Mexico and Puerto Rico advance into Final in Mexicali

SEMIS

Mexico - Costa Rica 114-54
Mexico eased past Costa Rico to make it into the championship game. Aram Soqui (188-G-05) delivered 26 points to lead the charge. The hosts poured in 58 points in the first half to open a 31-point lead at the big break. Mexico added 56 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Santiago Camacho (04) netted 23 points for the winners. Julian Solis (188-G-04) topscored with 20 points for Costa Rica.

Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 81-80
Puerto Rico nipped Dominican Republic to advance into the Final in Mexicali. Puerto Rico sank 23 points in the fourth quarter to snatch a tough victory at the end. Alejandro Aviles (206-C-06) delivered 25 points and 17 rebounds to pace the effort. Dominican Republic enjoyed a 38-34 halftime lead. But Puerto Rico unloaded 47 points in the second half and got away with a tough victory at the end. Yaniel Rivera (190-SG-04) netted 20 points in the win. Edwin Daniel (206-C-04) answered with 28 points and 17 rebounds for Dominican Republic.



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