Venezuela - Argentina
56-79
Argentina claimed the South American Championship title. They overcame
Venezuela in the Final.
Facundo Campazzo (179-PG-91) scored 15 points to lead the winners.
Argentina and Venezuela stayed close throughout the opening quarter. The
hosts eked out a narrow 18:16 lead at the first intermission. Argentina
boosted the gap in the second frame. They accounted for a 38:25 halftime
lead. Argentina stretched the margin even more in the third quarter.
They piled up a 58:39 lead with one quarter remaining. Venezuela could
not recover in the final frame and had to surrender at the end.
Marcos Mata (201-F-86) and
Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) knocked down 14 points each for the
winners.
Hector Romero (202-F/C-80, college:
New Orleans) answered with 12 points for Venezuela. Jose Juan Bravo had
11 points in the loss.
Places 3-4
Uruguay - Brazil
80-68
Uruguay clinched Bronze medals at the South American Championship in
Chaco, Argentina. They held off Brazil in the consolation final.
Mauricio Aguiar (197-F-83, agency:
Players Group) scored 21 points to lead the winners. Uruguay enjoyed
just a one-point lead after ten minutes 18:17. Brazil denied the deficit
and drew things level at 35 after twenty minutes. However Uruguay took
over in the third term. They limited Brazil to 7 points in the period
and established a 12-point lead with one quarter remaining. The teams
traded baskets throughout intense fourth frame but Uruguay held on to
the lead and sealed the win at the end.
Leandro Garcia Morales (186-G-80, college:
Texas A&M) had 18 points, while
Jayson Granger (186-G-89) finished with 14 points for Uruguay.
Vitor Benite (190-F/G-90) answered with 18 points for Brazil.
Augusto Cesar Lima had 14 points in the loss.
Venezuela and Argentina enter Final in Chaco
- Jun 22, 2012
SEMIFINALS
Brazil - Venezuela
70-86
Venezuela are now step away from gaining South American Championship
title. They knocked down Brazil in the semifinal battle yesterday.
David Cubillan (183-PG-87, college:
Marquette) and
Axiers Sucre (198-F-78) stepped up with 21 points each to lead the
winners. Brazil entered the game undefeated but met a fierce resistance
from the starting moments. Venezuela ensured a 20:15 lead after ten
minutes. They stretched the gap in the second quarter. Venezuela enjoyed
a 39:33 halftime lead. Venezuela cleared off in the third quarter. They
accumulated a 15-point lead with one quarter remaining. Venezuela did
not slow down in the final frame and rallied to the victory at the end.
Greivis Vasquez (198-PG-87, agency:
Interperformances, college:
Maryland) had 16 points and 8 assists in the win.
Vitor Benite (190-F/G-90) answered with 20 points for Brazil.
Augusto Cesar Lima had 14 points in the loss.
Argentina - Uruguay
88-81
Argentina became the second finalists at South American Championship in
Chaco. The hosts held off Uruguay to join Venezuela in the title game.
Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) came up with 18 points to lead the
winners. Argentina started the game aggressively. They rallied off to a
26:18 lead ten minutes into the game. The home team stayed in full
control throughout the second quarter. They ensured a 48:37 halftime
lead. Argentina kept Uruguay at bay throughout the third quarter. The
hosts built a 15-point cushion before the final frame. Uruguay did not
surrender as they erupted for 28 points in the fourth period trimming
the distance. But Argentina survived the challenge and posted a
well-deserved win at the end.
Nicolas Laprovittola (188-PG-90) had 17 points, while Federico Van
Lacke netted 12 points in the victory.
Jayson Granger (186-G-89) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds
for Uruguay. Martin Osimani finished with 12 points in defeat.
Places 5-6
Chile - Paraguay
88-93
Paraguay finished in the fifth place at the South American Championship.
They held off Chile to end the tournament campaign on a high note.
