Puerto Rico wins the Gold in Mayaguez
- Jul. 15, 2010
FINAL
Jamaica - Puerto Rico
48-72
Puerto Rico smashed Jamaica in the 2010 Centrobasket Finals. It means
that Puerto Rico won the Gold medal at this championship with the
perfect record (5-0). On the other side, the Silver belongs to Jamaica.
Both teams booked a spot for the 2011 FIBA-Americas Championship
(Pre-Olympic) and also for the 2011 Pan-American Games in Guadalajara.
Jazmine Sepulveda (175-G-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
S.Florida) shined for the winners with 20 points and 6 assists.
Pamela Rosado (161-G-86) had 11 points and 5 assists, while
Stephanie Rosado (188-F-89) and
Angiely Morales (180-F/G-87) added 10 points each. In Jamaica,
Vanessa Gidden (191-C-85, college:
Hofstra) collected 20 points and 9 rebounds.
Nicole Louden (172-G-83, college:
Auburn) stopped on 11 pts and 6 assists. Puerto Rico took control on
Jamaica from the early beginning.
Jazmine Sepulveda and her teammates made nice 12-24 in the first
quarter sending a clear signal they are going to take this one. However,
Jamaica improved in the second frame closing the gap to 30-37 until the
half time. Third quarter was the crucial one in this finals. Puerto Rico
intensified defense stopping Jamaica to just 5 points for ten minutes,
while they drained 20 on the other side. Puerto Rico was huge 22 points
up and question about the winner was resolved. They ended last quarter
13-15 for the final 48-72 victory and the Gold medal in Mayaguez.
Places 3-4
Trinidad and Tobago - Mexico
65-78
Mexico won the Bronze in Mayaguez.
Erika Gomez (187-F/C-76) and her teammates outplayed Trinidad and
Tobago to finish 2010 Centrobasket as No.3. With this victory Mexico
also booked a ticket for the 2011 FIBA-Americas Championship
(Pre-Olympic).
Erika Gomez stepped up her team with 19 points and 10 rebounds. She
was the MVP of the game with valuation 22.
Abril Garcia (190-F/C-81, college:
ORU) followed her with 16 points and 7 boards, while
Brisa Silva (168-G-84, college:
Oklahoma St.) added 15 points.
Monica Garcia (87) helped with 10 pts and 8 assists. In the loosing
squad,
Rhea Codio (165-G-88) collected 22 points and 6 assists.
Jonee Billy (188-F/C-84, college:
Mount Holyoke) stopped on 13 pts. Mexico shined in the first and
third quarter, what was enough for the victory in this game. Opening
period belonged to Mexico 12-18, but Trinidad and Tobago replied with
24-22 in the second frame. Still, Mexico held 36-40 lead at the half
time. After the breather,
Erika Gomez and her teammates had another very productive period
scoring 22 points. At the same time they stopped Trinidad and Tobago to
13 for nice 49-62 lead with ten minutes to go. Last quarter was just the
formality (16-16) and Mexico won the Bronze in Mayaguez.
Places 5-6
Dominican Republic - U.S. Virgin Islands
94-55
Dominican Republic is the fifth ranked team in Mayaguez. They blasted
the U.S. Virgin Islands in the crucial game for position No.5 ending
this event with two straight wins. Naturally, the ISV is No.6 in 2010
Centrobasket.
Charlenny Frias (84) was the leading scorer in victory with 21
points.
Johanna Morton (88) was behind her with 17 points and 7 assists.
Carmen Guzman (175-G-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
UAB) added 16 pts in this win. On the other side, the ISV got 26
points from
Yanique Javois (176-G-86, college:
Saint Louis).
Tamara Petersen (87) was the last player with double-digits in
scoring in this game with 12 points (6 rebs, 6 as). Domincan Republic
was a way better team in this meeting.
