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Jamaica dominates Suriname in FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship opener
…Reynolds shines with 26 points
Kaieteur Sports – Jamaica stamped their authority early at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall last evening, opening the 2025 FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship with a commanding 86-47 victory over Suriname.
Tiffany Reynolds powering her way to the basket for Jamaica against Suriname at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. (FIBA photo)
The clash marked the first game of the five-team regional showdown, which will see each country playing in a single round-robin format, with the top three finishers advancing to next year’s CentroBasket tournament.
Leading the charge for the Jamaicans was Tiffany Reynolds, who poured in a game-high 26 points, while adding nine rebounds and five assists in a near triple-double performance.
Jessica Fairweather provided steady support in an all-round team effort that showcased Jamaica’s depth and dominance on both ends of the floor.
Jamaica wasted no time asserting themselves, blitzing Suriname 37-8 by the end of the first quarter. Their fast-paced transition play, crisp passing, and suffocating defence left the Surinamese reeling.
Team Jamaica celebrating their dominant 86-47 over Suriname in game one of the FIBA Caribbean Women’s Championship. (FIBA photo)
By halftime, Jamaica had extended their advantage to 50-24, though Suriname battled valiantly to keep the scoreline respectable.
Still, the ladies from the Land of Wood and Water showed no mercy, outscoring Suriname 73-32 heading into the final period before cruising comfortably to the finish.
Sasha Dixon (12 points) and Christina Bryan (10 points) also hit double figures for Jamaica, capping off a balanced offensive display.
For Suriname, Shakya Peroti stood tall as her team’s lone bright spot, finishing with 14 points in a losing effort.
The tournament continues today with Suriname returning to action against The Bahamas at 4:30 pm, followed by a primetime clash between the Virgin Islands and host nation Guyana at 8:30 pm.
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