LaLiga Femenina Round 14 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Chanares defeat San Jose

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LaLiga Femenina top team - Chanares (8-0) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat sixteenth ranked San Jose (1-7) 83-74. 26 personal fouls committed by San Jose helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Macarena Galindez chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Victoria Zogbe responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Chanares have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. San Jose lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with seven games lost. Chanares will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Jose will play on the road against Riachuelo (#18) in La Rioja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Riachuelo (0-7) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fourteenth ranked Avellaneda (3-5) 71-61. Uruguayan center Selena Medrick (177-2002) notched 6 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Pilar Saez supported her with 16 points. Even 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals by point guard Florencia Ortiz (160-2000) did not help to save the game for Riachuelo. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Avellaneda moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Bigua and Bochas. Riachuelo at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Avellaneda will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo will play against San Jose (#16) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
A very close game took place in Santiado del Estero between Avellaneda and Quimsa. Fourteenth ranked Avellaneda (3-5) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Quimsa (5-2). Avellaneda managed to escape with a 3-point win 68-65 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Quimsa. The best player for the winners was Sofia Gonzalez who scored 23 points. Lorena Campos produced 24 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Avellaneda moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Bigua and Bochas. Loser Quimsa dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 14: El Talar won against Ferro on the opponent's court 84-80. Ferro outscored Rocamora in a home game 71-46. Bochas was rolled over Hindu on the road 65-40. Berazategui defeated Independiente on its own court 64-59.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 17 points and 14 rebounds by Martina Torres of Independiente.

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Ferro - El Talar 80-84

There was a minor upset in Buenos Aires where 6th ranked Ferro (6-2) was defeated by eighth ranked El Talar (5-3) 84-80 on Friday. El Talar forced 19 Ferro turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-1997) who scored 31 points and 8 rebounds. Venezuelan Aguehil Fajardo (183-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. The former international center Florencia Fernandez (189-1986) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and center Julia Fernandez (185-2004) added 17 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Ferro's coach Gabriel Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. El Talar have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Instituto. Defending champion Ferro dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Berazategui. El Talar will meet at home Lanus (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. 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 Berazategui.
Top scorers:
El Talar: D.Luciana 31+8reb+3ast, F.Aguehil 17+13reb, M.Agustina 12+4reb+2ast, G.Angelina 9+6reb+1ast, A.Julieta 6+8reb, R.Cejas 6+1reb+3ast
Ferro: F.Fernandez 21+11reb+2ast, F.Julia 17+13reb+1ast, P.Dalma 15+3reb, L.Sampietro 10+1reb, G.Baccarelli 8+5reb+6ast, R.Josefina 4+3reb

Quimsa - Avellaneda 65-68

A very close game took place in Santiado del Estero between Avellaneda and Quimsa. Fourteenth ranked Avellaneda (3-5) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Quimsa (5-2). Avellaneda managed to escape with a 3-point win 68-65 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Quimsa. Avellaneda forced 28 Quimsa turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Sofia Gonzalez (162-2008, college: Tufts) who scored 23 points. Uruguayan center Selena Medrick (177-2002) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Lorena Campos (171-1999) produced 24 points and 7 rebounds and Lara Perez (171-2004) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Avellaneda moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Bigua and Bochas. Loser Quimsa dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Avellaneda: S.Gonzalez 23+2reb+2ast, S.Medrick 11+7reb, M.Morell 10+3reb, P.Saez 5+3reb, M.Tamietti 5+3reb+1ast, P.Pajello 5+4reb+2ast
Quimsa: C.Lorena 24+7reb+2ast, P.Lara 10+4reb+4ast, R.Maria 9+3reb, T.Helena 7+2reb+1ast, M.Guillermina 5+2ast, M.Sabrina 4+5reb+1ast

San Jose - Chanares 74-83

LaLiga Femenina top team - Chanares (8-0) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat sixteenth ranked San Jose (1-7) 83-74. 26 personal fouls committed by San Jose helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Macarena Galindez chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Victoria Zogbe responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Virginia Peralta (172-2006, agency: BIG) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four San Jose players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chanares have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-0 record. San Jose lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with seven games lost. Chanares will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. San Jose will play on the road against Riachuelo (#18) in La Rioja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chanares: L.Stefania 30+14reb+3ast, M.Galindez 13+8reb, C.Regina 10+1reb+9ast, M.Vazquez 9+5reb+3ast, J.Lucia 6, P.Lancioni 5+1ast
San Jose: G.Aldana 13+2reb+2ast, V.Peralta 12+5reb+3ast, Z.Victoria 11+10reb, S.Renata 10+7reb+1ast, C.Lourdes 9+5reb, G.Olivia 8+5reb+1ast