Charlenny Frias and her teammates dominated in all basketball
elements against the ISV. They finished first quarter with 25-14 and the
second one with 16-12 for nice 41-26 lead at the half time. Nothing has
changed after the breather. Dominican Republic still was the team who
dominated and finished Q3 with 22-16. They exploded in the last ten
minutes as well (31-13) for the final 94-55 blowout and the fifth place
in Mayaguez.
Places 7-8
Saint Vincent - Guatemala
36-96
Guatemala avoided the last place in Mayaguez. They destroyed Saint
Vincent 36-96 and finished as No.7 in 2010 Centrobasket Championship.
Saint Vincent ended dead last without a single win.
Emily Rosales (181-F-94) shined for Guatemala with 18 points and 6
rebounds.
Cynthia Rivera (180-F/C-82) also had important role adding 16 points
and 5 rebounds. Actually, Rivera was the MVP of this meeting with
valuation 23.
Blanca Amado (180-G/F-79) (5 rebs) and
Irma Loaiza (81) added 13 points each. Saint Vincent did not have
any player with double-digits in scoring.
Sheldeen Joseph (92) had 9 pts and 6 boards in this defeat.
Everything was clear after the first quarter in this game. Guatemala
shined at the both sides of the court scoring 20 pts in offense and
limiting their rival to one single point for ten minutes. Saint Vincent
drastically improved in the second period netting 17 pts, but they
needed a way more (17-19, Q2). Guatemala was 21 points up at the half
time and continued in the same rhythm after that. Guatmala finished Q3
with 6-32 and the last one with 12-15 for the final 36-96 victory.
Puerto Rico and Jamaica to meet in the
Finals - Jul. 14, 2010 Semifinals
Jamaica - Trinidad and Tobago
62-59
Jamaica outsmarted Trinidad and Tobago in very exciting game and
advanced to the Big Final in Mayaguez. Jamaica celebrated 62-59 in the
Semis and will fight for the Gold against Puerto Rico. On the other
hand, Trinidad and Tobago will play against Mexico for third place.
Simone Edwards (193-C-73, college:
Iowa) stepped up for the winners with 17 points and 13 rebounds. She
was the MVP of this meeting with valuation 24.
Tajay Ashmeade (191-C/F-89) was the second scorer in Jamaica with 12
pts (6 rebs).
Nicole Louden (172-G-83, college:
Auburn) (10 rebs, 6 as) and
Vanessa Gidden (191-C-85, college:
Hofstra) (5 rebs) added 11 points each. In defeat,
Rhea Codio (165-G-88) was good with 16 points and 8 assists.
Sharmion Selman (183-F-83) scored 12 points. Jamaica was better team
in the first, while Trinidad and Tobago shined in the second half.
Jamaica made 15-11 lead in the first ten minutes and looked good. The
same score was registered in the second period as well, thus Jamaica was
30-22 up at the half time. Trinidad and Tobago entered to the second
half with totally different attitude. They managed to close the gap to 5
points before the last ten minutes. Trinidad and Tobago seriously
threatened in the finish, but Jamaica players were focused and managed
to keep their lead. The Big Final, as well as the game for third place,
are scheduled for Wednesday.
Puerto Rico - Mexico
78-63
Puerto Rico continued its winning streak in Santo Domingo. It was their
fourth straight win, but this one came in Semifinals so Puerto Rico will
fight for the Gold against Jamaica. On the other side, Mexico will meet
Trinidad and Tobago in the battle for third place.
Carla Escalera (175-F-84) shined for the winners with 13 points and
5 rebounds.
Jazmine Sepulveda (175-G-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
S.Florida) had double-double of 11 points and 12 boards, while
Michelle Pacheco (173-G-88) also scored 11 pts. In the loosing
squad,
Alexis Castro (183-G/F-86, agency:
22ft,
college:
Vermont) replied with 19 points and 12 boards.
Erika Gomez (187-F/C-76) had 16 pts in this defeat. Mexico had a
better start.
