Mexico survive thriller to reach Centrobasket Final

Gladys Avila

Mexico vs Dominican Republic 97-95

Mexico survived a thriller to reach the Centrobasket Final. They overcame Dominican Republic 97-95 in Chihuahua City. The hosts started with a narrow 24-23 run in the first quarter, whilst Dominican Republic led one point at the halftime. The teams continued the battle in the second half as the board showed 87-87 at the end of the fourth quarter. In overtime Mexico needed a 10-8 rally o seal the win.
Gladys Avila (177-F-1994) top-scored for the winners with 27 points and Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-1993, college: Charleston) produced 17. Paola Beltran (164-PG-1994) delivered 16, whilst Claudia Ramos (183-G-1997, college: CSUN) and Myriam Lara (186-F/C-1994) had 14 each. Yohanna Morton (172-G-1987, college: RMU) replied with 23 points in a loss and Cesarina Capellan (178-SF-2003) poured in 20.