LaLiga Femenina Round 11 (Regular Season): #1 Instituto is defeated by Quimsa

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in LaLiga Femenina. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Instituto (7-2) in Cordoba on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Quimsa (5-3) 74-68. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Instituto. Quimsa forced 23 Instituto turnovers. It was a great evening for swingman Lorena Campos (171-1999) who led her team to a victory scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals. point guard Agostina Leguizamon (164-2000) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. The former international power forward Giselle Botta (180-1999) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa maintains fourth place with 5-3 record. Instituto at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Union Florida (8-5) against eighth ranked Avellaneda (2-8) on Sunday night. Visiting Union Florida was defeated by Avellaneda in a tough game on the road 61-68. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Sofia Gonzalez (173, college: Tufts) who led the winners and scored 20 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Natasha Spiatta accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. The former international forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Union Florida in the defeat. Avellaneda maintains eighth place with 2-8 record. Union Florida at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Avellaneda will play against league's leader Obras in Buenos Aires in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Union Florida will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Caba. 4th placed host El Talar (6-6) lost to second ranked Ferro (10-2) 83-71. The best player for the winners was Julia Fernandez who scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Luciana Delabarba produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ferro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 10-2 record having just 3 victories less than leader Obras. El Talar lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Union Florida destroyed Rocamora on the opponent's court 72-52. Chanares unfortunately lost to Gorriones in a home game 45-61. Obras rolled over Rocamora on the road 75-51. Berazategui lost to defending champion El Talar on its own court 76-88.

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Rocamora - Union Florida 52-72

Rather expected game in Concepcion de Urug. where 6th ranked Rocamora (4-9) was crushed by third ranked Union Florida (8-5) 72-52 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Giuliana Baccarelli (165-2004) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Paula Santini (165-2006) produced 20 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Antonella Gonzalez (155-1990) added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Union Florida maintains third place with 8-5 record having just five point less than leader Obras. Loser Rocamora keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: P.Santini 20+6reb, N.Schmidt 11+7reb, A.Gonzalez 7+5reb+7ast, F.Losada 5+2reb+1ast, M.Schunk 4+10reb, L.Juarez 3+3reb
Union Florida: C.Miculka 15+14reb+1ast, G.Baccarelli 15+7reb+5ast, L.Leivas 11+2reb+1ast, M.Martinez 8+6reb+2ast, M.Laviero 6+3reb+3ast, M.Alonso 6+4reb+1ast

El Talar - Ferro 71-83

The game between Top Four teams took place in Caba. 4th placed host El Talar (6-6) lost to second ranked Ferro (10-2) 83-71. Ferro dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to El Talar's 24. The best player for the winners was center Julia Fernandez (185-2004) who scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. The former international center Florencia Fernandez (189-1986) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Julieta Ale (176-1995) added 17 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ferro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 10-2 record having just 3 victories less than leader Obras. El Talar lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
El Talar: L.Delabarba 23+11reb, J.Ale 17+3reb+1ast, P.Niz 7+5reb+1ast, R.Cejas 7+4reb+2ast, N.Kolff 5+7reb, M.Estevez 4
Ferro: J.Fernandez 16+7reb+1ast, F.Fernandez 12+10reb, M.Gonzalez 12+4reb+2ast, D.Piri 11+5reb+2ast, S.Smidt-Falter 7+1reb+1ast, S.Lucero 7+4reb+2ast

Chanares - Gorriones 45-61

Rather predictable result in James Craik where third ranked Gorriones (6-3) defeated 5th ranked Chanares (3-6) 61-45 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Lucia Pispieiro who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Bolivian Romina Moreira (-1999) chipped in 4 points and 8 rebounds. Marilina Banegas produced 9 points and 5 rebounds and Macarena Galindez added 8 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gorriones moved-up to second place. Loser Chanares keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Gorriones will meet at home Riachuelo (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Chanares will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Chanares: R.Carosio 10+2reb+1ast, M.Banegas 9+5reb+1ast, M.Galindez 8+3reb+3ast, M.Rosso 5+4reb, I.Leoni 5+3reb+3ast, F.Goya 4+2reb
Gorriones: L.Pispieiro 16+8reb, M.Niz 11+1reb, V.Numa 8+1reb, M.Merino 7+2reb, C.Ruffino 5+6reb, M.Burguener 5+2reb

