Recap of Day 2 in Xalapa

Bryson Tucker

Dominican Republic - USA 74-133
USA stormed past Dominican Republic for the second straight win in Xalapa. USA grabbed a 69-44 halftime lead. They added 64 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Bryson Tucker (198-SF-06) and Ronald Holland II (207-F-05) delivered 22 points each for the winners. Luis Diaz Gil (203-SG-05) answered with 16 points and 12 rebounds for Dominican Republic.

Puerto Rico - Chile 81-37
Puerto Rico coasted past Chile to gain the first win in Group B. Puerto Rico dominated from start to finish. They established a 48-23 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Alejandro Aviles (206-C-06) produced 18 points, while Luis Marin (195-SF-05) and Ryan Martinez (195-F-05) added 14 points each for the winners. Milan Cresp (189-SG-05) responded with 11 points for Chile.

Brazil - Argentina 52-98
Argentina eased past Brazil for 2-0 record in Group A. Argentina jumped off to a 50-27 halftime lead. They followed with a 48-25 second half run to race to the victory. Juan Bocca (198-F-05) provided 22 points and 9 rebounds, while Juan Respaud (190-PG-05) added 17 points in the victory. Vitor Cardoso (204-SF-05) netted 11 points for Brazil.

Canada - Mexico 85-49
Canada topped Mexico for the opening win in Group A. Efeosa Oliogu (196-SF-06) and Mikkel Tyne (178-PG-05) notched 15 points each for the winners. Canada registered a 46-25 halftime lead. They held Mexico to just 24 points in the second half and raced to the win. Charles Georgelos (186-G-05) tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds for Mexico.