Alexis Castro and her teammates opened the game with nice 17-23 in
the first ten minutes. However, Puerto Rico players woke up after that
and drastically improved their game. They finished the second period
with 25-12 for 42-35 turn at the half time. Puerto Rico smashed Mexico
in Q3 as well (20-9) and the game winner was already decided. Last
quarter belonged to Mexico (16-19), but that did not change anything.
The Big Final, as well as the game for third place, is scheduled for
Wednesday. Both teams already qualified for the 2011 FIBA-Americas
Championship for Women (Pre-Olympic). Puerto Rico also booked a spot for
the 2011 Pan-American Games in Guadalajara.
Places 5-8
Dominican Republic - Saint Vincent
138-31
Expected win for Dominican Republic, who made the first step forward to
fifth place in Mayaguez. They had an easy job against Saint Vincent, who
stays winless at this event. Saint Vincent will meet Guatemala in the
game for seventh place.
Charlenny Frias (84) top-scored for Dominican Republic with 25
points.
Marbely Montas (173-G-87, college:
Monmouth) also was great as she added 22 points and 10 boards.
Still, the MVP of this game was
Carmen Guzman (175-G-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
UAB) with valuation 36. She spent 18 minutes on the court collecting
18 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Saint Vincent did not have any
player with double-digits in scoring.
Sheldeen Joseph (92) had 9 pts in this loss. There is no too much to
be said for this game. Dominican Republic simply was a way better team.
They finished Q1 with huge 36-12 and continued in the same rhythm.
Dominican Republic stopped their rivals to just 2 points for the entire
Q2. On the other side, they drained 35 for 71-14 lead. Second half was
just the formality. Dominican Republic ended Q3 with 34-12 and the last
one with 33-5 for the final 138-31 blowout. In the battle for fifth
place Dominican Republic will meet the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Guatemala - U.S. Virgin Islands
63-79
The U.S. Virgin Islands cruised past Guatemala 63-79 in the first game
of the Classification Round for 5th to 8th place in Mayaguez. It means
that the ISV will meet Dominican Republic for position No.5. Guatemala
will play against Saint Vincent to avoid the last place at Centrobasket.
Yanique Javois (176-G-86, college:
Saint Louis) exploded in victory with 28 points. She made 9 of 14
attempts for FG2.
Natalie Day (183-G/F-90) also was great in this game adding 21
points and 8 rebounds. The ISV did not have any other player with
double-digits in scoring. In Guatemala,
Blanca Amado (180-G/F-79) replied with 26 points and 5 boards.
Maria Fleischmann (181-F/C-79) added 20 points and 8 rebs. The ISV
did a great job in the first half.
Yanique Javois and her teammates entered to this game strongly
making 10-21 lead in the first ten minutes. Second period ended 11-13
meaning that the ISV was 13 points up at the half time. Guatemala
slightly improved after the breather, but they needed a way more. The
ISV won Q3 with 18-21 and last one was totally leveled 24-24 for the
final score of 63-79.
Preliminary Round is over in Mayaguez - Jul. 12, 2010
Group A
Mexico - U.S. Virgin Islands
81-37
Mexico finished Preliminary Round as No.2 in Group A with 2-1 record. It
means that the host of the 2010 Centrobasket advanced to Semifinals,
where they will meet Puerto Rico. On the other side, the U.S. Virgin
Islands finished Preliminary Round winless as the last ranked team in
the group.
Brisa Silva (168-G-84, college:
Oklahoma St.) top-scored for the winners with 23 points.
Alexis Castro (183-G/F-86, agency:
22ft,
college:
Vermont) was the MVP of this meeting with valuation 28. Castro spent
25 minutes on the court collecting 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Abril Garcia (190-F/C-81, college:
ORU) (5 rebs) and
Erika Gomez (187-F/C-76) (8 rebs) helped with 14 and 12 points
respectively. In the loosing squad,
Tamara Petersen (87) collected 10 points and 9 rebounds. She was the
only ISV player with double-digits in scoring. Mexico was a way better
team in this game.
