July 25, 2008

USC newcomer Ashley Corral has taken her starting slot for Team USA and is running with it, leading the U.S. Under-18 National Team in scoring in its most recent win at the U-18 FIBA Americas Championships in Argentina. The Trojan tallied 16 points and dished up four assists for the United States in its 116-36 win over Puerto Rico today.

Corral has progressively improved on her output in the tourney, opening with six points in a lopsided USA win over Venezuela and the dealing out nine points and five assists in a tighter 72-56 win over Canada yesterday. Today, Corral led all scorers with her 16-point outing, also nabbing two steals in 26 minutes of action for Team USA against Puerto Rico.

After picking up its first two wins, the USA secured a place in the 2009 FIBA World Championships. Undefeated Team USA will next face Brazil to continue round robin play before finishing up action against host Argentina on Sunday.

U18 FIBA Americas Schedule/Results