LaLiga Femenina Round 23 (Regular Season): Obras keep a leadership position

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Obras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Obras smashed 7th ranked Independiente in Buenos Aires 82-55. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Florencia Chagas (180-2001) who led her team to a victory scoring 15 points and 5 rebounds. The former international power forward Agostina Burani (186-1991) helped adding 6 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds. 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 series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Independiente keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost. Independiente will play next round against Union Florida trying to get back on the winning streak. Obras will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Ferro. It will be extra interesting game as Ferro is their local rival from Buenos Aires.
The game between Top Four teams took place in James Craik. Second ranked host Chanares (15-4) defeated 4th placed San Jose (11-8) 74-60. It was an exceptional evening for forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 30 points and 6 rebounds. Regina Carosio accounted for 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international swingman Natacha Perez (176-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for San Jose in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Chanares. They maintain second place with 15-4 record having just two points less than leader Obras. San Jose lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Chanares will play against Quimsa (#5) in Santiado del Estero in the next round. San Jose will play against Avellaneda and hopes to get back on the winning track.
LaLiga Femenina top team - Instituto (17-2) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Gorriones (8-11) in Cordoba 68-46. The best player for the winners was Julieta Sienra who scored 18 points. Instituto's coach Ignacio Correas felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Joaquina Gregorio produced 17 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Instituto. They maintain first place with 17-2 record. Gorriones at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. Instituto will meet at home Hindu (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Gorriones will play against Riachuelo in La Rioja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 23: Union Florida lost to Ferro on the opponent's court 50-59. Hindu managed to outperform Riachuelo in a home game 59-55. Avellaneda recorded a loss to Quimsa on the road 60-42.

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Ferro - Union Florida 59-50

Rather expected game in Buenos Aires where 5th ranked Union Florida (7-12) was defeated by third ranked Ferro (13-4) 59-50 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was guard Giuliana Baccarelli (165-2004) who scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Julia Fernandez chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Ferro. Defending champion maintains third place with 13-4 record having six points less than leader Obras. Union Florida at the other side keeps the fifth position with 12 games lost. Ferro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Obras.
Top scorers:
Ferro: B.Giuliana 14+6reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 12+6reb, S.Lucila 10+1reb, J.Rivera 9+2reb, F.Fernandez 5+7reb, P.Carra 4+8reb+4ast
Union Florida: M.Carla 17+10reb+1ast, S.Delfina 15+1reb, B.Ana 10+6reb, A.Myriam 2+4reb, M.Maria 2+1reb+5ast, B.Florencia 2+2reb+1ast

Hindu - Riachuelo 59-55

Very predictable result in Chaco where third ranked Hindu (12-6) defeated 8th ranked Riachuelo (3-16) 59-55 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Hindu outrebounded Riachuelo 48-37 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Paola Alegre who scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Valentina Galfrascoli chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Giuliana Baccarelli (165-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Florencia Ortiz (160-2000) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Riachuelo's coach Guillermo Vega rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Hindu maintains third place with 12-6 record having six points less than leader Obras. Riachuelo lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 16 games lost. Hindu will meet league's leader Instituto in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Riachuelo will play against Gorriones (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hindu: P.Alegre 17+7reb+3ast, V.Galfrascoli 13+11reb+2ast, N.Melina 12+4reb+1ast, M.DAgostino 9+15reb+2ast, A.Valdez 5+8reb+3ast, M.Flores 3
Riachuelo: F.Ortiz 16+6reb+3ast, S.Ornella 15+12reb+1ast, A.Eda 8+2reb, C.Zenobia 6+6reb+3ast, B.Pilar 4+6reb, C.Fessia 3+1reb

