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Gladys Avila
Cuba - Mexico 59-68
Mexico beat Cuba for the second consecutive win at home court. Gladys Avila (177-F-1994) stepped up with 18 points to pace the hosts. Claudia Ramos (183-G-1997, college: CSUN) added 17 points for the winners. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-1985) answered with 22 points for Cuba. Isabela Quevedo (188-PF-2003) and Melissa Despaigne (2002) had 11 points each in the loss.
Puerto Rico - Costa Rica 86-58
Puerto Rico knocked down Costa Rica to improve at 2-0 record in Group A. Arella Guirantes (181-PG-1997, college: Rutgers) stepped up with 20 points to pace the winners. Puerto Rico built a comfortable 43-22 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Jennifer O'Neill (165-PG-1990, college: Kentucky, agency: LBM Management) and Isalys Quinones (190-C/F-1997, college: Dartmouth) tossed in 17 points each for Puerto Rico. Ana Matamoros (190-C-1993) answered with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Costa Rica.
Dominican Republic - Guatemala 92-57
Dominican Republic cruised past Guatemala for the second straight win in Chihuahua City. Angela Jimenez (183-F-2003) and Genesis Evangelista (180-G-1993) scored 15 points each to lead the charge. Dominican Republic recorded a 49-30 halftime advantage and cruised to the victory in the second half. Nathaly Pinelo (167-PG-1999) paced Guatemala with 15 points.
Tags : GLADYS AVILA, MALTESE BASKETBALL, MEXICAN NATIONAL TEAM
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