Alexis Castro and her teammates dominated in all basketball elements
and the ISV was not able to resist. First quarter ended 19-9 for the
hosts, while ISV took the second one with 9-11. Mexico showed its real
face after the breather. They drained 30 points for ten minutes, while
limiting ISV to just 9. At that time question about the winner was
already resolved. Last quarter was just the formality, but still
Mexicans won it 23-8 for the final 81-37. All Semifinals games are
scheduled for Tuesday. The ISV will continue in Classification Round and
their first rival will be Guatemala.
Jamaica - Dominican Republic
79-76
Jamaica finished the Preliminary Round in Mayaguez with perfect 3-0. It
means that Jamaica goes to Semifinals as No.1 of Group A and will meet
Trinidad and Tobago. Dominican Republic (1-2) failed to advance and will
move to Classification Round for 5th to 8th place.
Nicole Louden (172-G-83, college:
Auburn) was totally the best player in this game. She spent 36
minutes on the court collecting 33 points and 5 assists.
Simone Edwards (193-C-73, college:
Iowa) also had very important role for Jamaica adding 17 points and
13 rebounds.
Vanessa Gidden (191-C-85, college:
Hofstra) had 15 pts and 15 rebs.
Carmen Guzman (175-G-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
UAB) shined in defeat with 27 points and 7 boards.
Jennifer Estrella (88) followed her with 15, while Andreina Paniagua
scored 12 pts. Last quarter was the crucial one in this game. Before
that, the opening period was totally leveled (15-15). Dominican Republic
took control on its rival in Q2 ending it with nice 12-19. It means that
Carmen Guzman and her teammates held decent 7-point lead at the half
time. Jamaica improved after the breather and managed to close the gap
to one point before the last ten minutes. In the finish of this game
Jamaica players were more concentrated and managed to win the last
quarter 25-21 for the final score of 79-76. All Semifinals game are
scheduled for Tuesday. At the same day Dominican Republic will meet
Saint Vincent in Classification Round.
Group B
Guatemala - Puerto Rico
53-87
Puerto Rico registered another easy win in Mayaguez. That is third
straight victory for them for the perfect score and position No.1 in
Group B at the end of the Preliminary Round. Thus, Puerto Rico will meet
Mexico in the Semifinals. We have Guatemala on the other side, who
finished as No.3 in this group with 1-2 score and will go to the
Classification Round for 5th to 8th place.
Jazmine Sepulveda (175-G-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
S.Florida) led the winners with 16 points and 8 rebounds (valuation
27).
Angiely Morales (180-F/G-87) had 14 points and 6 boards, while
Stephanie Rosado (188-F-89) added 13 points and 11 boards. In
Guatemala,
Maria Fleischmann (181-F/C-79) collected 18 points and 7 boards.
Blanca Amado (180-G/F-79) had 10 pts. Puerto Rico did a great job in
the first half.
Jazmine Sepulveda and her teammates finished Q1 with excellent 6-27.
They continued in the same rhythm and finished the second quarter 7-21
for impressive 13-47 HT lead. Question about the winner was already
resolved. Despite that fact, Puerto Rico had nice third quarter as well.
They finished with 15-24 and than slowed down. Guatemala used that to
cut the margin a little but and that was all from them. Both Semifinals
games are scheduled for Tuesday. Guatemala will meet the U.S. Virgin
Islands at the same day (Classification Round).
Trinidad and Tobago - Saint Vincent
101-46
Easy win for Trinidad and Tobago, who finished Preliminary Round as No.2
in Group B with 2-1 record. T&T advanced to Semifinals, where they will
take on Jamaica. On the other side, Saint Vincent ended this stage with
three huge defeats. They will be transferred to Classification Round for
5th to 8th place.
Alicia Liverpool (188-C-85) was the leading scorer in victory with
20 points and she grabbed 9 rebounds beside that.
Rhea Codio (165-G-88) had 16 points and 10 assists, while
Sharmion Selman (183-F-83) also scored 16.
