Liga Desarrollo Round 5: UDJ edge Punto R. by two points

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The most exciting game of round 5 in the Liga Desarrollo took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of their close opponent Punto R. (3-2) to fourth ranked UDJ (1-1) 58-56 on Saturday evening. UDJ forced 23 Punto R. turnovers. The best player for the winners was Fernanda Garcia (-95) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Sheyla Garcia (172-99) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. The former international Marjorie Caicedo (180-90) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Punto R.'s coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory UDJ went down to fifth position due to points difference. Punto R. at the other side keeps the fourth place with two games lost. UDJ are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Santa ES (#8) in the next round. Punto R. will play against the league's second-placed Los Andes SM (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in . Third ranked Vikingos (4-1) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging bottom-ranked Henko (0-5) 46-43 on Saturday evening. Power forward Nahomi Guzman (178-1) orchestrated the victory by scoring 8 points and 17 rebounds. Ivanna Flores contributed with 11 points for the winners. Vikingos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The former international Maria Carpio (178-93) answered with 9 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for Henko. Vikingos moved-up to second place, which they share with Los Andes SM. Henko at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Santa ES. Vikingos will play against league's leader La Perla in Guayaquil in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Henko will have a break next round.
Undefeated leader La Perla delivered the fifth consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Viejo W. (1-4) 66-31. Paulina Vaicekauskas stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Daniela Camacho responded with 4 points and 9 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. Undefeated La Perla (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Loser Viejo W. keeps the sixth position with four games lost. La Perla will meet at home Vikingos (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Viejo W. will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Santa ES (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 77-58 loss to second ranked Los Andes SM (4-1) in . But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Daniela Mora nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side. Los Andes SM's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Los Andes SM. They maintain second place with 4-1 record behind leader La Perla, which they share with Vikingos. Santa ES lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Los Andes SM's next round opponent will be Punto R. (#4). Santa ES will play against UDJ (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

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Los Andes SM - Santa ES 77-58

Bottom-ranked Santa ES (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 77-58 loss to second ranked Los Andes SM (4-1) in . But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Santa ES's 28. They outrebounded Santa ES 52-36 including 38 on the defensive glass. Center Daniela Mora (179-92) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and Ana Mora (169-99) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Los Andes SM players scored in double figures. Los Andes SM's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Adamarys Vivar (-3) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and forward Ashley Amaya (-97) added 15 points respectively for Santa ES in the defeat. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Los Andes SM. They maintain second place with 4-1 record behind leader La Perla, which they share with Vikingos. Santa ES lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Los Andes SM's next round opponent will be Punto R. (#4). Santa ES will play against UDJ (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Los Andes SM: D.Mora 18+16reb+1ast, A.Mora 14+7reb+2ast, A.Carelis 13+6reb+1ast, L.Joselyn 10+2reb, C.Paula 7+4reb, D.Lasso 6+6reb+7ast
Santa ES: V.Adamarys 19+7reb, A.Ashley 15+4reb, P.Brayanna 9+2reb+1ast, M.Belen 7+5reb, M.Rosa 3+2reb, P.Carla 3+3reb+7ast

Henko - Vikingos 43-46

Important game to mention about took place in . Third ranked Vikingos (4-1) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging bottom-ranked Henko (0-5) 46-43 on Saturday evening. Vikingos forced 28 Henko turnovers. Power forward Nahomi Guzman (178-1) orchestrated the victory by scoring 8 points and 17 rebounds. Forward Ivanna Flores (-98) contributed with 11 points for the winners. Vikingos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The former international Maria Carpio (178-93) answered with 9 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Sthefany Narvaez (168-1) added 16 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Henko. Vikingos moved-up to second place, which they share with Los Andes SM. Henko at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Santa ES. Vikingos will play against league's leader La Perla in Guayaquil in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Henko will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Vikingos: F.Ivanna 11+2reb+1ast, P.Enaim 9+4reb, N.Guzman 8+17reb+2ast, J.Molina 6+1reb, J.Garcia 5+2reb+4ast, V.Sofia 3+4reb
Henko: S.Narvaez 16+9reb+1ast, C.Maria 9+11reb+6ast, Q.Karen 4+7reb, A.Andrea 4+6reb, H.Katherine 4+4reb, C.Aixa 3

Punto R. - UDJ 56-58

The most exciting game of round 5 in the Liga Desarrollo took place in . This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of their close opponent Punto R. (3-2) to fourth ranked UDJ (1-1) 58-56 on Saturday evening. UDJ forced 23 Punto R. turnovers. The best player for the winners was Fernanda Garcia (-95) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Sheyla Garcia (172-99) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. The former international Marjorie Caicedo (180-90) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds and the former international power forward Liliana Angulo (183-90) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Punto R.'s coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory UDJ went down to fifth position due to points difference. Punto R. at the other side keeps the fourth place with two games lost. UDJ are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Santa ES (#8) in the next round. Punto R. will play against the league's second-placed Los Andes SM (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
UDJ: G.Fernanda 14+10reb+4ast, G.Sheyla 13+6reb+1ast, R.Bedoya 13+1reb, G.Lucia 8+10reb, H.Guayaquil 5+2reb+2ast, M.Jhossett 3+3reb+1ast
Punto R.: M.Caicedo 22+9reb+3ast, L.Angulo 8+6reb+3ast, Y.Ramon 8+4reb+2ast, F.Anamari 7+3reb, M.Jazmin 4+4reb+1ast, V.Hipatia 3+5reb

Viejo W. - La Perla 31-66

Undefeated leader La Perla delivered the fifth consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Viejo W. (1-4) 66-31. La Perla held Viejo W. to an opponent 17.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.8 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Viejo W. 65-41 including a 46-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Paulina Vaicekauskas (180-3) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and center Samy Bacilio (180-3) chipped in 6 points and 20 rebounds. Forward Daniela Camacho (177-96) responded with 4 points and 9 rebounds and forward Maria Sarmiento (173-4) scored 7 points and 6 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. La Perla (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 5 victories in a row. Loser Viejo W. keeps the sixth position with four games lost. La Perla will meet at home Vikingos (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Viejo W. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
La Perla: M.Noelia 16+8reb+2ast, E.Granja 13+3reb+3ast, V.Paulina 10+15reb+2ast, S.Bacilio 6+20reb+1ast, M.Kennya 5+3reb, D.Salcedo 4+2reb+1ast
Viejo W.: S.Maria 7+6reb, O.Gabriela 5+1reb, S.Yamileth 4+6reb, D.Camacho 4+9reb+1ast, M.Nury 3, M.Mora 2+4reb+1ast



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