Women’s Basketball: Guyana hammer Suriname 106-42 to stay on qualification course

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The FIBA Caribbean Basketball Confederation Women’s Championship 2025 delivered high drama on Day Four, with the host nation, Guyana, securing a massive rebound win to keep their Centrobasket hopes alive, while the Virgin Islands punched the first ticket to the 2026 tournament.It means three teams – Guyana, Jamaica, and the Bahamas – are battling for the two remaining spots on the final night.The Virgin Islanders (3-0) cemented their place at the Centrobasket Women’s Championship next year by dispatching Jamaica 93–43.Still, all eyes quickly turned to the second fixture, where Guyana delivered a stunning offensive explosion.After suffering a setback earlier in the tournament against the formidable Virgin Islands, Guyana (2-1) put on a dazzling display of teamwork and individual brilliance, crushing Suriname 106–42 to lock themselves into a tense battle for the final two qualification spots.The Guyanese assault was spearheaded by Joy Brown, who came agonizingly close to a quadruple-double, finishing the night with 19 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and nine steals.The collective effort was equally impressive, with two other players registering massive double-doubles:Anaya McDavid tallied a game-high 24 points and 12 rebounds.Ruth Adams added 19 points and 13 boards, falling just two assists shy of her own triple-double with eight dimes.The game’s leading scorer, Amisha Ramlall, hit four three-pointers on her way to 25 points, capping off a complete performance that saw Suriname (0-4) end their tournament winless.The Virgin Islands were dominant in their opener against Jamaica, with J-Naya Ephraim leading the charge.The point guard knocked down four three-pointers and finished with 20 points, six rebounds, and four steals.Imani Tate and Anisha George each contributed 16 points.The Virgin Islands’ defense proved suffocating, racking up 18 steals and converting Jamaica’s 33 turnovers into 35 points, easily paving their way to the Centrobasket Championship.With the Virgin Islands securing the first of three available spots, the final two berths for the 2026 Centrobasket will be decided on Sunday between Guyana, Bahamas, and Jamaica. (Modified FIBA Press Release) The tournament culminates with two decisive fixtures:Bahamas vs. Virgin Islands – 4:30 p.m. (Local time)Jamaica vs. Guyana – 8:30 p.m. (Local time) The post Women’s Basketball: Guyana hammer Suriname 106-42 to stay on qualification course appeared first on News Room Guyana.