Cuba and Dominican Republic advance into title game

Yamara Amargo

Barbados - Cuba 41-106
Cuba crushed Barbados to advance into the Final in Paramaribo. Yamara Amargo (179-PF-85, agency: Pro Sports) was unstoppable with 30 points for the winners. Cuba dominated throughout the first half. They recorded a 48:24 halftime advantage. Cuba went on a massive 36:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Suchitel Avila (184-F/C-82) netted 19 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and issued 4 assists for the winning side. Shakila Small (190-G) responded with 17 points for Barbados.

Dominican Republic - Bahamas 56-41
Dominican Republic will play for the title in Suriname. They edged Bahamas in the semifinal clash on Wednesday. Yohanna Morton (172-G-87, college: Robert Morris) and Andreina Paniagua (191-F-78) came up with 12 points each for the winners. Dominican Republic accounted for a 26:15 halftime lead. They followed with an 18:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Valerie Nesbitt (167-G-98) produced 18 points for Bahamas.