Recap of Day 4 in Santiago, Chile

Puerto Rico - USA 62-80
USA moved to 3-0 with a solid 80-62 win against Puerto Rico, staying in control of Group B. Gianna Kneepkens (183-G-2003) led the balanced American offense with 14 points, while Hannah Hidalgo (168-G-2005) added 10 points and Grace VanSlooten (190-F-2004) nearly recorded a triple-double with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. For Puerto Rico, Trinity San Antonio (180-G-2003) had 12 points, Guirantes Arella (181-SG-1997, college: Rutgers) added 10 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, but the team couldn't keep pace after halftime. Despite the loss, Puerto Rico remains second in the group at 2-1.

Dominican Republic - Brazil 46-73
Brazil stayed perfect in Group A with a 73-46 win over Dominican Republic, helped by Bella Nascimento (173-G-2002, college: William & Mary) 14 points and 7 assists. Aline Moura (185-F/C-1997) added 12 points and 6 rebounds, while Damiris Dantas (191-F-1992) chipped in 10 points. The Dominican Republic struggled badly from the field, shooting just 23.9% on two-pointers and 19.2% from beyond the arc. Yohanna Morton (172-G-1987, college: RMU) led her team with 14 points, but it wasn't enough to challenge Brazil's depth and efficiency. Brazil now stands at 3-0 and has locked up the top seed in Group A.

El Salvador - Argentina 57-76
Argentina improved to 2-2 after dispatching El Salvador 76-57. Diana Cabrera (186-C-1993) had a standout performance with 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Melisa Gretter (166-PG-1993) contributed across the board with 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists. El Salvador's Hillary Martinez (172-SF-1997) (18 points) and Kim Villalobos (188-F-2001) (14 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists) battled hard, but their team dropped to 0-3. Argentina is currently third in Group A and in a good position to reach the knockout phase.

Mexico - Puerto Rico 60-77
Puerto Rico earned a crucial second win by beating Mexico 77-60, fueled by a monster performance from Guirantes Arella, who scored 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for an efficiency index of 30. Mya Hollingshed (190-F-1999, college: Colorado) (10 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists) and Pamela Rosado (165-PG-1986) (7 assists) also played key roles. Gabriela Jaquez (183-F-2003) led Mexico with 15 points, and Claudia Ramos (183-G-1997, college: CSUN) added 14 points and 8 rebounds, but Mexico fell to 1-2 and now sits fourth in Group B. Puerto Rico, meanwhile, moves to 2-1 and solidifies its second-place standing behind the unbeaten USA.