Ferro - Rocamora 71-46

Very predictable result in Buenos Aires where sixth ranked Ferro (6-2) smashed 16th ranked Rocamora (1-8) 71-46 on Sunday. Ferro outrebounded Rocamora 53-28 including a 47-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was power forward Lara Tribouley (181-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. The former international center Florencia Fernandez (189-1986) chipped in 8 points and 7 rebounds. Florencia Losada (166-2010) produced 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Paula Santini (165-2006) added 7 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Berazategui. Rocamora lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth position with eight 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 Berazategui.
Top scorers:
Ferro: T.Lara 10+11reb+2ast, F.Florencia 8+7reb+1ast, M.Osuna 8+1ast, S.Lucila 7+3reb+1ast, R.Abril 6+2reb+1ast, P.Carra 6+8reb
Rocamora: L.Florencia 11+7reb+5ast, G.Manuela 8+1reb, S.Paula 7+3reb+2ast, B.Natalia 5+4reb, S.Martina 5+5reb, D.Melanie 4+1reb

Riachuelo - Avellaneda 61-71

Bottom-ranked Riachuelo (0-7) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fourteenth ranked Avellaneda (3-5) 71-61. Avellaneda forced 19 Riachuelo turnovers. Uruguayan center Selena Medrick (177-2002) notched 6 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Pilar Saez supported her with 16 points. Even 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals by point guard Florencia Ortiz (160-2000) did not help to save the game for Riachuelo. Swingman Maria Acevedo (170-1993) added 15 points for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Avellaneda moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Bigua and Bochas. Riachuelo at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Avellaneda will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Riachuelo will play against San Jose (#16) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Avellaneda: P.Saez 16+3reb, S.Gonzalez 11+7ast, M.Morell 10+7reb+1ast, G.Castelnuovo 8+8reb+3ast, M.Tamietti 8+2reb+2ast, S.Medrick 6+14reb+2ast
Riachuelo: F.Ortiz 25+7reb+4ast, A.Maria 15+3reb, V.Barbara 6+7reb, C.Fessia 4+7reb+1ast, G.Cira 3+5reb, B.Camila 2+5reb+1ast

Hindu - Bochas 65-40

Not a big story in a game in Chaco where 12th ranked Bochas (3-5) was rolled over by fourth ranked Hindu (7-3) 65-40 on Sunday. Hindu outrebounded Bochas 46-26 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was point guard Melina Niz (165-2005, agency: BIG) who scored 25 points. The former international center Malvina DAgostino (184-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Renata Niveyro produced 14 points and 6 rebounds and Luzmila Varzi added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hindu moved-up to third place. Loser Bochas keeps the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with Avellaneda and Bigua. Hindu will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bochas will play against Instituto (#8) in Cordoba and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hindu: N.Melina 25+4reb+3ast, M.DAgostino 10+13reb+4ast, A.Valdez 9+13reb+4ast, P.Alegre 8+2reb+4ast, C.Novatti 6+6reb+1ast, M.Flores 5+3reb
Bochas: N.Renata 14+6reb+1ast, V.Luzmila 9+7reb, B.Lucia 6+1reb, T.Martina 3+1ast, A.Delfina 3+4reb, R.Lucia 3+2reb

Berazategui - Independiente 64-59

Everything went according to plan in Buenos Aires where fifth ranked Berazategui (6-2) beat 9th ranked Independiente (4-5) 64-59 on Monday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was Luz Andujar (173-2005) who scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Julieta Vazquez (173-1993) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Martina Torres (180-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) added 20 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Berazategui have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ferro. Loser Independiente dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Berazategui's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Ferro.
Top scorers:
Berazategui: J.Vazquez 14+6reb+1ast, L.Andujar 11+8reb+2ast, A.Sofia 9+3ast, F.Galban 9+6reb, V.Magali 8+9reb, I.Navarro 5+6reb+1ast
Independiente: L.Raviolo 20+9reb+1ast, T.Martina 17+14reb+2ast, Q.Hanna 9+2reb+3ast, I.Julieta 6+6reb+4ast, M.Valentina 4+2reb+1ast, B.Lourdes 3+1ast