Santo Domingo, DR.
The Dominican Republic’s basketball team successfully completed the first stage of the 2025 AmeriCup, securing a crucial victory against Nicaragua with a score of 74-70. This triumph came despite the suspensions of four key players.
The Dominican team’s performance in this phase was impeccable, finishing undefeated in the group stage. With six points in the general standings and a positive differential of +30, the team is positioned as one of the strongest in the tournament.
The road to this victory included a solid start against Colombia, followed by an exciting match against Argentina that was decided in extra time in favor of the Dominican selection.
In the match against Nicaragua, Ángel Núñez shone with 17 points, eight rebounds, and an impressive 6 of 11 in field goals, including four three-pointers. Joel Soriano contributed 16 points and seven rebounds, while Jean Montero added 11 points. Andrés Feliz scored nine points and Jassel Pérez, seven.
