Results and Stats from Day 3 in Cartago

- September 26, 2015

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Sonia Vasquez

Group A

Honduras - Costa Rica 61-60
Honduras nipped Costa Rica but failed to make it into the semifinal stage. Nelly Rapalo (99) scored 20 points and issued 7 assists to lead the winners. Honduras piled up a 29:18 halftime lead. Costa Rica went on a comeback rally in the second half. They got within striking distance late in regulation but could not deliver losing the clash. Jani Martinez (C) tossed in 17 points and grabbed 22 rebounds for the winners. Mariane Villalobos responded with 12 points for Costa Rica.

Group B

Panama - Mexico 62-84
Mexico outgunned Panama to stay undefeated at the COCABA Championship. Karen Ruiz scored 16 points to pace the winners. Mexico recorded a 23:9 lead after ten minutes. They unleashed 45 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Rosaura Guardiola (180-F/C-91) delivered 15 points for the winners. Shayra Brown (175-G/F-92) responded with game-high 26 points and 12 rebounds for Panama.

Nicaragua - Guatemala 29-78
Guatemala thumped Nicaragua to clinch the second position in Group B. Sonia Vasquez (84) notched 17 points to lead the winners. Guatemala recorded a 41:11 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Alma Lopez (165-G-86) netted 13 points for the winners. Illiana Guerrero (87) responded with 7 points for Nicaragua.