Recap of Day 6 (Quarter-Finals) in Santiago, Chile

USA - Dominican Republic 110-44
USA continued their dominant run with a resounding 110-44 win over Dominican Republic. Flau'Jae Johnson (178-G-2003) led the charge with 22 points and 7 rebounds, while Hannah Hidalgo (168-G-2005) orchestrated the offense with 17 points and 9 assists. Raegan Beers (193-C-2002) controlled the paint with 10 rebounds and added 8 points, and Madison Booker (185-F-2005, college: USA NT U16) chipped in 13 points. Mikayla Blakes (173-G-2005) added 12 points in the blowout. Dominican Republic scoring came mostly from Anyi Hodge (178-G-1997) who had 12 points and 6 boards, and Cesarina Capellan (178-SF-2003) who added 9 points. With the win, USA books a semifinal showdown with archrivals Canada.

Canada - Colombia 73-49
Canada booked its place in the semifinals with a convincing 73-49 win over Colombia. Shaylisha Colley (176-G-1996, college: Michigan St.) had 12 points and 8 rebounds, while Yvonne Ejim (185-F-2002, college: Gonzaga) matched her with 12 points and 7 boards. Kayla Alexander (193-C-1991, college: Syracuse) flirted with a double-double and finished with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists for an efficiency index of 20. Colombia got a scoring boost from Esperanza Delgado (172-SF-1996), who came off the bench to lead her team with 14 points. Manuela Rios (163-G-1997) added 7 points and Yuliany Paz (195-C-2000) contributed 5 points and 6 rebounds. Canada now prepares to face a high-octane USA squad in the semis.

Brazil - Mexico 84-61
Brazil powered through to the final four with an 84-61 win over Mexico. Kamilla Cardoso (201-C-2001, college: S.Carolina) delivered a monstrous performance with 22 points and 16 rebounds, earning the title of player of the day. Damiris Dantas (191-F-1992) was equally sharp with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Bella Nascimento (173-G-2002, college: William & Mary) added 13 points. Mexico fought hard through Gabriela Jaquez (183-F-2003) 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Hazel Ramirez (165-PG-1992, college: LMU) added 11 points and Claudia Ramos (183-G-1997, college: CSUN) grabbed 7 boards. Brazil now heads into a semifinal clash with Argentina in what promises to be a historic South American showdown.

Puerto Rico - Argentina 51-53
Argentina stunned Puerto Rico in a tight 53-51 victory that came down to the final possessions. Melisa Gretter (166-PG-1993) turned in a superb all-around performance with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Diana Cabrera (186-C-1993) added 12 points and Florencia Chagas (180-PG-2001) hit key shots down the stretch, finishing with 13 points and 3 assists. Puerto Rico fought valiantly - Guirantes Arella (181-SG-1997, college: Rutgers) led with 16 points and 6 rebounds, Trinity San Antonio (180-G-2003) had 13 points, and Mya Hollingshed (190-F-1999, college: Colorado) added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Brianna Jones (177-G-1997, college: Georgetown) hauled in 8 boards but went scoreless. Argentina advances to face Brazil in the semifinals.