Paraguay will now have a chance to advance to the 2013 Fiba Americas
Championship. They need any American team to win Olympic Games to be
granted the qualification ticket. Chile got to the better start. They
grabbed a 21:18 lead after ten minutes. Paraguay still trailed after the
second quarter. Moreover Chile managed to take a 5-point lead at the
interval 44:40. The teams traded baskets throughout intense third
quarter. Chile entered the final frame up by four points 67:63. But
Paraguay went on a scoring spree in the fourth stanza. They unloaded 30
points and snatched a difficult win at the end.
Guillermo Araujo (205-C-82) provided 22 points and 9 rebounds for
Paraguay.
Daniel Perez (190-G/F-84) added 19 points in the victory.
Evandro Arteaga (178-G-83) answered with 27 points for Chile.
Gerardo Isla connected for 23 points in the loss.
Semifinalists are set in Chaco
- Jun 21, 2012
Group A
Argentina - Chile
88-64
Argentina stayed on the winning track at the South American Championship
in Chaco. The hosts beat Chile for the third straight win in Group A.
Juan Gutierrez (205-F/C-83) stepped up with 26 points to lead the
winners. Argentina will now take on Uruguay in the semis. Argentina
looked better from the start. The home team built a 24:15 lead at the
first break. They enlarged the distance in the second quarter. Argentina
accumulated a 48:29 halftime lead. They stayed in control in the third
quarter. The hosts secured a 21-point advantage with ten minutes
remaining. Chile could not match their opponents and had to surrender at
the end.
Federico Van Lacke (191-G-80) posted 18 points, while Matias Sandes
finished with 14 points for Argentina.
Evandro Arteaga (178-G-83) accounted for 17 points for Chile.
Sebastian Suarez delivered 11 points in the loss.
Colombia - Venezuela
66-101
Venezuela posted the second win at the South American Championship in
Argentina. They defeated Colombia to improve at 2-1 record in the second
place in Group A. Venezuela will now take on Brazil in the semifinal.
The victory also brought them the ticket to 2013 Fiba Americas
Championship.
Jose Vargas (196-G/F-82) paced well-balanced offence with 14 points.
Venezuela killed the intrigue in the opening quarter. They ignited a
31:10 run to leave Colombia far behind. Venezuela boosted the advantage
to 24 points at halftime 55:31. Venezuela maintained it well throughout
the third quarter. They ensured a 25-point buffer heading into the final
frame and never looked back en route to the win.
Gregory Vargas (182-PG-86),
Greivis Vasquez (198-PG-87, agency:
Interperformances, college:
Maryland) and
Axiers Sucre (198-F-78) had 11 points each in the victory.
Divier Perez (201-F/C-89) answered with 21 points and 8 rebounds for
Colombia. Enielsen Guevara netted 13 points in the loss.
Group B
Paraguay - Uruguay
70-82
Uruguay secured the second win at the South American Championship in
Argentina. They held off Paraguay to advance to the semis. Uruguay will
now take on undefeated Argentina in the playoffs.
Sebastian Izaguirre (207-C/F-85) came up with 19 points and 8
rebounds to lead the winners. Uruguay built their lead in the first
quarter. They got to a flying start posting a 22:9 advantage after ten
minutes. Uruguay boosted the gap in the second frame. They established a
48:28 halftime advantage. Paraguay stopped the rot in the third quarter.
They managed to pull closer cutting the deficit at 18 points with ten
minutes to go. Paraguay tried hard trimming the deficit in the final
period but Uruguay survived the challenge and earned a crucial win at
the end.
Nicolas Borsellino (202-F-86) posted 17 points, while Jayson Granger
had 16 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for Uruguay.
Guillermo Araujo (205-C-82) answered with 23 points for Paraguay.
Daniel Perez and Enrique Martinez netted 13 points apiece in the loss.
Brazil - Bolivia
95-46
Brazil registered the third straight win at the preliminary round of
South American Championship. They fired past Bolivia to finish on top of
Group B. Brazil will now take on Venezuela in the semifinal tonight.
