2025 FIBA AmeriCup Pre-Qualifiers: Nicaragua achieve another win in Managua

Jared Ruiz

Guatemala - Nicaragua 59:77

Nicaragua achieved another win in Managua at the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup Pre-Qualifiers. They overcame Guatemala 77-59 with a strong first half. Nicaragua started the game with a 22-11 run and added a massive 21-10 surge in the second period. Guatemala replied with an 18-13 run in the third period, whilst Nicaragua closed the game with a narrow 21-20 rally.
Jared Ruiz (188-G-1992) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Romario Ponce (180-PG-1995) nailed 12. Sharlon Hodgson (183-PG-1994) delivered 11, whilst Francisco Garth (195-G/F-1999) had 10. Helmuth Esquivel replied with 18 points and 20 rebounds in a loss.

Tags : JARED RUIZ, FIBA AMERICUP BASKETBALL, PUERTO RICAN NATIONAL TEAM