Day 3 in Chihuahua City, Semifinals are set

Nahomis Vargas-Hardy

El Salvador - Cuba 48-66
Cuba beat El Salvador to earn the second position in Group B. Nahomis Vargas (185-C-2003) came up with 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort. Cuba recorded a 38-29 halftime advantage. They held El Salvador to just 19 points in the second half and raced to the win. Suanly Tanis (178-F-1994) had 11 points for Cuba. Hillary Martinez (172-SF-1997) notched 20 points and 8 rebounds for El Salvador.

Costa Rica - Guatemala 62-83
Guatemala fired past Costa Rica to earn the first win in Chihuahua City. Sonia Vasquez (182-F-1983) scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to pace the charge. Guatemala eked out a 38-35 halftime lead. They went on a stunning 31-10 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Luisa Rivas (170-PG-1993) produced 15 points in the victory. Amanda Fernandez (177-SF-2002) and Ana Matamoros (190-C-1993) answered with 12 points each for Costa Rica.

Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 87-68
Puerto Rico prevailed against Dominican Republic to earn the top position in Group A. Arella Guirantes (181-PG-1997, college: Rutgers) stepped up with 31 points and 9 assists for the winners. Puerto Rico recorded a 44-30 halftime lead. They dropped 33 points in the third term to clear off for good. Isalys Quinones (190-C/F-1997, college: Dartmouth) had 24 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Cheisy Hernandez (167-G-1994) answered with 15 points for Dominican Republic.



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