Recap of Day 1 in Mexico City

- August 2, 2018

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

NaLyssa Smith

Group A

USA - Argentina 87-42
USA cruised past Argentina to gain the first win in Mexico City. Aijha Blackwell (183-G-00) and Nalyssa Smith (190-F-00) scored 13 points each for the winners. USA posted a 38:15 halftime lead. USA unloaded 49 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Camila Suarez (178-SG-00) had 8 points for Argentina.

Puerto Rico - Chile 74-69
Puerto Rico held off Chile to open win count in Group A. Julianna Rosario (173-SF-00) provided 15 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Chile enjoyed a narrow 37:36 halftime lead. Puerto Rico however used a 21:12 run in the third term to surge ahead. They protected the lead throughout the final period and raced to the win. Sheslanie Laurenano had 14 points for the winners. Jovanka Ljubetic (178-G-00) answered with 17 points for Chile.

Group B

Colombia - Canada 49-73
Canada outgunned Colombia to celebrate the first win in Group B. Christina Morra (190-C-00) stepped up with 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the winners. Canada accumulated a comfortable 42:20 halftime lead and never looked back en route to a convincing win. Taya Hanson (175-G-00) provided 14 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Maria Alvarez responded with 19 points for Colombia.

Mexico - El Salvador 88-48
Mexico rallied past El Salvador for the first victory in Group B. The hosts were paced by 14 points from Adriana Salinas (181-PF-01). Mexico used a strong 31:12 game opening to set the tone. They followed with a 20:6 run in the third term to run away for good. Jessica Paz (00) and Katia Gallegos (166-SF-01) added 13 points each for Mexico. Kimberly Villalobos (188-C-00) answered with 18 points and 11 rebounds for El Salvador.