Paulista Round 6 (Regular Season): Campinas hand first loss to SESI

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of SESI (3-1) in Araraquara on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Campinas (6-0) 68-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of SESI. They outrebounded SESI 49-37 including 36 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for the former international Izabella Sangalli (182-1995) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Luana Batista (178-1991) contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Izabela De Andrade (185-1986) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for SESI. Undefeated Campinas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. SESI at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Campinas are looking forward to face Sao Jose (#4) at home in the next round. SESI will have a break next round.
Another exciting game for SESI (3-1) which played on the court of Sao Jose (2-2). Third ranked SESI won 58-53. International Gabriella D'Arrigo (174-1998) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Aline Moura chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Uruguayan Maite Pereira (176-2004) with 16 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. SESI have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 3-1 record having five points less than leader Campinas. Sao Jose at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. SESI will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sao Jose will play on the road against the league's leader Campinas (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Ituano's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Ourinhos, where they defeated Ourinhos (0-5) 87-74 on Thursday. Gabriela Guimaraes notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 14 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists by Carina Martins did not help to save the game for Ourinhos. Ituano (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fifth place. Loser Ourinhos still closes the standings with five games lost. Ituano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ourinhos will play against Catanduva (#7) in Caranduva and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 6 winless Ourinhos was smashed by Santo Andre on the road 80-61. Sao Jose destroyed Pro-Esport on its own court 80-49.

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Santo Andre - Ourinhos 80-61

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Santo Andre (4-1) crushed at home bottom-ranked Ourinhos (0-5) 80-61 on Tuesday. Santo Andre forced 20 Ourinhos turnovers. Strangely Ourinhos outrebounded Santo Andre 46-32 including 31 on the defensive glass. International forward Vanessa Goncalves (184-1994) notched 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Marcella Prande (180-2005) supported her with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Santo Andre players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 11 rebounds by Kawanni Firmino (186-1995) did not help to save the game for Ourinhos. The former international swingman Carina Martins (175-1992) added 10 points and 5 rebounds. Ourinhos' coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Santo Andre have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 4-1 record having just three points less than leader Campinas. Loser Ourinhos still closes the standings with five games lost. Santo Andre will meet at home Sao Jose (#4) in the next round. Ourinhos will play against Catanduva (#7) in Caranduva and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ourinhos: C.Araujo 12+4reb+1ast, C.Martins 10+5reb+3ast, G.Carey 9+6reb, K.Firmino 9+11reb, D.Santos 8+7reb+1ast, A.Soutinho 3
Santo Andre: V.Goncalves 16+6reb+1ast, E.Mariano 15+5reb, M.Prande 13+6reb+3ast, T.Carcavalli 12+1reb, L.Silva 11+2reb+8ast, I.Souza 9+1reb+2ast

Sao Jose - SESI 53-58

Another exciting game for SESI (3-1) which played on the court of Sao Jose (2-2). Third ranked SESI won 58-53. SESI forced 22 Sao Jose turnovers. International Gabriella D'Arrigo (174-1998) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international power forward Aline Moura (185-1997) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Uruguayan Maite Pereira (176-2004) with 16 points and center Juliana Souza (185-1999) scored 4 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. SESI have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 3-1 record having five points less than leader Campinas. Sao Jose at the other side dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. SESI will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sao Jose will play on the road against the league's leader Campinas (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sao Jose: M.Pereira 16+2reb+3ast, M.Marins 13+2reb+2ast, G.Parro 8+1ast, L.Dos Santos 6+9reb+2ast, J.Souza 4+11reb+3ast, L.Dos Santos 4+7reb+1ast
SESI: A.Moura 12+7reb, G.D'Arrigo 11+5reb+4ast, E.De Oliveira 8+2reb, D.Costa 7+1reb+3ast, J.Silvestre 7+1reb+1ast, B.Aneas 4+2reb+3ast

SESI - Campinas 62-68

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of SESI (3-1) in Araraquara on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Campinas (6-0) 68-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of SESI. They outrebounded SESI 49-37 including 36 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for the former international Izabella Sangalli (182-1995) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Luana Batista (178-1991) contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Izabela De Andrade (185-1986) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and the former international forward Jeanne Morais (176-1985) added 10 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for SESI. Four SESI players scored in double figures. Campinas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. SESI at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Campinas are looking forward to face Sao Jose (#4) at home in the next round. SESI will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
SESI: I.De Andrade 20+12reb+1ast, D.Costa 15+3reb+3ast, J.Silvestre 15+3reb+3ast, J.Morais 10+11reb+1ast, B.Aneas 2+2reb+4ast, A.Krause 0
Campinas: I.Sangalli 22+15reb, L.Batista 20+6reb+1ast, I.Casanova 13+4reb+4ast, I.Costa 8+8reb+1ast, T.Reis 3+3reb, B.Honorio 2+8reb+6ast

Sao Jose - Pro-Esport S. 80-49

Rather expected game when bottom-ranked Pro-Esport (0-4) was smashed on the road by sixth ranked Sao Jose (2-2) 80-49 on Friday. Sao Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Pro-Esport S.'s 22. They outrebounded Pro-Esport 48-27 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sao Jose looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Pro-Esport's players. Center Juliana Souza (185-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Mayara Marins supported her with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Sao Jose players scored in double figures. Even 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Aruzha Michaski (166-1992) did not help to save the game for Pro-Esport. Forward Tayen Miranda (185-1999) added 0 points and 8 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. Sao Jose moved-up to fourth place. Loser Pro-Esport S. still closes the standings with four games lost. Sao Jose will meet league's leader Campinas on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pro-Esport will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pro-Esport S.: A.Michaski 26+7reb+4ast, M.Tavares 8+2reb, S.Carvalho 8+2reb, B.Pereira 3+4reb+1ast, V.Silva 2+2reb, E.Florentino 2+1reb+1ast
Sao Jose: M.Marins 19+5reb+6ast, J.Souza 18+14reb+5ast, M.Oliveira 14+4reb, L.Dos Santos 11+10reb+1ast, L.Dos Santos 7+4reb+4ast, C.Ribeiro 6+6reb+3ast

Ourinhos - Ituano 74-87

Ituano's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Ourinhos, where they defeated Ourinhos (0-5) 87-74 on Thursday. Ituano looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international power forward Gabriela Guimaraes (180-1996) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Leticia Lisboa (183-1993) supported her with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists by the former international swingman Carina Martins (175-1992) did not help to save the game for Ourinhos. Kawanni Firmino (186-1995) added 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ituano (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fifth place. Loser Ourinhos still closes the standings with five games lost. Ituano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ourinhos will play against Catanduva (#7) in Caranduva and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ourinhos: K.Firmino 18+7reb+1ast, C.Martins 14+10reb+7ast, M.Marcal 14+3reb+5ast, G.Carey 11+9reb+1ast, J.Letty 8+1reb, G.De Paula 4+3reb
Ituano: G.Guimaraes 24+10reb, L.Lisboa 17+9reb, L.Carneiro 13+4reb+4ast, L.Zabani 12+2reb+2ast, J.Rodrigues 11+5reb+8ast, T.Da Paixao 9+4reb+7ast