FINAL
Brazil - USA 84-92
The 2025 FIBA AmeriCup for Women wrapped up in spectacular fashion, as the USA defeated Brazil 92-84 in the gold medal game to clinch the championship title. Mikayla Blakes (173-G-2005) led the American side with 27 points and 6 rebounds, while Joyce Edwards (190-F-2006) contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds, and Hannah Hidalgo (168-G-2005) added 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Despite a dominant performance from Damiris Dantas (191-F-1992), who poured in 35 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals for an index of 36, Brazil fell short. Bella Nascimento (173-G-2002, college: William & Mary) scored 24 points and Kamilla Cardoso (201-C-2001, college: S.Carolina) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. The USA's edge on the glass (43 rebounds to Brazil's 29) and better ball security proved decisive, with Brazil committing 17 turnovers.
3-4 Place
Argentina - Canada 75-76 2OTIn the bronze medal showdown, Canada survived a double-overtime thriller to edge Argentina 76-75.
Syla Swords (183-G-2006) came off the bench to lead Canada with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, supported by
Samantha Hill (177-G-1994, college:
Virginia Tech)'s 16 points and
Kayla Alexander (193-C-1991, college:
Syracuse)'s double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds. For Argentina,
Macarena D'Urso (169-PG-1991) posted 22 points and 7 rebounds,
Melisa Gretter (166-PG-1993) had 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while
Diana Cabrera (186-C-1993) dominated the boards with 12 rebounds.
5-6 Place
Puerto Rico - Colombia 65-76In the 5th-place game, Colombia topped Puerto Rico 76-65 behind MVP-worthy numbers from
Manuela Rios (163-G-1997), who tallied 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Yuliany Paz (195-C-2000) added 18 points and 7 rebounds for Colombia. Puerto Rico's
Pamela Rosado (165-PG-1986) led her team with 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists.
7-8 Place
Mexico - Dominican Republic 84-54Mexico secured 7th place with a convincing 84-54 win over the Dominican Republic.
Mariana Valenzuela (188-F-2003) posted a massive double-double of 16 points and 17 rebounds, while
Gabriela Jaquez (183-F-2003) added 15 points and
Anisa Jeffreis (175-F-2004) had 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Cesarina Capellan (178-SF-2003) led the Dominican Republic with 15 points.