By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
In Window 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers, the United States bounced back from a loss to the Dominican Republic by defeating Mexico 123-88. David Roddy scored 20 points at Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena to secure the win on Sunday.
In more Group A action, the Dominican Republic improved to 3-1 after a decisive 86-61 victory over Nicaragua. Joan Soriano dominated the second half, finishing with 17 points and nine rebounds to lead the visitors to a win in Managua.
Canada remained undefeated at 4-0 in Group B following a commanding 97-81 win against Jamaica. Marcus Carr fueled the offense with 17 points and seven assists, silencing the crowd at Kingston’s National Indoor Sports Center with a stellar performance.
Puerto Rico secured its first Group B win, edging out the Bahamas 71-66 in San Juan. Ismael Romero’s massive 20-point double-double proved decisive, helping his team overcome a strong 19-point effort from Kai Jones at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum.
FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers
Standings
Group A
1. x-Dominican Republic 7 (3-1)
2. x-United States 7 (3-1)
3. Mexico 6 (2-2)
4. Nicaragua 4 (0-4)
Group B
1. x-Canada 8 (4-0)
2. Jamaica 6 (2-2)
3. Puerto Rico 5 (1-3)
4. Bahamas 5 (1-3)
Group C
1. Brazil 6 (3-0)
2. Colombia 4 (2-0)
3. Chile 3 (0-3)
4. Venezuela 2 (0-2)
Group D
1. Uruguay 6 (3-0)
2. Argentina 5 (2-1)
3. Panama 4 (1-2)
4. Cuba 3 (0-3)
x-clinched second-round berth
-Top 3 teams from each group advance to the Second Round of the Qualifiers