U.S. to meet Mexico in World Cup last 16

Holders United States and hosts Spain ended the Basketball World Cup preliminary stage with 5-0 records after emphatic wins on Thursday against modest opposition in the first knockout round of the 24-team event. Spain beat Serbia 89-73 to set up a meeting with surprise packages Senegal who went through despite an 81-79 overtime defeat by the eliminated Philippines. Croatia progressed thanks to a 103-82 victory over Puerto Rico.