LaLiga Femenina Round 10 (Regular Season): Chanares defeat Avellaneda in the closest game of the week

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Seventh-ranked Avellaneda (3-6) gave a tough game to third ranked Chanares (8-3) on Tuesday. The visitors from James Craik managed to secure only three-point victory 62-59. However their fans expected much easier game. Chanares forced 28 Avellaneda turnovers. Naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) chipped in 12 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side responded with 15 points and 4 assists. Avellaneda's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Chanares have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Avellaneda lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Hindu (7-3) against fourth ranked San Jose (5-5) on Monday night. Host Hindu was defeated by San Jose in a tough game in Chaco 61-70. American guard Ashia McCalla (170-2000, college: UMBC, agency: Interperformances) notched 29 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Romina Moreira supported her with 8 points and 14 rebounds. Even 12 points and 8 rebounds by naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) did not help to save the game for Hindu. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted San Jose maintains fourth position with 5-5 record. Hindu at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the third place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Cordoba. First ranked host Instituto (9-2) defeated 4th ranked San Jose (5-5) 53-45. Maria Sagardoy fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Romina Moreira produced 5 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Instituto maintains first position with 9-2 record. Newly promoted San Jose keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Instituto will meet at home Quimsa (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. San Jose will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Riachuelo won against Bochas on the opponent's court 60-52. Gorriones outscored Riachuelo in a home game 77-55. El Talar managed to beat Rocamora on the road 72-62.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 12 rebounds by Martina Schunk of Rocamora.

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Hindu - San Jose 61-70

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Hindu (7-3) against fourth ranked San Jose (5-5) on Monday night. Host Hindu was defeated by San Jose in a tough game in Chaco 61-70. San Jose outrebounded Hindu 37-26 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Ashia McCalla (170-2000, college: UMBC, agency: Interperformances) notched 29 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and supported her with 8 points and 14 rebounds. McCalla is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 12 points and 8 rebounds by naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) did not help to save the game for Hindu. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) added 15 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted San Jose maintains fourth position with 5-5 record. Hindu at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the third place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hindu: M.Niz 17+3reb+1ast, V.Aylen 15+6reb+1ast, D.Malvina 12+8reb+2ast, G.Valentina 8+3reb+4ast, A.Paola 7+3reb, F.Maria 2
San Jose: A.McCalla 29+6reb+2ast, D.Silva Lorena 9+6reb, M.Romina 8+14reb+3ast, V.Peralta 7+1ast, S.Renata 6+2reb, B.Millie 5+1reb+1ast

Bochas - Riachuelo 52-60

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Bochas' (1-9) home loss to eighth ranked Riachuelo (3-7) 52-60 on Monday. Riachuelo outrebounded Bochas 52-41 including a 44-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. fired 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. point guard Florencia Ortiz (160-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Ashia McCalla (170-2000, college: UMBC, agency: Interperformances) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Bochas' coach Carlos Saran let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Riachuelo moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Independiente. Bochas lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bochas: C.Debora 11+11reb+1ast, B.Lucia 10+2reb+1ast, T.Martina 8+2reb, V.Luzmila 8+10reb+1ast, O.Amanda 7+7reb+2ast, R.Lucia 3+1reb
Riachuelo: S.Ornella 24+6reb+1ast, F.Ortiz 14+10reb+2ast, V.Laureana 9+3reb+2ast, B.Pilar 5+2reb, B.Camila 5+8reb, C.Zenobia 3+14reb+1ast

Instituto - San Jose 53-45

The game between Top Four teams took place in Cordoba. First ranked host Instituto (9-2) defeated 4th ranked San Jose (5-5) 53-45. fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. chipped in 7 points and 7 assists. Romina Moreira produced 5 points and 13 rebounds and the former international swingman Natacha Perez (176-1991) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Instituto maintains first position with 9-2 record. Newly promoted San Jose keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Instituto will meet at home Quimsa (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. San Jose will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San Jose: N.Perez 10+5reb+1ast, S.Lujan 9+2reb+1ast, V.Peralta 7+3reb, M.Romina 5+13reb+2ast, A.McCalla 5+6reb+3ast, Q.Sol 3+2reb
Instituto: S.Maria 14+14reb, G.Botta 11+4reb+2ast, S.Julieta 7+3reb+7ast, D.Virgillio Chiara 6+2ast, A.Maria 5+6reb+1ast, T.Julieta 4+2reb

Avellaneda - Chanares 59-62

Seventh-ranked Avellaneda (3-6) gave a tough game to third ranked Chanares (8-3) on Tuesday. The visitors from James Craik managed to secure only three-point victory 62-59. However their fans expected much easier game. Chanares forced 28 Avellaneda turnovers. Naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) chipped in 12 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side responded with 15 points and 4 assists and scored 4 points and 14 rebounds. Avellaneda's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Chanares have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Avellaneda lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Avellaneda: G.Sofia 15+3reb+4ast, M.Milagros 11+3reb+2ast, S.Victoria 9+2ast, P.Pilar 7+6reb+1ast, M.Selena 4+14reb, C.Catalina 4+8reb
Chanares: R.Carosio 20+11reb+4ast, S.Lucero 12+13reb+2ast, B.Marilina 10+4reb, G.Macarena 7+2reb+3ast, I.Maria 6+8reb+1ast, V.Maitena 5+3reb

Gorriones - Riachuelo 77-55

Rather predictable result in Rio Cuarto where sixth ranked Gorriones (4-4) smashed 8th ranked Riachuelo (3-7) 77-55 on Tuesday. Gorriones made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Jacqueline Soto (-1997, agency: BIG) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Gorriones' coach Santiago Sayago felt very confident using entire bench saving starting five for next games. Catalina Fessia (-2006) produced 13 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Florencia Ortiz (160-2000) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Gorriones have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Riachuelo lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Independiente. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo: F.Ortiz 14+2reb+1ast, C.Fessia 13+8reb+1ast, C.Zenobia 8+5reb, A.Eda 8+6reb+1ast, S.Ornella 7+4reb, B.Camila 3+4reb+1ast
Gorriones: J.Soto 20+10reb+3ast, P.Lucia 15+6reb+1ast, C.Pereira 12, R.Candela 9+3reb+2ast, N.Celina 8+3reb, L.Lara 5+1reb

Rocamora - El Talar 62-72

Not a big story in a game in Concepcion de Urug. where 5th ranked Rocamora (3-5) was defeated by first ranked El Talar (8-1) 72-62 on Tuesday. El Talar forced 19 Rocamora turnovers. The former international point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-1997) fired 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Venezuelan Aguehil Fajardo (183-1999) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Jacqueline Soto (-1997, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and added 15 points and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Four Rocamora players scored in double figures. El Talar have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Loser Rocamora dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. El Talar will meet at home El Bigua (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rocamora will play against Berazategui and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: G.Antonella 15+4reb+3ast, S.Martina 13+12reb, S.Paula 11+4reb+1ast, C.Santina 10+7reb, P.Renata 5+6reb+2ast, S.Nerea 4+3reb+1ast
El Talar: L.Delabarba 23+5reb+3ast, A.Fajardo 17+8reb, A.Marin 10+3reb+5ast, J.Ale 7+3reb+3ast, A.Reale 6+4reb, J.Turner 6+7reb