Puerto Rico never trailed and led for 39:08, delivering a blowout win over Guyana, 50-93, on July 13, 2026, at the Polideportivo Alexis Arg\u00fcello in Managua in Group Phase action of the FIBA Women\u2019s AmeriCup 2027 Centrobasket Qualifiers. The game was tied for just 52 seconds, and Puerto Rico seized control from the opening tip, building separation in the first quarter and extending the gap throughout all four periods. Guyana were unable to mount a challenge, as Puerto Rico put this game to bed early and never looked back.<\/p>\n
Franchesca Torres stole the spotlight for Puerto Rico, finishing with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in just 19:38 of action. She posted a +27 plus\/minus and 19 efficiency, knocking down 7-of-13 from the field and connecting on 5-of-8 from deep to give Puerto Rico a steady perimeter edge all game long.<\/p>\n
Jacqueline Benitez added 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists with no turnovers in 18:16, also recording a +27 plus\/minus and 15 efficiency. Tayra Melendez contributed across the board with 5 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in 19:46, finishing with 15 efficiency and a +27 mark. On the other side, Joy Adams was a bright spot for Guyana, producing a double-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals in a full 40:00, notching 25 efficiency despite a -43 plus\/minus.<\/p>\n
Puerto Rico\u2019s biggest run came early in the opening quarter, when they unleashed an 8-0 burst in just 20 seconds to turn a 5-4 deficit into a 13-4 advantage. Benitez sparked the surge with 5 points, including a field goal and two free throws, while Pamela Rosado chipped in 3 points with a successful field goal. That quick run helped Puerto Rico establish an early double-digit lead and set the tone for the rest of the game.<\/p>\n
Guyana never held a lead at any point, with their largest advantage recorded as zero. Puerto Rico\u2019s biggest lead in the first quarter came with 21 seconds remaining, when they pushed the score to 13-26. That margin only grew as the game wore on, with the final score reflecting a 50-93 gap.<\/p>\n
Puerto Rico led for 39:08, a testament to their dominance and control. Guyana never led, and the game was tied for just 52 seconds.<\/p>\n
The most effective lineup for Puerto Rico featured Pamela Rosado, Tayra Melendez, Imani McGee-Stafford, Jacqueline Benitez, and Zaida Gonzalez. This group played together for 12:23 and posted a +18 plus-minus, playing a key role in building and maintaining the lead as part of a strong team effort.<\/p>\n
Puerto Rico\u2019s overwhelming victory puts them in a commanding position in the group phase, while Guyana will look to regroup after being held in check from start to finish. With Torres leading the way from beyond the arc and a balanced team effort on both ends, Puerto Rico left no doubt in this one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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