TRINIDAD AND Tobago women’s team were eliminated from the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Americup main draw after losing to the United States and Argentina on Saturday.
It was a baptism of fire for the tournament debutants of Chervelle Cox, Kielle Connelly, Kristin Rampersad and Nikiya Baptiste as they opened their account with a 22-2 whipping at the hands of the Americans.
Against Argentina, TT showed slight improvement, but were still outclassed 15-6 in their final chance at qualifying for the next round. That result brought to an end TT’s (men and women) campaign at the 3x3 Americup.
On Friday, the men’s team – Adrian Joseph (captain), Steven “Lighter” Lewis, Moriba De Freitas and Nathyon Lewis – started strongly by getting past Guyana 21-13 in their group B qualifier.
They were unable to replicate their winning start against Guatemala in the second match and lost 21-14.
Similarly, this result saw the men fall short of a main draw spot and they were automatically eliminated.
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