Armenia’s national basketball team defeats Costa Rica in first friendly match

Armenia’s national basketball team (FIBA 91), led by American coach Rex Kalamian, claimed a confident victory over Costa Rica (FIBA 74) in the first friendly match. The game was held on June 7 in Fresno, California, and ended with a score of 86–62 in favor of the Armenian team.

Armenia — Costa Rica 86:62

Team captain Andre Spight-Mkrtchyan was the top scorer of the game, recording 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.

Artem Tavakalyan also had a standout performance, contributing 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.

NCAA player Connor Essigian added 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Another NCAA representative, Anto Balian, finished with 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Other contributors included:
Albert Tadevosyan — 6 points, 3 rebounds,
Avedis Karagavuryan — 7 points,
Zach Tavitian — 4 points, 5 rebounds,
Davit Khachatryan — 3 points, 5 rebounds,
Xavier Kilisian — 3 points.
Yura Melikyan and Daniel Kirakosyan finished the game scoreless.

The next friendly match between Armenia and Costa Rica will take place on June 9 in Glendale, California — at 7:00 PM local time on June 8.