Olympic Pre-Qualifiers: Bahamas advance to title game in Santiago del Estero

Buddy Hield

Uruguay - Bahamas 62:78

Bahamas advanced to title game in Santiago del Estero at the Olympic Pre-Qualifiers. They overcame Uruguay 78-62 in the semifinal appearance. Bahamas started strong and won the first two quarters to lead 20 points at the halftime. Moreover, the favorites added a 16-11 rally in the third quarter, whilst Uruguay replied with a final 28-19 rally in the last stanza.
Buddy Hield (193-G-1993, college: Oklahoma) stepped up with 17 points and Franco Miller Jr. (190-G-1999) as well as Eric Gordon (193-G-1988, college: Indiana) had 13 each. Gonzalo Iglesias (203-F-1993) ended up with 20 points in the losing effort.

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