LaLiga Femenina Round 18 (Regular Season): Ferro is defeated by Obras in a derby game

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Buenos Aires: Obras (#4) and Ferro (#3). Obras (8-2) won against visiting Ferro (9-4) 71-56. Obras dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Ferro's 20. They outrebounded Ferro 45-34 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by Ferro helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international power forward Agostina Burani (186-1991) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Florencia Chagas (180-2001) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Giuliana Baccarelli (165-2004) with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras maintains fourth position with 8-2 record. Defending champion Ferro dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Hindu. Obras are looking forward to face Union Florida (#10) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Ferro will play against El Talar (#6) in Caba and is hoping to win this game.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Chaco. One of their biggest challengers host Hindu (9-4) lost to top-ranked Chanares (12-0) 79-65. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) notched 27 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Janet Banegas supported her with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Even 19 points by point guard Melina Niz (165-2005, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Hindu. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Chanares have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record. Hindu at the other side dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Ferro. Chanares will play against bottom-ranked Riachuelo (#18) in La Rioja in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Hindu will have a break next round.
LaLiga Femenina top team - Chanares (12-0) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat tenth ranked Instituto (7-5) in Cordoba 64-50. The best player for the winners was Marilina Banegas who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Julieta Sienra who recorded 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Chanares have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record. Loser Instituto dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with El Talar. Chanares will meet at home bottom-ranked Riachuelo (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Instituto will play against San Jose (#14) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: El Talar lost to Ferro on the opponent's court 73-77. Winless Riachuelo unfortunately lost to Gorriones in a home game 61-64. Gorriones rolled over San Jose on the road 74-53. Rocamora was defeated by Independiente on its own court 68-81. Instituto beat Quimsa in Cordoba 70-59. Avellaneda destroyed Bochas at home 93-55. Berazategui managed to outperform Lanus on the opponent's court 58-49. Quimsa recorded a loss to Hindu in a home game 61-71.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 15 rebounds by Malvina DAgostino of Hindu.

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Ferro - El Talar 77-73

Rather expected game in Buenos Aires where 5th ranked El Talar (7-5) was defeated by third ranked Ferro (9-4) 77-73 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was the former international center Florencia Fernandez (189-1986) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Center Julia Fernandez (185-2004) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Five Ferro players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-1997) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Luna Cao added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Hindu. Loser El Talar dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Instituto. Ferro will again meet El Talar (#6) in the next round. El Talar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
El Talar: L.Delabarba 21+10reb+4ast, A.Marin 14+4reb, C.Luna 12+9reb, S.Anastasia 7+4reb, A.Fajardo 7+2reb+1ast, A.Giacone 6+4reb+1ast
Ferro: J.Fernandez 17+7reb+1ast, F.Florencia 15+10reb+1ast, S.Lucila 11+1reb, D.Piri 11+3reb+2ast, B.Giuliana 10+4reb+5ast, R.Abril 7+1ast

Obras - Ferro 71-56

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Buenos Aires: Obras (#4) and Ferro (#3). Obras (8-2) won against visiting Ferro (9-4) 71-56. Obras dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Ferro's 20. They outrebounded Ferro 45-34 including a 40-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by Ferro helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international power forward Agostina Burani (186-1991) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Florencia Chagas (180-2001) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Giuliana Baccarelli (165-2004) with 11 points and 7 rebounds and center Julia Fernandez (185-2004) scored 12 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras maintains fourth position with 8-2 record. Defending champion Ferro dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Hindu. Obras are looking forward to face Union Florida (#10) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Ferro will play against El Talar (#6) in Caba and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Ferro: F.Julia 12+3reb+1ast, G.Baccarelli 11+7reb+2ast, P.Dalma 9+4reb, L.Sampietro 8+1reb+1ast, R.Josefina 7+6reb, F.Fernandez 5+2reb
Obras: B.Agostina 20+15reb, C.Florencia 17+4reb+6ast, C.Gentinetta 14+12reb+1ast, T.Nicole 9+3reb+1ast, F.Candela 6+4reb+2ast, N.Kolff 5+4reb

Instituto - Chanares 50-64

LaLiga Femenina top team - Chanares (12-0) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat tenth ranked Instituto (7-5) in Cordoba 64-50. Chanares held Instituto to an opponent 21.7 percent shooting from the field compared to 26.8 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Instituto 69-49 including a 46-35 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Marilina Banegas who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) who recorded 19 points and 5 rebounds and Maria Sagardoy added 8 points and 17 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Chanares have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record. Loser Instituto dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with El Talar. Chanares will meet at home bottom-ranked Riachuelo (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Instituto will play against San Jose (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Instituto: S.Julieta 19+5reb+2ast, A.Maria 9+7reb, S.Maria 8+17reb, G.Botta 6+11reb+3ast, D.Virgillio Chiara 5+2reb+1ast, B.Perez 3+2reb+1ast
Chanares: M.Banegas 20+13reb, L.Stefania 13+16reb+3ast, M.Vazquez 8+6reb, M.Galindez 8+15reb+2ast, J.Banegas 6+8reb, C.Regina 6+4reb+3ast