Rhonda John-Davis (F/G-75) helped with 13 points and 7 boards. In
Saint Vincent,
Tenicha Gittens (163-G-81) delivered 19 points.
Sorayah Williams (84) had 15 pts and 9 boards. Trinidad and Tobago
won every single quarter in this game. They started with 23-9 in Q1 and
continued with 22-9 in the second period. It means that T&T was 45-18 up
after twenty minutes of play. Nothing has changed after that. T&T was
still the team who dominated and finished Q3 with 24-12. They blasted
Saint Vincent in Q4 as well 32-16 for the final 101-46 victory. Both
Semifinals games are scheduled for Tuesday. Saint Vincent will meet
Dominican Republic at the same day (Classification Round).
Day Two in Mayaguez - Jul. 11, 2010
Group A
Jamaica - Mexico
78-73
Jamaica made a huge step forward to Semifinals after 78-73 win against
Mexico in Day Two. It means that Jamaica has perfect 2-0 in Preliminary
Group A and currently is No.1. At the same time, Mexico faced with the
first loss and dropped to 1-1.
Simone Edwards (193-C-73, college:
Iowa) stepped up for the winners with 22 points and 13 rebounds.
Nicole Louden (172-G-83, college:
Auburn) followed her with 21 points, 5 boards and 7 assists.
Vanessa Gidden (191-C-85, college:
Hofstra) also had important role in this win adding 13 points and 10
boards.
Erika Gomez (187-F/C-76) replied with 19 points and 11 rebounds on
the other side.
Alexis Castro (183-G/F-86, agency:
22ft,
college:
Vermont) had 17 pts and 7 boards. Jamaica did a great job in the
first and third quarter. After opening ten minutes,
Simone Edwards and her teammates were 20-14 up. However, Mexico
replied in the second frame making a 36-38 turn (HT). Jamaica recovered
playing a great third quarter. They finished it with 24-15 for decent
7-point lead before the lat ten minutes. Last period belonged to Mexico,
but they needed a way more in order to avoid defeat in this game. In Day
Three, Jamaica will meet Dominican Republic. Mexico will play against
the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Dominican Republic - U.S. Virgin Islands
97-70
First win for Dominican Republic in Mayaguez. Both teams failed in Day
One, but Dominican Republic jumped to 1-1 now, while the U.S. Virgin
Islands dropped to 0-2. The ISV has no chance to reach the Semifinals at
this event.
Carmen Guzman (175-G-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
UAB) was totally the best player in victory. She spent 27 minutes on
the court collecting 25 points and 5 rebounds. Guzman was the MVP of
this meeting with valuation 24.
Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) had 13 points and 5 boards, while
Andreina Paniagua (78) and
Jennifer Estrella (88) helped with 10 points each. In the loosing
squad,
Yanique Javois (176-G-86, college:
Saint Louis) replied with 16 points.
Victoria Hamilton (183-G-91) had 14 pts and 8 boards. Dominican
Republic was slightly better in the first quarter making 22-19 lead.
Carmen Guzman and her teammates exploded in the next ten minutes
making a crucial lead. Dominican Republic scored 33 points in this
period, while limiting the ISV to 17 for excellent 55-36 at the half
time. The game winner was already known and last ten minutes were just
the formality. Anyway, Dominican Republic ended Q3 with 21-19 and the
last one with 21-15 for the final 97-70 blowout. In Day Three, Dominican
Republic will meet Jamaica. Mexico will play against ISV.
Group B
Guatemala - Trinidad and Tobago
59-95
Trinidad and Tobago blasted Guatemala so both teams have 1-1 score in
Group B. T&T faced with defeat against Puerto Rico in Day One, while
Guatemala was better than Saint Vincent. Now, T&T has way better chance
to reach the Semifinals.
Sharmion Selman (183-F-83) and
Rhea Codio (165-G-88) shined in victory with 20 points each. Selman
pulled down 13 rebounds beside that, while Codio handed out 13 assists.
