Colombia exploded in the opening day of the Panamerican Games 2011. They destroyed Jamaica with huge 26-83. Both teams compete in Preliminary Group B, together with Brazil and Canada. Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) led Colombia in scoring with 21 points. Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) had 13 points, while Ana Mendoza (190-C/F-91) (6 rebs) and Maria Palacios (163-G-85) added 11 pts each. Shereel Brown (191-F-83) had 10 points and 7 rebs in defeat. Their second scorer was Simone Jackson (178-G/F-84, college: SE Missouri St.) with only 5 pts. Quarters: 7-20, 5-14, 12-15, 2-34. Today, Colombia will play against Canada. Jamaica will take on strong Brazil.
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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