POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Angel Daniel Vassallo
Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic 96-91
Puerto Rico celebrated the second straight victory at the Marchand Cup. The hosts fired past Dominican Republic in San Juan. Angel Daniel Vassallo (198-G/F-86, college: Virginia Tech, agency: ASM Sports) recorded 25 points and 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Dominican Republic eked out a 15:14 lead after the opening quarter. They sank 23 points in the second frame to gain a 5-point halftime lead. Dominican Republic unleashed 28 points in the third term building a 6-point advantage before the fourth frame. But Puerto Rico responded with a massive 36:25 rally in the final quarter and snatched the victory. Elias Ayuso (190-SG-77, college: USC, agency: Paris Global Sports) delivered 16 points, while Rivera added 14 points and 8 rebounds for Puerto Rico. James Feldeine (193-G-88, college: Quinnipiac, agency: Excel Sports Mngm) responded with 14 points for Dominican Republic. Edgar Sosa (190-PG-88, college: Louisville, agency: Duran International) and Edward Santana (203-F/C-80) had 13 points apiece in the loss.
Brazil - Canada 64-80
Canada celebrated the second straight victory at the Marchand Cup. They knocked down Brazil to stay perfect. Dwight Powell (211-F-91, college: Stanford, agency: Excel Sports Mngm) scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Canada got to a confident start. They grabbed an 18:11 lead after ten minutes. The North American team maintained the lead throughout the second frame. Canada recorded a 36:27 halftime advantage. Canada dropped 23 points in the third term to take a comfortable 15-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter. Canada dropped 21 points in the final frame and raced to the victory. Anthony Bennett (203-F-93, college: UNLV, agency: Excel Sports Mngm) had 16 points, while Brady Heslip (188-SG-90, college: Baylor, agency: Athlete Management Group) tossed in 15 points for the winners. Augusto Lima (207-C-91, agency: Management Arior) responded with 17 points for Brazil. Vitor Benite (191-SG-90) had 13 points in the loss.
