POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Hansel Atencia
SEMIS
Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 75-74
Puerto Rico nipped Dominican Republic in a closely matched semifinal clash to advance into the title game in Barranquilla. Javier Mojica (190-SG-84, college: Cent.Conn.St.) came up with 12 points to lead the winners. Puerto Rico went on a 31:17 run in the second period to take a 13-point halftime lead. Dominican Republic ignited a strong 25:15 rally in the fourth period but came up short of win at the end. Ramon Clemente (200-PF-85, college: Wichita St.) had 10 points in the victory. Jhonatan Araujo (208-C-96, agency: Basket Management Solutions) replied with 22 points, 12 rebounds for Dominican Republic.
Colombia - Cuba 78-69
Colombia held off Cuba to enter the championship game. Hansel Atencia (178-G-97) stepped up with 27 points to pace the charge. Michaell Jackson (190-G-87) added 25 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. Colombia accumulated a 41:30 halftime advantage. They went on a 24:12 run in the third term to ensure a comfortable 23-point cushion. Cuba narrowed the gap in the fourth stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Jasiel Rivero (204-C-93, agency: Pro Sports) had 21 points and 9 rebounds for Cuba.
