Guyana claim dominant win over Dominica after second-quarter swing

Guyana delivered a dominant win over Dominica, 53-68, on July 11, 2026, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) in Georgetown in this Group Phase game of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 CBC Pre-Qualifiers. The visitors held the early advantage, leading after the opening quarter, but Guyana seized control by halftime and steadily widened the gap over the final two periods. The hosts ultimately finished with a 15-point margin, putting the game to bed with a strong second-half performance.

Turning point
The decisive swing arrived late in the second quarter with 2:24 left when Guyana’s Brandon Andrew Bento converted a fast break driving layup to tie the game at 24-24. Up to that moment, Dominica had maintained a narrow 24-22 lead.
From 2:48 remaining in the second quarter to 9:51 left in the third, Guyana outscored Dominica 7-2, turning a two-point deficit into a 24-29 advantage. Dominica struggled to find their rhythm, connecting on just one-of-seven from the field during that stretch.

Game heroes
Stanton Rose was the Game Hero for Guyana, finishing with 20 points in 30:22 and a game-high efficiency of 23. The guard knocked down 11-of-14 from the line, adding eight rebounds, five assists, four steals, and a +20 plus/minus as Guyana converted key stretches into lasting control.
Kevin Mickle provided a crucial boost with an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double, four steals, and a +19 in 33:42, while Umar Rashid contributed 10 points, nine rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in 33:42. Kevon Wiggins added 16 points and fuelled the decisive run that broke the game open. On the other side, Ethan Boland was Dominica’s top performer with 13 points on five-of-eight from the field, along with three rebounds and one steal in 27:35.

Runs
Guyana’s most significant run came in the final quarter, when they outscored Dominica 13-0 from 8:26 to 5:55 remaining, turning a 50-47 lead into a commanding 63-47 advantage. Wiggins led the charge with seven points, including two field goals and two free throws during this stretch. That run sealed the deal.

Biggest leads
Dominica’s largest lead was six points, achieved twice: first with 2:42 left in the opening quarter (14-8) and again with 7:46 remaining in the second quarter (20-14). Guyana’s biggest lead reached 19 points with 3:51 left in the fourth quarter (49-68), a margin that matched the final score. Despite the loss, Dominica held the lead at multiple points in the first half.

Time spent leading
Guyana spent 21 minutes and 39 seconds leading during the game. Dominica led for 15 minutes and 44 seconds, while the score was tied for two minutes and 37 seconds.
Guyana’s defence and timely scoring runs proved too much for Dominica, as the hosts controlled the pace and delivered a statement in front of their home crowd. With this result, Guyana takes a step forward in the group phase, while Dominica will look to regroup for their next game. (FIBA Americup)