Team USA is confident against Mexico
Team USA perfectly erased admitted defeat facing Dominican Republic upgrade Mexico (123-88) to conclude the second qualifying period for the 2027 World Cup.
We had a tough 48 hours after this match, but I thought we got off to a great start, the top five got us on the right track.summarized by Stephen Silas. And with good reason: by taking care of the ball and raising the defensive level, the USA offered themselves a one-sided first quarter (40-14). David Roddy, more comfortable, set the tone with 11 points in ten minutes, before finishing as America’s top scorer (20 points at 7/10).
At the break, Brandon Knight has already made 7 passes in various attacks (71-32). Dako Mathias, Brandon Knight, David Roddy, James Wiseman and Jaden Shackelford had at least 8 points after 20 minutes.
See you in July
Mexico tried to come back in the third quarter, trailing 21-6 early in the second half. But Malcolm Hill (18 points) calmed the fire with a game-winning shot, before the United States regained control of the tempo (88-67 before the fourth). “The first game taught us how to accept and respond”Silas insisted, pleased with his team’s reaction after the big fall.
In the end, seven Americans finished with 10 or more points, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals. With 123 points, Team USA equaled its qualification record, already established against Nicaragua.
Next meeting: July 3rd and 6th, for trips to the Dominican Republic, then to Mexico, but, like FranceThe United States has now officially qualified for the second round of qualifying.
2026-03-02 15:28:00
