FIBA World Cup 2019 Qualifiers: Day 2 results

FIBA Americas Group B: Venezuela 85, Colombia 71

Venezuela's Nestor Colmenares (43) goes for a basket against a Colombian defender

Barquisimeto, VENEZUELA -- Despite shooting 19% from behind the arc, Venezuela defeated Colombia 85-71 at home. The Colombians were led by 2 players that pulled off double-doubles, Michaell Jackson's 15 points and 12 rebounds and Luis Alamza's 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Venezuela passed the ball around better, out-assisting Colombia 25-11. Venezuela had 3 players in double-digit points. Venezuela's next game is against Brazil while Colombia take on Chile.