Argentina and USA enter Final in Xalapa

SEMIS

Argentina - Dominican Republic 76-74
Argentina nipped Dominican Republic to secure the title game berth in Xalapa. Tiziano Prome (201-F-05) nailed a go-ahead jumper with 32 seconds remaining in regulation to bring Argentina to the victory. Lucas Giovannetti (201-F-05) stepped up with 24 points to pace the winners. Dominican Republic led by two points after ten minutes of action. But Argentina sank 23 points in the second frame to secure a 43-37 halftime advantage. The teams went neck and neck throughout the second half but Argentina turned out winners at the end. Rodrigo Farias (190-SF-05) posted 26 points for Dominican Republic.

Canada - USA 81-99
USA rallied past Canada to reach the Final in Xalapa. Kylan Boswell (188-G-05) scored 20 points to pace the winners of this North American rivalry. USA jumped to a 28-17 lead after ten minutes. Canada used a 30-19 run in the second frame to even things up at 47. But USA unleashed 52 points in the second half to rally to the victory. Jeremy Fears Jr. (186-G-05) provided 18 points in the win. Efeosa Oliogu (196-SF-06) answered with 17 points for Canada.



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