Day Two in Merida

Group A

Guatemala - Mexico 28-111
First win for the hosts of U16 FIBA Americas championship. They outplayed Guatemala with huge 111-28 for 1-1 record in Group A. Mexico faced with loss in Day One against Puerto Rico and they are in bad situation now. They will have to beat Canada in the last round and Puerto Rico to loose against Guatemala, what is hard to happen. Ingrid Martinez (95) shined with 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Meliza Ramirez (95) had 18 points and 10 rebs, while Guadalupe Pichardo (95) added 17 pts. In the loosing squad, Maria Osorio (96) and Melissa Vargas (96) scored 5 points each. Of course, Mexico dominated during the entire time. They destroyed Guatemala in all basketball elements. Quarters: 1-22, 7-28, 9-35, 11-26.

Canada - Puerto Rico 80-66
Canada stays undefeated after two days in Merida. This time Canada was better than Puerto Rico 80-66 for 2-0 record in Group A. It is already clear that Canada will win the first place in this pool. With this win, they secured a spot in the Semifinals. On the other side, Puerto Rico faced with the first loss. They have 1-1 now and still a nice chance to reach the next stage. Kia Nurse (180-PG-96) shined for the winners with 23 points. Kolbie Orum (188-F-95) and Hilary Hanaka (175-G-96) followed her with 14 points each. In defeat, Aleana Garcia (96) shined with 26 points and 5 rebounds. Gileysa Quinones (97) stopped to 14 pts. Except of the first period, Canada was much better team in this game. Quarters: 15-18, 24-14, 19-17, 22-17.

Group B

USA - Argentina 82-46
Second straight win for USA at the FIBA U16 Americas championship in Merida. They have 2-0 record now in Group B and already booked a ticket for the Semifinals. Argentina dropped to 0-2 on the other side. They have no chance to reach the next stage. Rebecca Greenwell (6'0''-G-95) was the leading player in victory with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Stephanie Mavunga (6'3''-F-95) also shined adding double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds. Jatarie White (6'3''-C-95) helped with 11 points and 8 rebs. In Argentina, Magali Pittavino (95) delivered 13 points and Yanina Mercancini (95) had one less. USA was way better team than Argentina during the entire game. Quarters: 20-17, 23-6, 20-17, 19-6).

Venezuela - Brazil 47-86
First win for Brazil at the U16 FIBA Americans championship in Media. They failed in Day One against Canada so not Brazil have 1-1 record in Group B. Venezuela also has 1-1 as they celebrated in their first game. Venezuela was better than Argentina. Both teams still have a chance to reach the next stage, but Brazil is in much better satiation now. Izabella Sangali came up with 21 points and 7 assists for the winners. Kananda Ribeiro (96) added double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds. Vitoria Domingos (96) followed with 12 pts and 10 rebs. In defeat, Daniela Morillo had 16 pts and 5 rebs. Mariangel Mendoza (95) stopped to 9 pts. Brazil was way better team during the entire meeting. Quarters: 20-25, 15-21, 4-24, 8-16).