CBC Championship: Bahamas nip Dominican Republic in overtime

Jonquel Jones

Bahamas - Dominican Republic 70:69 (OT)

Bahamas earned the first victory at the CBC Championship. They upset Dominican Republic in overtime to gain 1-1 record in Group A. Jonquell Jones (193-F) stepped up with 23 points and 27 rebounds.
Bahamas got to a confident start. They established a 20:13 lead after ten minutes. Dominican Republic narrowed the deficit in the second term. They pulled within 3 points at halftime 27:30. Bahamas stretched the gap at 9-point mark heading into the fourth stanza. But Dominican Republic bounced back with a 20:11 run in the fourth frame to force overtime. Sweeting sank two free throws late in the extra period to seal the win for Bahamas. Shanea Ambrister tallied 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Leashia Grant (185-F) had 10 points and 13 boards in the win. Jennifer Estrella responded with 14 points for Dominican Republic. Andreina Paniagua had 13 points in the loss.

Bahamas: Jonquell Jones 23+27 boards, Shanea Ambrister 11+10 boards, Leashia Grant 10+13 boards
Dominican Republic: Jennifer Estrela 14, Andreina Panigua 13