Overview
- Argentina edged Puerto Rico 82-77 in overtime in Managua to book a place in the AmeriCup 2025 semifinals.
- José Vildoza and Juan Fernández led the scoring with 18 points each, and Fernández added eight blocks to match the highest single-game total recorded since 2003.
- Gonzalo Corbalán contributed 14 points, seven rebounds and six assists, while Nicolás Brussino posted 11 points and 12 rebounds.
- Coach Pablo Prigioni praised the group’s resolve and noted that nine players are making their senior AmeriCup debuts.
- The semifinal against Canada is scheduled for Saturday, August 30 at 21:10 (Argentina time) with broadcasts on TyC Sports, DSports and CourtSide 1891.