Venezuela's women's basketball team beat Puerto Rico and continues with world cup aspirations

Published at: 18/06/2025 05:47 PM

Venezuela's under-16 women's national team beat Puerto Rico 64-45 this Wednesday and remains hopeful of qualifying for the World Cup.

It was enough for the Llaneras to win the first two quarters (24-10 and 19-11) to win the last match in Group A, the sports daily Líder highlighted.

The Criollas relied on the outstanding performance of Albanys Rodríguez, who finished with a double-double by capitalizing on 18 points and 15 rebounds. In addition, she was accompanied by Greidysmar Camacaro with 11 points, Estefani Pérez with nine rebounds (no points) and Camila Sangronis with nine points and four assists.

In this way, Venezuela came third in Group A, beating Puerto Rico and below the United States and Argentina, who face off this Wednesday to define the leader of the group. In addition, on Friday you can contest your ticket to the 2026 World Cup.

Mazo News Team