AmeriCup 2025: Argentina began their journey with convincing victory over host nation

- August 23, 2025
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Nicolas Brussino
Nicolas Brussino

Nicaragua - Argentina 70-94

Argentina began their AmeriCup 2025 journey with a convincing 94-70 victory over host nation Nicaragua in Group B play. The home side kept pace early, trailing just 20-18 after the first quarter, but Argentina took control in the second period with a commanding 28-14 run to build a double-digit lead at halftime. From there, Argentina’s depth and experience allowed them to maintain their advantage, closing out the game with consistent scoring in the final two quarters. Despite a late push from Nicaragua, the visitors’ balanced attack proved too strong, giving Argentina a confident start to their campaign.
Nicolas Brussino (205-SF-1993) top-scored for the winners with 17 points and Gonzalo Corbalan (193-G/F-2002, college: LCU) netted 13. Jared Ruiz (188-SF-1992) replied with 19 points in a loss, whilst Norchad Omier (201-F-2001, college: Baylor) had 16.

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Standings
A
1
2-1
2
2-1
3
2-1
4
0-3
B
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
C
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
Full Standings
Last Updated: 8/27/2025
FIBA Ameri-Cup Pre-Qualis Div.C Standings
C.America-A
3
1-2
4
0-3
Caribbean-A
1
0-0
2
0-0
3
0-0
4
0-0
Caribbean-B
1
0-0
3
0-0
4
0-0
Full Standings
Last Updated: 5/24/2026
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
MillerJr_Franco_1

BAH
(190-G-1999)
Avg: 24.0

23.0
19.5
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Avila_Donalval

(188-SG-2001)
Avg: 25.7

25.7
18.3
16.7