Rhonda John-Davis (F/G-75) scored 16, while
Jonee Billy (188-F/C-84, college:
Mount Holyoke) added 14 pts and 10 rebs. In the loosing squad,
Blanca Amado (180-G/F-79) top-scored with 15 points.
Ligia Del Valle (171-G-87) had 12. Trinidad and Tobago was much
better team in this game.
Sharmion Selman and her teammates made 14-26 lead in the first ten
minutes sending a clear signal who the winner of the match will be. They
were better in Q2 as well for 33-48 HT lead. Nothing has changed after
the breather. Trinidad and Tobago still dominated jumping to plus 18
before the last ten minutes. Than in the last quarter Guatemala gave up
and Trinidad blasted them 8-26 for the final 59-95 victory. In Day
Three, Trinidad and Tobago will meet winless Saint Vincent. Guatemala
will take on strong Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico - Saint Vincent
130-32
Puerto Rico destroyed Saint Vincent for perfect 2-0 in Group B. It was
an expected win for the strong Puerto Rico team, whose main goal is to
take this championship. Saint Vincent on the other side already lost the
chance to reach the Semifinals and they will probably end this stage
winless.
Michelle Pacheco (173-G-88) came up with 22 points and 8 assists in
victory. She was the MVP of this game with valuation 31.
Jazmine Sepulveda (175-G-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
S.Florida) had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while
Sandra Garcia (191-F-90) added 15 pts. In defeat,
Sorayah Williams (84) shined with 17 points and 5 rebounds. The
second scorer was
Tenicha Gittens (163-G-81) with 8 points. What to say for this game.
Puerto Rico simply was better in all basketball elements. Saint Vincent
players were not able to resists against strong PUR and faced with huge
130-32 defeat. Quarters in this game: 37-9, 24-7, 39-8 and 30-8. In Day
Three, Puerto Rico will meet Guatemala. Saint Martin will play against
Trinidad and Tobago.
Day One in Mayaguez - Jul. 11, 2010
Group A
Mexico - Dominican Republic
82-81
Mexico grabbed thriller win against Dominican Republic in Day One of the
2010 Centrobasket. Mexico escaped with 82-81 victory for 1-0 in Group A.
Beside the above mentioned teams, participants of the same group are
also Jamaica and the U.S. Virgins Islands.
Erika Gomez (187-F/C-76) stepped up for Mexico in this game with 29
points and 10 rebounds. She was the MVP with valuation 23.
Brisa Silva (168-G-84, college:
Oklahoma St.) helped with 16 points and
Alexis Castro (183-G/F-86, agency:
22ft,
college:
Vermont) added 10 pts. In the loosing squad, Sugeiry Monsac Sierra
replied with 16 points and 10 boards.
Carmen Guzman (175-G-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
UAB) had 15 points, 7 boards and 9 assists, while
Charlenny Frias (84) also scored 15. Mexico opened the game better
making 24-20 lead after ten minutes of play. Dominican Republic woke up
after that and took control on their rivals. Sugeiry Monsac Sierra and
her teammates scored 20 pts in the second period, while they stopped
Mexico to 13 for 37-40 lead at the half time. Than after the breather it
was Mexico who dominated once again finishing Q3 with 23-14 for 60-54
turn. Dominican Republic did not give up and they grabbed back the lead
in the finish. However, a basket by
Brisa Silva with just 8 seconds left on the game clock secured the
victory for the Mexicans, which fought the Dominicans from beginning to
the end. In Day Two, Mexico will meet Jamaica. Dominican Republic will
take on the U.S Virgin Islands.
U.S. Virgin Islands - Jamaica
62-73
Jamaica did a great job in Day One of the 2010 Centrobasket in Mayaguez.
Jamaica outplayed the U.S. Virgin Islands 62-73 making a first step
forward to Semifinals. Both teams are together with Mexico and Dominican
Republic placed to Preliminary Group A at this event.