Vitor Benite (190-F/G-90) and
Marcus Vinicius Toledo (203-F-86) came up with 17 points each to
lead the winners. Bolivia suffered the third loss in a row. Brazil left
their opponents behind early in the game. They built a 24:7 lead after
ten minutes. Brazil stretched the lead in the second quarter. They
accounted for a 49:18 halftime lead. Brazil stayed aggressive in the
second half. They knocked down 27 points in the third period to
accumulate a 44-point buffer before the final frame. Brazil never slowed
down marching to a comfortable win at the end. Elinho Corazza, Dede
Stefanelli and Augusto Cesar Lima had 12 points each in the victory.
Fernando Cadario (184-G-89) answered with 20 points for Bolivia.
Julio Mendoza netted 17 points in the loss.
Day 2 in Chaco
- Jun 20, 2012
Group A
Chile - Colombia
76-66
Chile registered the first win at the South American Championship. They
defeated Colombia in the second round of Group A action.
Erik Carrasco (181-PG-83) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds to
lead the winners. Chile dominated from start to finish. They ensured a
39:26 halftime lead. The gap grew in the third quarter. Chile ensured a
15-point lead with ten minutes remaining. Colombia did not surrender as
they cut the deficit in the final quarter. But Chile survived the threat
and sealed the winning outcome at the end.
Evandro Arteaga (178-G-83) notched 16 points, while Gerardo Isla
contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds in the victory.
Enielsen Guevara (204-F/C-82) answered with 18 points and 14 boards
for Colombia. Norbey Aragon finished with 16 points and 10 boards in the
loss.
Argentina - Venezuela
90-87
Argentina registered the second straight win at the South American
Championship. They overcame Venezuela behind 18 points from
Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78). Argentina are now on top of Group A
at 2-0 record. Venezuela slipped at 1-1. Venezuela got to a perfect
start. They unloaded 26 point in the opening quarter to take a 5-point
lead. Argentina slowed their opponents down a bit in the second frame.
The hosts cut the deficit to 4 points at the interval 44:48. Argentina
finally pulled in front in the third term. The home team gained a 64:62
lead with one quarter remaining. The hosts erupted for 26 points in the
fourth quarter to keep Venezuela at distance rolling to the victory.
Matias Sandes (201-F/G-84) netted 14 points, while Marcos Mata and
Nicolas Laprovittola added 13 points each in the win.
Greivis Vasquez (198-PG-87, agency:
Interperformances, college:
Maryland) answered with game-high 26 points for Venezuela. Gregory
Echenique had 12 points in the loss.
Group B
Bolivia - Paraguay
62-81
Paraguay opened win count at the South American Championship in
Argentina. They toppled Bolivia in Group B yesterday.
Federico Mellone (193-F/G-85) stepped up with 15 points to pace the
winners. Bolivia enjoyed a slightly better start to the game. They
registered a 17:'15 lead ten minutes into the encounter. However
Paraguay bounced back in style. They exploded with a 34:12 run in the
second term to establish a 49:29 halftime advantage. Paraguay stretched
the lead in the third quarter. They arrived at the final intermission up
by 24 points and never looked back en route to the win.
Carlos Jorge Riveros (189-G-85) provided 13 points, while Diego
Bareiro finished with 12 points for the winners.
Christian Camargo (F-92) answered with 16 points and 8 rebounds for
Bolivia. Julio Mendoza netted 12 points in the losing case.
Brazil - Uruguay
77-73
Brazil registered the second straight win at the start of South American
Championship. They held off Uruguay for 2-0 record in Group B.
Welington Dos Santos (185-PG-81) was pivotal scoring 23 points for
the winners. Uruguay fell at 1-1 record after the loss. Brazil started
off with an aggressive defence. They held their opponents at 11 points
in the first quarter to take a 5-point lead. The gap grew in the second
quarter. Brazil arrived at halftime up by 6 points 32:26. Brazil did not
loosen the grasp in the third frame. They extended the advantage at
14-point mark with ten minutes remaining. Uruguay however sparked the
intrigue when they narrowed the deficit in the dying seconds. But Brazil
stayed calm and executed for the win at the end.
