Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Aguada and SESI reach Final in Asuncion

Felix Perez - Aguada 74-81

The guests trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 20-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Argentinian Agustina Marin (170-2003) stepped up and scored 27 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and point guard Florencia Niski (165-2002) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side American guard Jailin Cherry (173, college: LSU) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import forward DeAnna Wilson (188, college: Illinois St.) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Felix Perez: J.Cherry 19+6reb+1ast, D.Wilson 15+6reb+2ast, M.Pereira 14+3reb+2ast, S.Mgbeike 10+7reb+1ast, M.Mercado 8+2reb+5ast, X.Ibarra 4+1reb
Aguada: A.Marin 27+6reb+2ast, F.Niski 22+5reb+6ast, A.Gayoso 11+3reb+1ast, F.Fernandez 11+12reb+2ast, J.Fernandez 7+9reb+1ast, R.Johnson 2+6reb+2ast

Obras - SESI 50-59

The guests were already 14 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 14-9 Obras' run in the last quarter cut the lead to 59-50 at the end of the game. They outrebounded Obras 45-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. Gabriella DArrigo (174-1998) nailed 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for the winning side and power forward Aline Moura (185-1997) accounted for 11 points and 7 rebounds. SESI's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Power forward Agostina Burani (186-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Camila Suarez (178-2000) added 15 points respectively for Obras in the defeat.
Top scorers:
Obras: C.Suarez 15+2reb+3ast, A.Burani 11+10reb+1ast, F.Chagas 8+4reb+2ast, V.Fernandez 4+3reb, M.Padilla 4+2reb+1ast, C.Gentinetta 4+4reb
SESI: G.D'Arrigo 17+6reb+4ast, A.Moura 11+7reb+1ast, E.De Oliveira 11+6reb+1ast, L.Soares 6+11reb+1ast, V.Domingos 5+1reb+1ast, E.De Souza 5+7reb+1ast