By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
A rare win for Uruguay over the United States headlines Sunday action in the FIBA AmeriCup 2025.
Prevailing, 86-85, in the Polideportivo Alexis Arguello at Managua, Nicaragua, both countries matched at 1-1 in Group A of the preliminary round.
Uruguay was in control through the first half but fell into a seven-point deficit during the third quarter. After quickly regaining the lead, narrowly holding down the stretch secured a huge win in a battle for a ticket to the Quarterfinals of the tournament.
Former Tennessee standout Santiago Vescovi poured in a team-high 24 points with 9/14 field goals, including four three-pointers. Joaquin Rodriguez followed with 23 points and a game-high eight rebounds. For the team coached by Stephen Silas, Langston Galloway recorded a game-high 25 points.
With one game left in the round-robin schedule, Brazil leads the group at 2-0, and the Bahamas sit at 0-2. On Tuesday, the United States will be seeking a berth in the next round against Brazil, after Uruguay takes on the Bahamas.
Standings
Group A
1. y-Brazil 4 (2-0)
2. Uruguay 3 (1-1)
3. USA 3 (1-1)
4. Bahamas 2 (0-2)
26/8: Uruguay – Bahamas
26/8: USA – Brazil
Group B
1. y-Canada 4 (2-0)
2. y-Puerto Rico 4 (2-0)
3. Venezuela 2 (0-2)
4. Panama 2 (0-2)
25/8: Panama – Venezuela
25/8: Canada – Puerto Rico
Group C
1. y-Dominican Republic 4 (2-0)
2. Argentina 3 (1-1)
3. Colombia 3 (1-1)
4. e-Nicaragua 2 (0-2)
25/8: Argentina – Colombia
25/8: Nicaragua – Dominican Republic
The top two from each group and the two best third-placed teams advance to the Quarterfinals
y-clinched a berth
e-eliminated
Photo Credit: FIBA