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Atkins, USA breeze past El Salvador in U18 FIBA Americas, 118-50
08.07.2014 | Women's Basketball
Freshman Ariel Atkins scores 11 points in the USA’s second victory of the U18 FIBA Americas Championship.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Freshman Ariel Atkins scored 11 points in USA Basketball's 118-50 win over El Salvador (0-2) on the second day of the U18 FIBA Americas Championship on Thursday evening.
The Americans improve to 2-0 in pool play behind 68 percent shooting from the field and seven players with double-digit scoring efforts.
Team USA faces Canada (2-0) on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. Central for first-place in Group A. The winner will be the top seed in semifinal round on Saturday against the No. 2 seed team from Group B (Chile, Argentina, Brazil or Puerto Rico). The medal games are scheduled for Sunday.
Live coverage of the U18 FIBA Americas is available at FIBAamericas.com.
U18 FIBA Americas Championship
USA Schedule
USA 104, Mexico 55
USA 118, El Salvador 50
vs. Canada - Friday, 6:30 p.m. CT
Semifinals: Saturday
Finals: Sunday
Group A Standings
USA (2-0)
Canada (2-0)
Mexico (0-2)
El Salvador (0-2)