Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands advance into Final

- August 8, 2015

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Jorge Pacheco

SEMIFINALS

Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 86-67
Puerto Rico will play in the Final in San Juan. They overcame Dominican Republic in the semifinal clash. Puerto Rico also booked their U18 FIBA Americas Championship birth for 2016 with the victory. Jorge Pacheco (185-SG-97) stepped up with 26 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico were tied at 37 at halftime. Puerto Rico sank 49 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Jesus Cruz (195-F/G-98) delivered 22 points for the winners. Jose Perez (195-G) responded with 25 points for Dominican Republic.

Mexico - U.S. Virgin Islands 55-70
US Virgin Islands stormed past Mexico into the Centrobasket Final. Nicolas Claxton recorded 20 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge. Mexico eked out an 18:17 lead after ten minutes. US Virgin Islands went on a 26:8 run in the second frame to gain a comfortable 17-point halfitme lead. They protected it well throughout the second half marching to the win. Malcolm Farrington connected for 14 points for the winners. Brayan Au (192-F) replied with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Mexico.

5-8 Place

Costa Rica - Bahamas 50-61
Bahamas upset Costa Rica to set the clash versus Guatemala for the fifth position at the tournament. Deondre Vilmar (193-PG-97) connected for 19 points and 16 rebounds in the win. Bahamas registered a 31:29 halftime lead. They used a 17:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Franco Miller (187-SG) tossed in 14 points for the winners. Steven Mcdonald (197-C) responded with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Costa Rica.

Guatemala - Barbados 66-57
Guatemala held off Barbados in the classification round battle in San Juan. Hector Chur (179-F) stepped up with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guatemala recorded a 37:27 halftime lead. Guatemala held their opponents to 30 points in the second half and secured the winning outcome at the end. David Sequeira (181-C) netted 15 points in the win. Amal Smith (200-C) responded with 16 points and 14 rebounds for Barbados.