Brazil clinch title in Lima - Aug 11, 2019
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FINALBrazil - USA 79-73
Brazil conquered the title in Lima. They prevailed against the USA in the championship game. The North American side eked out a 22:20 lead ten minutes into the game. Brazil however erased the deficit and snatched a 39:38 halftime advantage. The Latin American side maintained the lead throughout the third term and entered the fourth stanza up by two points 55:53. Brazil then sank 24 points in the final period to secure the victory. Taina Paixao (175-G-91) produced 24 points and 7 boards, while Clarissa Dos Santos (188-C-88) and Raphaella Monteiro (181-F-95) added 12 points each for Brazil. Beatrice Mompremier (193-F-96) and Chennedy Carter (170-G-98) had 16 points apiece for the USA.
3-4 PlaceColombia - Puerto Rico 55-66
Puerto Rico stepped onto the podium in Lima. They edged Colombia to earn the Bronze medals. Puerto Rico built a decisive lead in the first half. They went on a 23:6 run in the second quarter to ensure a 36:15 halftime advantage. Colombia cut the distance in the second half but could not overcome the deficit. Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-93, college: JMU) accounted for 13 points and 14 rebounds, while Isalys Quinones (190-F-97) added 12 points in the win. Narlyn Mosquera (197-C-89) replied with 13 points for Colombia.
| Latinbasket.com All-Panamerican Games Awards 2019 - Aug 11, 2019
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MVP: Clarissa Dos Santos (188-C-88) of Brazil
Best Guard: Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-93) of Puerto Rico
Best Forward: Beatrice Mompremier (6'4''-F-96) of USA
Best Center: Clarissa Dos Santos (188-C-88) of Brazil
1st Team
G: Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-93) of Puerto Rico
PG: Jennifer O'Neill (165-PG-90) of Puerto Rico
G/F: Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85) of Paraguay
F: Beatrice Mompremier (6'4''-F-96) of USA
C: Clarissa Dos Santos (188-C-88) of Brazil
2nd Team
G: Taina Paixao (175-G-91) of Brazil
PG: Melisa Gretter (166-PG-93) of Argentina
SF: Andrea Boquete (183-SF-90) of Argentina
C: Narlyn Mosquera (197-C-89) of Colombia
F: Michaela Onyenwere (6'0''-F-99) of USA
Honorable Mention
Chennedy Carter (5'7''-G-98) of USA
Ruth Hamblin (6'6''-C-94) of Canada
Natalie Day (182-G/F-90) of US Virgin Islands
Anisha George (6'2''-C-98) of US Virgin Islands
| Brazil and USA reach championship game in Lima - Aug 10, 2019
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SEMISBrazil - Colombia 62-48
Brazil knocked down Colombia to advance into the championship game. Colombia enjoyed a 17:13 lead after ten minutes. But Brazil responded with a 36:18 run in the next two periods to spur ahead for good. Clarissa Dos Santos (188-C-88) notched 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Erika De Souza (197-C-82) added 13 points for Brazil. Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) replied with 9 points for Colombia.
USA - Puerto Rico 62-59
USA held off Puerto Rico to ensure the Final berth. USA snatched a narrow 33:30 halftime lead. USA boosted the lead at 4-point mark at the final break. Puerto Rico held USA to just 12 points in the fourth term but came up short at the end. Beatrice Mompremier (193-F-96) and Chennedy Carter (170-G-98) tossed in 14 points each for the winners. Jennifer ONeill replied with 19 points for Puerto Rico.
5-6 PlaceCanada - Argentina 54-59
Argentina finished fifth at the tournament. They topped Canada in Lima on Friday. Argentina built a 17:9 lead after ten minutes. Canada pulled within 2 points at the big break 23:25. But Argentina used a 20:8 run in the third stanza to clear off for good. Andrea Boquete (183-SF-90) netted 18 points, while Agostina Burani (186-F/C-91) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for Argentina. Shaina Pellington (170-G-99) replied with 18 points and 10 rebounds for Canada.
7-8 PlaceParaguay - U.S. Virgin Islands 69-61
Paraguay outscored US Virgin Islands to claim the seventh position in Lima. Paraguay posted a 23:14 lead ten minutes into the game. US Virgin Islands narrowed the distance at 3-point mark at the final break. But Paraguay ignited a 15:10 run in the fourth frame to secure the winning outcome. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85, college: Union, TN) tallied 28 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds, while Tamara Insfran (175-G/F-89, college: Cumberland) added 15 points for Paraguay. Anisha George (188-C-98) replied with 19 points and 13 rebounds for US Virgin Islands.
| Argentina forfeit Pan-Am basketball game after wearing wrong colour jerseys - Aug 9, 2019
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Argentinians were supposed to wear white but wore blue
Loss means team cannot compete in medal rounds
Argentina's women's basketball team had to forfeit their match against Colombia at the Pan American Games on Wednesday after they wore the wrong colour uniforms. The penalty means they can no longer advance to the medal rounds.
The Argentinians were supposed to wear white jerseys as the nominal away team but came on to the court in Lima in blue, the same color as Colombia. They had 15 minutes to correct the mistake but could not find the right shirts in time, and Colombia were awarded a walkover 20-0 victory. Argentina had lost their opening match of the tournament against the United States.
The embarrassing blunder prompted the resignation of the country's women's basketball development director Karina Rodriguez and Argentina's team leader, Hernan Amaya. 'It's one of the saddest moments of my career,' Araya said. 'I take full responsibility for what happened.'
