Paraguay edge Bolivia at the South American Games opener

Paola Ferrari

Paraguay vs Bolivia 77:61

Paraguay edged Bolivia 77-61 at the South American Games opener. The latter dominated the first half and posted two narrow wins to take a 6-point lead at the halftime. Paraguay replied with a 20-18 rally in the third quarter and then exploded with a 26-6 surge in the last stanza. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-1985, college: Union, TN) top-scored for the winners with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Marta Peralta (171-SG-1994) and Tamara Insfran (175-G/F-1989, college: Cumberland) added 17 points each for the winners. Gabriela Garcia (G) answered with 17 points for Bolivia.

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