The Argentine men’s Under 15 basketball team easily defeated their Uruguayan counterpart 88-40 and won their group undefeated to access the semifinals of the South American Championship of the category that takes place at the Obras Basket stadium in Buenos Aires.
In the so-called Temple of Rock in the Núñez neighborhood, the team led by Martín Villagrán built a resounding success with the following progression: 26-10, 46-23, 67-28 and 88-40.
The guard from Santa Fe Felipe Minzer (Santa Paula) finished with a collection of 12 points, 6 rebounds, 5 recoveries and 2 rebounds in 19 minutes.
In addition, point guard Juan Arias (Argentino from Junín) contributed with a balance of 13 points, 4 steals and 3 rebounds in 22m.
For his part, forward Tomás Scola, son of Luis, the all-time top scorer for the albiceleste teams, collaborated with a balance of 9 goals, 3 rebounds and a goal pass in 16m.
Argentina, winner of group B, will play one of the semifinals tomorrow with Paraguay, who beat Colombia today, 55-48.
The other semi will be led by Brazil (defeated Chile 87-60) and Uruguay. In the remaining match on Friday, Ecuador defeated Bolivia, 59-45. (Telam)
