stepped up in the Big Final with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Jazmine Sepulveda (177-G-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: S.Florida) also demonstrated great performance and helped her team with 16 pts and 7 boards [read more]
Big Final: Dominican Republic - Puerto Rico 69-81 Puerto Rico outplayed Dominican Republic 69-81 winning the Gold medal at the CAC Games in Mayaguez. The host of this event ended it with the perfect 5-0 record. Stephanie Rosado (189-F-89) stepped up in the Big Final with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Jazmine Sepulveda (177-G-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: S.Florida) also demonstrated great performance and helped her team with 16 pts and 7 boards. Pamela Rosado (161-G-86) added 14 pts. In the loosing squad, Carmen Guzman (175-G-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: UAB) shined with 21 points and 7 rebs. Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) had 12 points and 9 boards. Their Dominican Republic won the Silver medal in Mayaguez. Third quarter was the crucial one in this meeting. Before that, Dominican Republic made 16-12 in the first ten minutes. Puerto Rico replied with 21-30 in the second frame for 5-point lead at the half time. Stephanie Rosado and her teammates exploded offensively after the breather scoring 25 points in Q3, while at the same time they stopped Dominicans to 16. It means that Puerto Rico jumped to plus 14 and there was ten minutes remaining in the game. Question about the winner was already resolved and last quarter was just the formality.
Third place: U.S. Virgins Islands - Jamaica 58-69 Jamaica was better than ISV in the battle for third place in Mayaguez. It means that the Bronze medal belongs to Jamaica, while ISV ended as No.4 at this event. Vanessa Gidden (193-C/F-85, college: Hofstra) was the leading scorer in victory with 24 points. She grabbed 6 rebounds beside that. Simone Edwards (194-C-73, college: Iowa) is another player who had very important role in this victory. She spent 33 minutes on the court registering double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds. On the other side, ISV got 17 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists from Natalie Day. Victoria Hamilton (182-G-91) had 11 pts and 7 boards. Jamaica made 9-12 lead in the first ten minutes and in the next quarter jumped to 17-29. ISV was in trouble and was not able to reply. Actually, they made 21-19 after the breather, but that was not enough. Vanessa Gidden and her teammates were strong enough to fend off any attempt made by the ISV. Both teams were good offensively in the last period, which belonged to Jamaica 20-21. At the end, it was a 58-69 win and totally deserved Bronze medal for Jamaica.
Fifth place: Guatemala - Mexico 49-79 Mexico ended the CAC Games with victory. It was the crucial meeting for the fifth place in Mayaguez and Mexico destroyed Guatemala 49-79. Naturally, Guatemala finished as No.6. Abril Garcia (189-F/C-80, college: ORU) was totally the best player in victory. She spent almost 33 minutes on the court collecting 26 points and 12 rebounds. Alexis Castro (184-G/F-86, agency: 22ft, college: Vermont) also was good as she helped Mexico with 13 points and 9 boars. Annel Tapia (170-G-86) and Taine Ramirez (173-G-78) added 9 points each. In Guatemala, Blanca Amado (179-G/F-79) delivered 17 points. Alma Lopez (165-G-86) had 16 points and 6 assists. Mexico made 12-15 lead in the first ten minutes. They continued in the same manner in Q2 finishing it with 12-19. It means that Mexico held nice 10-point lead at the half time. Abril Garcia and her teammates devastated Guatemala in third quarter 9-24 and question about the winner was resolved. Anyway, Mexico didnt slow down for rest of the way and finished last ten minutes with 8-14 for the final 49-79 victory.
Seventh place: Trinidad and Tobago - Saint Vincent 88-26 Trinidad and Tobago devastated Saint Vincent to avoid the last place in Mayaguez. Thanks to this victory T&T finished as No.7 at this event. Saint Vincent ended as the only winless team. Chrisan Petrovanie (193-C-89) came up with 22 points and 15 rebounds for T&T. Sharmion Selman (184-F-82) was the second scorer in this victory with 15 points. Jowan Ortega (173-G-85) added 14 pts and 5 boards. On the other side, Saint Vincent had only one player with double-digits in scoring. It was Sheldeen Joseph (162-G-92) with 10 pts (9 rebs). Trinidad and Tobago was a way better team from the start. In the first ten minutes Chrisan Petrovanie and her teammates created huge 23-7 lead. At that time it was clear that Saint Vincent will not have a chance in this one. T&T finished the second frame with 21-10 for plus 27 at the halftime. Nothing has changed after that. T&T dominated in all segments making 23-9 in Q3. Later they increased lead even more to the final 88-26 blowout.
Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico to meet in the Finals - Jul 23, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
SEMIFINALS
Puerto Rico - Jamaica 63-44
Puerto Rico advanced to Big Final and will fight against Dominican Republic for the Gold. The host of CAC Games was better than Jamaica in the Semis registering comfortable 63-44 win. Jamaica failed to reach the last stage, but they will have a chance to fight for third place. Their rival will be U.S. Virgin Islands. Jazmine Sepulveda (177-G-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: S [read more]
SEMIFINALS
Puerto Rico - Jamaica 63-44 Puerto Rico advanced to Big Final and will fight against Dominican Republic for the Gold. The host of CAC Games was better than Jamaica in the Semis registering comfortable 63-44 win. Jamaica failed to reach the last stage, but they will have a chance to fight for third place. Their rival will be U.S. Virgin Islands. Jazmine Sepulveda (177-G-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: S.Florida) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and she grabbed 7 rebounds beside that. Pamela Rosado (161-G-86) and Sandra Gracia helped with 13 points each. In the loosing squad, Vanessa Gidden (193-C/F-85, college: Hofstra) collected 12 points and 8 boards. Simone Edwards (194-C-73, college: Iowa) had 11 pts and 9 rebs. First quarter was pretty leveled, but still it was Puerto Rico who ended it with 12-11. Nothing has changed in Q2 as neither of teams was able to make a bigger lead. It was basket after basket game and Puerto Rico kept plus one until the half time. In the low scoring third quarter Jamaica made 9-10, so teams entered to the final ten minutes tied. Than in the last quarter there was only one team playing on the court and it was Puerto Rico. Jazmine Sepulveda and her teammates destroyed Jamaica with 28-9 for the final 63-44 victory and the Big Final in Mayaguez.
Dominican Republic - U.S. Virgins Islands 92-66 Dominican Republic had an easy job in the Semifinals and will meet Puerto Rico in the battle for Gold. Yohanna Morton (175-G-87) and her teammates blasted ISV 92-66 stretching the winning streak to four and now they hope to end this event with the prefect record. On the other side, ISV will meet Jamaica for third place. Morton was the leading player in victory with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) also was great adding 17 points and 9 boards. Charlenny Frias is another player with 17 points in this victory. ISV got 24 points from Yanique Javois (176-G-85, college: Saint Louis), while Stacey Griffith (185-F/C-89) collected 14 points and 10 boards. Dominican Republic opened the game with 14-10 lead and outgunned ISV for rest of the time in Q1. They closed this period with 13-7 run for the first double-digit lead. They continued in the same rhythm moving up to plus 17. However, ISV players finally woke up and cut the margin to 11 points until the halftime. Dominican Republic exploded offensively in Q3 scoring 29 points, while they stopped ISV to 20. At that time it was already clear who the winner of this game will be and Dominican Republic had no troubles to keep the comfortable lead. Friday will be the final day in Mayaguez.
Mexico - Saint Vincent 143-31 Mexico devastated Saint Vincent in Day Five in Mayaguez. It was the first game in Classification Round for 5th to 8th place. On Friday, Mexico will meet Guatemela in the battle for position number five. Saint Vincent will play against Trinidad and Tobago and will try to avoid the last place at CAC Games. Brisa Silva (168-G-84, college: Oklahoma St.) demonstrated amazing performance in this game. She was simply unstoppable in offense scoring 46 points! Silva also dished out 10 assists beside that. Alexis Castro (184-G/F-86, agency: 22ft, college: Vermont) collected 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Taine Ramirez (173-G-78) added 15 points, 6 boards and 14 assists. In the loosing squad, Sorayah Williams (183-F-84) posted 13 pts. Mexico was way better team from the beginning. Brisa Silva and her teammates drained 48 points in the first ten minutes, while Saint Vincent was stopped to 9. All after that was just the formality and the only question was how big difference it will be at the end. Mexico made 34-4 in the second quarter and 25-14 in third. They limited Saint Vincent to less than 10 pts in the last frame as well. Actually, Saint Vincent had just 4 pts in these ten minutes, while Mexico nailed 36 for the final 143-31 blowout.
Trinidad and Tobago - Guatemala 76-81 OT Guatemala made the first step forward to fifth place in Mayaguez. They outsmarted Trinidad and Tobago 76-81, so they will meet Mexico in the final day. The winner of that game will finish as No.5. Trinidad and Tobago will try to beat Saint Vincent and to avoid the last place at this event. Blanca Amado (179-G/F-79) was the leading player in victory with double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds. Ligia Del Valle (171-G-87) scored 16 and Cynthia Rivera (177-F-82) added two points less. Sharmion Selman (184-F-82) shined in defeat with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Tiffani Williams (199-C-84, college: N.Carolina A&T) had double-double of 13 points ad 19 rebs, while Leslie-Ann Francois (177-F-82) added 11 pts. Guatemala took control on Trinidad and Tobago in the first quarter and they created 14-25 lead. Blanca Amado and her teammates were good in the next ten minutes as well, what resulted with 14-point lead at the half time. Trinidad and Tobago was in trouble, but didnt give up. They limited Guatemala to just five points in third quarter cutting the margin to four. Sharmion Selman was unstoppable in offense and she led Trinidad and Tobago with 16-12 in the last frame for 72-72 at the end of regular time. In the extra five minutes Guatemala was better celebrating 76-81 victory.
