Jamaica dominant in FIBA Caribbean Women’s Championship opener

Jamaica stamped their authority early at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Wednesday evening, opening the 2025 FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship with a commanding 86-47 victory over Suriname.

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.

By half-time, 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.