Obras - Independiente 82-55

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Obras as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Obras smashed 7th ranked Independiente in Buenos Aires 82-55. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Florencia Chagas (180-2001) who led her team to a victory scoring 15 points and 5 rebounds. The former international power forward Agostina Burani (186-1991) helped adding 6 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. 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 series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Newly promoted Independiente keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost. Independiente will play next round against Union Florida trying to get back on the winning streak. Obras will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Ferro. It will be extra interesting game as Ferro is their local rival from Buenos Aires.
Top scorers:
Obras: C.Florencia 15+5reb+2ast, N.Kolff 14+3reb, S.Novoa 11+1reb+3ast, B.Julia 9+5reb, T.Nicole 9+3reb+2ast, F.Candela 7+2reb+1ast
Independiente: L.Raviolo 19+5reb+1ast, D.Guadalupe 11+6reb+2ast, J.Tell 10+2reb, I.Julieta 7+4reb+2ast, B.Lourdes 6+4reb+1ast, M.Valentina 1+6reb+3ast

Quimsa - Avellaneda 60-42

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Avellaneda's (7-11) road loss to sixth ranked Quimsa (9-10) 42-60 on Saturday. Quimsa forced 20 Avellaneda turnovers and outrebounded them 42-24 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Lorena Campos who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Swingman Sofia Paoli (178-1996, agency: Daggers Sports) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Selena Medrick produced 9 points and added 6 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Quimsa moved-up to fifth place. Avellaneda at the other side keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. Quimsa will meet league's second-placed Chanares in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Avellaneda will play against San Jose (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: L.Campos 16+12reb+1ast, R.Iturre 12+3reb+1ast, P.Sofia 12+5reb, L.Perez 8+1reb+1ast, L.Boggetti 5+7reb+1ast, S.Molina 3+4reb
Avellaneda: M.Selena 9+3reb, S.Victoria 6+1reb+2ast, P.Pilar 6+3reb, T.Maria 6+3reb+1ast, M.Maria 5+1reb, M.Milagros 3+3reb

Instituto - Gorriones 68-46

LaLiga Femenina top team - Instituto (17-2) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Gorriones (8-11) in Cordoba 68-46. Instituto held Gorriones to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 37.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Gorriones 46-34 including 35 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Julieta Sienra who scored 18 points. Paulina Fissolo chipped in 15 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Instituto's coach Ignacio Correas felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Uruguayan guard Joaquina Gregorio (168-2001, agency: BIG) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds and Jacqueline Soto (-1997, agency: BIG) added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Instituto. They maintain first place with 17-2 record. Gorriones at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. Instituto will meet at home Hindu (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Gorriones will play against Riachuelo in La Rioja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Instituto: J.Sienra 18+1reb+2ast, P.Fissolo 15+3reb+2ast, M.Acevedo 7+1reb, J.Stoppello 5+3reb+3ast, V.De 5+6reb+5ast, M.Villar 4+9reb
Gorriones: J.Gregorio 17+7reb+2ast, J.Soto 14+11reb, N.Celina 10+4reb+3ast, R.Candela 5+4reb, L.Lara 0, P.Abril 0

Chanares - San Jose 74-60

The game between Top Four teams took place in James Craik. Second ranked host Chanares (15-4) defeated 4th placed San Jose (11-8) 74-60. Chanares forced 22 San Jose turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 30 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) accounted for 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. The former international swingman Natacha Perez (176-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and the former international power forward Agostina Burani (186-1991) added 9 points and 13 rebounds respectively for San Jose in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Chanares. They maintain second place with 15-4 record having just two points less than leader Obras. San Jose lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. Chanares will play against Quimsa (#5) in Santiado del Estero in the next round. San Jose will play against Avellaneda and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Chanares: L.Stefania 30+6reb+2ast, J.Lucia 9+6reb+1ast, M.Banegas 8+6reb, M.Galindez 8+2reb+6ast, M.Vazquez 7+3reb+2ast, C.Regina 6+8reb+4ast
San Jose: N.Perez 16+11reb+3ast, G.Aldana 13+2reb, M.Romina 9+13reb+1ast, V.Peralta 5+4reb+1ast, Q.Sol 3+1reb+1ast, C.Lourdes 3+3reb+1ast