Mexico rout Barbados at the Arena Itson

Mexico - Barbados 113-78

Mexico rout Barbados at the Arena Itson at the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Pre-Qualifiers. They rolled over the opponent 113-78 for a 2-0 record.
After a slow 25-24 start, Mexico erupted with a 33-22 rally in the second period and nailed 32 points in the third quarter. Moreover, they closed the game with a final 23-16 rally to seal the win.
Gael Bonilla (204-G/F-2003) top-scored for the winners with 22 points, Gabriel Giron (192-SG-1988) had 19 and Karim Rodriguez (196-G-1988) netted 18. Carl Thorpe (201-F-2001, college: CWU) answered with 16 points in a loss, whilst Deroni Hurley (175-G-2001) posted 15.