POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Sonia Vasquez
SEMIFINALS
Mexico - Costa Rica 60-42
Mexico sealed their COCABA Championship Final appearance. They knocked down hosting Costa Rica in the semifinal clash. Karen Ruiz scored 18 points to lead the effort. Mexico got to a strong start. They established a comfortable 33:14 halftime lead. Mexico followed with a 20:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Brisa Silva (170-G-84, college: Oklahoma St.) had 15 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds for Mexico. Ana Matamoros (190-C-95) responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds for Costa Rica.
El Salvador - Guatemala 53-61
Guatemala made it into the COCABA Championship Final. They rallied past El Salvador in the semifinal clash in Cartago. Sonia Vasquez (84) scored 17 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to pace the winners. Guatemala jumped to an 18:11 lead ten minutes into the game. El Salvador narrowed the deficit at 2-point mark at the final intermission But Guatemala triggered a 15:9 run in the fourth frame to seal the victory. Blanca Amado (188-G/F-79) coonected for 15 points and 11 rebounds for Guatemala. Vanessa Aguilar (173-G) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds for El Salvador.
