Puerto Rico clinch Centrobasket 2022 title

Arella Guirantes

Puerto Rico - Mexico 88-65

Puerto Rico clinched Centrobasket 2022 title as they defeated Mexico 88-65. They dominated the majority of the game to seal the trophy. Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba and Dominican Republic classified for AmeriCup 2023.
Puerto Rico won the first quarter 26-20 and led 19 points at the halftime. Both teams nailed 15 points each in the third quarter, whilst Puerto Rico closed the game with a final 19-15 rally.
Arella Guirantes (181-PG-1997, college: Rutgers) stepped up with 28 points and 14 rebounds, whilst Jacqueline Benitez (178-G-1997, college: JMU) netted 16. Paola Beltran (164-PG-1994) replied with 20 points in a loss and Jacqueline Luna-Castro (188-F-1993, college: Charleston) netted 11.