LaLiga Femenina Round 8 (Regular Season): Chanares defeat Instituto

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Instituto (7-2) in James Craik on Friday night. Visitors were edged by third ranked Chanares (7-3) 79-76. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Instituto. Chanares forced 20 Instituto turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Instituto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. replied with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Instituto. Instituto's coach Ignacio Correas tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Chanares have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-3 record having just one point less than leader El Talar. Instituto at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Hindu.
An interesting game for Chanares (7-3) which hosted in James Craik their close opponent Hindu (7-2). Third ranked Chanares had an easy win 79-54. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and Maitena Vazquez who added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Chanares' coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvina DAgostino responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Chanares have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-3 record having just one point less than leader El Talar. Newly promoted Hindu still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Instituto.
LaLiga Femenina top team - El Talar (7-1) managed to deliver another win on Wednesday. This time they beat seventh ranked Independiente (2-6) in Neuquen 78-67. The winners were led by Agustina Marin who scored that evening 32 points. Even a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds by Miranda Canales did not help to save the game for Independiente. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. El Talar have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Newly promoted Independiente keeps the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Riachuelo.

In the last two games of round 8 Rocamora was smashed by Union Florida on the road 82-56. Avellaneda lost to Hindu on its own court 56-70.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 25 points and 14 rebounds by Aylen Valdez of Hindu.

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Independiente - El Talar 67-78

LaLiga Femenina top team - El Talar (7-1) managed to deliver another win on Wednesday. This time they beat seventh ranked Independiente (2-6) in Neuquen 78-67. The winners were led by the former international Agustina Marin (170-2003) who scored that evening 32 points and the former international point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-1997) supported her with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds by forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Independiente. added 10 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Four Independiente players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. El Talar have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Newly promoted Independiente keeps the seventh place with six games lost. They share the position with Riachuelo.
Top scorers:
Independiente: C.Miranda 13+10reb, L.Raviolo 13+6reb+1ast, J.Tell 11+2reb+1ast, C.Josefina 10+9reb+3ast, D.Guadalupe 9+3ast, D.Sofia 5+6reb+3ast
El Talar: A.Marin 32+3reb, J.Turner 10+4reb+1ast, A.Giacone 9+3reb, L.Delabarba 8+10reb+6ast, C.Rocio 6+4reb+3ast, A.Fajardo 4+12reb

Union Florida - Rocamora 82-56

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Union Florida (3-2) crushed at home one of their biggest challengers Rocamora (3-4) 82-56 on Wednesday. Union Florida looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by who scored that evening 22 points and supported her with 7 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Coach Nicolas Grosso's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players saving starting five for next games. Even 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by the former international Agustina Marin (170-2003) did not help to save the game for Rocamora. The former international point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-1997) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Union Florida moved-up to fourth place. Loser Rocamora dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Avellaneda and Gorriones.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: S.Nerea 14+5reb+2ast, S.Paula 13+4reb+2ast, G.Antonella 10+8reb+5ast, S.Martina 8+6reb+1ast, C.Santina 7+5reb+2ast, P.Renata 4
Union Florida: D.Sol 22+3reb+2ast, A.Myriam 12+2reb+1ast, M.Munay 10+5reb+1ast, B.Ana 9+8reb+2ast, L.Maria 8+1reb+2ast, M.Maria 7+8reb+5ast

Chanares - Hindu 79-54

An interesting game for Chanares (7-3) which hosted in James Craik their close opponent Hindu (7-2). Third ranked Chanares had an easy win 79-54. Chanares forced 19 Hindu turnovers and outrebounded them 49-34 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and who added 10 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Chanares' coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvina DAgostino responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) scored 11 points. Chanares have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-3 record having just one point less than leader El Talar. Newly promoted Hindu still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Instituto.
Top scorers:
Hindu: D.Malvina 13+10reb, A.Paola 13+2reb+1ast, G.Valentina 11+4reb+2ast, F.Maria 6+4reb, C.Indiana 4+3reb, D.Camila 4+1reb
Chanares: S.Lucero 20+12reb+2ast, B.Janet 12+8reb, V.Maitena 10+7reb+4ast, B.Melina 9+4reb, R.Carosio 8+2reb+5ast, G.Macarena 8+2reb+1ast

Chanares - Instituto 79-76

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Instituto (7-2) in James Craik on Friday night. Visitors were edged by third ranked Chanares (7-3) 79-76. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Instituto. Chanares forced 20 Instituto turnovers. 26 personal fouls committed by Instituto helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. replied with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and added 14 points in the effort for Instituto. Instituto's coach Ignacio Correas tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Chanares have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 7-3 record having just one point less than leader El Talar. Instituto at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Hindu.
Top scorers:
Instituto: S.Julieta 24+6reb+5ast, D.Virgillio Chiara 14+4reb+1ast, B.Perez 13+3reb, T.Julieta 8+2reb, A.Diana 7+4reb, S.Maria 4+8reb+1ast
Chanares: S.Lucero 33+8reb+3ast, R.Carosio 18+5reb+3ast, G.Macarena 10+10reb+3ast, B.Marilina 8+4reb, V.Maitena 6+5reb+3ast, B.Janet 4+1reb

Avellaneda - Hindu 56-70

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Avellaneda (3-4) lost at home to third ranked Hindu (7-2) 70-56 on Friday. The winners were led by who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Melina Niz (165-2005, agency: BIG) supported her with 19 points. Even 4 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Pilar Pajello did not help to save the game for Avellaneda. added 8 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Avellaneda's coach let to play twelve players saving starting five for next games. Hindu keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Instituto. Loser Avellaneda keeps the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Rocamora and Gorriones.
Top scorers:
Avellaneda: M.Milagros 12+3reb, T.Maria 9+1reb+3ast, C.Guadalupe 8+6reb+1ast, B.Isabella 5+4reb+1ast, S.Victoria 5+1reb+1ast, G.Sofia 4+4reb+3ast
Hindu: V.Aylen 25+14reb+1ast, M.Niz 19+4reb+3ast, G.Valentina 12+5reb+4ast, A.Paola 9+3reb+1ast, D.Malvina 5+7reb+5ast, A.Sofia 0