Cuba defend their title in Monterrey - Jul 27, 2014
FINAL
Puerto Rico - Cuba 47-58 Cuba defended their title of Centrobasket. They overcame Puerto Rico 58:47 in the Final game and clinched the title. Both teams head to the Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015. Cuba and Puerto Rico played in the Final of the last edition. Two years ago Cuba clinched 2012 Centrobasket title in Morovis. The Cubans overcame the hosts of the tournament 78:63 in the Final game. That victory was number 47 in row for Cuba team in Centrobasket. Tonight Cuba started with a 15-6 surge and led 9 points at the half-time. Moreover Cuba posted a 16-14 rally in the third period and sealed the victory. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Ineidis Casanova (165-PG-88) netted 13. Clenia Noblet (190-C-87) delivered 12, whilst Gelis Oyanaisy had 7. Carla Cortijo (172-G-87, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Texas) poured in 21 points in a loss and Mari Placido (181-F-87, agency: Gamble Sports Management) chipped in 8.
3-4 Place
U.S. Virgin Islands - Dominican Republic 55-61 Dominican Republic heads to the Pan American Games in Toronto in 2015 as they beat Virgin Islands in the game for the third place at the 2014 Centrobasket. Dominican Republic grabbed a 61:55 win for the bronze. Dominican Republic won the first period 16-11 and added a 12-9 run in the second frame. Virgin Islands dominated the third period and after a 20-15 rally reduced to 2 points entering the final period. Dominican Republic however finished the game with an 18-15 run to seal the victory. Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) stepped up with 11 points for the winners and Danilsa Andujar (188-C) netted 10. Santos Melissa scored 9, whilst Guzman Carmen netted 8. Tanecka Carey (175-G-91) netted 18 points in a loss and Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) collected 16 points and 13 rebounds.
5-6 Place
Mexico - Jamaica 63-49 Mexico clinch 5th place at 2014 Centrobasket. The home side overcame Jamaica 63:49 in their last game. Both teams scored 12 points each in the first period and then Mexico gabbed 3-point lead at the half-time after a 14-11 rally in the second frame. Again Mexico and Jamaica netted 13 points each in the third period that remained the difference after three quarters. Mexico erupted with a 24-13 surge in the last stanza to clinch the win. Jazmin Valenzuela (187-C) led the way with 15 points, while Sandra Sanchez (175-PF-90) and Myriam Lara (186-F-94) notched 12 each. Shereesha Richards (185-F-93) collected 19 points and 12 rebounds in a loss and Smith Shenneika poured in 16.
7-8 Place
El Salvador - Costa Rica 44-33 El Salvador beat Costa Rica in the defensive style of the Centrobasket 2014. El Salvador escaped the last spot and finished 7th after a 44:33 victory. El Salvador opened the game with a 15-11 rally and led 3 points after 20 minutes of the game. Moreover they won the third quarter 12-6 and increased to 9 points after three periods. El Salvator managed to post 9-7 in the last stanza for the final result. Monica Escobar (178-F-94) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and 15 rebounds, while Hillary Martinez (172-SF-97) notched 14. Monica Calderon (175-SF-91) delivered 13 points in a win. Ana Matamoros (190-C-95) answered with 13 points in defeat and Betancourt Silvia brought 5.
Cuba and Puerto Rico advance into Final in Monterrey - Jul 26, 2014
SEMIFINALS
Cuba - Dominican Republic 71-44 Cuba enter the Championship game of the Centrobasket 2014. The defending champions overcame Dominican Republic 71:44 and will take on Puerto Rico in the Final game. Moreover Cuba sealed a place at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. Dominican Republic meanwhile will take on Virgin Islands int he game for the third place. Cuba allowed the opponents to score 10 points in the first and then the second quarters. They enjoyed a 38:20 half-time advantage and easily led the game to the win. Cuba won the third period 9-6 and closed the game with a 24-18 rally. Oyanaisy Gelis (172-SG-83) stepped up with 13 points and Marlenis Cepeda (193-C-85) nailed 10. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85) notched 9, whilst Anisleidy Galindo (179-SG-89) had 8. Jennifer Estrella (183-G-88) produced 13 points in defeat and Carmen Guzman (172-SG-85, agency: Merit Management Group, college: UAB) scored 7.
