Dominican Republic defeats Mexico and advances to the men’s basketball final<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Dominican team took control of the game from the first minutes thanks to an effective offense and a solid defense. The hosts dominated the first quarter 19-10 and extended the lead with a 22-18 run in the second, to go into halftime with a favorable score of 41-28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Panama reacted in the third period and cut the lead by winning 17-8, closing the gap to 49-45. However, Ariel Portuondo’s team regained control of the match in the final quarter, led by an accurate three-point shot from Leyla N\u00fa\u00f1ez that extended the lead again and paved the way for the Dominican victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leyla N\u00fa\u00f1ez led the winners’ offense with 17 points, including five three-pointers in nine attempts. Nathaly Santana recorded a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Arisleidy Tolentino also achieved a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Arianna Mercado contributed eight units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Panama, Sof\u00eda Ponce and Lya Gonz\u00e1lez scored 10 points each and grabbed eight rebounds, while G\u00e9nesis Parks also contributed 10 units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the victory, the Dominican Republic concluded its participation in the women’s tournament with the bronze medal, adding a new medal to the national tally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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