Puerto Rico Women's basketball team won a crucial FIBA Women's AmeriCup group stage rematch against Mexico Women, prevailing 72-67 on July 6, 2025. In a tightly contested battle with major implications for qualification, Puerto Rico made key plays down the stretch to secure a vital victory. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to build a substantial lead. Mexico's perimeter shooting kept them in contention, while Puerto Rico relied on penetration and offensive rebounding. In the final minutes, Puerto Rico's defense came up with critical stops, and their guards calmly sank free throws to ice the game. The win significantly enhanced Puerto Rico's chances of advancing to the knockout rounds, providing a major boost to their tournament morale. For Mexico, the narrow loss was a heartbreaking setback that left their advancement fate hanging by a thread.