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Humberto Kentish
Costa Rica - Panama 70-66
Costa Rica topped Panama to earn the second position in Group A. Costa Rica grabbed a 35-21 halftime lead. Panama sank 31 points in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss. Julian Solis (188-G-04) stepped up with 21 points to pace the winners. Fabian Arce (177-G-04) added 16 points in the victory. Humberto Kentish (173-G-05) answered with 18 points for Panama.
Puerto Rico - Aruba 104-33
Puerto Rico eased past Aruba for the third straight win in Mexicali. Puerto Rico accounted for a 53-18 halftime lead. They sank 51 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Omar Sanchez (04) netted 24 points, while Joviel Acevedo (04) added 15 points for Puerto Rico. Kyrian Brooks (04) answered with 11 points and 10 rebounds for Aruba.
Jamaica - Dominican Republic 67-103
Dominican Republic ensured the tournament's semifinal berth. They stormed past Jamaica to occupy the second spot in Group B. Dominican Republic recorded a 53-40 halftime lead. Dominican Republic held their opponents to just 27 points in the second half to march to the win. Luis Diaz (198-SG-05) posted 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Nasir Muhammad (183-PG-04) added 25 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists in the win. London Johnson (190-G-04) answered with 37 points for Jamaica.
El Salvador - Mexico 44-120
Mexico stayed undefeated in Mexicali as they rolled past El Salvador. Victor Valdes (04) scored 20 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Mexico ensured a 52-21 halftime lead. They unleashed 68 points in the second half to ease to the win. Santiago Camacho (04) contributed 17 points for Mexico. Juan Ibarra (194-C-04) tossed in 15 points for El Salvador.
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