LaLiga Femenina Round 24 (Regular Season): Obras keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Obras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Obras smashed 5th ranked Union Florida in Buenos Aires 86-64. Obras shot 24 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Union Florida only scored four points from the stripe. They outrebounded Union Florida 41-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. 30 personal fouls committed by Union Florida helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for who led her team to a victory with 18 points and 9 rebounds. The former international point guard Florencia Chagas (180-2001) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Carla Miculka replied with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Union Florida. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Obras (15-3) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Union Florida at the other side keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost.
Sixth-ranked Quimsa (9-10) was very close to win a game against second ranked Chanares (15-4) in James Craik. Chanares managed to secure only three-point victory 80-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Regina Carosio who added 7 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Chanares' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Chanares have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-4 record having just two points less than leader Obras. Quimsa at the other side dropped to the fifth place with ten games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Buenos Aires: Obras (#2) and Ferro (#3). Obras (15-3) smashed visiting Ferro (13-4) by 16 points 82-66. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Ferro. The winners were led by Candela Gentinetta who scored that evening 8 points and 16 rebounds. Even 9 points and 8 rebounds by Julia Fernandez did not help to save the game for Ferro. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Ferro keeps the third place with four games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 24: Independiente was smashed by Ferro on the road 76-55. Avellaneda destroyed San Jose on its own court 81-60. Gorriones outscored Riachuelo in Rio Cuarto 63-42. Instituto rolled over Hindu at home 70-46. Independiente was crushed by Union Florida on the opponent's court 81-62.

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Ferro - Independiente 76-55

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Ferro (13-4) crushed 7th ranked Independiente (5-13) in Buenos Aires 76-55 on Sunday. Ferro outrebounded Independiente 51-27 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by forward Lucila Sampietro (176-2003, college: Otero JC) who scored that evening 17 points and 5 rebounds and Julia Fernandez supported her with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Ferro's coach Gabriel Fernandez felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 18 points and 6 rebounds by guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Independiente. Naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) added 9 points. Ferro have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains third position with 13-4 record having six points less than leader Obras. Newly promoted Independiente keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Ferro: S.Lucila 17+5reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 13+7reb+2ast, F.Fernandez 9+3reb, B.Giuliana 8+11reb+2ast, T.Lara 6+6reb+2ast, D.Piri 5+4reb+4ast
Independiente: L.Raviolo 18+6reb+1ast, I.Julieta 9+3reb+2ast, D.Guadalupe 7+5reb, M.Valentina 7+3reb+1ast, C.Miranda 7+2reb, B.Lourdes 5+1ast

Obras - Union Florida 86-64

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Obras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Obras smashed 5th ranked Union Florida in Buenos Aires 86-64. Obras shot 24 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Union Florida only scored four points from the stripe. They outrebounded Union Florida 41-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. 30 personal fouls committed by Union Florida helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Candela Gentinetta who led her team to a victory with 18 points and 9 rebounds. The former international point guard Florencia Chagas (180-2001) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Four Obras players scored in double figures. Carla Miculka replied with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and added 8 points and 8 assists in the effort for Union Florida. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Obras (15-3) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Union Florida at the other side keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Obras: C.Florencia 21+1reb+2ast, C.Gentinetta 18+9reb+2ast, N.Kolff 11+5reb, T.Nicole 10+5reb+2ast, F.Candela 9+10reb+2ast, G.Micaela 8+1ast
Union Florida: M.Carla 16+7reb+5ast, D.Mia 15+2reb+1ast, B.Ana 9+4reb, M.Maria 8+4reb+8ast, M.Munay 6+7reb+1ast, B.Florencia 5+1reb

Avellaneda - San Jose 81-60

There was a minor upset when 4th ranked San Jose (11-8) was smashed on the road by seventh ranked Avellaneda (7-11) 81-60 on Sunday. Avellaneda forced 20 San Jose turnovers. The winners were led by Selena Medrick who scored that evening 17 points and 6 rebounds and Sofia Gonzalez supported her with 14 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Five Avellaneda players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Ashia McCalla (170-2000, college: UMBC, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for San Jose. Lorena Da Silva added 10 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Avellaneda maintains seventh position with 7-11 record. San Jose lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Avellaneda: S.Medrick 17+6reb, S.Gonzalez 14+2reb+5ast, I.Boullon 11+7reb, M.Tamietti 11+1reb+2ast, G.Castelnuovo 10+5reb+2ast, P.Pajello 8+3reb+1ast
San Jose: V.Peralta 12+1reb+1ast, A.McCalla 10+5reb+2ast, D.Silva Lorena 10+6reb, S.Lujan 7+2reb+3ast, Q.Sol 6+2reb, H.Gabriela 6+3reb

