Jamaica’s captain Norman Powell delivered a superhero performance, leading Jamaica to a 80-76 victory over Costa Rica in a closely contested match that went into overtime. Powell’s 34-point effort was complemented by 3 crucial steals, including several key plays in overtime that gave Jamaica a 9-5 advantage and breathing room to hold on for the victory.
Jamaica Advances to Qualifying Round
With this win, Jamaica has secured two consecutive victories in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Pre-Qualifiers and has advanced to the Qualifying Round in November.
