Argentina - Brazil 97-98 Brazil are U17 South American champions. They held their arch-rivals Argentina in the Final on Saturday. Gui Carvalho (197-F-02) produced 27 points, while Marcio Santos (203-F/C-02) added 23 points and 11 rebounds for the champions. Brazil snatched a narrow 44:42 halftime lead. Argentina sank 26 points in the third term to take a 4-point lead heading into the fourth period. But Brazil unleashed 34 points in the final stanza and snatched a one-point win at the end. Franco Mendez (188-SG-02) accounted for 26 points and 8 rebounds for Argentina.
3-4 Place
Ecuador - Uruguay 73-77 Uruguay outgunned Ecuador to step onto the pedestal in Santiago. Agustin Ubal (197-G-03) was unstoppable with 41 points to lead Uruguay to the Bronze medals. Ecuador enjoyed a 26:18 lead after ten minutes. But Uruguay went on a strong 46:33 run in the next two periods to spur ahead. Ecuador held Uruguay to just 13 points in the fourth period but came up short of win at the end. Janer Arcila (04) produced 25 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds for Ecuador.
Argentina and Brazil advance into title game in Santiago - Nov 30, 2019
SEMIS
Argentina - Ecuador 102-52 Five players scored in double digits to lead Argentina past Ecuador in the first semifinal clash in Santiago. Argentina claimed a 54:23 halftime lead. They added 48 points in the second half to ease to the win. Federico Copes (199-F/G-02) delivered 19 points, while Fabio Gauto (190-SG-02) added 16 points in the victory. Abraham Barahona (193-F-03) answered with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Ecuador.
Brazil - Uruguay 72-63 Brazil advanced into the championship game in Santiago. They held off Uruguay in the semifinal clash. Brazil trailed by two points at the first break. But they went on a 28:9 run in the second term to surge ahead for a 17-point halftime lead. Uruguay pulled within 9 points at the final intermission. But Brazil held their opponents to just 15 points in the fourth stanza to race the win. Gui Carvalho (197-F-02) produced 20 points, while Adyel Pereira (185-PG-02) had 18 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Nicolas Bessio (188-PG-03) and Agustin Ubal (197-G-03) answered with 14 points each for Uruguay.
5-6 Place
Venezuela - Chile 87-74 Venezuela clinched the fifth position at the championship. They outgunned Chile on Friday. Venezuela recorded a 53:35 halftime lead. Venezuela sank 34 points in the second half to race to the win. Andres Marrero (186-F-02) notched 20 points, while Luis Betancourt (175-G-02) and Diego Machin (02) added 17 points each in the victory. Felipe Inyaco (192-PG-02) responded with 19 points for Chile.
Brazil - Chile 70-56 Brazil toppled Chile to earn the second straight victory in Group B. Brazil led by just 2 points at the big break 28:26. They stretched the margin at 5-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. Brazil went on a 21:12 run in the final period to rally to the win. Marcio Santos (203-F/C-02) provided 19 points and 9 rebounds, while Adyel Pereira (185-PG-02) added 15 points for Brazil. Felipe Inyaco (192-PG-02) answered with 18 points for Chile.
Venezuela - Argentina 87-90 Argentina nipped Venezuela to improve at 3-0 record atop of Group A. Venezuela unleashed 47 points in the first half to eke out a one-point lead. But Argentina responded with a 25:15 run in the third frame to surge ahead. Venezuela dropped 25 points in the fourth period but could not avoid the loss. Franco Mendez (188-SG-02) accounted for 26 points, while Mateo Perez (02) added 15 points in the win. Andres Marrero (186-F-02) knocked down 38 points for Venezuela.
Colombia - Uruguay 49-87 Uruguay stormed past Colombia to earn the second victory in Group A. Uruguay piled up a 46:19 halftime lead. Uruguay followed with a 41:30 second half run to ice the victory. Agustin Ubal (197-G-03) produced 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Joaquin Rodriguez (199-F-03) added 17 points for Uruguay. Yustin Llerena (02) answered with 14 points for Colombia.
Ecuador - Brazil 43-90 Brazil clinched the first win in Santiago. They overcame Ecuador to open win count in Group B. Brazil piled up a 48:20 halftime lead. They dropped 42 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Gui Carvalho (197-F-02) produced 14 points, while Augusto Cruz (02) added 13 points in the victory. Abraham Barahona (193-F-03) responded with 15 points for Ecuador.
Colombia - Venezuela 52-92 Venezuela stormed past Colombia to register the first win at the championship. Beiker Barrios (193-F/G-02) came up with 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the winners. Venezuela accumulated a 55:19 halftime lead. They dropped 37 points in the second half to march to the victory. Andres Marrero (186-F-02) finished with 16 points for Venezuela. Gilbert Gutierrez (02) answered with 14 points for Colombia.
Uruguay - Argentina 63-73 Argentina outgunned Uruguay for 2-0 record in Group A. It was a slow start for both teams as Argentina led by one 6-5 after ten minutes. Uruguay picked up the tempo in the second quarter to sink 23 points and gain a 28:24 halftime lead. But Argentina finally tuned in offensively after the long break. They erupted for 49 points in the second half to snatch the victory. Fabio Gauto (190-SG-02) accounted for 22 points, while Franco Mendez (188-SG-02) added 13 points in the win. Santiago Corbo (185-SG-02) answered with 17 points for Uruguay.
