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Argentina Edges Puerto Rico in OT to Reach AmeriCup Semifinals vs. Canada

Prigioni’s youthful squad advances to meet a Canada side coming off a 94-56 rout of Colombia.

Overview

  • Argentina prevailed 82-77 after overtime in Managua to move into the AmeriCup 2025 final four.
  • José Vildoza and Juan Fernández led the scoring with 18 points each, and Fernández added eight blocks to match the top single-game total since 2003.
  • The semifinal against Canada is scheduled for Saturday, August 30 at 21:10 (Argentina time).
  • Canada reached the round with a dominant 94-56 quarterfinal win over Colombia, underscoring its favorite status.
  • The other semifinal pits the United States against Brazil, with broadcasts carried by TyC Sports, DSports and CourtSide 1891.