Argentina will remain in the competition's group stage and faces the Virgin Islands on Thursday.
| Review of Day 2 in Lima - Aug 8, 2019
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Group ABrazil - Puerto Rico 64-58
Brazil accounted for the second straight win in Group A. They overcame Puerto Rico to stay undefeated. The teams went neck and neck throughout the first half. Brazil eked out a 32:31 halftime lead. They went on a 19:9 run in the third period to boost the margin at 11-point mark and protected it throughout the fourth stanza. Erika De Souza (197-C-82) and Clarissa Dos Santos (188-C-88) delivered 12 points each for Brazil. Jennifer ONeill replied with 23 points for Puerto Rico.
Paraguay - Canada 64-90
Canada recorded the first win in Lima. They stormed past Paraguay for 1-1 record in Group A. Canada posted a 41:35 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 49:29 second half run to ice the win. Samantha Hill (177-G-94, college: Virginia Tech) chipped in 14 points, while Jamie Weisner-Scott (178-SF-94, college: Oregon St., agency: LBM Management) had 12 points for the North American side. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85, college: Union, TN) accounted for 28 points for Paraguay.
Group BU.S. Virgin Islands - USA 55-103
USA cruised past US Virgin Islands to gain 2-0 record in Group B. USA dominated their opponents in each quarter. The North American side piled up a 55:21 halftime lead and coasted to the victory in the second half. Taylor Mikesell (180-G-99) chipped in 16 points, while Michaela Onyenwere (183-F-99) produced 15 points for USA. Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) replied with 20 points for US Virgin Islands.
| Semifinals are set in Lima - Aug 8, 2019
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Group AParaguay - Brazil 37-81
Brazil beat Paraguay to record the third straight win in Group A. Brazil accounted for a comfortable 35:22 halftime lead. They followed with a massive 46:15 run in the second half to ensure the victory. Stephanie Soares (198-F/C-00) scored 15 points, while Patricia Teixeira (175-G/F-90) added 13 points for the winners. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85, college: Union, TN) replied with 10 points and 7 rebounds for Paraguay.
Canada - Puerto Rico 63-72
Puerto Rico toppled Canada to finish second in Group A. Puerto Rico posted a 40:28 halftime advantage. Canada pulled within 7 points at the final break. But conceded 20 points in the fourth stanza to surrender at the end. Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-93, college: JMU) delivered 22 points, while Pamela Rosado (165-PG-86) and Isalys Quinones (190-F-97) added 11 points each for Puerto Rico. Jamie Weisner-Scott (178-SF-94, college: Oregon St., agency: LBM Management) responded with 16 points for Canada.
Group BArgentina - U.S. Virgin Islands 73-59
Argentina fired past US Virgin Islands to record the first win in Lima. Argentina built a 38:30 halftime lead. They went on an 18:11 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Victoria Llorente (180-F/C-96) tossed in 19 points, while Andrea Boquete (183-SF-90) added 16 points for the winners. Anisha George (188-C-98) topscored with 32 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.
USA - Colombia 75-63
USA held off Colombia to achieve the third straight win in Lima. The North American side accumulated a 47:21 halftime lead. Colombia managed to narrow the distance in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Beatrice Mompremier (193-F-96) posted 15 points, while Michaela Onyenwere (183-F-99) had 14 points and 9 caroms for the winners. Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) replied with 11 points for Colombia.
| Review of Day 1 in Lima - Aug 7, 2019
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Group ACanada - Brazil 71-79
Brazil outlasted Canada in the opener. Brazil and Canada were tied at 40 heading into the long break. But the Latin American side used a decisive 19:12 push in the third quarter to clear off for good. Patricia Teixeira (175-G/F-90) accounted for 14 points, while Clarissa Dos Santos (188-C-88) had 15 points and 11 rebounds for Brazil. Shaina Pellington (170-G-99) delivered 21 points for Canada.
Puerto Rico - Paraguay 91-73
Puerto Rico victoriously opened their campaign. They eased past Paraguay in the first game. Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-93, college: JMU) delivered 21 points for the winners. Puerto Rico accounted for a 44:32 halftime lead. They added 47 points in the second half to secure the victory. Pamela Rosado (165-PG-86) added 16 points and 11 boards in the win. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85, college: Union, TN) replied with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for Paraguay.
Group BUSA - Argentina 70-62
USA beat Argentina in the opening game in Lima. USA grabbed a 23:16 lead after ten minutes. Argentina though erased the deficit and eked out a 34:33 halftime lead. But the North American side used a 37:28 run in the second half to snatch the win. Chennedy Carter (170-G-98) netted 14 points, while Tyasha Harris (178-G-98) added 13 points in the victory. Debora Gonzalez (170-PG-90, agency: Players Group) and Andrea Boquete (183-SF-90) answered with 14 points each for Argentina.
Colombia - U.S. Virgin Islands 69-66
Colombia toppled US Virgin Islands to open win count in Group B. US Virgin Islands recorded a 35:33 halftime lead. They maintained the advantage throughout the third term. However Colombia used a 20:15 run in the fourth quarter to snatch the win. Yaneth Arias (188-PF-82) delivered 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Narlyn Mosquera (197-C-89) added 18 points and 18 rebounds for Colombia. Natalie Day (182-G/F-90, college: Portland) replied with 23 points and 15 rebounds for US Virgin Islands.
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