USA conquer the trophy in Mexico City

- August 8, 2018

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

NaLyssa Smith

FINAL

USA - Canada 84-60
USA captured the title in Mexico City. They edged Canada in the Final. Nalyssa Smith (190-F-00) provided 18 points and 6 rebounds to pace the champions. Canada grabbed an 18:14 lead after ten minutes. But USA went on a 25:13 run in the second term to take a 39:31 halftime lead. USA followed with a 25:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Christyn Williams (180-G/F-00) had 11 points in the victory. Christina Morra (190-C-00) answered with 13 points for Canada.

3-4 Place

Argentina - Colombia 62-52
Argentina held off Colombia to step onto the pedestal. Camila Suarez (178-SG-00) scored 15 points to lead the effort. Argentina accumulated a 36:22 halftime lead. They stretched the lead at 16-point mark at the final break and marched to the win at the end. Florencia Chagas (180-SG-01) had 11 points in the victory. Mayra Caicedo (175-PG-00) replied with 20 points for Colombia.

5-6 Place

Puerto Rico - Chile 61-54
Sheslanie Laureno delivered 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead Puerto Rico past Chile in the game for the fifth place. Chile led by a single point at the first break. Puerto Rico however went on a 42:29 rally in the next two quarters to spur ahead. Chile narrowed the distance in the final period but could not avoid the loss. Nadechka Reyes (165-PG-00) had 15 points in the win. Fernanda Ovalle (175-G-03) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Chile.

7-8 Place

El Salvador - Mexico 61-83
Mexico finished the tournament on a high note. They cruised past El Salvador to gain the 7th place. Karla Martinez (180-F-00) stepped up with 29 points and 8 caroms for the hosts. Mexico accumulated a 40:26 halftime lead. Mexico went on a 20:13 run in the third frame to clear off for good. Jasmine Rodriguez (165-G/F-02) banked in 16 points for El Salvador.