POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Yamara Amargo
SEMIS
Cuba - Mexico 86-58
Cuba rallied past Mexico in the semifinal clash. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85, agency: Pro Sports) tallied 26 points to pace the winners. Cuba gave little hope to their opponents. They grabbed a 45:27 halftime lead. Cuba then went on a 22:13 run in the fourth period to ice the victory. Anisleidys Galindo (181-SG-89) and Suchitel Avila (184-F/C-82) had 14 points each for the winners. Alexis Castro (180-F/G-86, college: Vermont) replied with 18 points for Mexico.
Puerto Rico - Colombia 59-63
Colombia upset Puerto Rico to enter championship game in Barranquilla. Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) tossed in 21 points to lead the charge. Colombia eked out a 15:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Puerto Rico however used a 14:9 rally in the second frame to take a 27:24 halftime advantage. Colombia regained the lead in the third period. They entered the final period up by two points. Colombia sank 20 points in the fourth frame and raced to the win. Yaneth Arias (184-F-82) notched 9 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-93, college: JMU) replied with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Puerto Rico.
