Recap of Day 2 in Aysen

Fernanda Ovalle

Chile - Mexico 61-34
Chile improved at 2-0 record in Group B. They held off Mexico to remain undefeated. The hosts grabbed a 41:13 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Fernanda Ovalle (175-G-03) stepped up with 13 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Barbara Torres (168-PG-03) tossed in 12 points for Chile. Mariana Valenzuela (03) answered with 11 points and 12 rebounds for Mexico.

Canada - Brazil 78-39
Canada gained the second consecutive win in Group A. They outgunned Brazil to keep the top position in the ladder. Lauren Audino (185-F-03) netted 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to pace the North American side. Canada accumulated a 44:19 halftime lead. They used a 22:5 run in the fourth term to seal the victory. Rosalie Mercille (171-G-03) and Isabelle Forsyth (181-F-03) delivered 10 points each for Canada. Ana Oliveira (165-G-04) replied with 8 points for Brazil.

El Salvador - USA 19-114
USA stormed past El Salvador to open win count at the tournament. Five players scored in double digits for the North American side. Londynn Jones (168-G-04) came up with 21 points for the winners. USA grabbed a 57:9 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Sonia Citron (185-G-03) produced 17 points for the winners. Amanda Williams (175-G-03) responded with 6 points for El Salvador.

Puerto Rico - Ecuador 52-39
Puerto Rico clinched the first victory in Group A. They overcame Ecuador despite a slow start. Ecuador recorded a 13:6 lead after ten minutes. But Puerto Rico responded with a 24:5 run in the second frame to take a 30:18 halftime lead. Puerto Rico held their opponents to just 21 points in the second half to race to the win. Nina De Leon (165-G-03), Paola Hernandez (185-F-04) and Silkiari Vazquez (163-G-03) provided 10 points each for the winners. Blanca Quinonez (185-SF-06) answered with 16 points for Ecuador.