Olympic Pre-Qualifiers: Colombia ease past United States Virgin Islands in Santiago del Estero

Jaime Echenique

Colombia - United States Virgin Islands 97:74

Colombia eased past United States Virgin Islands 97-74 in Santiago del Estero at the Olympic Pre-Qualifiers. Trailing 14 points at the end of the first quarter, Colombia erupted with a massive comeback to seal the win. They won the second period 25-9 and posted two confident victories in the second half.
Jaime Echenique (211-C-1997, college: Wichita St.) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Romario Roque (180-G-1998) delivered 19. Jahsean Corbett (198-G-2002) produced 19 points in a loss, whilst Guy Ragland Jr. (203-F-2002) had 13.

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