Puerto Rico and Mexico to battle for title in San Juan

- July 11, 2019

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

SEMIS

Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 60-59
Puerto Rico outscored Dominican Republic to reach the title game. Dominican Republic grabbed a 17:11 lead after ten minutes. Puerto Rico denied the deficit in the third term as the teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 42. Puerto Rico sank 18 points in the fourth quarter and snatched the win at the end. Nangely Garcia (188-F-02) provided 17 points and 12 rebounds, while Nina De Leon (165-G-03) contributed 15 points for Puerto Rico. Ashley Baez (163-G-02) replied with 22 points for Dominican Republic.

Mexico - Guatemala 53-44
Mexico outscored Guatemala to advance into the championship game in San Juan. Mariana Valenzuela (184-PF-03) posted 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Mexico posted a 15:6 lead after ten minutes. Guatemala pulled within 3 points at halftime. But Mexico ignited a 13:7 run in the fourth frame to race to the win. Irais Aguilera (179-PF-02) had 11 points and 9 rebounds for Mexico. Natalie Larranaga (165-F-02) replied with 17 points and 18 rebounds for Guatemala.