Turner, Team USA defeat Mexico, 100-46, in FIBA Americas U18 Pool Play

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Incoming University of Texas freshman Myles Turner posted three points, two rebounds and a game-high four blocked shots to help Team USA to a 100-46 victory against Mexico in the team's second game of the 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship on Saturday evening. Turner started the game and converted 1-of-3 field goals and 1-of-1 free throw in 18 minutes of action.

With the win, the Americans clinched a top four finish at the tournament and secured a berth in the 2015 FIBA U19 World Championship.

Team USA will then conclude preliminary round Group B play against Argentina on Sunday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. Central. The top two teams from each preliminary round group will advance to the semifinals on Monday, June 23, and the medal games are scheduled for Tuesday, June 24.

2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship Results (Team USA schedule only)

Preliminary Round Group B

Saturday, June 21

USA 100, Mexico 46

Friday, June 20

USA 156, Uruguay 58

2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship Upcoming Schedule (Team USA schedule only)

(all times Central, all games at USOTC in Colorado Springs)

Preliminary Round

Sunday, June 22

6:30 p.m. USA vs. Argentina

Championship Round

Monday, June 23

Semifinals

Tuesday, June 24

Finals

The University of Texas at Austin Athletics

Turner, Team USA defeat Mexico, 100-46, in FIBA Americas U18 Pool Play