POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Aida Funes
Group A
El Salvador - Honduras 88-58
El Salvador fired past Honduras for the first victory in Cartago. They fired past Honduras in Group A. Aida Funes (167-PG-84) provided 22 points to pace the winners. El Salvador recorded a 44:22 halftime advantage. El Salvador exploded with 44 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Adriana Rivas (176-F/G-96) netted 20 points for the winners. Nelly Rapalo (99) responded with 23 points and 7 assists for Honduras.
Group B
Mexico - Guatemala 78-46
Mexico recorded the second straight victory at the COCABA Championship. They rolled past Guatemala for 2-0 record in Group B. Brisa Silva (170-G-84, college: Oklahoma St.) stepped up with 17 points to pace the winners. Mexico registered a 43:21 halftime lead. They sank 35 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Myriam Lara (186-F-94) netted 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the winners. Sonia Vasquez (84) responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds for Guatemala.
Panama - Nicaragua 80-69
Panama held off Nicaragua for 1-1 record in Group B. Veronica Vega (C-90) stepped up with 19 points to lead the effort. Nicaragua jumped to a 22:15 lead after the opening frame. But Panama turned things around in the next quarters. They recorded a comfortable 64:59 lead at the final intermission. Panama held Nicaragua to just 10 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the win. Anneth Him-Lazarenko (178-F) delivered 16 points for Panama. Jenny Salomon responded with 24 points and 10 rebounds for Nicaragua.
