2023 ALBA Games - Dominica defeats Saint Lucia 132-29 in Caracas

- April 26, 2023

POSTED BY: Francisco Vega

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Dominica (1-1) had an outstanding victory in their second Men's basketball game of the 2023 ALBA Games, played in Caracas, Venezuela, after they were able to defeat Saint Lucia (0-1), 132-29, at Naciones Unidas Park.

Du Bolay Meshacl led the winners with 40 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, as well as 14 steals for a double double. Paul Caelar added 27 points, 7 boards and 6 assists, Lataille Dartanian finished up with 23 points and Ettiene Omari completed a double double with 15 points and 14 rebounds. Bastier Zach supported Dominica with 11 points and 7 assists.

For Saint Lucia, everything went south very fast, after they lost the first quarter 44-7 and went on to let Dominica take big leaps at the next three quarters, 41-11 (85-18), 31-11 (116-29) and 16-0. Zahir Barack was their top player with 9 points and 8 rebounds, Joel Desrivieres added 8 points and 9 rebounds and Junior Kyle finished up with 7 points.

Dominica's first game wasn't so lucky for them, as they were defeated by Bolivia (1-0), 82-70. Carlos Meneses led the winners with a triple-double of 25 points, 16 rebounds and 13 steals. Juan Carazas added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 steals. Thiago Guerrero ended up with 12 points and Eduardo Romero with 10.

For Dominica, in their debut, Du Bolay Meshacl scored 22 points and added 10 boards and 6 steals. Ettiene Omari completed a double double of 17 points and 12 boards, Bastier Zach added 12 points and 13 rebounds and Lataille Dartanian finished up with 11 points.