Phase 2-Semifinal, Day 1 Results

Oscar Rivera

The first round of games of the second leg of COCABA Championship. fabourite team Costa Rica clearly defated Nicaragua, 83-65. The game best performer was Rohel Wilson (197-F/C-89), with 22 points, followed by Daniel Simmons (194-F/C-80).
In the first game of the day, El Salvador had defeated Honduras, 64-55, despite a good start from Hoduras, that won the first quarter, 21-17, led by towering center Pedro Salazar (204-C-72), a well-known veteran. Pointing on a strong defense and on a faster offensive ga,e El Salvador managed to come back and to surpass the opponents during the second half, claiming a very important win. Julio Mancia (202-C-80) and Oscar Rivera (190-F-80) led the way with 16 points apiece, while Salazar ended the gaem at the top scoer, with 21 points. Alvin Cacho (87) added 10 at the losing side.