Colombia overcame Venezuela in Group B opener

Venezuela - Colombia 48:63

Colombia overcame Venezuela 63-48 in Group B opener of the 2024 South American Championship. They opened the game with a 19-7 run and led 10 points at the halftime. Moreover, Colombia added narrow 15-13 and then 20-17 rallies to seal the win.
Daniela Gonzalez (183-F-2002, college: S.Florida) stepped up with 16 points and Manuela Rios (165-G-1997) brought 15. Brianna Herlihy (183-F-1998, college: Villanova) replied with 16 points in the losing effort.