Argentina prevail against Chile to celebrate title in Santiago

Sthefany Thomas

Chile - Argentina 80:85 (OT)

Argentina earned the title at the 2014 ODESUR Games in Santiago. They held off hosting Chile in the Final on Sunday. Sthefany Thomas (175-F/G-89, college: Clemson) came up with 32 points to pace the winners.
Argentina built a 24:14 lead after the opening quarter. Chile narrowed the gap in the second period. The hosts pulled within 5 points 29:34. Chile fired on full throttle in the third term. They dropped 26 points in the quarter and surged ahead for a 55:51 advantage at the final break. Argentina however erased the deficit in the fourth term. They forced the game into overtime. Argentina went on a 14:9 surge in the fourth period and sealed the winning outcome. Andrea Boquete Manna (183-F/C-90) produced 16 points, while Carolina Sanchez added 10 points and 12 boards in the win. Ziomara Morrison (193-C-89, agency: Regeneracom Sports) responded with 34 points and 19 rebounds for Chile. Barbara Cousino (178-F-96) had 14 points in the loss.

Chile: Ziomara Morrison 34+19 boards, Barbara Cousino 14
Argentina: Sthefany Thomas 32, Andrea Boquete Manna 16, Carolina Sanchez 10+12 boards