South American Championship, Day Two: BRAZIL - COLOMBIA 94-53
Brazil shined once again in Santiago. They destroyed Uruguay in Day One, and on Wednesday afternoon registered another easy win. This time Colombia faced with strong Brazil suffering big 94-53 loss. It means that Brazil is currently the leading team of Group B with 2-0 record, while Colombia dropped to 1-1. Fernanda Neves Beling (186-F-82) paced the winners with 13 points. Silvia Gustavo (182-F-82) (7 rebs) and Damiris Dantas (192-C-92) (6 rebs) helped with 12 points each. In defeat, Tathiana Mosquera (195-C-89) delivered 16 points. Their second scorer was Mabel Martinez (176-F-86) with 7 pts. Brazil dominated during the entire game. They made impressive 28-10 in the first ten minutes and continued with 22-7 in Q2. At the halftime it was already clear that Colombia will face with huge loss. Fernanda Neves Beling didnt slow down after the breather and they created 24-17 in third quarter for 40-point lead with 10:00 to go. Last ten minutes were just the formality and Brazil celebrated another easy win. In Day Three, Brazil will meet Venezuela and the winner of this game will most probably finish as No.1. Colombia will play against Uruguay and they need a win in order to reach the next stage.
U18 Puerto Rico beats U18 Colombia 56-46, takes fifth place in Gurabo - Aug 19, 2012
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U18 COLOMBIA - U18 PUERTO RICO 46-56
Puerto Rico won the fifth place in Gurabo. The host of U18 FIBA Americas Championship handed 56-46 loss to Colombia in the last day of the competition. Krystal Luciano (96) top-scored in victory with 14 points and Diamalises Rivera (93) followed her with 13, but she also grabbed 7 rebounds beside that. Claudia Ortiz (96) delivered 10 points. In Colombia, Maria Tapias (95) posted 18 points and Laura Ramirez (94) added 10 points, plus 6 rebs [read more]
Puerto Rico won the fifth place in Gurabo. The host of U18 FIBA Americas Championship handed 56-46 loss to Colombia in the last day of the competition. Krystal Luciano (96) top-scored in victory with 14 points and Diamalises Rivera (93) followed her with 13, but she also grabbed 7 rebounds beside that. Claudia Ortiz (96) delivered 10 points. In Colombia, Maria Tapias (95) posted 18 points and Laura Ramirez (94) added 10 points, plus 6 rebs. Diana Prens (96) collected 9 points and 8 boards in this defeat. Puerto Rico was up by 6 at the halftime and Colombia cut the margin to 5 with ten minutes to go in the game. The hosts shined in the last quarter and later won this game with comfortable 56-46. USA defended the gold medal in Gurabo. Silver belongs to Brazil, while Argentina won the bronze.
U18 Colombia beats U18 Mexico 70-45 - Aug 19, 2012
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U18 COLOMBIA - U18 MEXICO 70-45
Colombia made a first step toward fifth place at U18 FIBA Americas Chamionship in Gurabo. They handed 70-45 loss to Mexico on Saturday. In order to take position No.5, Colombia will have to beat Puerto Rico. At the other side, Mexico will meet Dominican Republic trying to avoid last place at this event. Colombia took control on its rival from the beginning and never looked back. Quarters: 18-11, 22-7, 15-15, 15-12 [read more]
Colombia made a first step toward fifth place at U18 FIBA Americas Chamionship in Gurabo. They handed 70-45 loss to Mexico on Saturday. In order to take position No.5, Colombia will have to beat Puerto Rico. At the other side, Mexico will meet Dominican Republic trying to avoid last place at this event. Colombia took control on its rival from the beginning and never looked back. Quarters: 18-11, 22-7, 15-15, 15-12. Laura Ramirez (94) and Elizabeth Gutierrez (94) led the winners with 13 and 11 points respectively. Marlyn Vente (96) added 11 points and 7 rebs. In defeat, Maria Faz (95) answered with 10 points and Maria Morales (95) added 8 pts, plus 12 boards. Competition in Gurabo will end today (Sunday).
U18 USA wins Group A in Gurabo with perfect 3-0 record - Aug 18, 2012
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U18 COLOMBIA - U18 USA 36-87
USA is the winner of Group A in Gurabo with perfect 3-0 record. They handed 87-36 loss to Colombia in the last day of the Preliminary Round. It means that USA advanced to the Semifinals of U18 FIBA Americas championship, where they will meet Canada. USA is the defending champion. Their best player in this meeting was Alexis Prince (188-G/F-94) with 19 points and 6 rebounds [read more]
USA is the winner of Group A in Gurabo with perfect 3-0 record. They handed 87-36 loss to Colombia in the last day of the Preliminary Round. It means that USA advanced to the Semifinals of U18 FIBA Americas championship, where they will meet Canada. USA is the defending champion. Their best player in this meeting was Alexis Prince (188-G/F-94) with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Morgan Tuck (188-F-94) (6 rebs) and Michaela Mabrey (175-G-94) netted 17 and 15 points respectively. It is very important to mention that USA booked a ticket for the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship. Colombia finished as third ranked team of Group A (1-2) and failed to reach the next stage. They will continue in classification games from 5th-8th place. Maria Tapias (95) and Laura Ramirez (94) scored 15 pts each for Colombia in this game. Championship continues today.
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