CBC Championship: US Virgin Islands hold off Bahamas

Natalie Kleemann-Day

US Virgin Islands - Bahamas 56:51

US Virgin Islands ensured the winning outcome in their first game at the CBC Championship. They prevailed against Bahamas. Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) scored 17 points and grabbed 17 rebounds for the winners.
US Virgin Islands rallied to a 14:5 lead after the opening frame. Bahamas cut the deficit in the second period. They pulled within 6 points at halftime 20:26. Bahamas denied the deficit in the third term. They secured a one-point lead heading into the fourth frame. But US Virgin Islands ignited a 21:15 run in the final quarter to escape with a narrow win. Tanecka Carey (175-G-91) had 14 points, while Lanese Bough (178-G-93) produced 12 in the victory. Shanea Armbrister responded with 17 points for Bahamas. Jonquell Jones chipped in 15 points in the loss.

US Virgin Islands: Natalie Day 17+17 boards, Tanecka Carey 14, Lanese Bough 12
Bahamas: Shanea Armbrister 17, Jonquell Jones 15