Overview of Day 1 in Managua

El Salvador - Honduras 82-35
El Salvador fired past Honduras to open win count in Group A. El Salvador recorded a 46-19 halftime lead. They held Honduras to just 16 points in the second half to march to the win. Kimberly Villalobos (188-F-2001) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds for El Salvador. Nelly Rapalo (173-G-1999) answered with 10 points for Honduras.

Costa Rica - Nicaragua 36-61
Nicaragua beat Costa Rica at the start of the home championship. The hosts led by just two points at halftime 20-18. But they went on a strong 41-18 second half rally to seal the win. Kiyomi McMiller (173-G-2006) accounted for 25 points and 8 rebounds for Nicaragua. Maria Ramirez (183-C-2007) answered with 11 points for Costa Rica.

Mexico - Panama 67-48
Mexico fired past Panama en route to the opening win in Group B. Mexico secured a 34-15 halftime lead and protected the lead well throughout the second half. Alexia Lagunas (172-SG-1998, agency: Daggers Sports) finished with 12 points, while Mariana Valenzuela (188-F-2003) added 11 points and 13 rebounds for Mexico. Vivian Grenald (183-PF-2009) replied with 12 points for Panama.