Simone Edwards (193-C-73, college:
Iowa) shined for the winners with 21 points and 7 rebounds.
Vanessa Gidden (191-C-85, college:
Hofstra) also had a very important role adding 18 points and 16
boards.
Nicole Louden (172-G-83, college:
Auburn) added 12 pts and 5 assists. In ISV,
Tanecka Carey (175-G) responded with 19 points and 5 boards.
Yanique Javois (176-G-86, college:
Saint Louis) scored 16 pts. First quarter was pretty leveled.
Actually, Jamaica won it by one (14-16) and they improved in the second
period a lot.
Tanecka Carey and her teammates drained 20 points for the next ten
minutes, while limiting ISV to 14 on the other side. It means that
Jamaica had nice 28-36 lead at the half time. Third period was the
crucial one in this game as Jamaica moved up to plus 15 after it and the
game winner was resolved. Last ten minutes, which belonged to ISV 16-12,
were just the formality. In Day Two, Jamaica will meet Mexico. The U.S.
Virgin Islands will take on Dominican Republic.
Group B
Trinidad and Tobago - Puerto Rico
50-69
Puerto Rico had an easy job against Trinidad and Tobago in Day One of
the 2010 Centrobasket. It was comfortable 50-69 win for Puerto Rico, who
has 1-0 in Preliminary Group B. Also in Day One, Guatemala destroyed
Saint Vincent 105-54 in this pool.
Stephanie Rosado (188-F-89) led the scorers in victory with 14
points.
Michelle Pacheco (173-G-88) had 12 points and 5 boards to help her
country.
Esmary Vargas-Sanchez (193-C-81, college:
Emporia St.) (6 rebs) and
Angeiely Morales (180-F-87) (5 rebs) added 10 points apiece. In
Trinidad and Tobago,
Rhea Codio (165-G-88) delivered 11 points and 5 assists.
Jonee Billy (188-F/C-84, college:
Mount Holyoke) had 10 pts and 7 boards. Puerto Rico resolved
question about the winner already in the first half.
Stephanie Rosado and her teammates made nice 10-17 lead in the
opening quarter sending a clear signal that Trinidad will not have a
chance. Puerto Rico shined in Q2 as well (8-19) jumping to 18-36 lead at
the half time. Puerto Ricans slowed down after that, but still managed
to keep the big plus. Third quarter ended 14-16, while the last one
belonged to Trinidad and Tobago 18-17 for the final score 50-69. In Day
Two, Puerto Rico will meet Saint Vincent. Trinidad and Tobago will play
against Guatemala.
Saint Vincent - Guatemala
54-105
Guatemala destroyed Saint Vincent in Day One of the 2010 Centrobasket in
Mayaguez. It was a 54-105 blowout win for Guatemala, who jumped to 1-0
in Preliminary Group B. Beside Guatemala and Saint Vincent, other
participants of the same pool are Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago.
Blanca Amado (180-G/F-79) top-scored for the winners with 25 points.
Cynthia Rivera (180-F/C-82) was the MVP of this game with valuation
31. She spent 23 minutes on the court registering 23 points and 5
boards.
Diana Crespo (177-G/F-85) helped her country with 17 pts. In defeat,
Sorayah Williams responded with 22 points and 10 boards. Tenicha
Afeefah Gittens had 13 pts. Guatemala totally smashed Saint Vincent in
the first quarter.
Blanca Amado and her teammates drained magnificent 35 points and at
the same time stopped their rivals to just five. It was a clear sign
what to expect for rest of the game. Still, Saint Vincent improved in
the second period loosing it just by one (21-22). Third quarter was
another good one for Guatemela (18-28), who jumped to impressive
39-point lead before the last frame. Last ten minutes ended 10-20 for
the final 54-105 blowout. In Day Two in Mayaguez, Guatemala will play
against Trinidad and Tobago. Saint Vincent will meet Puerto Rico.
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