Argentina celebrate title in Sucre

FINAL

Colombia - Argentina 55-71
Argentina marched past Colombia to clinch the Gold medals in Sucre. Florencia Chagas (174-G-01) posted 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the champions. Argentina secured a 31:25 halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 15-point mark heading into the fourth period. Argentina limited their opponents to just 12 points in the final quarter and rallied to the triumph. Sofia Acevedo (167-PG-01) dropped 22 points for the winners. Maria Zamora (170-SF-00) responded with 18 points for Colombia.

3-4 Place

Chile - Venezuela 69-64
Chile stepped onto the pedestal in Sucre. They overcame Venezuela in the Bronze medals game. Gallardo Ana (163-PG-00) posted 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Chile dominated in the first half. They accumulated a 37:23 halftime lead. Venezuela sank 24 points in the fourth term to cut the deficit but could not avoid the loss. Priscila Godoy (169-PG-00) accounted for 15 points in the victory. Odeth Betancourt (183-C-00) responded with 19 points and 14 rebounds for Venezuela.

5-6 Place

Ecuador - Peru 85-40
Ecuador finished fifth at the championship. They coasted past Peru on the final day of action. Vanessa Ochoa (167-PG-01) stepped up with 13 points to lead the charge. Ecuador piled up a 38:23 halftime lead. They followed with a 47:17 run in the second half to seal a comfortable win. Lory Lugo (183-F/C-00) delivered 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Veronica Escudero (173-SF-01) responded with 14 points for Peru.

7-8 Place

Bolivia - Uruguay 61-59
Bolivia finally secured the first victory at the home championship. They nipped Uruguay to occupy the seventh position at the tournament. Noelia Tapia (157-SG-01) recorded 15 points to pace the hosts. Bolivia grabbed a 29:19 halftime advantage. Uruguay narrowed the gap in the second half but came up short of victory at the end. Liz Carrasco (168-PF-00) tossed in 14 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win. Aldana Gayoso (168-PG-00) responded with 24 points for Uruguay.