LNF Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Sportiva Italiana advance into Finals

Puente Alto - Alemana P. 61-68

Alemana dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Puente Alto's 22. They outrebounded Puente Alto 52-40 including a 42-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international center Tatiana Gomez (192-1981) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. Argentinian guard Valeria Fernandez (165-1998) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Colombian forward Mabel Martinez (180-1986) replied with 7 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Kwanza Murray (170-1996, college: Lincoln, PA) added 15 points in the effort for Puente Alto.
Top scorers:
Puente Alto: K.Murray 15+4reb+1ast, A.Andaur 11+4reb+2ast, J.Orrego 10+6reb+2ast, C.Abuyeres 9+9reb+1ast, M.Martinez 7+11reb+3ast, C.Ramirez 6+5reb+1ast
Alemana P.: T.Gomez 22+16reb+3ast, V.Fernandez 17+12reb+5ast, A.Garcia 12+4reb+1ast, D.Dublo 8+16reb+3ast, K.Dominguez 6+3reb+2ast, V.Pincheira 3+1reb

Univ.Concepcion - Sportiva Ita. 63-80

Sportiva Ita. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Univ.Concepcion's 26. Sportiva Ita. forced 19 Univ.Concepcion turnovers and outrebounded them 48-37 including a 39-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Martina Pereira (166-2005) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Macarena Retamales (176-2001) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Sportiva Ita. players scored in double figures. Argentinian Camila Suarez (178-2000) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Jade Compton (178, college: Presbyterian) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Univ.Concepcion: C.Suarez 13+9reb+3ast, J.Compton 12+7reb+1ast, J.Viafora 9+3reb+1ast, A.Sagurie 9+1reb, C.Cardenas 7+5reb+2ast, C.Torres 4+1reb+1ast
Sportiva Ita.: M.Pereira 18+18reb+2ast, A.Guineo 14+5reb+4ast, C.Perez 13+2reb, M.Retamales 13+6reb+6ast, L.Raviolo 7+3reb+2ast, J.Cortes 4+7reb+1ast