Mexico's women's team began their FIBA Campeonato Women's CBC title defense with a convincing 67-48 win over Panama on July 24, 2025. The reigning champions showed their class and experience, controlling the game from start to finish to secure a solid opening victory. Mexico used a balanced scoring attack and superior rebounding to establish an early double-digit lead, never allowing Panama to mount a serious threat. Their defensive intensity disrupted Panama's offensive sets, leading to easy baskets in transition. The win sent a clear message to the rest of the tournament field that Mexico remains the team to beat, while Panama will look to regroup quickly in their next outing.