Liga Femenina Round 4 (Regular Season): UDJ lose their first game against ATUC

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of UDJ (5-1) on the court of fourth ranked ATUC on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by ATUC 60-55. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Sthefany Narvaez (168-2001) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Marcia Ullauri (-2005) who added 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international power forward Dayanna Salcedo (176-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. ATUC (2-4) moved-up to third place. Defending champion UDJ still keeps top position with one game lost.
Very significant was UDJ's (#1) just 1-point road victory against their biggest opponent Santa Maria 66-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Santa Maria. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The winners were led by the former international power forward Dayanna Salcedo (176-1989) who scored that evening 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Luciana Garrido supported her with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds by international guard Heidy Guayaquil (157-1999) did not help to save the game for Santa Maria. Santa Maria's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains first position with 5-1 record. Santa Maria at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ambato S. (1-5) against fourth ranked ATUC (2-4) on Sunday night. Visiting Ambato S. was defeated by ATUC in a tough game on the road 76-81. Marcia Ullauri fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Noelia Moran produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds for lost side. Ambato S.'s coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. ATUC moved-up to third place. Ambato S. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost.

In the last game of round 4 Ambato S. was destroyed by Santa Maria on the opponent's court 70-47.

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ATUC - UDJ 60-55

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of UDJ (5-1) on the court of fourth ranked ATUC on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by ATUC 60-55. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Sthefany Narvaez (168-2001) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Marcia Ullauri (-2005) who added 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international power forward Dayanna Salcedo (176-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and guard Luciana Garrido scored 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. ATUC (2-4) moved-up to third place. Defending champion UDJ still keeps top position with one game lost.
Top scorers:
ATUC: S.Narvaez 16+5reb+4ast, M.Ullauri 14+9reb+1ast, S.Carpio 11+1reb, D.Segarra 8+8reb, J.Loja 7+12reb+4ast, N.Nieto 3+1reb
UDJ: D.Salcedo 21+13reb+1ast, L.Garrido 14+8reb+4ast, D.Criollo 11+7reb+3ast, Y.Ramon 7+5reb+3ast, E.Alomoto 2+1reb, N.Lopez 0

Santa Maria - Ambato S. 70-47

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd ranked Ambato S.'s (1-5) road loss to second ranked Santa Maria (4-2) 47-70 on Saturday. Santa Maria forced 24 Ambato S. turnovers. The former international forward Viviana Zurita (-1996) fired 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. International guard Heidy Guayaquil (157-1999) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Santa Maria's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international Noelia Moran (180-2002) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Doris Lasso (164-1993) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Santa Maria maintains second position with 4-2 record behind leader UDJ. Ambato S. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Santa Maria: V.Zurita 19+8reb, H.Guayaquil 11+7reb+4ast, K.Cantillo 9+3reb, A.Mora 6+6reb+1ast, M.Del Rosario 6+1reb, A.Velasquez 5+2reb
Ambato S.: N.Moran 20+9reb+1ast, D.Lasso 11+11reb+2ast, A.Benalcazar 4+1reb, A.Chicomin 2+2reb+1ast, B.Sanchez 1+2reb+1ast, F.Mera 0

ATUC - Ambato S. 81-76

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ambato S. (1-5) against fourth ranked ATUC (2-4) on Sunday night. Visiting Ambato S. was defeated by ATUC in a tough game on the road 76-81. Marcia Ullauri (-2005) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. The former international Maria Carpio (178-1993) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. The former international Noelia Moran (180-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and the former international guard Doris Lasso (164-1993) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Ambato S.'s coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. ATUC moved-up to third place. Ambato S. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
ATUC: J.Loja 19+6reb+4ast, M.Carpio 17+10reb+3ast, M.Ullauri 15+15reb+1ast, S.Narvaez 15+3reb+3ast, D.Segarra 11+3reb+2ast, M.Guillen 2+3reb
Ambato S.: B.Sanchez 19+1reb+2ast, N.Moran 17+15reb+1ast, D.Lasso 13+7reb+3ast, E.Calderon 13+6reb+3ast, K.Naranjo 10+9reb+2ast, A.Benalcazar 2+1reb+2ast

Santa Maria - UDJ 65-66

Very significant was UDJ's (#1) just 1-point road victory against their biggest opponent Santa Maria 66-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Santa Maria. It was a key game for the top position in the league. UDJ forced 20 Santa Maria turnovers. The winners were led by the former international power forward Dayanna Salcedo (176-1989) who scored that evening 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Luciana Garrido supported her with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Even 24 points and 6 rebounds by international guard Heidy Guayaquil (157-1999) did not help to save the game for Santa Maria. The former international forward Viviana Zurita (-1996) added 13 points and 17 rebounds for lost side. Santa Maria's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains first position with 5-1 record. Santa Maria at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
UDJ: D.Salcedo 21+8reb+5ast, Y.Ramon 18+6reb+2ast, L.Garrido 17+11reb+3ast, A.Bedoya 7+8reb+1ast, M.Cardenas 2+3reb, D.Criollo 1+4reb+2ast
Santa Maria: H.Guayaquil 24+6reb+3ast, V.Zurita 13+17reb, M.Del Rosario 9+1reb, A.Mora 7+3reb+2ast, K.Vera 7+6reb+1ast, K.Feijoo 2+1reb