Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament: Arella Guirantes paces Puerto Rico past Colombia

Puerto Rico - Colombia 80:79

Puerto Rico overcame the hosts at the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2023 in Colombia. Puerto Rico posted an 80-79 win to tie the records with Canada. Colombia opened the game with a 22-19 run, whilst Puerto Rico grabbed a 2-point halftime advantage. Puerto Rico increased to 4 points after three quarters due to 14-12 rally, whilst Colombia reduced to the minimum at the end of the game.
Arella Guirantes (181-PG-1997, college: Rutgers) erupted with 39 points to pace the winners and Pamela Rosado (165-PG-1986) as well as Isalys Quinones (190-C/F-1997, college: Dartmouth) had 9 each. Yuliany Paz (195-F-2000) replied with 24 points in a loss, whilst Jenifer Munoz (170-F-1991) produced 14.