Dominican Republic wins 2012 Centrobasket

Final
Dominican Republic – Puerto Rico 80-72
Dominican Republic wins 2012 Centrobasket in Jose Miguel Agrelot coliseum in Hato Rey. The team overcame the hosts of the tournament in the Final game 80:72. Puerto Rico, meanwhile, won the silver medal and failed in his attempt to repeat the gold won in Santo Domingo 2010. The hosts started with 21:14 lead but could not keep the winning pace. Dominican Republic bounced back with 26-14 in the second period and took 50:45 halftime advantage. Puerto Rico needed 19-18 in the third stanza to reduce to 4 points, but failed to reach the opponents in the last period. Dominican Republic added 22-18 to seal the victory. Jack Michael Martinez top-scored for the winners with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Coronado Juan netted 17. Baez Eulis and Francisco Garcia followed them with 11 points each. Jose Juan Barea ended up with 18 points in the losing case and Santiago Daniel notched 16. Sanchez Ricardo poured in 15, while David Huertas added 13.

Place 3-4
Panama – Jamaica 54-78
Oritseweyinmi Efejuku leads Jamaica to Bronze in Hato Rey at the Centrobasket 2012. He poured in 21 points as Jamaica overcame Panama 78:54. This is a historic medal for Jamaica, since it’s getting the first medal in this tournament. Jamaca went on an early run and reached 25:17 after the first period. They added 14-13 in the second frame to take 39:30 at the halftime. With an 8-0 rally Jamaica put the score 58-39, while Josimar Ayarza closed the frame at 58:41. It was clear at that time about the winner. Jamaica also won the last stanza 20-12 to take the bronze medals at the tournament. Jerome Jordan collected 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Samardo Samuels added 13. Oglivie Ernesto responded with 15 points and Ayarza notched 13. St. Rose Isaac delivered 11, whilst Daniel King had 9.