Mexico had a joyful Day One in Guadalajara. The host of Panamerican Games 2011 grabbed 76-74 win against Puerto Rico for 1-0 record in Group A. Also in this pool, Argentina was better than USA yesterday 58-55. Brisa Silva (168-G-84, college: Oklahoma St.) stepped up for the hosts with 22 points (6 triples). Alexis Castro (184-G/F-86, agency: 22ft, college: Vermont) had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Abril Garcia (188-F/C-80, college: ORU) added 14 pts. In Puerto Rico, Jazmine Sepulveda (186-F-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: S.Florida) collected 20 points and 5 rebs. Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college: Texas) and Angiely Morales (180-SG-87) (5 rebs) netted 10 pts each. Quarters: 23-17, 17-13, 21-27, 15-17. In the next game, Mexico will meet Argentina. Puerto Rico will take on USA.
Esperance Sportive Pully (LNA) added to their roster 29-year old Mexican ex-international guard Brisa Silva (170-60kg-84, college: Oklahoma State). She played last season at Maranhao in Brazilian LBF league. In 20 games last year she recorded 6.8ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.1apg and 1.5spg.
The previous (10-11) season Silva played at Herner TC (2.Bundesliga) in German league. In 12 games that season she averaged 6.2ppg and 1.0rpg.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as she was voted Latinbasket [read more]
Esperance Sportive Pully (LNA) added to their roster 29-year old Mexican ex-international guard Brisa Silva (170-60kg-84, college: Oklahoma State). She played last season at Maranhao in Brazilian LBF league. In 20 games last year she recorded 6.8ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.1apg and 1.5spg. The previous (10-11) season Silva played at Herner TC (2.Bundesliga) in German league. In 12 games that season she averaged 6.2ppg and 1.0rpg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as she was voted Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas Honorable Mention in 2011. Silva also represented Mexico at the Panamerican Games in Guadalajara (Mexico) two years ago. Her team won Silver and her stats at that event were 5 games: 11.8ppg, 1.6rpg, 1.8apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 32.4%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 77.8%. Silva has played previously professionally in Portugal (Barcelos) and Nigeria (First Bank). She attended Oklahoma State until 2007 and it will be her sixth season as a professional player.
U18 Mexico avoids last place in Gurabo - Aug 19, 2012
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U18 MEXICO - U18 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 64-33
Mexico avoided last place at U18 FIBA Americas Championship in Gurabo. They blasted Dominican Republic 64-33 in the last day of the competition and it was a game for the seventh place. Mexico took control on its rival from the very beginning and never looked back. Quarters: 14-5, 25-7, 11-13, 14-8. Myriam Lara led the winners with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Maria Morales scored 12 points and Maria Faz (95) added 10 pts, plus 9 boards [read more]
Mexico avoided last place at U18 FIBA Americas Championship in Gurabo. They blasted Dominican Republic 64-33 in the last day of the competition and it was a game for the seventh place. Mexico took control on its rival from the very beginning and never looked back. Quarters: 14-5, 25-7, 11-13, 14-8. Myriam Lara led the winners with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Maria Morales scored 12 points and Maria Faz (95) added 10 pts, plus 9 boards. In defeat, Cheisy Hernandez (94) was better than the others with 12 points. Libia Peralta had 7 pts and 9 rebounds. USA defended the gold medal at this event. They handed 71-47 loss to Mexico in the Big Final. Argentina is the bronze medal winner.
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).
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