SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – August 3, 2026 – The Guyana Women’s 3×3 National Team delivered a commanding performance on Monday morning at the Malecón Deportivo, defeating Guatemala 15–11 in the 5th-Place Semi-Final of the CAC Games to secure a spot in the 5th-Place Final later today.

After a heartbreaking one-point loss to El Salvador in the quarter-finals, the Lady Jags responded with resilience and defensive intensity, controlling the tempo from the opening tip and never allowing Guatemala to find an offensive rhythm.

De Angelique Waithe led all scorers with a game-high 7 points, attacking the paint with relentless aggression and drawing fouls throughout the contest.Ruth Adams contributed a steady 4 points, providing veteran leadership and composure during critical stretches.Anaya Clemons added 3 crucial points and Jamaicy Ogle added 1 pt off the bench, injecting energy that shifted momentum in Guyana’s favour.

Defensively, Guyana held Guatemala to just 11 points, a testament to the team’s half-court rotations, discipline on the glass, and commitment to making every possession count.

“We responded the right way.”“The quarter-finals hurt, but this group has character. We’re not done we want that 5th place ranking, and we’ll leave everything on the floor.”

The victory sets up a 5th Place Final showdown later today at3:30 PM, where Guyana will face Cuba. A win would secure fifth place overall at the CAC Games, a significant achievement for a young squad competing against the region’s best.