POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Bahamas U17- U.S. Virgin Islands U17 68:66
Bahamas posts the initial win in San Salvador. They outscored U.S. Virgin Islands 68:66 and finished Group B with 1-2 record. U.S. Virgin Islands meanwhile remained winless at the tournament.
Both teams entered the game without victories. U.S. Virgin Islands managed to win the first period 15-13 and added 19-1 rally in the second period. Bahamas however looked better in the second half and won the game after two victories. They posted 21-11 in the third period and finished the game with a 23-21 run.
Valerie Nesbitt top-scored for the winners with 24 points and Sha-Londa Neely collected 20 points and 14 rebounds. Serena Brown had 9 points and 15 rebounds, whilst Kyle Higgs had 9. Ranai Evans (97) and J'Lene Martinez (96) answered with 17 points each in a loss and Sherelle George (98) added 13. Zianna Angol (98) followed them with 7 points in a loss.
Bahamas U17: Valerie Nesbitt 24, Sha-Londa Neely 20+14 rebs, Serena Brown 9+15 rebs, Kyle Higgs 9
U.S. Virgin Islands U17: Ranai Evans 17, J'Lene Martinez 17, Sherelle George 13, Zianna Angol 7