Riachuelo - Gorriones 61-64

Very predictable result in La Rioja where eleventh ranked Gorriones (6-4) edged bottom-ranked Riachuelo (0-10) 64-61 on Monday. The best player for the winners was Jacqueline Soto (-1997, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds. Swingman Candela Ruffino (184-1994) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Gorriones players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Florencia Ortiz (160-2000) who recorded 9 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals and Catalina Fessia (-2006) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Gorriones moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Union Florida. Loser Riachuelo still closes the standings with ten games lost. Gorriones will meet at home Quimsa (#11) in the next round. Riachuelo will play against the league's leader Chanares (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo: C.Fessia 14+5reb, A.Maria 13+4reb, F.Ortiz 9+7reb+10ast, B.Camila 8+3reb, V.Barbara 6+6reb+1ast, M.Sofia 6+4reb
Gorriones: G.Joaquina 18+3reb+2ast, C.Ruffino 14+9reb+3ast, S.Jacqueline 13+18reb, L.Pispieiro 11+8reb+6ast, N.Valentina 6+7reb+2ast, L.Brito 2+2reb+1ast

San Jose - Gorriones 53-74

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked San Jose (3-8) was rolled over at home by eleventh ranked Gorriones (6-4) 74-53 on Tuesday. Gorriones held San Jose to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.7 percent accuracy of the winners. Gorriones forced 19 San Jose turnovers. The best player for the winners was Uruguayan guard Joaquina Gregorio (168-2001, agency: BIG) who scored 22 points and 5 steals. Jacqueline Soto (-1997, agency: BIG) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Virginia Peralta (172-2006, agency: BIG) who recorded 19 points and 7 rebounds and Uruguayan point guard Aldana Gayoso (168-2000) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively. San Jose's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Gorriones moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Union Florida. Loser San Jose dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Gorriones will meet at home Quimsa (#11) in the next round. San Jose will play against Instituto in Cordoba and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Jose: V.Peralta 19+7reb+2ast, G.Aldana 9+7reb+2ast, C.Lourdes 8+3reb, Z.Victoria 5+5reb, M.Romina 5+8reb+2ast, S.Lujan 2+2reb+1ast
Gorriones: G.Joaquina 22+4reb+2ast, S.Jacqueline 18+7reb+1ast, L.Pispieiro 12+4reb+5ast, N.Valentina 9+4reb, C.Ruffino 8+13reb+2ast, L.Brito 5+4reb

Hindu - Chanares 65-79

The game between Top Four teams took place in Chaco. One of their biggest challengers host Hindu (9-4) lost to top-ranked Chanares (12-0) 79-65. Chanares outrebounded Hindu 54-28 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) notched 27 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Janet Banegas supported her with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Even 19 points by point guard Melina Niz (165-2005, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Hindu. Celina Novatti added 16 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chanares have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-0 record. Hindu at the other side dropped to the second place with four games lost. They share the position with Ferro. Chanares will play against bottom-ranked Riachuelo (#18) in La Rioja in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Hindu will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hindu: M.Niz 19+1reb, N.Celina 16+2reb+1ast, F.Maria 15+4reb, V.Aylen 5+6reb, A.Paola 5+2reb+2ast, D.Malvina 4+8reb+2ast
Chanares: L.Stefania 27+9reb+2ast, J.Banegas 12+6reb+1ast, J.Lucia 12+5reb+2ast, M.Banegas 9+9reb, C.Regina 8+8reb+1ast, M.Galindez 7+3reb

Rocamora - Independiente 68-81

Everything went according to plan in Concepcion de Urug. where eleventh ranked Independiente (7-6) beat 17th ranked Rocamora (1-9) 81-68 on Friday. The best player for the winners was guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Martina Torres (180-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was center Martina Schunk (181-2005) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 17 rebounds and guard Paula Santini (165-2006) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Rocamora's coach Sabrina Scevola rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Independiente have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place. Rocamora lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with nine games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rocamora will play against Berazategui (#5) in Buenos Aires and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: S.Martina 14+17reb, S.Paula 12+6reb+3ast, B.Natalia 10+6reb, D.Melanie 9+1reb+1ast, G.Manuela 8+5reb+2ast, C.Santina 7+5reb+5ast
Independiente: R.Laila 21+11reb+4ast, J.Ibarra 18+15reb+1ast, M.Torres 16+14reb+5ast, H.Quintero 8+1reb+1ast, L.Briones 8+2reb, V.Mendoza 6+3reb+4ast