Avellaneda - Union Florida 68-61

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Union Florida (8-5) against eighth ranked Avellaneda (2-8) on Sunday night. Visiting Union Florida was defeated by Avellaneda in a tough game on the road 61-68. Avellaneda forced 26 Union Florida turnovers. Strangely Union Florida outrebounded Avellaneda 55-40 including a 17-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Avellaneda brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Sofia Gonzalez (173, college: Tufts) who led the winners and scored 20 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international Natasha Spiatta (177-1992) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. The former international forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds and guard Giuliana Baccarelli (165-2004) added 4 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Union Florida in the defeat. Avellaneda maintains eighth place with 2-8 record. Union Florida at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Avellaneda will play against league's leader Obras in Buenos Aires in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Union Florida will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Union Florida: C.Miculka 13+8reb+2ast, F.Bragado 13+5reb+2ast, L.Leivas 10+6reb+1ast, V.Michel 7+7reb+1ast, S.Depetris 7+4reb+1ast, M.Laviero 4+8reb
Avellaneda: S.Gonzalez 20+3reb+5ast, N.Spiatta 18+7reb+3ast, M.Favre 16+8reb+1ast, M.Tamietti 8+1reb+1ast, G.Castelnuovo 4+11reb+3ast, C.Creolani 2+5reb

Rocamora - Obras 51-75

Not a big story in a game in Concepcion de Urug. where 6th ranked Rocamora (4-9) was rolled over by first ranked Obras (12-2) 75-51 on Monday. Obras made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Florencia Chagas (180-2001) who scored 25 points. International Candela Gentinetta (181-2001) chipped in 8 points and 10 rebounds. Obras' coach Rocio Perez felt very confident using entire bench saving starting five for next games. Guard Paula Santini (165-2006) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and center Martina Schunk (181-2005) added 9 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Obras have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 12-2 record. Loser Rocamora keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. Obras will meet Avellaneda (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rocamora will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: P.Santini 16+7reb+1ast, F.Losada 14+2reb+4ast, M.Schunk 9+12reb, L.Juarez 5+3reb, N.Schmidt 3+5reb, T.Armocida 2+5reb
Obras: F.Chagas 25+3reb+3ast, N.Tapari 11+3reb+1ast, V.Fernandez 9+6reb+4ast, C.Gentinetta 8+10reb+1ast, M.Padilla 7+1reb+1ast, J.Campos 6+5reb+3ast

Berazategui - El Talar 76-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked El Talar's (6-6) road victory over 5th ranked Berazategui (4-8) 88-76 on Monday. El Talar shot 27 for 37 from the free-throw line, while Berazategui only scored eleven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Berazategui 47-25 including a 36-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. The former international center Natassja Kolff (188-2004) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Sofia Acevedo (167-2001) produced 21 points and 6 assists and guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 6-6 record. Berazategui lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with eight games lost. El Talar will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Berazategui will play against Lanus (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Berazategui: S.Acevedo 21+4reb+6ast, L.Raviolo 15+4reb+4ast, J.Soto 13+6reb+2ast, R.Estrada 8+1reb, L.Andujar 8+2reb+2ast, F.Galban 7+2reb
El Talar: L.Delabarba 23+11reb+1ast, N.Kolff 20+5reb, L.Tribouley 9+6reb+2ast, R.Cejas 8+3reb+3ast, J.Ale 6+9reb+5ast, M.Estevez 5

Instituto - Quimsa 68-74

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Instituto (7-2) in Cordoba on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Quimsa (5-3) 74-68. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Instituto. Quimsa forced 23 Instituto turnovers. It was a great evening for swingman Lorena Campos (171-1999) who led her team to a victory scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals. Point guard Agostina Leguizamon (164-2000) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. The former international power forward Giselle Botta (180-1999) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) scored 17 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa maintains fourth place with 5-3 record. Instituto at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Instituto: J.Sienra 17+1reb+5ast, G.Botta 15+8reb, J.Gregorio 9+9reb+3ast, J.Ibarra 8+6reb+4ast, P.Fissolo 7+4reb, M.Sagardoy 6+7reb+1ast
Quimsa: A.Leguizamon 16+5reb+1ast, L.Campos 15+7reb+5ast, C.Della Rosa 15+5reb, L.Perez 9+1reb, O.Tarchini 5, R.Iturre 4+3reb