Puerto Rico - Mexico 85-67 Puerto Rico won the Gold at the Panamerican Games for the first time ever! They outplayed Mexico 85-67 in the Finals. Mexico was the host of this event and they finished with the Silver. Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college: Texas) was a key player in victory with 29 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds. She reached impressive valuation 35! Angiely Morales (180-SG-87) and Yolanda Jones (184-F-84, college: La-Lafayette) helped their country with 11 points each. On the other side, Erika Gomez (187-C/F-76, agency: Josep and Nicolas) shined with monster double-double of 33 points and 16 rebs. Abril Garcia (188-F/C-80, college: ORU) was behind her with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Quarters: 14-11, 21-19, 25-19, 25-18. Puerto Rico reached Semifinals as No.2 of Group A with 2-1 record. They eliminated Brazil in thriller 68-69 for the gold medal game.
Third place
Brazil - Colombia 87-48 Bronze medal in Guadalajara belongs to Brazil. They destroyed Colombia 87-48 in the last day of the Panamerican Games 2011 to take the third place. Colombia finished as No.4 and stays without the medal. Iziane Castro Marques (183-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) paced Brazil to victory with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Erika De Souza (197-C-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) had 14 points and 9 rebs, while Palmira Marcal (177-G-84) added 12 pts. In the loosing squad, Leidy Sanchez (175-F-86) was the only one with double-digits. She had 12 points. Their second scorer was Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) with 8 pts. Quarters: 24-11, 17-19, 28-11, 18-7. Puerto Rico won the Gold in Guadalajara. They outplayed host Mexico 85-67 in the Finals.
Latinbasket.com All-Panamerican Games Awards 2011 - Oct 27, 2011 (by Greg)
Best Player: Carla Cortijo (173-G-87) of Puerto Rico
Best Guard: Carla Cortijo (173-G-87) of Puerto Rico
Best Forward: Erika Gomez (187-C/F-76) of Mexico
Best Center: Erika De Souza (197-C-82) of Brazil
Best Coach: Omar Gonzalez of Puerto Rico
1st Team
G: Carla Cortijo (173-87) of Puerto Rico
G: Monica Garcia (172-86) of Mexico
F: Jazmine Sepulveda (186-85) of Puerto Rico
C/F: Er [read more]
Puerto Rico wins first Gold ever - Oct 26, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
FINAL
Puerto Rico - Mexico 85-67
Puerto Rico won the Gold at the Panamerican Games for the first time ever! They outplayed Mexico 85-67 in the Finals. Mexico was the host of this event and they finished with the Silver. Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college: Texas) was a key player in victory with 29 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds. She reached impressive valuation 35! Angiely Morales (180-SG-87) and Yolanda Jones (184-F-84, college: La-Lafayette) helped their country with 11 points each [read more]
FINAL
Puerto Rico - Mexico 85-67 Puerto Rico won the Gold at the Panamerican Games for the first time ever! They outplayed Mexico 85-67 in the Finals. Mexico was the host of this event and they finished with the Silver. Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college: Texas) was a key player in victory with 29 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds. She reached impressive valuation 35! Angiely Morales (180-SG-87) and Yolanda Jones (184-F-84, college: La-Lafayette) helped their country with 11 points each. On the other side, Erika Gomez (187-C/F-76, agency: Josep and Nicolas) shined with monster double-double of 33 points and 16 rebs. Abril Garcia (188-F/C-80, college: ORU) was behind her with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Quarters: 14-11, 21-19, 25-19, 25-18. Puerto Rico reached Semifinals as No.2 of Group A with 2-1 record. They eliminated Brazil in thriller 68-69 for the gold medal game.
Third place
Brazil - Colombia 87-48 Bronze medal in Guadalajara belongs to Brazil. They destroyed Colombia 87-48 in the last day of the Panamerican Games 2011 to take the third place. Colombia finished as No.4 and stays without the medal. Iziane Castro Marques (183-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) paced Brazil to victory with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Erika De Souza (197-C-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) had 14 points and 9 rebs, while Palmira Marcal (177-G-84) added 12 pts. In the loosing squad, Leidy Sanchez (175-F-86) was the only one with double-digits. She had 12 points. Their second scorer was Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) with 8 pts. Quarters: 24-11, 17-19, 28-11, 18-7. Puerto Rico won the Gold in Guadalajara. They outplayed host Mexico 85-67 in the Finals.
