Recap of Day 4 in Buenos Aires

Lucia Auza

Uruguay - Venezuela 57-45
Uruguay knocked down Venezuela to register the second win in Group B. Uruguay dominated from start to finish. They established a 29-16 halftime advantage. They followed with a 16-7 run in the third term to clear off for good. Lucia Auza (182-F-2005) and Sofia Herrera (179-SG-2005) provided 19 points each for the winners. Romina Mudarra (180-SF-2005) replied with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Venezuela.

Chile - Colombia 53-64
Colombia rallied past Chile to stay unbeaten in Group B. Chile led by five points at the first break. But Colombia responded with a 21-12 run in the next term to surge ahead. They followed with a 23-16 run in the fourth quarter to drive to the win. Silvia Suarez (174-PG-2004) had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Colombian team. Vania Vega (173-SG-2005) tossed in 19 points for Chile.

Ecuador - Bolivia 54-40
Ecuador improved at 2-1 record in Group A as they rallied past Bolivia. Ecuador and Bolivia were tied at 21 after twenty minutes of action. But Ecuador went on a strong 15-6 run in the fourth period to run away with the win. Maria Sarmiento (173-F-2004) provided 17 points to lead the effort. Mary Candia (173-G-2004) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Bolivia.

Paraguay - Brazil 39-70
Brazil thumped Paraguay to gain the third straight victory. Brazil went on a 24-2 run in the first period and never looked back en route to the victory. Arianny Francisco (184-C-2005) provided 18 points in the win. Pamela Encina (2005) netted 7 points for Paraguay.



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