Puerto Rico - Mexico
85-67
Puerto Rico won the Gold at the Panamerican Games for the first time
ever! They outplayed Mexico 85-67 in the Finals. Mexico was the host of
this event and they finished with the Silver.
Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college:
Texas) was a key player in victory with 29 points, 10 assists and 6
rebounds. She reached impressive valuation 35!
Angiely Morales (180-SG-87) and
Yolanda Jones (184-F-84, college:
La-Lafayette) helped their country with 11 points each. On the other
side,
Erika Gomez (187-C/F-76, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) shined with monster double-double of 33 points
and 16 rebs.
Abril Garcia (188-F/C-80, college:
ORU) was behind her with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Quarters: 14-11, 21-19, 25-19, 25-18. Puerto Rico reached Semifinals as
No.2 of Group A with 2-1 record. They eliminated Brazil in thriller
68-69 for the gold medal game.
Puerto Rico and Mexico advance to Big Final
- Oct 25,
2011
SEMIFINALS
Brazil - Puerto Rico 68-69
Puerto Rico advanced to the Big Final of Panamerican Games 2011 in
Guadalajara. They eliminated Brazil in the very exciting Semifinals
68-69.
Jazmine Sepulveda (186-F-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
S.Florida) was a key player in this victory with 22 points.
Carla Escalera (180-PF-84) had 17 points and
Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college:
Texas) added 12 pts, plus 6 rebounds. In the loosing squad,
Silvia Gustavo (186-F-82, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) top-scored with 16 points.
Damiris Dantas (192-C-92) had 15 points and 7 rebs, while
Iziane Castro Marques (183-G/F-82, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) had 14 pts and also 7 boards. Erika De Souza
stopped on just two points in this crucial meeting. Quarters: 17-13,
23-22, 12-21, 16-13. Puerto Rico will meet Mexico in the Gold medal
game. Brazil will play against Colombia for the Bronze.
Mexico - Colombia
64-58
Mexico will have a chance to fight for the Gold in Guadalajara. The host
of Panamerican Games 2011 eliminated Colombia 64-58 in the Semis, which
was played last night.
Abril Garcia (188-F/C-80, college:
ORU) and
Erika Gomez (187-C/F-76, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) led the winners with 15 points and 8 rebounds
each. Garcia handed out 6 assists beside that.
Monica Garcia (172-G-86) helped with 12 points and 7 boards. On the
other side, Colombia got 15 points and 5 assists from
Mabel Martinez (179-F-86). Their second scorer was
Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) with 14 pts (5 rebs). Quarters:
16-16, 21-10, 10-18, 17-14. Mexico will fight for the Gold against
Puerto Rico. Colombia will play for third place against Brazil.
Places 5-6
Argentina - Canada
50-38
Argentina won in its last game in Guadalajara. They handed 50-38 loss to
Canada taking the fifth place at the Panamerican Games 2011. Canada
finished as the sixth ranked team at this event.
Paula Reggiardo (178-F-84, agency:
Players Group) led Argentina to victory with 17 points and 7
rebounds.
Agostina Burani (188-F/C-91, agency:
Players Group) had 9 points and 8 rebs, while
Marina Cava (168-G-85) helped with 8 points. On the other side,
Canada got 11 points from
Alisha Tatham (180-G-86, college:
Massachusetts). Their second scorer was
Alexandria Kiss-Rusk (193-C/F-93) with only 6 pts. Quarters: 17-4,
6-9, 16-13, 11-12. In the Finals of Panamerican Games 2011, Mexico will
meet Puerto Rico. Brazil and Colombia will play for the Bronze.
Places 7-8
USA - Jamaica
87-41
USA avoided last place at the Panamerican Games 2011 in Guadalajara.
They blasted Jamaica 87-41 to finish as No.7 at this event. This is for
sure a big disappointment for the USA NT, who had much higher ambitions.
Jamaica finished as the last ranked team at this event.
Tavelyn James (5'7''-G-90) shined for USA with 19 points, 7 rebounds
and 5 assists.
Shante Evans (6'0''-F-91) (10 rebs) and
Breanna Stewart (6'3''-F-94) (6 rebs) netted 12 points each. On the
other side, Jamaica got 19 points and 10 rebs from
Simone Jackson (5'10''-G/F-84, college:
SE Missouri St.).
Sasha Dixon (5'7''-G-87) had 13 pts and 6 boards. Quarters: 24-11,
28-6, 19-15, 16-9. Mexico and Puerto Rico will fight for the Gold in
Guadalajara. In the battle for Bronze, Colombia will meet Brazil.
Semifinals are set in Guadalajara - Oct 24, 2011
Group A
Puerto Rico - Argentina
73-70
Puerto Rico advanced to the Semifinals of Panamerican Games 2011. They
managed to beat Argentina 73-70 in the last game of the Preliminary
Round. Thanks to this win Puerto Rico jumped to the second place in
Group A with 2-1 record, while Argentina dropped to position No.3 with
1-2 score.
Carla Escalera (180-PF-84) top-scored in victory with 18 points.
Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college:
Texas) and
Marie Placido (182-F-87) secured a great help adding 16 points each.
Agostina Burani (188-F/C-91, agency:
Players Group) responded with 24 points and 7 rebounds in loss.
Sandra Pavon (175-PG-85) (7 rebs) and
Nadia Flores (173-G-90) posted 13 and 11 points respectively.
Quarters: 16-17, 21-22, 10-13, 26-18. Puerto Rico will meet Brazil in
the Semifinals. Argentina continues in Classification Round from 5-8
eight place. Their first rival will be Canada.
Mexico - USA 58-87
USA registered first victory in Guadalajara, but it was not enough for
the Semifinals. USA was better than host Mexico 58-87 but still finished
as the last ranked team of Group A with 1-2 record. USA will be
transferred to Classification Games from 5-8 place. Their first rival
will be Jamaica. On the other side, despite this defeat Mexico won pool
A with 2-1 score and will play against Colombia in the Semis.
Breanna Stewart (191-F-94) led USA with 17 points and 7 rebounds.
April Sykes (182-G/F-90) and
Christine Flores (190-F-90) followed with 12 points each. In Mexico,
Erika Gomez (187-C/F-76, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) top-scored with 17 points. Their second best
played was
Maylene Ornelas (164-PG-87, college:
S.Idaho JC) with only 8 pts. Quarters: 14-10, 16-17, 15-35, 13-25.
Competitions continues today.
Group B
Canada - Jamaica
96-29
Both teams were winless before this meeting. Canada destroyed Jamaica
96-29 for 1-2 record, but it was enough only for third place in
Preliminary Group B. Jamaica ended as the last ranked team of this pool.
Both squads failed to reach the next stage and they are transferred to
Classification Games from 5-8 place.
Justine Colley (175-G-91) top-scored with 16 pts.
Alisha Tatham (180-G-86, college:
Massachusetts) also shined in this win with 15 points and 9
rebounds, while
Emma Wolfram (193-C-95) had 13 points and 11 rebs. In the loosing
squad,
Sasha Dixon (170-G-87) collected 13 points and 7 rebs. Their second
scorer was
Simone Jackson (178-G/F-84, college:
SE Missouri St.) with 11 pts. Quarters: 17-8, 32-6, 20-13, 27-2.
Canada will meet Argentina today. Jamaica will play against USA.
Colombia - Brazil
53-86
Brazil won the Preliminary Group B with perfect 3-0 record. They handed
53-86 loss to Colombia in the latest game. Colombia also reached the
Semis, but as No.2 with 2-1 score.
Iziane Castro Marques (183-G/F-82, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) paced Brazil to victory with 25 points.
Erika De Souza (197-C-82, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) had double-double of 15 points and 13 rebs, while
Silvia Gustavo (186-F-82, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) helped with 11 pts and 5 rebs. On the other side,
Colombia got 13 points from
Leidy Sanchez (175-F-86). Their second scorer was
Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) with 11 pts. Quarters: 13-17, 14-25,
18-22, 8-22. In the Semifinals, Brazil will meet Puerto Rico. Colombia
will take on Mexico. Both games are scheduled for today.
Day Two review
- Oct 24, 2011
Group A
USA - Puerto Rico
70-75
Both teams failed in Day One of the Panamerican Games 2011. Puerto Rico
registered their first win beating USA 70-75. Thanks to this victory
Puerto Rico made a huge step forward to Semifinals. USA is in difficult
position now.
Jazmine Sepulveda (186-F-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
S.Florida) led his team to victory with 21 points and 6 rebounds.
Marie Placido (182-F-87) (6 rebs) and
Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college:
Texas) (5 as) helped with 16 points each. In the loosing squad,
Breanna Stewart (191-F-94) collected 14 points and 11 rebs.
Tavelyn James (170-G-90) scored 12 points and
Marissa Kastanek (175-G-90) had 9. Quarters: 25-14, 8-19, 18-16,
19-26. In the last game of the Preliminary Round, Puerto Rico will meet
Argentina. USA will take on Mexico.
Argentina - Mexico
57-58
Mexico jumped to 2-0 in Guadalajara. They grabbed 57-58 thriller win
against Argentina securing the Semifinals of Panamerican Games 2011. On
the other side, Argentina dropped to 1-1 but still has a chance to
advance.
Erika Gomez (187-C/F-76, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) shined for the winners with 20 points and 7
rebounds.
Brisa Silva (168-G-84, college:
Oklahoma St.) had 16 points and
Abril Garcia (188-F/C-80, college:
ORU) added double-double of 13 points and 13 rebs. On the other
side,
Melisa Gretter (170-PG-93) netted 14 points.
Nadia Flores (173-G-90) and
Paula Reggiardo (178-F-84, agency:
Players Group) stopped to 13 and 9 points respectively. Quarters:
18-19, 19-10, 7-12, 13-17. In the next game, Argentina will meet Puerto
Rico. Mexico will take on USA.
Group B
Canada - Colombia
57-59
Colombia booked a spot for the Semifinals in Guadalajara. They grabbed
57-59 win against Canada for perfect 2-0 record in Group B. On the other
side, Canada is still winless.
Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) paced Colombia with 21 points and 6
rebounds.
Mabel Martinez (179-F-86) had 16 points and 7 rebs, while
Leidy Sanchez (175-F-86) added 9 pts. In Canada,
Alisha Tatham (180-G-86, college:
Massachusetts) delivered 17 points.
Emma Wolfram (193-C-95) (6 rebs) and
Justine Colley (175-G-91) scored 9 pts each. Quarters: 9-9, 23-16,
9-15, 16-19. Colombia will meet Brazil in Game Three. Canada will play
against Jamaica.
Brazil - Jamaica
116-34
Second straight win for Brazil at the Panamerican games in Guadalajara.
Brazil jumped to 2-0 in Group B and secured a spot for the Semifinals.
On the other side, Jamaica closes the standings with 0-2.
Erika De Souza (197-C-82, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) shined in Brazil collecting 22 points and 15
rebounds.
Gilmara Justino (185-C-81, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) had 19 points and 6 rebs, while
Iziane Castro Marques (183-G/F-82, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) helped with 12 pts. In Jamaica,
Simone Jackson (178-G/F-84, college:
SE Missouri St.) netted 13 pts. Their second scorers were
Shereel Brown (191-F-83) (7 rebs) and
Zandria Dell (163-PG-84) with 7 pts each. Quarters: 25-2, 27-9,
30-11, 34-12. In the last game of the Preliminary Round, Brazil will
meet Colombia. Jamaica will play against Canada.
Exciting Day One in Guadalajara - Oct 22, 2011
Group A
USA - Argentina
55-58
Argentina did a great job in Day One of the Panamerican Games 2011 in
Guadalajara. They handed 55-58 loss to USA for 1-0 record in Group A.
Participants of the same pool are also Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Melisa Gretter (170-PG-93) was the leading player in victory with 21
points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Paula Reggiardo (178-F-84, agency:
Players Group) scored 13 points and
Agostina Burani (188-F/C-91, agency:
Players Group) helped with 7 pts, plus 7 rebounds. In the loosing
squad,
Breanna Stewart (191-F-94) shined with double-double of 18 points
and 21 rebs. She reached valuation 37.
Katelan Redmon (185-G/F-88) had 16 pts and 8 rebs. Quarters: 19-5,
5-15, 13-22, 18-16. In the next game, Argentina will meet host Mexico.
USA will play against Puerto Rico.
Mexico - Puerto Rico
76-74
Mexico had a joyful Day One in Guadalajara. The host of Panamerican
Games 2011 grabbed 76-74 win against Puerto Rico for 1-0 record in Group
A. Also in this pool, Argentina was better than USA yesterday 58-55.
Brisa Silva (168-G-84, college:
Oklahoma St.) stepped up for the hosts with 22 points (6 triples).
Alexis Castro (184-G/F-86, agency:
22ft, college:
Vermont) had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and
Abril Garcia (188-F/C-80, college:
ORU) added 14 pts. In Puerto Rico,
Jazmine Sepulveda (186-F-85, agency:
Merit Sports, college:
S.Florida) collected 20 points and 5 rebs.
Carla Cortijo (173-G-87, college:
Texas) and
Angiely Morales (180-SG-87) (5 rebs) netted 10 pts each. Quarters:
23-17, 17-13, 21-27, 15-17. In the next game, Mexico will meet
Argentina. Puerto Rico will take on USA.
Group B
Jamaica - Colombia
26-83
Colombia exploded in the opening day of the Panamerican Games 2011. They
destroyed Jamaica with huge 26-83. Both teams compete in Preliminary
Group B, together with Brazil and Canada.
Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) led Colombia in scoring with 21
points.
Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) had 13 points, while
Ana Mendoza (190-C/F-91) (6 rebs) and
Maria Palacios (163-G-85) added 11 pts each.
Shereel Brown (191-F-83) had 10 points and 7 rebs in defeat. Their
second scorer was
Simone Jackson (178-G/F-84, college:
SE Missouri St.) with only 5 pts. Quarters: 7-20, 5-14, 12-15, 2-34.
Today, Colombia will play against Canada. Jamaica will take on strong
Brazil.
Brazil - Canada
78-53
Brazil shined in Day One of the Panamerican Games 2011. They handed
78-53 loss to Canada. Both teams are placed to Group B, together with
Jamaica and Colombia.
Iziane Castro Marques (183-G/F-82, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) top-scored in victory with 16 points.
Erika De Souza (197-C-82, agency:
Josep and Nicolas) also was great adding 15 points and 10 rebounds,
while
Palmira Marcal (177-G-84) netted 13 pts. In defeat,
Justine Colley (175-G-91) was better than the others with 14 points
and 7 rebs.
Alisha Tatham (180-G-86, college:
Massachusetts) and
Megan Pinske (176-G-88) (5 rebs) stopped to 9 and 8 points
respectively. Quarters: 24-15, 19-10, 14-22, 21-6. Today, Brazil will
meet Jamaica. Canada will take on Colombia.
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