Riachuelo - Gorriones 42-63

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Gorriones (8-11) rolled over 8th ranked Riachuelo (3-16) in La Rioja 63-42 on Sunday. Gorriones held Riachuelo to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.9 percent accuracy of the winners. The winners were led by Jacqueline Soto (-1997, agency: BIG) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Uruguayan guard Joaquina Gregorio (168-2001, agency: BIG) supported her with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by point guard Florencia Ortiz (160-2000) did not help to save the game for Riachuelo. added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Gorriones went down to sixth position due to points difference. Riachuelo lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Gorriones: G.Joaquina 18+7reb+1ast, S.Jacqueline 13+12reb+2ast, L.Pispieiro 10+10reb, C.Novatti 9+4reb+2ast, C.Ruffino 5+4reb+4ast, A.Peralta 2
Riachuelo: F.Ortiz 12+9reb+3ast, C.Zenobia 11+8reb+1ast, S.Ornella 7+6reb+2ast, A.Eda 5+3reb+2ast, C.Fessia 3+2reb+1ast, G.Cira 2+1reb

Instituto - Hindu 70-46

Not a big story in a game when 3rd ranked Hindu (12-6) was outscored by first ranked Instituto (17-2) in Cordoba 70-46 on Sunday. The winners were led by the former international power forward Giselle Botta (180-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and Julieta Sienra supported her with 5 points and 8 assists. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by point guard Melina Niz (165-2005, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Hindu. Uruguayan guard Joaquina Gregorio (168-2001, agency: BIG) added 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Instituto have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-2 record. Newly promoted Hindu keeps the third place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Instituto: B.Giselle 12+12reb+3ast, M.Acevedo 9+2reb+2ast, P.Brisa 9+2reb, M.Sagardoy 7+4reb+1ast, M.Villar 7+3reb, V.De 7+2reb
Hindu: M.Niz 20+6reb, D.Malvina 9+12reb+2ast, A.Paola 7+2reb+1ast, V.Aylen 3+4reb+3ast, N.Victoria 2+2reb, G.Kyara 2

Chanares - Quimsa 80-77

Sixth-ranked Quimsa (9-10) was very close to win a game against second ranked Chanares (15-4) in James Craik. Chanares managed to secure only three-point victory 80-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Chanares forced 22 Quimsa turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) who added 7 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Chanares' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and the former international point guard Florencia Chagas (180-2001) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. Chanares have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 15-4 record having just two points less than leader Obras. Quimsa at the other side dropped to the fifth place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Chanares: L.Stefania 24+5reb+4ast, J.Lucia 14+2reb+1ast, M.Galindez 12+1reb+1ast, M.Vazquez 9+4reb+1ast, M.Banegas 8+6reb, C.Regina 7+6reb+5ast
Quimsa: M.Sabrina 17+11reb+1ast, I.Rocio 15+2reb+1ast, P.Lara 10+7reb+3ast, B.Lucia 10+9reb+3ast, L.Agostina 9+1reb+1ast, R.Maria 5+3reb+2ast

Union Florida - Independiente 81-62

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Union Florida (7-12) outplayed at home 7th ranked Independiente (5-13) 81-62 on Monday. The winners were led by Ana Britez who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and Mia Dellepiane supported her with 19 points. Four Union Florida players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Independiente. Guard Julieta Tell (172-1993, agency: BIG) added 16 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Union Florida maintains fifth position with 7-12 record. Newly promoted Independiente keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Union Florida: M.Dellepiane 19+3reb, A.Britez 16+11reb+1ast, D.Saravia 11+2ast, F.Bragado 10+2reb+1ast, C.Miculka 8+6reb, M.Laviero 7+2reb+1ast
Independiente: L.Raviolo 17+11reb+4ast, J.Tell 16+4reb+4ast, I.Julieta 13+2reb+2ast, P.Iara 8+1reb, M.Valentina 3+3reb+1ast, C.Miranda 3+5reb

Obras - Ferro 82-66

Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Buenos Aires: Obras (#2) and Ferro (#3). Obras (15-3) smashed visiting Ferro (13-4) by 16 points 82-66. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Ferro. The winners were led by Candela Gentinetta who scored that evening 8 points and 16 rebounds and the former international power forward Agostina Burani (186-1991) supported her with 6 points and 11 rebounds. Even 9 points and 8 rebounds by Julia Fernandez did not help to save the game for Ferro. added 12 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Defending champion Ferro keeps the third place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Obras: T.Nicole 14+1reb+2ast, S.Novoa 12+1reb+1ast, F.Candela 9+1reb, C.Florencia 9+1reb+1ast, C.Gentinetta 8+16reb+2ast, N.Kolff 7+4reb+2ast
Ferro: P.Dalma 12+1reb+2ast, F.Julia 9+8reb, A.Romagnoli 9+2reb, F.Florencia 8+3reb+1ast, C.Pilar 8+5reb+1ast, L.Sampietro 8+3reb