Puerto Rico - U.S. Virgin Islands 68-51 Puerto Rico sealed a place at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto as they won their Semifinal game of the Centrobasket. They posted a 68:51 win over Virgin Islands and will take on Cuba in the Final game. Virgin Islands will take on Dominican Republic in the game for the third place. Virgin Isalnds started better and finished the first quarter winning, 12-9. The team led by Batista Gerardo improved dramatically in the restart of the game and then went ahead 16-12. Puerto Rico managed to score 20 points in the third and then the last quarters for the final result. Carla Cortijo (172-G-87, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Texas) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Sandra Garcia (190-C-90, college: Wake Forest) posted 16. Allison Gibson (180-G) and Yolanda Jones (184-F-84, college: La-Lafayette) followed them with 11 each. Tanecka Carey (175-G-91) nailed 14 points in a loss and Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) delivered 12.
5-8 Place
Jamaica - Costa Rica 81-40 Jamaica demolish Costa Rica in Monterrey at the Centrobasket 2014. Jamaica needed a comfortable 81:40 win and will play against Mexico for the 5th place tomorrow. Costa Rica meanwhile will take on El Salvador for the 7-8 places. Jamaica opened the game with a 17-4 surge and dominated the whole game after. They added a 23-9 rally in the second period and increased to 40:13 at the halftime. Moreover Jamaica posted a 17-15 run in the third quarter and finished the game with a 24-12 burst. Shereesha Richards (185-F-93) stepped up with 25 points and Jackson Simone notched 12. Tajay Ashmeade (190-C-89, agency: LBM Management, college: Seton Hall) produced 10, whilst Dixon Sasha had 8. Marielena Vargas (163-PG-81) ended up with 11 points in a loss and Natalia Galvez (170-G-85) brought 9.
Mexico - El Salvador 60-48 Mexico roll over El Salvador in the Classification Round of the Centrobasket 2014. The hosts of the tournament posted a 60:48 win and will take on Jamaica in the game for the 5th place tomorrow. El Salvador surprised the hosts with a 13-11 run in the opening period and added 12-9 rally in the second frame. The third period however was decisive in the game as Mexico erupted with a 23-7 surge and never looked behind after. Mexico finished the game with a 17-16 rally and sealed the victory. Casandra Asencio (180-SF) paced all the winners with 16 points and Sandra Sanchez (175-PF-90) nailed 14. Paola Estrada (172-G) scored 10, whilst Lara Myriam had 9. Hillary Martinez (172-SF-97) produced 24 points and Monica Escobar (178-F-94) had 13 in a loss.
Semifinals are set in Monterrey - Jul 25, 2014
Group A
Mexico - Puerto Rico 50-84 Puerto Rico wins Group A of Centrobasket 2014. They outscored the hosts of the tournament 84:50 and advanced to the Semifinals. Mexico meanwhile finished the group with a 1-2 record and will play at the Classification Round. Puerto Rico won the first period 16-15, however could not enjoy the lead. At the start of the second quarter, Mexico imposed a quick 5-0 run. Dominican showed reaction with a triple by Carmen Guzman, one of their main weapons on offense. Due to 25-15 surge in the frame they increased the advantage to 41:30 at the half-time. Puerto Rico exploded with a 27-10 surge in the third period and finished the game with a 16-10 rally in the last quarter. Carla Cortijo (172-G-87, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Texas) notched 15 points to lead all the winners. Sandra Garcia (190-C-90, college: Wake Forest) collected 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Placido Mari had 11. Casandra Asencio (180-SF) replied with 23 points in a loss and Lara Myriam scored 12.
Dominican Republic - Costa Rica 60-44 Dominican Republic advanced to the semis of the Centrobasket 2014. They overcame Costa Rica 60:44 and finished Group A with a 2-1 record on the second place. Costa Rica meanwhile lost their third consecutive game and will play at the Classification Round. Costa Rica surprised the opponents with a 23-15 lead in the first period, but could not stay tough in the rest of the half. Dominican Republic responded with a 14-3 burst in the second frame and took 29:26 halftime advantage. Moreover the favorites added two more victories in the second half and celebrated a 16-point total win. Andreina Paniagua (191-F-78) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) notched 15. Guzman Carmen delivered 11, while Morton Yohanna posted 8. Ana Matamoros (190-C-95) collected 14 points and 17 rebounds in a loss, whilst Galvez Natalia and Betancourt Silvia had 10 each.
