USA capture Gold in Tijuana

FINAL

Brazil - USA 60-102
USA earned Gold in Tijuana. They cruised past Brazil in the title game. Cameron Whitmore (198-F-2004) scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to pace the champions. USA dominated from start to finish. They piled up a comfortable 57-22 halftime lead. USA followed with a 27-17 run in the third term to clear off for good. Kel'el Ware (213-C-2004) tossed in 21 points in the victory. Reynan Santos (192-G-2004) answered with 15 points for Brazil.

3-4 Place

Canada - Argentina 81-57
Canada stepped onto the pedestal in Tijuana. They breezed past Argentina to finish third. Vasean Allette (188-G-2004) and Michael Nwoko (209-C-2004) tallied 20 points each for the winners. Canada led by just two points at the interval 33-31. Canada then went on a massive 48-26 run in the second half and eased to the victory. Elijah Fisher (198-G/F-2004) and Dylan Grant (196-F-2004) hauled in 12 points each for Canada. Santiago Trouet (205-F/C-2004) replied with 12 points and 12 rebounds for Argentina.

5-6 Place

Puerto Rico - Mexico 86-82
Puerto Rico toppled Mexico to finish fifth in the championship. Puerto Rico grabbed a 46-45 halftime lead. They went on a strong 23-14 run in the third term to take a 10-point lead. Mexico narrowed the gap in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss. Alejandro Aviles (206-C-2006) tossed in 23 points, while Edir Ortiz (198-PF-2003) added 21 points for Puerto Rico. Victor Valdes (196-F-2004) and Jesus Ochoa (186-PG-2004) delivered 23 points each for Mexico.

7-8 Place

Dominican Republic - Ecuador 96-75
Dominican Republic finished their campaign on a high note. They prevailed against Ecuador to end up in the seventh position. Fernando Osorio (190-SF-2004) posted 23 points for Dominican Republic. Ecuador led by 3 points after ten minutes. But Dominican Republic responded with a 53-33 second half run to secure the victory. Engel Gutierrez (194-G-2004) chipped in 15 points for Dominican Republic. Joseph Caicedo (196-F-2004) tallied 29 points for Ecuador.


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