Day Two in Mayaguez - Jul 20, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
GROUP A
CAC Games, Day Two: Puerto Rico - U.S. Virgins Islands 82-55
Another great performance for Puerto Rico at CAC Games. After 118-24 victory against Saint Vincent in Day One, Puerto Rico blasted ISV 82-55 for 2-0 record in Group A. On the other side, ISV dropped to second place in this pool with 1-1. Sandra Garcia (189-F-90) top-scored for the winners with 16 points. Pamela Rosado (161-G-86) had one point less than her, while Michelle Pacheco (175-G/F-88) added 14 points and 6 assists [read more]
GROUP A
CAC Games, Day Two: Puerto Rico - U.S. Virgins Islands 82-55 Another great performance for Puerto Rico at CAC Games. After 118-24 victory against Saint Vincent in Day One, Puerto Rico blasted ISV 82-55 for 2-0 record in Group A. On the other side, ISV dropped to second place in this pool with 1-1. Sandra Garcia (189-F-90) top-scored for the winners with 16 points. Pamela Rosado (161-G-86) had one point less than her, while Michelle Pacheco (175-G/F-88) added 14 points and 6 assists. Jazmine Sepulveda (177-G-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: S.Florida) helped the hosts with double-double of 12 points and 10 boards. In the loosing squad, Yanique Javois (176-G-85, college: Saint Louis) shined with 20 points. Natalie Day (183-G/F-90) had 16 pts and 8 boards. Puerto Rico opened the game in style making 24-9 lead in the first ten minutes. They continued in the same rhythm after that, so after twenty minutes of play the home side was huge 52-28 up. The game winner was already known and second half was just the formality. Third quarter ended with 12-12 tie, while Puerto Rico smashed ISV in the last one with 14-2. At the end totally deserved 82-55 for PUR, who once again proved they will be the main contender for the CAC title. On Tuesday, Puerto Rico will meet Trinidad and Tobago. ISV will take on Saint Vincent.
CAC Games, Day Two: Guatemala - Mexico 65-85 Mexico shined in their first appearances in Mayaguez. They outgunned Guatemala for 1-0 record in Group B, which also includes Jamaica and Dominican Republic. Guatemala dropped to 0-2 as they faced with defeat in Day One as well. Brisa Silva (168-G-84, college: Oklahoma St.) exploded in this victory. She spent 35 minutes on the court and drained 31 points. Silva had 5 triples in this game. Alexis Castro (184-G/F-86, agency: 22ft, college: Vermont) followed her with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists, while Monica Garcia (172-G-86) added 11 points. Alma Lopez (165-G-86) replied with 21 points in defeat. Cynthia Rivera (177-F-82) and Maria Fleischmann (181-F/C-77) scored 12 points each. Mexico took control on its rival from the beginning. Brisa Silva and her teammates grabbed 16-26 lead in Q1 and for rest of the first half jumped to plus 20. They slowed down after that and never had troubles to keep the safe distance. Third quarter ended 24-24 and the last one 13-13 for the final score of 65-85. On Tuesday, Mexico will meet Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Guatemala will have a day-off.
CAC Games, Day Two: Dominican Republic - Jamaica 72-62 Dominican Republic had a reason for joy in their first appearance in Mayaguez. They grabbed 72-62 win against Jamaica for 1-0 in Group B. At the same time, it was the second game for Jamaica at this event and they slipped to 1-1. Carmen Guzman (175-G-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: UAB) was unstoppable in offense. She played almost the entire match netting 29 points. Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) secured a nice help for Dominican Republic with 14 points and 7 boards, while Charlenny Frias (177-G-84) added 10 points and 5 rebs. In defeat, Simone Edwards (194-C-73, college: Iowa) shined with 19 points and 15 rebs. Vanessa Gidden (193-C/F-85, college: Hofstra) is another player with double-double in defeat (19 pts, 10 rebs), while Nicole Louden (172-G-83, college: Auburn) contributed with 17 points and 8 assists. Dominican Republic better from the beginning. They had Carmen Guzman on fire which paced er team to 21-15 lead in Q1. They were good in the next ten minutes as well, taking 37-28 at the half time. Jamaica slightly improved after the breather (17-18), but they needed a way more. Jamaica limited Dominican Republic 7 points in the last period, but on the other side they scoredjust 12 and faced with 72-62 defeat. On Tuesday, Dominican Republic will play against Mexico. Jamaica has a day-off.
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