2029 FIBA AmeriCup Pre-Qualifiers: Costa Rica Routs Guatemala 98–50

Costa Rica delivered a dominant and commanding performance at the Gimnasio Nacional Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, El Salvador, dismantling Guatemala 98–50 in Group A of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Central American Pre-Qualifiers. After a competitive opening quarter that ended level at 23–23, the game shifted dramatically in Costa Rica's favor. The Ticos outscored Guatemala 24–9 in the second quarter and never looked back, extending their lead through a 26–14 third period before closing out with a dominant 25–4 fourth quarter that underlined the sheer gulf between the two sides. The final margin of 48 points tells the full story. Costa Rica shot an efficient 49% from the field compared to Guatemala's 21.7% on two-point attempts and just 13.6% from three-point range, while the visitors held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time. Avery Martinez) was Costa Rica's standout performer, finishing with a game-high 19 points to lead a balanced and clinical attack. For Guatemala, Donalval Avila (188-SG-2001) Jr. was the lone bright spot, scoring 26 points in a losing effort to top-score overall on the night. Costa Rica's biggest scoring run of 18–0 encapsulated their dominance, as Guatemala struggled to find any offensive rhythm after the opening period.