Dominican Republic defeats Virgin Islands and ranks at FIBA ​​AmeriCup 2022

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The Dominican Republic managed to contain the offensive reaction of the Virgin Islands to take their fourth victory in Group C and qualify for the FIBA ​​AmeriCup 2022

the Dominican Republic achieved its task during the third qualifying window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2022, By defeating the selected from Virgin Islands by a score of 103 points against 99. It was the fourth victory for the Dominicans in the group C, Remaining as leaders of the same, above Canada, Cuba e Virgin Islands.

With his victory, the Dominican Republic becomes the third ranked team in the continental tournament, joining Brazil now United States. In this window, the country has another commitment against the Cuban team, which could not make the trip for visa issues, so the meeting will be held at a future date, as determined. FIBA. This match will have no consequences for the classification of Dominican Republic.

the Dominican Republic maintained dominance of the match for most of the match (30:27), although he lost a considerable double-digit advantage in the last quarter, forcing the need to play extra time in the which the Dominicans took advantage of. The selection of Virgin Islands was able to tie the game courtesy of three free throws missed in the last thirteen seconds of the last quarter by the Dominicans, added to a great play following a free kick missed by Walter Hodge.

Both teams were extremely even in multiple aspects of the game. Dominican Republic scored 52.94% of his two-point shots while Virgin Islands completed 52.73 percent, 48 rebounds versus 45, in favor of the Dominicans.

For the Dominicans five players had double figures in points. Victor Liz he was the top scorer with 20 points. In addition to providing four rebounds and three assists. He was followed by the debutant Mike Torres, Who almost gets a triple-double with 19 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. Eloy Vargas he scored nine points and led the game in rebounds with thirteen, adding six assists.

per Virgin Islands, Walter Hodge he scored 27 points, had twelve assists and four rebounds while Ivan Aska he scored 25 and took 11 rebounds.

During the post-match press conference, the leader of the Dominican team, Melvyn Lopez, Acknowledged the great work done by Virgin Islands to tie the match during the last quarter and how difficult it was for the Dominicans to be able to curb the momentum of their rivals.

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