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Arella Guirantes
Guatemala - Puerto Rico 57-100
Puerto Rico eased past Guatemala in the opener. Arella Guirantes (181-PG-1997, college: Rutgers) came up with 21 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds in the win. Puerto Rico established a comfortable 46-37 halftime advantage. They went on a 34-9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Brianna Jones (170-G) and Jacqueline Benitez (178-G-1997, college: JMU) tossed in 13 points each for the winning side. Gabriela Vallecillo (168-PG-2000) answered with 19 points for Guatemala.
Mexico - El Salvador 61-48
Mexico beat El Salvador for the first win in Chihuahua City. Gladys Avila came up with 11 points to lead the hosts. Mexico secure a 27-20 halftime advantage. El Salvador pulled within 4 points at the final intermission. But the home side answered with a 22-13 run in the fourth frame to seal the win. Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-1993, college: Charleston) and Paola Beltran (164-PG-1994) had 10 points apiece for the hosts. Hillary Martinez (172-SF-1997) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for El Salvador.
Costa Rica - Dominican Republic 39-75
Dominican Republic crushed Costa Rica to take the first win in Mexico. Dominican Republic eked out a 39-31 halftime lead. But they held their opponents to just 8 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Yohanna Morton (172-G-1987, college: RMU) provided 15 points, while Yamile Rodriguez (188-C-1994, college: ETSU) added 13 points for the winners. Amanda Fernandez (177-SF-2002) answered with 9 points for Costa Rica.
Tags : ARELLA GUIRANTES, HUNGARIAN BASKETBALL, PUERTO RICAN NATIONAL TEAM
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