Group B
El Salvador - U.S. Virgin Islands 41-57 Virgin Islands head to the Semifinals of the Centrobasket as they edged El Salvador in their last game of Group B. Virgin Islands needed a 57:41 win to finish with a 2-1 record on the second place. El Salvador meanwhile finished with a 0-3 record on the bottom of the standings. Virgin Islands posted a 15-12 victory in the opening period and led 3 points at the half-time. Moreover they pushed the expo for good in the third period and after a 17-10 surge grabbed a 42-32 advantage. Virgin Islands closed the game with a 15-9 rally for the final result. Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) top-scored for the winners with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Tanecka Carey (175-G-91) nailed 15. Hamilton Victoria followed them with 11 points in a win. Hillary Martinez (172-SF-97) finished the game with 17 points and 12 rebounds in the losing effort and Escobar Monica collected 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Jamaica - Cuba 48-76 Cuba remains undefeated in Monterrey at the Centrobasket 2014. The defending champions won Group B with a perfect 3-0 record after a 76:48 win over Jamaica. The latter dropped at 1-2 record and will play at the Classification Round. Cuba proved their ambitions for the top place with a 23-7 surge in the first period and never looked behind after. They added 19-15 rally in the second frame and enjoyed a 42:21 halftime advantage. Jamaica replied with a 19-15 run in the third period, while Cuba finished the game with a strong 19-10 surge. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85) stepped up with 19 points and Ochoa Fransy netted 14. Marlenis Cepeda (193-C-85) followed them with 10 points and Oquendo Leidys scored 8. Shenneika Smith (185-F/C-89, college: St.John's) ended up with 17 points and Ashmeade Tajay brought 9.
Recap of Day 2 in Monterrey - Jul 24, 2014
Group A Puerto Rico - Costa Rica 92:27 Puerto Rico ensured the second straight win at the start of the 2014 Centrobasket. They outgunned Costa Rica in Monterrey. Sandra Garcia (190-C-90, college: Wake Forest) posted 17 points and 11 rebounds for Puerto Rico. They secured a strong start to the game. Puerto Rico recorded a 25:14 lead ten minutes into the game. They stretched the gap in the second frame. Puerto Rico built a 41:18 halftime advantage. Puerto Rico went on a 30:4 run in the third term to clear off for good. Costa Rica were able to score just 5 points in the final stanza and surrendered at the end. Yolanda Jones (184-F-84, college: La-Lafayette) netted 15 points, while Allison Gibson (180-G) added 14 points for Puerto Rico. Ana Matamoros (190-C-95) responded with 10 points for Costa Rica. Natalia Galvez (170-G-85) had 4 points in the defeat.
Dominican Republic - Mexico 58:55 Dominican Republic opened win count at the 2014 Centrobasket tournament. They nipped Mexico for 1-1 record in Group A. Carmen Guzman (172-SG-85, agency: Merit Management Group, college: UAB) nailed 17 points to pace Dominican Republic. Mexico and Dominican Republic exchanged baskets throughout the first period. The scoreboard read 15:15 after ten minutes. Mexico pulled in front for a 30:25 halftime advantage. The teams traded baskets throughout the third quarter. Mexico entered the final stanza up by 5 points. But Dominican Republic unleashed 22:14 run in the fourth frame to seal the winning outcome. Sugeiry Monsac (186-F/C-81) had 9 points, while Melissa Santos and Danilsa Andujar had 8 points each for Dominican Republic. Jazmin Valenzuela (187-C) answered with 15 points and 16 rebounds for Mexico. Monica Garcia chipped in 11 points in the loss.
