LaLiga Femenina Round 8 (Regular Season): Chanares keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Chanares as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Chanares smashed 13th ranked San Jose in James Craik 88-67. Chanares forced 27 San Jose turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by San Jose's players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) who added 11 points, 11 assists and 10 steals during the contest. Bolivian Romina Moreira (-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 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. Undefeated Chanares (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Obras. San Jose lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game between Top Four teams took place in James Craik. Top-ranked host Chanares (5-0) defeated 4th ranked Instituto (4-2) 69-57. The winners were led by forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and Marilina Banegas supported her with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) did not help to save the game for Instituto. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Chanares have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Obras. Instituto at the other side dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Riachuelo (0-4) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to eleventh ranked Gorriones (3-3) 60-51 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was Joaquina Gregorio who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Florencia Ortiz produced 16 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals for the guests. Riachuelo's coach Guillermo Vega rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Gorriones have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place. Loser Riachuelo still closes the standings with four games lost. Gorriones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo will play against Bochas (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: Independiente won against El Talar on the opponent's court 78-68. Lanus lost to defending champion Ferro in a home game 56-70. Instituto managed to beat Avellaneda on the road 96-95.

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El Talar - Independiente 68-78

Everything could happen in Caba at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Independiente and 9th ranked El Talar had identical 2-2 record. But El Talar was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Neuquen 78-68 on Monday night. The best player for the winners was Martina Torres (180-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 18 rebounds. Guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) chipped in 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Venezuelan Aguehil Fajardo (183-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and the former international point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-1997) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Independiente (3-2) moved-up to ninth place. Loser El Talar dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. El Talar will play against Union Florida (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Independiente: R.Laila 24+6reb+7ast, M.Torres 22+18reb+3ast, T.Julieta 17+7reb+1ast, J.Ibarra 7+11reb+2ast, M.Canales 2+1ast, I.Parra 2
El Talar: A.Fajardo 19+16reb, L.Delabarba 11+1reb+5ast, A.Giacone 9+6reb, J.Ale 9+5reb+2ast, C.Rocio 8+3reb+2ast, A.Marin 6+9reb

Chanares - San Jose 88-67

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Chanares as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Chanares smashed 13th ranked San Jose in James Craik 88-67. Chanares forced 27 San Jose turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by San Jose's players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) who added 11 points, 11 assists and 10 steals during the contest. Bolivian Romina Moreira (-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Uruguayan point guard Aldana Gayoso (168-2000) scored 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Chanares (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Obras. San Jose lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Chanares: L.Stefania 25+5reb+5ast, J.Lucia 15, C.Regina 11+4reb+11ast, M.Banegas 9+8reb, M.Vazquez 9+3reb+4ast, M.Galindez 5+4reb+1ast
San Jose: G.Aldana 17+3reb+1ast, M.Romina 10+12reb+1ast, V.Peralta 10+2reb, Z.Victoria 6+4reb+1ast, Q.Sol 6+1reb+1ast, S.Lujan 4+2ast

Lanus - Ferro 56-70

Very predictable result when ninth ranked Ferro (3-1) defeated on the road 16th ranked Lanus (1-5) 70-56 on Tuesday. Ferro made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international center Florencia Fernandez (189-1986) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Center Julia Fernandez (185-2004) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Berenice Lopez (168-1999) produced 11 points and 5 rebounds and Martina Scian (170-2000) added 13 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Berazategui. Lanus lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with five games lost. Ferro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires Obras.
Top scorers:
Ferro: F.Fernandez 20+11reb+2ast, J.Fernandez 10+6reb+4ast, D.Piri 10+4reb+2ast, T.Lara 9+1ast, S.Lucila 7+6reb, J.Rivera 5+1reb
Lanus: S.Martina 13+2reb, L.Berenice 11+5reb+1ast, O.Olivia 8+2reb+1ast, R.Estrada 6+2reb, P.Camila 5+7reb+1ast, S.Renata 4+1reb

Avellaneda - Instituto 95-96

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Avellaneda (1-4) was edged at home by fourth ranked Instituto (4-2) 96-95 on Tuesday. Instituto forced 19 Avellaneda turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists. Maria Sagardoy chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Sofia Gonzalez (162-2008, college: Tufts) produced 29 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and center Isabella Boullon (181-2007) added 12 points and 16 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Instituto went down to fifth position due to points difference. Loser Avellaneda keeps the twelfth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Avellaneda will play against Hindu (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Instituto: J.Sienra 24+2reb+10ast, B.Giselle 22+7reb+3ast, M.Sagardoy 15+14reb+3ast, V.De 12+4reb, P.Fissolo 6+2reb, M.Acevedo 5+2reb+2ast
Avellaneda: G.Sofia 29+7reb+8ast, B.Isabella 12+16reb+3ast, S.Victoria 12+2reb, C.Guadalupe 12+7reb, T.Maria 11+4reb+2ast, M.Selena 6+2reb

Gorriones - Riachuelo 60-51

Bottom-ranked Riachuelo (0-4) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to eleventh ranked Gorriones (3-3) 60-51 on Wednesday evening. Gorriones forced 20 Riachuelo turnovers and outrebounded them 41-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Uruguayan guard Joaquina Gregorio (168-2001, agency: BIG) who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Jacqueline Soto (-1997, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. point guard Florencia Ortiz (160-2000) produced 16 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and Catalina Fessia (-2006) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Riachuelo's coach Guillermo Vega rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Gorriones have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place. Loser Riachuelo still closes the standings with four games lost. Gorriones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo will play against Bochas (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gorriones: G.Joaquina 24+6reb+4ast, S.Jacqueline 19+10reb+1ast, L.Pispieiro 9+10reb+4ast, C.Ruffino 5+7reb+3ast, V.Cabrera 3+2reb, J.Sola 0
Riachuelo: F.Ortiz 16+8reb+7ast, C.Fessia 10+6reb, B.Camila 8+7reb+1ast, B.Pilar 5+1reb, G.Cira 4, M.Sofia 3+1reb

Chanares - Instituto 69-57

The game between Top Four teams took place in James Craik. Top-ranked host Chanares (5-0) defeated 4th ranked Instituto (4-2) 69-57. The winners were led by forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and Marilina Banegas supported her with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) did not help to save the game for Instituto. The former international power forward Giselle Botta (180-1999) added 11 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chanares have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Obras. Instituto at the other side dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Chanares: L.Stefania 19+11reb+1ast, M.Vazquez 15+6reb, M.Banegas 12+9reb+1ast, M.Galindez 9+7reb+3ast, J.Banegas 8+6reb, C.Regina 4+7reb+3ast
Instituto: S.Julieta 18+5reb+3ast, G.Botta 11+11reb+1ast, D.Virgillio Chiara 9+5reb+1ast, F.Paulina 5+1reb+2ast, B.Perez 4+1reb+1ast, S.Maria 4+5reb+1ast