Review of Day 1 in Saint Thomas

Natalie Kleemann-Day

Guatemala - U.S. Virgin Islands 58-82
US Virgin Islands ensured the winning start their Centrobasket campaign. They edged Guatemala in the opener. Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) recorded 21 points and 17 rebounds to lead the hosts. US Virgin Islands registered a 39:31 halftime lead. They dropped 43 points in the second half and eased to the win. Imani Tate (173-G-95, agency: LBM Management) and Taylor Jones (173-G-97) netted 18 points each for the winners. Sonia Vasquez (182-F-83) responded with 16 points and 8 boards for Guatemala.

Puerto Rico - Jamaica 90-44
Puerto Rico fired past Jamaica in the opener. Pamela Rosado (165-PG-86) netted 18 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and issued 5 assists in the win. Puerto Rico piled up a 47:27 halftime lead. They held Jamaica to just 17 points in the second half and cruised to the win. Michelle Gonzalez (167-PG-89, college: FIU) netted 15 points in the victory. Yanique Gordon (193-F/C-91, college: Cent.Florida) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds for Jamaica.

Mexico - Bahamas 61-56
Mexico outgunned Bahamas to open win count in St Thomas. Daniela Pardo (165-PG-94) produced 14 points to lead the winners. Mexico jumped to a 23:10 lead after ten minutes. Bahamas outscored their opponents in each of the following three quarters but could not overcame an early deficit. Jacqueline Luna-Castro, Alexis Castro (180-F/G-86, college: Vermont) and Maria Orozco (176-PF-86, college: Buffalo) finished with 10 points each for Mexico. Leashja Grant (188-C-94) responded with 29 points and 7 rebounds for Bahamas.