POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Romel Beck
Group A
El Salvador - Mexico 67-121
It was the first appearance for Mexico and the first win. The hosts of COCABA Championship totally destroyed El Salvador 121-67 and they will meet Costa Rica in the next match. In case of win Mexico will advance to Semifinals as No.1 of Group A. El Salvador already fell to 0-2 and no chance to advance. Romel Beck (203-G/F-82, agency: Interperformances, college: UNLV) led the winners with 23 points. Arim Abdul Solares (202-F/C-83) had 17 and Omar Quintero (183-G-81, college: S.Nazarene) netted one point less. James Valladares (203-C-89) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds in loss. Jorge Loucel (186-F-90) was the last one with double-digits in scoring, 10 pts.
Group B
Nicaragua - Panama 65-96
Panama grabbed the second win on COCABA Championship in Mexico. It means that Panamanians already secured position No.1 in Group B and they will have a day off before the Semifinals. On the other side, it was the first appearance for Nicaragua on this event. Day 3 will be the crucial one for them as they will meet Guatemala. The winner of that match will advance to Semifinals. Danilo Pinnock (196-G-83, agency: SportsTalent, college: George Washington) once again shined in victory collecting 19 points and 8 rebounds. Jose Lloreda (201-F-80, college: LSU) and Ernesto Oglivie (199-F-88) added 12 points each. In the loosing squad, Noel Antonio Makence drained 24 points. Troy Watson (197-F/C-82) was behind him with 13 pts.