Arthur Silva (199-F/G-82) delivered 14 points.
Leandro Garcia Morales (186-G-80, college:
Texas A&M) responded with 21 points for Uruguay. Mauricio Aguiar and
Brian Craig had 12 points each in the loss.
Day 1 in Chaco
- Jun 19, 2012
Group A
Colombia - Argentina
68-87
Argentina celebrated the opening win at the South American Championship.
The hosts outgunned Colombia in Group A.
Facundo Campazzo (179-PG-91) came up with 20 points for the hosts.
Argentina secured a three-point lead after ten minutes of action. The
hosts boosted the lead in the second quarter. They arrived at halftime
up by 10 points 46:36. Argentina cleared off in the third term. They
held Colombia to just 11 points in the quarter and rallied to a 22-point
advantage at the final intermission. Colombia outscored Argentina in the
fourth frame but could not escape the loss at the end.
Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) provided 12 points, while Matias
Sandes netted 11 points in the victory.
Stalin Ortiz (190-G-81, college:
Valparaiso) answered with 17 points for Colombia. Divier Perez had
15 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
Venezuela - Chile
86-61
Venezuela clinched the first win at the South American Championship in
Argentina. They defeated Chile behind 17 points from
Hector Romero (202-F/C-80, college:
New Orleans). Venezuela and Chile traded baskets throughout the opening
quarter. Venezuela pulled ahead for a 20:17 lead at the first
intermission. They took off in the second quarter. Venezuela boosted the
gap and arrived at halftime up by 18 points 45:27. Chile stopped the
bleeding in the third term. They poured in 23 points to narrow the gap
to 16 points. But Venezuela however quickly regained control and marched
to the victory in the final quarter.
Axiers Sucre (198-F-78) delivered 15 points, while Jhornan Zamora
had 11 points in the victory.
Erik Carrasco (181-PG-83) answered with 16 points for Chile.
Sebastian Suarez provided 12 points in defeat.
Group B
Paraguay - Brazil
63-67
Brazil registered the first win at the South American Championship. They
overcame Paraguay for 1-0 record in Group B.
Vitor Benite (190-F/G-90) scored 21 points to lead the winners. The
teams stayed close throughout the opening quarter. They were tied at 15
after ten minutes of action. Paraguay managed to pull ahead in the
second frame. They eke out a 33:32 halftime advantage. However Brazil
managed to take over in the third frame. Scoring 23 points Brazil pulled
in front for a 55:48 lead with one quarter remaining. Paraguay narrowed
the gap in the final frame but could not avoid the loss at the end.
Welington Dos Santos (185-PG-81) notched 13 points, while Mineiro
Ferreira and Dede Stefanelli added 9 points each in the win.
Guillermo Araujo (205-C-82) answered with 20 points for Paraguay.
Javier Martinez netted 19 points in the loss.
Uruguay - Bolivia
122-36
Uruguay secured the first win at the South American Championship in
Chaco, Argentina. They thumped Bolivia in Group B opener.
Bruno Fitipaldo (183-PG-91) delivered 20 points to lead the winners.
Uruguay shocked their opponents in the opening quarter. They went on a
36:5 run to leave Bolivia far behind. Uruguay continued to dominate in
the second quarter. They established a 59:16 halftime lead. The second
half did not change the complexion of the game. Uruguay stayed in charge
and rolled to the victory at the end.
Mauricio Aguiar (197-F-83, agency:
Players Group) posted 17 points, while Mathias Calfani and Leandro
Garcia Morales added 16 points each in the win.
Julio Mendoza (PG) answered with 12 points for Bolivia. Javier
Martinez and Miguel Angel Justiniano added 6 points each in the loss.
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