Quimsa - Instituto 59-70

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Santiado del Estero where 9th ranked Quimsa (6-5) was defeated by tenth ranked Instituto (7-5) 70-59 on Wednesday. Instituto forced 19 Quimsa turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) who scored 17 points and 6 assists. The former international power forward Giselle Botta (180-1999) chipped in 4 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Lorena Campos (171-1999) who recorded 16 points and Uruguayan forward Sabrina Molina (-2001) added 6 points and 14 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Instituto moved-up to sixth place, which they share with El Talar. Quimsa lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Instituto will meet at home San Jose (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quimsa will play against Gorriones in Rio Cuarto and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: C.Lorena 16+4reb+2ast, C.Della Rosa 10+8reb, I.Rocio 8+2reb+1ast, M.Sabrina 6+14reb+2ast, T.Helena 6+1ast, B.Lucia 5+3reb+3ast
Instituto: J.Sienra 17+2reb+6ast, P.Brisa 12+1reb+4ast, V.De 10+1reb+3ast, M.Sagardoy 7+6reb, L.Cragnolino 7+1reb, M.Acevedo 6+4reb+1ast

Avellaneda - Bochas 93-55

No shocking result in a game when twelfth ranked Avellaneda (5-6) outleveled at home 14th ranked Bochas (3-9) 93-55 on Saturday. Avellaneda dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Bochas' 22. Avellaneda forced 26 Bochas turnovers and outrebounded them 49-27 including a 37-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Avellaneda looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Milagros Morell (191-2007) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Pilar Pajello (182-2008) chipped in 14 points, 6 assists and 6 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Delfina Alves (186-2008) who recorded 13 points and 5 rebounds and Renata Niveyro added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Avellaneda maintains twelfth position with 5-6 record. Bochas lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with nine games lost. Avellaneda will meet at home bottom-ranked Riachuelo (#18) in the next round where they are favorite. Bochas will play against the league's leader Chanares where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Bochas: B.Lucia 15, A.Delfina 13+5reb+1ast, N.Renata 10+6reb, C.Ahitana 8+2reb+2ast, O.Amanda 4+1reb+2ast, C.Debora 3+3reb+1ast
Avellaneda: M.Morell 21+7reb, P.Pajello 14+4reb+6ast, S.Medrick 13+7reb+2ast, V.Sironi 10+4reb+2ast, I.Boullon 9+9reb+1ast, G.Castelnuovo 9+7reb+1ast

Lanus - Berazategui 49-58

Very expected game when 16th ranked Lanus (2-10) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Berazategui (7-3) 58-49 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was point guard Sofia Acevedo (167-2001) who scored 17 points. Luz Andujar (173-2005) chipped in 6 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Berenice Lopez (168-1999) who recorded 13 points and 4 steals and forward Renata Scordo (185-2008) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Berazategui moved-up to fifth place. Lanus lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with ten games lost. Berazategui will meet at home Rocamora (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Lanus will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Lanus: L.Berenice 13+4reb+3ast, S.Renata 8+7reb, P.Costa Julieta 6+2reb+2ast, P.Candela 6+4reb+1ast, S.Martina 6+2reb, P.Camila 4+5reb
Berazategui: A.Sofia 17+2reb+3ast, I.Navarro 8+5reb, V.Magali 7+5reb+1ast, L.Andujar 6+7reb+3ast, J.Vazquez 6+2reb, F.Galban 5+5reb+1ast

Quimsa - Hindu 61-71

Very predictable result in Santiado del Estero where fourth ranked Hindu (9-4) defeated 9th ranked Quimsa (6-5) 71-61 on Sunday. Hindu forced 24 Quimsa turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international center Malvina DAgostino (184-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Aylen Valdez (183-1997) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Four Hindu players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Lorena Campos (171-1999) who recorded 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Lucia Boggetti (162-1998) added 7 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Quimsa's coach Matias Bejarano rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hindu moved-up to second place, which they share with Ferro. Quimsa lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Hindu will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Quimsa will play against Gorriones (#9) in Rio Cuarto and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: R.Maria 17+1reb+1ast, L.Agostina 15+6reb+1ast, C.Lorena 12+6reb+5ast, B.Lucia 7+9reb+6ast, M.Sabrina 6+8reb+3ast, C.Della Rosa 2+4reb
Hindu: A.Valdez 19+5reb+4ast, C.Novatti 17+5reb+2ast, M.DAgostino 16+15reb+3ast, P.Alegre 10+8ast, N.Melina 7+1reb+2ast, I.Costello 2+3reb