Argentina ease past the hosts of the Pan American Games

Argentina - Chile 87:71

Argentina edged the hosts of the Pan American Games for a 1-1 record. They posted an 87-71 win over Chile at the end of Day 2 of the competition. Both teams exchanged the wins in the first half as the board showed 40-40 at the halftime. Argentina posted an 18-14 run in the third quarter and closed the game with a final 29-17 surge.
Candela Gentinetta (181-SF-2001) top-scored for the winners with 23 points and Victoria Gauna (185-F-2001) delivered 18. Paula Carrasco (161-PG-1994) and Fernanda Ovalle (178-G-2003, college: Xavier) ended up with 13 points for the hosts, whilst Barbara Cousino (178-F-1996) produced 12.