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Yohanna Morton
Group A
Guyana - Surinam 52-73
Surinam opened win count at the tournament. The hosts cruised past Guyana for 1-1 record. Cyarah Kensmil (01) came up with 22 points for the winners. Guyana recorded a 27:26 halftime lead. But Surinam used a massive 47:25 second half to snatch the victory. Zephanya Zeefuik (88) had 17 points and 9 steals for the winners. Miriam McKenzie (177-G-90, college: Loyola, MD) responded with 24 points and 11 rebounds for Guyana.
Bahamas - Saint Vincent 75-50
Bahamas fired past Saint Vincent for the first win in Suriname. Tracy Lewis (178-F-90) stepped up with 14 points and 7 rebounds to pace the winners. Bahamas dominated in the first half. They recorded a 37:23 halftime lead. They went on a 22:8 run in the fourth period to ice the win. Valerie Nesbitt (167-G-98) and Pamela Bethel (185-C-92) had 12 points each in the victory. Vasha Adams (183-F/C-83) responded with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Saint Vincent.
Group B
Dominican Republic - Barbados 93-33
Dominican Republic coasted past Barbados for the second straight win in Group B. Yohanna Morton (172-G-87, college: Robert Morris) provided 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Dominican Republic dominated right from the tip off. They accumulated a 50:18 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Juladyy Zapata (175-SG-92) and Andreina Paniagua (191-F-78) had 12 points each in the victory. Toni Atherely answered with 11 points for Barbados.
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