Puerto Rico and Mexico advance to Big Final - Oct 25, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
SEMIFINALS
Brazil - Puerto Rico 68-69
Puerto Rico advanced to the Big Final of Panamerican Games 2011 in Guadalajara. They eliminated Brazil in the very exciting Semifinals 68-69. Jazmine Sepulveda (186-F-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: S.Florida) was a key player in this victory with 22 points. Carla Escalera (180-PF-84) had 17 points and Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college: Texas) added 12 pts, plus 6 rebounds [read more]
SEMIFINALS
Brazil - Puerto Rico 68-69 Puerto Rico advanced to the Big Final of Panamerican Games 2011 in Guadalajara. They eliminated Brazil in the very exciting Semifinals 68-69. Jazmine Sepulveda (186-F-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: S.Florida) was a key player in this victory with 22 points. Carla Escalera (180-PF-84) had 17 points and Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college: Texas) added 12 pts, plus 6 rebounds. In the loosing squad, Silvia Gustavo (186-F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) top-scored with 16 points. Damiris Dantas (192-C-92) had 15 points and 7 rebs, while Iziane Castro Marques (183-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) had 14 pts and also 7 boards. Erika De Souza stopped on just two points in this crucial meeting. Quarters: 17-13, 23-22, 12-21, 16-13. Puerto Rico will meet Mexico in the Gold medal game. Brazil will play against Colombia for the Bronze.
Mexico - Colombia 64-58 Mexico will have a chance to fight for the Gold in Guadalajara. The host of Panamerican Games 2011 eliminated Colombia 64-58 in the Semis, which was played last night. Abril Garcia (188-F/C-80, college: ORU) and Erika Gomez (187-C/F-76, agency: Josep and Nicolas) led the winners with 15 points and 8 rebounds each. Garcia handed out 6 assists beside that. Monica Garcia (172-G-86) helped with 12 points and 7 boards. On the other side, Colombia got 15 points and 5 assists from Mabel Martinez (179-F-86). Their second scorer was Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) with 14 pts (5 rebs). Quarters: 16-16, 21-10, 10-18, 17-14. Mexico will fight for the Gold against Puerto Rico. Colombia will play for third place against Brazil.
Places 5-6
Argentina - Canada 50-38 Argentina won in its last game in Guadalajara. They handed 50-38 loss to Canada taking the fifth place at the Panamerican Games 2011. Canada finished as the sixth ranked team at this event. Paula Reggiardo (178-F-84, agency: Players Group) led Argentina to victory with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Agostina Burani (188-F/C-91, agency: Players Group) had 9 points and 8 rebs, while Marina Cava (168-G-85) helped with 8 points. On the other side, Canada got 11 points from Alisha Tatham (180-G-86, college: Massachusetts). Their second scorer was Alexandria Kiss-Rusk (193-C/F-93) with only 6 pts. Quarters: 17-4, 6-9, 16-13, 11-12. In the Finals of Panamerican Games 2011, Mexico will meet Puerto Rico. Brazil and Colombia will play for the Bronze.
Places 7-8
USA - Jamaica 87-41 USA avoided last place at the Panamerican Games 2011 in Guadalajara. They blasted Jamaica 87-41 to finish as No.7 at this event. This is for sure a big disappointment for the USA NT, who had much higher ambitions. Jamaica finished as the last ranked team at this event. Tavelyn James (5'7''-G-90) shined for USA with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Shante Evans (6'0''-F-91) (10 rebs) and Breanna Stewart (6'3''-F-94) (6 rebs) netted 12 points each. On the other side, Jamaica got 19 points and 10 rebs from Simone Jackson (5'10''-G/F-84, college: SE Missouri St.). Sasha Dixon (5'7''-G-87) had 13 pts and 6 boards. Quarters: 24-11, 28-6, 19-15, 16-9. Mexico and Puerto Rico will fight for the Gold in Guadalajara. In the battle for Bronze, Colombia will meet Brazil.
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