LaLiga Femenina Round 21 (Regular Season): El Talar defeat Berazategui in the closest game of the week

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game of round 21 in the LaLiga Femenina took place in Buenos Aires. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Berazategui (8-4) to sixth ranked El Talar (9-5) 67-65 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Berazategui. The former international point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Luna Cao chipped in 11 points and 16 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Sofia Acevedo (167-2001) with 16 points and 7 rebounds. El Talar moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ferro. Berazategui at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
LaLiga Femenina top team - Chanares (15-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Gorriones (6-7) in James Craik 99-66. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Macarena Galindez accounted for 16 points and 12 rebounds. Lucia Pispieiro came up with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Gorriones in the defeat. 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 have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 15-0 record. Gorriones lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with seven games lost. Chanares will play against Quimsa (#11) in Santiado del Estero in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gorriones will play at home against Hindu and hopes to get back on the winning track.
LaLiga Femenina top team - Chanares (15-0) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Quimsa (7-7) in James Craik 70-57. The best player for the winners was Regina Carosio who scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Lorena Campos who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifteenth consecutive win for Chanares. They maintain first place with 15-0 record. Loser Quimsa keeps the eleventh position with seven games lost. Chanares will again meet Quimsa (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quimsa will play against Avellaneda and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 21: Lanus lost to Independiente on the opponent's court 65-69. Bigua unfortunately lost to Obras in a home game 69-76. Gorriones recorded a loss to Avellaneda on the road 51-64. San Jose crushed Bochas on its own court 75-52.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Carolina Fernandez of San Jose.

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Independiente - Lanus 69-65

Very expected game in Neuquen where 16th ranked Lanus (3-11) was defeated by tenth ranked Independiente (8-7) 69-65 on Saturday. However just four-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 Martina Torres (180-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Laila Raviolo (180-2000, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Berenice Lopez (168-1999) who recorded 22 points and 5 steals and Olivia Oltmann added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Independiente moved-up to seventh place. Loser Lanus keeps the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. Independiente will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lanus will play against Ferro (#5) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Independiente: M.Torres 19+11reb+2ast, R.Laila 15+10reb+4ast, L.Briones 8+3reb, J.Ibarra 8+7reb+2ast, M.Canales 7+5reb+1ast, T.Julieta 6+3reb+2ast
Lanus: L.Berenice 22+4reb+2ast, O.Olivia 18+5reb, P.Camila 6+12reb+4ast, R.Estrada 4, S.Renata 4+6reb, S.Martina 3+2reb

Bigua - Obras 69-76

Very predictable result in Neuquen where second ranked Obras (11-2) defeated 15th ranked Bigua (3-9) 76-69 on Saturday. Obras outrebounded Bigua 43-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was international Candela Gentinetta (181-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Candela Foresto (163-1999) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Obras players scored in double figures. Obras' coach Javier Ielmini used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Agustina Garcia (173-1996) who recorded 24 points and 6 rebounds and the former international Maria Jourdheuil (180-1994) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Obras. They maintain second place with 11-2 record having six points less than leader Chanares. Bigua lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with nine games lost. Obras will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bigua will play against Rocamora (#17) in Concepcion de Urug. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Obras: C.Florencia 19+1reb+1ast, F.Candela 12+7reb+2ast, T.Nicole 12+1reb+2ast, C.Gentinetta 11+10reb, G.Micaela 7+5reb+1ast, D.Gentinetta 4+1reb+1ast
Bigua: A.Garcia 24+6reb+1ast, J.Maria 18+6reb+1ast, C.Javiera 10+8reb+3ast, M.Maitena 7+2reb+1ast, G.Martina 7+4reb+4ast, L.Charo 3+4reb

Chanares - Gorriones 99-66

LaLiga Femenina top team - Chanares (15-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed twelfth ranked Gorriones (6-7) in James Craik 99-66. Chanares forced 24 Gorriones turnovers and outrebounded them 51-36 including a 25-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Chanares players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Forward Stefania Lucero (172-1993, agency: BIG) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Macarena Galindez accounted for 16 points and 12 rebounds. Five Chanares players scored in double figures. Lucia Pispieiro came up with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Jacqueline Soto (-1997, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Gorriones in the defeat. 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 have an impressive series of fifteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 15-0 record. Gorriones lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with seven games lost. Chanares will play against Quimsa (#11) in Santiado del Estero in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gorriones will play at home against Hindu and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Chanares: L.Stefania 27+10reb+4ast, M.Galindez 16+12reb+3ast, M.Vazquez 14+2reb+2ast, M.Banegas 12+9reb+1ast, C.Regina 11+5reb+8ast, J.Lucia 9+5ast
Gorriones: P.Lucia 27+7reb+4ast, J.Soto 12+11reb+2ast, V.Numa 11+4reb+3ast, A.Macarena 9+1reb+1ast, J.Gregorio 4+3reb+3ast, B.Luciana 2+2reb

