CARACAS (South American Championship) – Chile earned the seventh position of the South American Championship after defeating Bolivia, 70-55.

• Turning Point: After capturing a two point lead at the end of the first quarter, Chile kept adding and increased the difference on the scoreboard to 12, after dominating the second quarter, 23-13.

• Stats don’t lie: Chile accumulated 19 assists on the stats.

• Game Hero: Ignacio Carrión was the top scorer for Chile with 14 points.

• The Bottom Line: Chile earned the seventh position of the South American Championship. Both teams qualified to play for the last four spots at America’s Division A of FIBA’s New Competition System.

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