POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Trevor Gaskins
FINAL
Costa Rica - Panama 46-74
Panama celebrated the COCABA Championship title. They overcame Costa Rica in the Final in San Jose. Trevor Gaskins (188-G-89, college: Louisiana Tech, agency: Lat Am Basketball) notched 24 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Panama registered a 33:17 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 27-point mark at the final intermission. Panama did not loosen the grip in the fourth frame and cruised to the triumph. Ruben Garces (206-C/F-73, college: Providence, agency: Agency) had 16 points and 9 rebounds for the champions. Rohel Wilson (197-F/C-89) responded with 10 points for Costa Rica.
3-4 Place
Mexico - Nicaragua 71-75
Nicaragua finished in the third position at the COCABA Championship. They beat Mexico in the consolation final in San Jose. Vansdell Thomas (179-G-86, agency: Aspire Sports) nailed 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to pace the winners. Nicaragua eked out a 37:36 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 7-point mark at the final break. Mexico pulled closer in the fourth frame but could not avoid the loss. Bartel Lopez (212-C-89, agency: Duran International) delivered 16 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. Fernando Benitez (204-F/C-89) responded with 15 points for Mexico.
5-6 Place
Honduras - El Salvador 65-46
Honduras wrapped up their COCABA Championship campaign on a high note. They defeated El Salvador to occupy the fifth position. Christopher Flores (188-G-90, college: NJIT, agency: Scorers 1st Sportmanagement) and Alvin Cacho (189-G-82) posted 19 points each for the winners. Honduras built a 44:21 halftime lead. They extended the lead at 25-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the victory. Marco Banegas-Flores (185-G-92) chipped in 14 points for the winners. Carlos Arias (200-F/C-89) responded with 14 points for El Salvador.