Avellaneda - Gorriones 64-51

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Avellaneda and 12th ranked Gorriones had identical 6-6 record. This time Avellaneda used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Rio Cuarto 64-51 on Sunday night. Avellaneda outrebounded Gorriones 50-38 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Uruguayan center Selena Medrick (177-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Sofia Gonzalez (162-2008, college: Tufts) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Avellaneda's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Uruguayan guard Joaquina Gregorio (168-2001, agency: BIG) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and Jacqueline Soto (-1997, agency: BIG) added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Avellaneda. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Instituto. Gorriones lost their third game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with seven games lost. Avellaneda will meet at home Quimsa (#11) in the next round. Gorriones will play against Hindu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Avellaneda: S.Medrick 15+13reb, S.Gonzalez 13+2reb+4ast, M.Marchi 11+5reb, M.Morell 9+5reb+2ast, I.Boullon 6+10reb+1ast, V.Sironi 3+2reb
Gorriones: J.Gregorio 18+11reb, R.Candela 8+4reb+2ast, V.Numa 7+3reb+2ast, J.Soto 7+10reb+1ast, P.Lucia 6+6reb+3ast, B.Luciana 5+4reb+1ast

Berazategui - El Talar 65-67

The most exciting game of round 21 in the LaLiga Femenina took place in Buenos Aires. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Berazategui (8-4) to sixth ranked El Talar (9-5) 67-65 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Berazategui. The former international point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Luna Cao chipped in 11 points and 16 rebounds. The best for the losing side was point guard Sofia Acevedo (167-2001) with 16 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Camila Lignac (164-2001) scored 15 points. Four Berazategui players scored in double figures. El Talar moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ferro. Berazategui at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
El Talar: D.Luciana 24+11reb+2ast, F.Aguehil 12+7reb+1ast, L.Cao 11+16reb+1ast, M.Agustina 9+4reb+2ast, R.Cejas 5+4reb+2ast, R.Alessia 3+3reb
Berazategui: S.Acevedo 16+7reb+3ast, C.Lignac 15+4reb+3ast, M.Vilches 11+7reb+1ast, J.Armesto 10+4reb+3ast, V.Julieta 6+1reb, G.Florencia 3+5reb+1ast

Chanares - Quimsa 70-57

LaLiga Femenina top team - Chanares (15-0) managed to deliver another win on Monday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Quimsa (7-7) in James Craik 70-57. Chanares forced 30 Quimsa turnovers. The best player for the winners was naturalized Italian point guard Regina Carosio (165-1986) who scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Macarena Galindez chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four Chanares players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Lorena Campos (171-1999) who recorded 16 points and 5 rebounds and Uruguayan forward Sabrina Molina (-2001) added 4 points and 16 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifteenth consecutive win for Chanares. They maintain first place with 15-0 record. Loser Quimsa keeps the eleventh position with seven games lost. Chanares will again meet Quimsa (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Quimsa will play against Avellaneda and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chanares: C.Regina 14+9reb+3ast, L.Stefania 13+4reb, M.Vazquez 11+4reb+2ast, M.Galindez 10+11reb+2ast, J.Banegas 8+2reb+1ast, M.Banegas 8+5reb
Quimsa: C.Lorena 16+5reb+2ast, R.Maria 8+4reb+2ast, L.Agostina 7+2reb+1ast, P.Lara 7+2reb+2ast, C.Della Rosa 6+8reb, B.Lucia 4+7reb+3ast

San Jose - Bochas 75-52

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked San Jose and 13th ranked Bochas had identical 4-9 record. This time San Jose used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Colonia Caroya 75-52 on Monday night. San Jose forced 21 Bochas turnovers. The best player for the winners was point guard Virginia Peralta (172-2006, agency: BIG) who scored 22 points. Uruguayan guard Carolina Fernandez (186-2003) chipped in 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Delfina Alves (186-2008) who recorded 9 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Debora Coli (180-2001) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. San Jose (5-9) moved-up to thirteenth place. Loser Bochas dropped to the fourteenth position with ten games lost. San Jose will meet at home higher ranked Instituto (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bochas will play against Riachuelo (#18) in La Rioja and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Jose: P.Virginia 22+3reb, C.Fernandez 14+5reb+4ast, O.Griffa 8+7reb+1ast, S.Quiroga 8+3reb, R.Moreira 7+5reb+1ast, A.Gayoso 5+4reb+1ast
Bochas: A.Delfina 9+10reb, B.Abril 7+1reb+1ast, C.Debora 6+9reb, T.Martina 5+3reb, R.Lucia 5+5reb, L.Celeste 5+1reb