Review of Day 3 in Saint Thomas

Natalie Kleemann-Day

U.S. Virgin Islands - Bahamas 63-56
Virgin Islands claimed the third consecutive victory at the championship. They held off Bahamas to stay perfect. Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) stepped up with 22 points and 9 boards in the win. Virgin Islands recorded a 39:28 halftime lead. They protected the lead throughout the second half and raced to the win. Imani Tate (173-G-95, agency: LBM Management) tossed in 20 points for the winners. Philicia Kelly (175-F-89) responded with 14 points for Bahamas.

Puerto Rico - Mexico 58-64
Mexico held off Puerto Rico for 2-1 record. Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-93, college: Charleston) delivered 17 points for the winning side. Puerto Rico grabbed a 31:27 halftime advantage. Mexico however answered with a 16:9 run in the third term to surge ahead. They drained 21 points in the final stanza and iced the win. Alexis Castro (180-F/G-86, college: Vermont) deposited 10 points for the winners. Pamela Rosado (165-PG-86) responded with 17 points for Puerto Rico.

Jamaica - Guatemala 66-48
Jamaica posted the second victory in Saint Thomas. They overcame Guatemala for 2-1 record. Tarita Gordon (165-PG-89) recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Jamaica secured a 31:28 halftime lead. Jamaica used a 20:6 run in the third term to clear off for good. Antoinette Bannister (178-G/F-93) recorded 13 points in the win. Sonia Vasquez (182-F-83) responded with 20 points for Guatemala.