Ecuador - Argentina 48-64 Argentina posted the opening victory in Group B. They rolled past Ecuador. Fausto Ruesga (200-F-00) recorded 11 points to pace the winners. Argentina accounted for a 32:22 halftime advantage. They followed with a 15:10 run in the third term and never looked back en route to the win. Juan Hierrezuelo (203-F/C-00) and Christian Bihurriet (209-C-00) tossed in 9 points each for the winners. Luis Riascos (193-F/G-00) responded with 21 points and 11 rebounds for Ecuador.
Paraguay - Bolivia 71-35 Paraguay edged Bolivia to open win count at the South American Championship. Jose Barreto (185-F-01) posted 11 points and 7 boards to lead the winners. Paraguay recorded a 42:20 halftime lead. They held Bolivia to just 15 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Roberto Mercado (182-PG-01) netted 10 points in the win. Agustin Carreon (G-00) responded with 10 points for Bolivia.
FINAL Chile - Argentina 70-60 Chile claimed the South American U17 title. They knocked down heavy favorites Argentina in the championship game in Lima. Kevin Rubio (189-G-00) provided 22 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Argentina jumped to a 21:13 lead after ten minutes. But Chile bounced back with a 23:14 run in the second term to gain a 36:35 halftime lead. Chile limited Argentina to just 9 points in the third term to open a 6-point lead. Chile sank 20 points in the final period t... [read more]
FINAL
Chile - Argentina 70-60 Chile claimed the South American U17 title. They knocked down heavy favorites Argentina in the championship game in Lima. Kevin Rubio (189-G-00) provided 22 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Argentina jumped to a 21:13 lead after ten minutes. But Chile bounced back with a 23:14 run in the second term to gain a 36:35 halftime lead. Chile limited Argentina to just 9 points in the third term to open a 6-point lead. Chile sank 20 points in the final period to rally to the victory. Lino Saez (195-F-77) had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Leandro Bolmaro (198-F-00) responded with 16 points for Argentina.
3-4 Place
Ecuador - Colombia 80-63 Ecuador stepped onto the pedestal in Lima. They toppled Colombia to claim the Bronze medals. Michael Moncayo (00) provided 27 points to lead the winners. Ecuador grabbed a 25:11 lead after ten minutes. Ecuador followed with an 18:9 rally to clear off for good. Edward Sanchez (188-G-00) finished with 17 points for the winners. Juan Pablo Cardona (190-G-00) responded with 19 points for Colombia.
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SEMIFINALS Argentina - Colombia 68-47 Argentina beat Colombia to seal their title game appearance. Leandro Bolmaro (198-F-00) led well-balanced effort with 18 points. Argentina stunned their opponents with a 39:9 run in the first half. Colombia picked up the tempo in the second half but could not avert the loss. Francisco Farabello (188-G-00) produced 9 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Juan Pablo Cardona (190-G-00) responded with 19 points for Colombia. Chile - Ecuador 74-60 Chile... [read more]
SEMIFINALS
Argentina - Colombia 68-47 Argentina beat Colombia to seal their title game appearance. Leandro Bolmaro (198-F-00) led well-balanced effort with 18 points. Argentina stunned their opponents with a 39:9 run in the first half. Colombia picked up the tempo in the second half but could not avert the loss. Francisco Farabello (188-G-00) produced 9 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Juan Pablo Cardona (190-G-00) responded with 19 points for Colombia.
Chile - Ecuador 74-60 Chile advanced into the championship game in Lima. They fired past Ecuador in the semifinal clash. Ignacio Arroyo (185-G-00) stepped up with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Chile grabbed a 19:15 lead after ten minutes. They went on a 38:27 run in the second half to seal the win. Maxwell Lorca-Lloyd (208-F-00) delivered 20 points and 22 rebounds in the victory. Aaron Capurro (00) responded with 21 points and 9 boards for Ecuador.
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