USA celebrate title in Saint Catharines

- June 17, 2018

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Cole Anthony

FINAL

USA - Canada 113-74
USA are crowned champions in Saint Catharines. They drubbed hosting Canada in the Final on Saturday. Cole Anthony (188-G-00) came up with 18 points to pace the winners. USA unleashed 61 points in the first period to open a massive 28-point halftime lead. USA dominated in the second half and raced to a well-deserved win at the end. Quentin Grimes (196-G-00) and Matthew Hurt (203-SF-00) had 17 points apiece for the winners. A.J. Lawson (201-G-00) replied with 18 points and 12 rebounds for Canada.

3-4 Place

Argentina - Puerto Rico 87-79
Argentina overcame Puerto Rico to step onto the pedestal in Saint Catharines. They clinched the Bronze medals. Francisco Caffaro (213-C-00, college: Virginia) and Marcos Giordano (183-PG-00) netted 21 points each for the winners. Puerto Rico accounted for a 45:37 halftime lead. But Argentina used a 26:13 run in the fourth quarter to snatch the win. Juan Ignacio Marcos delivered 20 points in the victory. Jose Placer (185-G-00) replied with 22 points for Puerto Rico.

5-6 Place

Dominican Republic - Chile 63-69
Chile rallied past Dominican Republic to finish 5th at the championship. Ignacio Arroyo (185-G-00) came up with 24 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds to lead the charge. Chile accumulated a 35:29 halftime lead. They followed with a 23:14 run in the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Kevin Rubio (189-G-00) chipped in 16 points for Chile. Alanzo Frink (203-F-00) answered with 18 points and 22 rebounds for Dominican Republic.

7-8 Place

Ecuador - Panama 51-66
Panama ended their campaign on a high note. They rolled over Ecuador for the first win in Saint Catharines. John Gunn (193-SG-00) posted 18 points and 18 rebounds to pace the winners. Panama claimed a 41:26 halftime advantage. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the win. Edward Lopez (190-G/F-01) netted 13 points for Panama. Aaron Capurro (196-F-00) answered with 22 points and 11 rebounds for Ecuador.