POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Sonia Vasquez
FINAL
Mexico - Guatemala 57-49
Mexico claimed the COCABA Championship title. They knocked down Guatemala in the championship clash in Cartago. Guatemala dominated throughout first three periods. They piled up a 41:32 advantage heading into the fourth frame. But Mexico went on a strong 25:8 run in the final term and snatched the victory at the end. Karen Ruiz delivered 17 points for the champions. Vanessa Dominguez added 12 points for the winners. Sonia Vasquez (84) and Blanca Amado (188-G/F-79) responded with 15 points each for Guatemala.
3-4 Place
Costa Rica - El Salvador 39-57
El Salvador stepped onto the pedestal in Cartago. They edged hosting Costa Rica to gain the Bronze medals at the championship. Vanessa Aguilar (173-G) scored 16 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and issued 5 assists to lead the winners. El Salvador recorded a 32:17 halftime lead. Costa Rica narrowed the deficit at 9-point mark heading into the fourth frame. But El Salvador used a 15:6 run in the final period to ice the victory. Aida Funes (167-PG-84) delivered 13 points for the winners. Mariana Villalobos answered with 15 points for Costa Rica.
5-6 Place
Honduras - Panama 68-60
Honduras capped their COCABA Championship campaign with victory. They edged Panama to finish in the fifth position. Nelly Rapalo (99) sank 29 points to lead the effort. Panama jumped to a 31:26 halftime lead. However Honduras struck right back with a 25:9 rally in the third term to spur ahead. Panama tried hard to come back into the contest but came out empty-handed at the end. Jani Martinez (C) tossed in 21 points for Honduras. Shayra Brown (175-G/F-92) notched 19 points for Panama.
