Venezuela need overtime to beat Dominican Republic

Venezuela - Dominican Republic 92-90 (OT)

Venezuela needed overtime to beat Dominican Republic at the Pan American Games. Venezuela posted a 92-90 win as both teams are tied at 1-1 records. Dominican Republic scored 19 points in the first and the second quarters to take a 6-point halftime advantage. Venezuela meanwhile replied with two narrow wins in the second half to tie it all at 81-81 at the end of the fourth period. Due to 11-9 run in overtime, Venezuela posted the initial win at the tournament.
Garly Sojo (196-PG-1999, agency: Pro Sports) and Nestor Colmenares (200-C-1987, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) stepped up with 21 points each and ASCANIO Jose produced 18. Jassel Perez (195-G/F-2001, agency: BMS Sport Agency) replied with 22 points in a loss and Juan Guerrero (194-F/G-2003) had 20.