Cuba and Puerto Rico reach Final in Veracruz

- November 23, 2014

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Yamara Amargo

SEMIFINALS

Cuba - Mexico 84-61
Cuba coasted past Mexico to book the place in the Final. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85) led well-balanced with 16 points. Cuba recorded a 44:25 halftime lead. They kept the hosts at distance throughout the second half and cruised to the victory at the end. Clenia Noblet (190-C-87) delivered 14 points for the winners. Jazmin Valenzuela (187-C) responded with 14 points for Mexico. Angela Rodriguez (173-G-91, agency: Merit Management Group) had 13 points in the losing effort.

Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 73-51
Puerto Rico overcame Dominican Republic in the semifinal clash in Veracruz. Cynthia Valentin (174-SG-84, college: Indiana) scored 18 points to lead the winners. Dominican Republic eked out a 13:12 lead after the opening quarter. But Puerto Rico spurred ahead to take a 35:29 halftime lead. Puerto Rico went on a 22:11 run in the third term to baloon the lead and cruised to the victory at the end. Sandra Garcia (190-C-90, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 14 points and collected 8 rebounds in the victory. Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) and Danilsa Andujar (188-C, college: Indiana) responded with 8 points each for Dominican Republic.