DePaul University Athletics
Cain Claims Gold at FISU America Games
7/29/2018 2:14:00 PM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
USA Team defeats Argentina in finals to win gold medal
CHICAGO – DePaul's Eli Cain and his USA Team squad went undefeated and knocked off Argentina in the final game to win the gold medal at the FISU America Games in Sau Paulo, Brazil. The United States posted impressive wins over Mexico and Chile in group play before defeating Brazil in the semifinals and Argentina in the final.
USA started group play on Wednesday with a 98-78 win over Mexico before a 92-79 decision against Chile on Thursday. The competition then advanced to the medal rounds with the Americans taking a 79-65 win over Brazil in Friday's semifinals. The gold medal game saw USA pull away in the second half for a 78-69 victory over Argentina.
Cain was one of 10 players on USA Team that is organized by Athletes In Action to represent the United States at the games. The AIA-USA Team is one of 10 Athletes In Action basketball teams being sent globally this summer.
Joining Cain on the roster was Shannon Bogues and TJ Holyfield (Stephen F. Austin), Markus Golder (Valparaiso), Phlandrous Fleming (Charleston Southern), Drew McDonald (Northern Kentucky), Josh Nebo (Texas A&M), Tayler Persons (Ball State), Fred Scott (Rider) and Billy Wampler (Wright State). Cain and Scott were teammates at DePaul during the 2015-16 season before Scott transferred to Rider. Morris Michalski, veteran Athletes In Action coach, served as head coach of the team.
The FISU Games is a macro sports festival for athletes ages 25 and under. Many of the nations in North, Central, and South America will participate. The Games will unfold 26 men's and women's sports over a nine-day period with each sport playing for a gold medal. Athletes In Action has been chosen to field a team representing the USA in the sports of men's and women's basketball as well as men's and women's volleyball.
USA started group play on Wednesday with a 98-78 win over Mexico before a 92-79 decision against Chile on Thursday. The competition then advanced to the medal rounds with the Americans taking a 79-65 win over Brazil in Friday's semifinals. The gold medal game saw USA pull away in the second half for a 78-69 victory over Argentina.
Cain was one of 10 players on USA Team that is organized by Athletes In Action to represent the United States at the games. The AIA-USA Team is one of 10 Athletes In Action basketball teams being sent globally this summer.
Joining Cain on the roster was Shannon Bogues and TJ Holyfield (Stephen F. Austin), Markus Golder (Valparaiso), Phlandrous Fleming (Charleston Southern), Drew McDonald (Northern Kentucky), Josh Nebo (Texas A&M), Tayler Persons (Ball State), Fred Scott (Rider) and Billy Wampler (Wright State). Cain and Scott were teammates at DePaul during the 2015-16 season before Scott transferred to Rider. Morris Michalski, veteran Athletes In Action coach, served as head coach of the team.
The FISU Games is a macro sports festival for athletes ages 25 and under. Many of the nations in North, Central, and South America will participate. The Games will unfold 26 men's and women's sports over a nine-day period with each sport playing for a gold medal. Athletes In Action has been chosen to field a team representing the USA in the sports of men's and women's basketball as well as men's and women's volleyball.
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