Puerto Rico defeats Turkey to stay alive in FIBA Women's World Cup

Puerto Rico secured a 75-71 victory over Turkey in a decisive Group C match during the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. The win keeps Puerto Rico's tournament hopes alive as they advance to compete for a spot in the quarterfinals.

The game remained competitive throughout, with Puerto Rico's offense led by Arella Guirantes and Trinity San Antonio. A critical 16-2 run at the start of the fourth quarter allowed Puerto Rico to pull ahead. Despite late attempts by Turkey to close the gap through three-pointers, Puerto Rico secured the win at the free-throw line, led by McGee-Stafford and Guirantes.

Puerto Rico is scheduled to play for a place in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, September 9, against the runner-up of Group D, determined by the match between China and Italy.