Argentina finish preliminary round undefeated

Victoria Llorente

Argentina finished the ODESUR Games preliminary round with a perfect record. They outgunned hosting Chile 107:57 for the fifth straight victory. Seven players scored in double digits for Argentina. Victoria Llorente (184-F/C-96) stepped up with 16 points and 10 boards in the win. Argentina secured a 55:32 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Chile and Argentina will meet again tonight to decide on the winners of the tournament.
Colombia prevailed against Paraguay 92:60 to improve at 3-2 record. Maria Delgado (96) posted 18 points to pace the winners. Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) was responsible for 11 points in the victory. Maria Mercado (163-PG-89) responded with 13 points for Paraguay.
Ecuador celebrated the first win at the tournament as they held off Bolivia 66:58. Marorie Caicedo chipped in 19 points for Ecuador. Dayanna Salcedo added 11 points and 12 rebounds in the winning effort. Mirian Justiniano answered with 17 points for Bolivia.