USA beat Argentina to claim seventh straight title

FINAL

Argentina - USA 75-90
USA continued their FIBA Americas U16 dominance. The North American team claimed the seventh straight title in Xalapa on Sunday. They overcame Argentina in the championship game despite a slow start. Argentina eked out a 31-30 halftime lead. But USA dropped 29 points in the third term to surge ahead. They followed with a 31-25 rally in the fourth period to ice the victory. Robert Dillingham (188-G-05) recorded 31 points, while Ronald Holland II (207-F-05) added 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Juan Bocca (198-F-05) and Tiziano Prome (201-F-05) replied with 15 points each for Argentina.

3-4 Place

Dominican Republic - Canada 76-92
Canada stepped onto the pedestal in Xalapa. They beat Dominican Republic to earn Bronze medals. Canada used a 23-13 run in the second frame to open a 45-34 halftime lead. They added 47 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Jacob Theodosiou (191-G-05) posted 15 points, while Ishan Sharma (196-SG-05) added 14 points for Canada. Yeison Liberato (198-SF-05) responded with 17 points for Dominican Republic.

5-6 Place

Brazil - Mexico 73-60
Brazil upset hosting Mexico to earn the fifth place. Brazil grabbed a 41-28 halftime lead. They held Mexico to just 11 points in the fourth frame and raced to the victory. Eduardo Bersch (185-G-05) posted 31 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Brazil. Jesus Escobedo (186-G-05) responded with 16 points and 7 assists for Mexico.

7-8 Place

Chile - Puerto Rico 46-73
Puerto Rico outscored Chile to finish 7th at the championship. Puerto Rico accumulated a 43-32 halftime lead. They limited Chile to just 14 points in the second half and raced to the win. Maddox Gali (177-PG-05) produced 16 points for the winners. Milan Cresp (189-SG-05) responded with 8 points for Chile.


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