Berazategui clinch top spot in Group C

What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Quimsa (2-1) on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by Berazategui (3-0) 46-45. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Quimsa. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The guests trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 11-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Swingman Celeste Cabanez (178-86) scored 6 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Candela Gentinetta (181-1) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Berazategui's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Manuela Rios with 3 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Berazategui have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Argentinian champion maintains first position with 3-0 record, which they share with Audaz. Quimsa at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Leonas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very significant was Ecuadorian Victoria's (#4) 57-48 victory against one of their biggest challengers Colombian Leonas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Belarusian forward Tatyana Troina (188-81, college: S.Carolina) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Doris Lasso supported her with 16 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds by Brazilian power forward Julia Torres (190-93, college: MWSU) did not help to save the game for Leonas. Victoria (1-2) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Pastoras de Lara. It was Leonas' third loss in a row. Defending Colombian champion still keep top with three games lost. They share the position with Carl A-Z. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

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Group C

Leonas - Victoria 48-57

Very significant was Ecuadorian Victoria's (#4) 57-48 victory against one of their biggest challengers Colombian Leonas. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The guests were ahead by 4 points but lost the second period ending it with a 1-point deficit before their 19-9 run, which allowed them to win the game. Victoria brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Belarusian forward Tatyana Troina (188-81, college: S.Carolina) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Doris Lasso (164-93) supported her with 16 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds by Brazilian power forward Julia Torres (190-93, college: MWSU) did not help to save the game for Leonas. Marta Peralta (171-94) added 14 points and 12 rebounds. Victoria (1-2) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Pastoras de Lara. It was Leonas' third loss in a row. Defending Colombian champion still keep top with three games lost. They share the position with Carl A-Z. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Leonas: J.Torres 18+11reb+1ast, M.Peralta 14+12reb+3ast, P.Maria 7+6reb+1ast, P.Rojas 4+5reb+1ast, N.Quevedo 3+5reb+1ast, I.Pena 2+2reb
Victoria: T.Troina 18+12reb, D.Lasso 16+4reb+6ast, M.Garcia 12+5reb, A.Mora 4+1reb, M.Kress 4+7reb+1ast, B.Paula 2+7reb+2ast

Quimsa - Berazategui 45-46

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Quimsa (2-1) on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by Berazategui (3-0) 46-45. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Quimsa. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The guests trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 11-9 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Swingman Celeste Cabanez (178-86) scored 6 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Candela Gentinetta (181-1) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Berazategui's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Manuela Rios with 3 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals and point guard Luciana Delabarba (167-97) scored 13 points. Berazategui have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Argentinian champion maintains first position with 3-0 record, which they share with Audaz. Quimsa at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Leonas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: L.Delabarba 13+3reb, S.Cabrera 9+3reb, M.Martinez 9+4reb, C.Fiorotto 6+7reb+2ast, R.Manuela 3+8reb+7ast, Y.Rodriguez 3+3reb
Berazategui: C.Gentinetta 11+6reb, S.Wolf 7+3reb+1ast, L.Raviolo 7+1reb, C.Cabanez 6+10reb+1ast, A.Jourdehuil 5+5reb, V.Gauna 4+2reb



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