North Carolina State University Athletics
Purvis, U.S. Team Into U18 Championship Gold Medal Game
6/19/2012 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
June 19, 2012
SAO SEBASTIAO do PARAISO, BRAZIL – Rodney Purvis scored 11 points to help the United States team to the FIBA Americas U18 Championship gold medal game with a 107-72 victory over Argentina on Tuesday. The American squad will square off with Brazil, which the United States defeated, 83-64, on Monday. Brazil defeated Canada, 66-62, to advance to the medal contest.
Purvis was 4-of-7 from the field and 3-of-4 from the free throw line. In addition to his scoring output, he had four boards and four assists.
The undefeated United States team is averaging 96.5 points over its four victories, while holding its opposition to an average of 59.3 points per contest.
Game time for the United States-Brazil matchup is to be determined. For complete stats and a game time, go to www.usabasketball.com. Live stats can be found at fibaamericas.com.