Group B Jamaica - El Salvador 58:36 Jamaica registered the first win at the 2014 Centrobasket. They defeated El Salvador for 1-1 record in Monterrey. Shereesha Richards (185-F-93) stepped up with 30 points to pace Jamaica. Jamaica eked out a 15:14 lead after the opening frame. They stretched the gap in the second quarter. Jamaica accounted for a 29:22 halftime advantage. Things got even worse for El Salvador in the third term. Jamaica opened a 9-point advantage at the final break. They held El Salvador to just 3 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the winning outcome at the end. Sasha Dixon (167-G-87) netted 7 points for the winners. Monica Escobar (178-F-94) responded with 12 points for El Salvador. Hillary Martinez chipped in 7 points in the loss.
Cuba - US Virgin Islands 60:50 Cuba ensured the second consecutive victory at the start of the 2014 Centrobasket. They knocked down US Virgin Islands for 2-0 record on top of Group B. Marlenis Cepeda (193-C-85) stepped up with 17 points for the winners. Cuba ensured a 12:10 lead after ten minutes. They boosted the gap at 3-point mark at the interval 22:19. Cuba stretched the gap in the third term. They entered the final stanza up by 9 points 42:33. Cuba outscored their opponents in the final period and sealed the winning outcome. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85) delivered 14 points in the victory. Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) responded with 23 points and 14 boards for US Virgin Islands. Tanecka Carey had 8 points in the defeat.
Recap of Day 1 in Monterrey - Jul 23, 2014
Group A
Dominican Republic - Puerto Rico 27-70 Puerto Rico recorded a comfortable win over Dominican Republic at the start of the Centrobasket tournament in Monterrey. Sandra Garcia (190-C-90, college: Wake Forest) stepped up with 15 points for the winners. It was a one-way traffic right from the start. Puerto Rico jumped to a 19:5 lead after the first frame. They stretched the gap at 23-point mark at the interval 35:12. Puerto Rico stayed dominant throughout the second half. They held Dominican Republic at 15 points in the next two quarters to breeze to the victory. Cynthia Valentin (174-SG-84, college: Indiana) and Mari Placido (181-F-87, agency: Gamble Sports Management) had 9 points each for the winners. Yohanna Morton (172-G-87, college: Robert Morris) and Danilsa Andujar (188-C) responded with 7 points each for Dominican Republic.
Mexico - Costa Rica 74-44 Mexico got to the winning start of their 2014 Centrobasket campaign. They prevailed against Costa Rica in Group A opener. Jazmin Valenzuela (187-C) paced the hosts with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Mexico registered an 18:13 lead after the first frame. They boosted the gap at 16-point mark at the interval. Mexico went on a decisive 25:6 run in the third term and cleared off for good. Casandra Asencio (180-SF) tossed in 13 points, while Sandra Sanchez added 12 points for the winners. Natalia Galvez (170-G-85) responded with 16 points for Costa Rica. Silvia Betancourt had 13 points in the defeat.
Group B
El Salvador - Cuba 31-78 The defending Champions cruise past El Salvador in their debut of Centrobasket 2014. Cuba exploded with a 78:31 win on July 22nd. Cuba started the game with a 21-4 surge and never looked behind. They added 22-6 rally in the second period and enjoyed a 43:10 halftime advantage. Moreover Cuba posted two more victories in the second half and finished the game with a 47-point difference. Marlenis Cepeda (193-C-85) stepped up with 13 points and Clenia Noblet (190-C-87) nailed 11. Suchitel Avila (184-PF-82) and Arlenys Romero followed them with 10 points each. Hillary Martinez (172-SF-97) produced 10 points in a loss and Vanessa Heredia brought 5.
U.S. Virgin Islands - Jamaica 56-46 U.S. Virgin Islands beat Jamaica in the opener of the Centrobasket 2014. They posted a 56L46 win in the first game of the tournament. U.S. Virgin Islands started the game with a 12-10 lead and added 14-9 rally in the second period. CBC champion entered the second half better, after the talk with his staff and points from Shenneika Smith and two triples from Lorin Dixon, managed to come forward just 33:30 after the first half of the quarter. U.S. Virgin Islands however tied the quarter at 15-15 and took 8-point lead after 30 minutes of the game. Moreover they added 15-13 run in the last stanza for the first success. Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) top-scored for the winners with 24 points and 18 rebounds, while Tanecka Carey (175-G-91) netted 10. Lanese Bough followed them with 8 points in a win. Shereesha Richards (185-F-93) replied with 15 points in a loss and Shenneika Smith added 10.
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