Brazil clinch FIBA AmeriCup title

3rd Place

Puerto Rico - Canada 73-80
Canada secured Bronze Medal game after beating Puerto Rico in a tight clash. Canada won the first quarter 17:22 and maintained the same performance through the second half. Great performance from starting five in Canada as they bring 63 out of 80 points to their National Team, Puerto Rico only had 55. Canada also dominated rebounds with 44:30 in total in their favor. Nirra Fields (175-G-1993, college: UCLA) scored 19 points and had 3 rebounds while Kayla Alexander (193-C-1991, college: Syracuse) scored 13 points with amazing 19 rebounds for Canada. In the losing team of Puerto Rico Arella Guirantes (181-PG-1997, college: Rutgers) scored 27 points with 7 rebounds and 5 assists, Mya Hollingshed (190-F-1999, college: Colorado, agency: Shark Sports Management) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds.

FINAL

Brazil - USA 69-58
Big win for Brazil and a surprise as they go home with a gold medal around their necks. Amazing performance, especially in defense for Brazilian National Team. They allowed only 58 points. Kamilla Soares (201-C-2001) scored 20 points for Brazil with 11 rebounds alongside her name, she was followed Emanuely De Oliveira (178-F-1999, college: Florida) scored 13 points with 3 rebounds and 3 assists. In the losing team of USA, the best performance scored 22 points with 8 rebounds which was not enough for the gold medal. She was helped by Lauren Betts (201-C-2003) scored 10 points and had 11 rebounds.



Tags : KAMILLA SOARES, USA BASKETBALL, BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM