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GROUP A
U.S. Virgin Islands - Puerto Rico 62-95
Puerto Rico secured Semifinals in Gurabo. They cruised past US Virgin Islands 95-62 jumping to 2-0 in Preliminary Group A of U17 CentroBasket. On the other side, US Virgin Islands dropped to 1-1 in this pool and still has a nice chance to reach the next stage. Selwyn Rodriguez (95) was better than the others in victory with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Alexander Curet (94) also had 13 points, while Jerome Caraballo (95) added 10 points and 6 boards. In defeat, Agyei Gregory (94) top-scored with 13 points. Nicholas Springer (96) netted two less. Quarters: 17-16, 10-25, 15-36, 20-18. Today, Puerto Rico will meet Dominican Republic. US Virgin Islands will play against British Virgin Islands.
British Virgin Islands - Dominican Republic 54-95
First victory for Dominican Republic in Gurabo. They cruised past British Virgin Islands 95-54 for 1-1 record in Preliminary Group A. On the other side, British Virgin Islands dropped to 0-2. Brandone Francis (95) stepped up for the winners with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Oscar Cabrera (95) also scored 18 points, while Bernardo Polanco (94) added 13 pts. In the loosing squad, Ryan Alfred (95) collected 22 points. Their second scorer was Shakiel Humphrey (95) with 16 pts. Quarters: 11-21, 16-20, 7-30, 20-24. In the last day of the Preliminary Round in Gurabo Dominican Republic will meet Puerto Rico. British Virgin Islands will take on US Virgin Islands.
GROUP B
Belize - Panama 101-56
Belize won their first game at the U17 CentroBasket in Gurabo. They destroyed Panama 101-56 for 1-1 record in Preliminary Group B. On the other side, Panama dropped to 0-2. Tariq Middleton (178-G-95) erupted with 32 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Brian White (188-G-96, college: Wesley) had 16 points and 14 boards, while Devin Daly (188-F-95) added 14 pts and 17 rebs. In Panama, Pablo Rivas (95) collected 21 points and 12 rebounds. Bryan Waithe (183-G/F-94) and Abid Oses (F/C-95) (9 rebs) netted 11 and 10 points respectively. Quarters: 14-20, 37-6, 15-21, 35-9. In the last day of the Preliminary Round Belize will meet Mexico. Panama will play against Bahamas.
Mexico - Bahamas 94-90
Mexico registered second straight win in Gurabo. After 79-57 victory against Panama in Day One, Mexico was better than Bahamas 94-90 for perfect 2-0 record in Group B. On the other side, Bahamas dropped to 1-1. Jose Estrada (94) was totally the best player in this victory. He spent 36 minutes on the court collecting 44 points and 7 rebounds. Miguel Ramirez (94) had 15 points and Raul Frutos (94) added 13 pts, plus 5 boards. In the loosing squad, Adney Bethel (94) had 17 points and 5 rebounds. Lourawls Nairn (95) (5 rebs, 7 as) and Mickahil Rolle (95) (6 as) added 16 points each. Quarters: 21-12, 27-28, 15-23, 31-27. Thinks to this win Mexico already secured the Semifinals of U17 CentroBasket. Today is the last day of the Preliminary Round.
