USA, Canada, Argentina and Colombia reach semifinal stage in Mexico City

Florencia Chagas

Argentina - Mexico 89-62
Argentina upset hosting Mexico to enter the semifinal stage at the tournament. Florencia Chagas (180-SG-01) had 24 points to pace the effort. Argentina led from start to finish in this one. They established a 39:26 halftime lead. Argentina went on to score 50 points in the second half and raced to the win. Sofia Acevedo (167-PG-01) had 16 points for Argentina. Jessica Paz (00) replied with 11 points for Mexico.

USA - El Salvador 87-27
USA thrashed El Salvador to advance into the semifinal stage in Mexico City. Olivia Nelson-Ododa (193-C-00) provided 14 points and 8 rebounds in the win. USA grabbed a 51:19 halftime lead. They held El Salvador to just 8 points in the second half and cruised to the win. Nazahrah Hillmon-Baker (185-F-00) delivered 13 points for the winners. Kimberly Villalobos (188-C-00) answered with 7 points for El Salvador.

Chile - Canada 52-98
Canada bruised Chile en route to the semifinal stage. Christina Morra (190-C-00) accounted for 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge. Canada accumulated a 22:7 lead after the first term. They ignited a massive 59:23 run in the second half to coast to the win. Taya Hanson (175-G-00) had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Retamales Macarena (185-F/C-01) replied with 16 points for Chile.

Puerto Rico - Colombia 58-85
Colombia edged Puerto Rico to reach the semis. Natalia Pineda (00) fired 29 points to pace the winners. Colombia eked out a 34:32 halftime lead. They followed with a commanding 51:26 rally after the big break to ice the victory. Maria Alvarez (168-SG-01) had 18 points for the winners. Nairimar Vargas (183-SF-00) answered with 15 points for Puerto Rico.