South American Championships (2016)
2014 (2 year break)

South American Championships Standings
 1. Brazil
 2. Venezuela
 3. Colombia
 4. Argentina
 5. Paraguay
 6. Ecuador
 7. Chile
 8. Peru
 9. Uruguay
South American Championships Stage One Standings
Group A
 1. Brazil 4-0 
 2. Colombia 3-1 
 3. Paraguay 2-2 
 4. Chile 1-3 
 5. Uruguay 0-4 
Group B
 1. Venezuela 3-0 
 2. Argentina 2-1 
 3. Ecuador 1-2 
 4. Peru 0-3 
Points Per Game
 Tatiana GOMEZ
  (192-C-81)
  Avg: 18.7
 1. Gomez, CHI18.7 
 2. Castro, BRA17.8 
 3. Perez, VEN16.2 
 4. Colhado, BRA15.5 
 5. Mercado, PAR15.2 
 6. Martinez, COL13.8 
 7. Vega, ARG13.6 
 8. Salcedo, ECU13.3 
 9. Marquez, VEN13.2 
 10. Pereyra, URU13.0 
Rebounds Per Game
 Nadia COLHADO
  (193-C-89)
  Avg: 10.3
 1. Colhado, BRA10.3 
 2. Prens, COL8.8 
 3. Vega, ARG8.6 
 4. Gomez, CHI7.7 
 5. Somma, URU7.5 
 6. Vega, PER7.3 
 7. Mosquera, COL7.0 
 8. Abuyeres, CHI6.8 
 9. Santos, BRA6.7 
 10. Mercado, PAR6.4 
Assists Per Game
 Joice RODRIGUES
  (168-PG-86)
  Avg: 7.3
 1. Rodrigues, BRA7.3 
 2. Perez, VEN5.4 
 3. Gretter, ARG5.4 
 4. Mercado, PAR4.8 
 5. Palacios, COL4.3 
 6. Caraves, PAR3.6 
 7. Marcal, BRA3.3 
 8. Rios, COL3.2 
 9. Marquez, VEN3.0 
 10. Munoz, COL2.8 
Steals Per Game
 Maria CARAVES
  (169-G-92)
  Avg: 3.4
 1. Caraves, PAR3.4 
 2. Silva, VEN2.2 
 3. Santana, ARG2.2 
 4. Huttemann, PAR2.2 
 5. Gretter, ARG2.2 
 6. Marcal, BRA2.0 
 7. Caicedo, ECU2.0 
 8. Fuentes, CHI2.0 
 9. Corrales, VEN1.8 
 10. Paixao, BRA1.8 
Blocks Per Game
 Nadia COLHADO
  (193-C-89)
  Avg: 1.5
 1. Colhado, BRA1.5 
 2. Gomez, CHI1.3 
 3. Fiorotto, ARG1.2 
 4. Burani, ARG1.0 
 5. Marquez, VEN0.8 
 6. Prens, COL0.8 
 7. Martinez, COL0.5 
 8. Jacob, BRA0.5 
 9. Pena, PAR0.4 
 10. Santana, ARG0.4 

Brazil celebrate the title in Barquisimeto

   2016 ROSTER    
Starting Five in BOLD letters
Starting five
Joice Rodrigues
Rodrigues
Palmira Marcal
Marcal
Iziane Castro
Castro
Karina Jacob
Jacob
Nadia Colhado
Colhado
4 Patty Ribeiro 176-G/F-90 Maranhao Brazil
5 Taina Paixao 176-G-91 America de Recife Brazil
6 Joice Rodrigues 168-PG-86 Corinthians Brazil
7 Palmira Marcal 176-G-84 Sampaio Brazil
8 Iziane Castro 182-G/F-82 Sampaio Brazil
9 Jaqueline Silvestre 178-F-86 Santo Andre Brazil
10 Tatiane Pacheco 181-F-91 America de Recife Brazil
11 Soeli Garvao 185-C-77 Maranhao Brazil
12 Karina Jacob 187-F/C-85 Sampaio Brazil
13 Nadia Colhado 193-C-89 Sampaio Brazil
14 Gilmara Justino 191-C-81 Corinthians Brazil
15 Kelly Santos 192-C-79 America de Recife Brazil

Antonio Barbosa Head Coach
Cristiano Cedra Assistant Ourinhos Brazil
Julio Cesar Patricio Assistant

Brazil celebrate the title in Barquisimeto - May 27, 2016

FINAL
Brazil - Venezuela 94-75
Brazil defended their South American Championship title. They rallied past hosting Venezuela in the Final in Barquisimeto. Six players scored in double digits for Brazil. Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) paced the champions with 20 points. Brazil silenced the hosts in the first half. The defending champions got to a massive 55:25 start to the game. Venezuela managed to stop the bleeding after the big break. Venezuela cut the deficit but could not avoid the defeat. Kelly Santos (192-C-79, agency: Interperformances) provided 19 points, while Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) added 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Roselis Silva (166-PG-91, college: Arkansas Tech, agency: Gamble Sports Management) responded with 18 points for Venezuela. Ivaney Marquez (177-SF-83, college: Grayson County CC), Waleska Perez (180-SG-94, college: Weatherford JC) and Sharol Renault (170-PG-86) had 13 points apiece in the loss.
3-4 Place
Argentina - Colombia 55-59
Colombia outgunned Argentina to take the Bronze medals at the championship. Maria Palacios (163-G-85) sank 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Colombia jumped to a 30:23 halftime lead. Argentina narrowed the gap in the third term. They pulled within 2 points at the final intermission. However Colombia went on a 15:13 run in the fourth quarter and iced the victory. Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) provided 10 points in the win. Andrea Boquete (183-F/C-90) replied with 14 points for Argentina. Sandra Pavon (175-PG-85) had 13 points in the defeat.



Latinbasket.com All-South American Championships Awards 2016 - May 27, 2016

Latinbasket.com All-South American Championships 1st Team 2016
Waleska Perez
Perez
Iziane Castro
Castro
Ivaney Marquez
Marquez
Mabel Martinez
Martinez
Nadia Colhado
Colhado

Best Player: Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82) of Brazil
Best Guard: Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82) of Brazil
Best Forward: Ivaney Marquez (177-SF-83) of Venezuela
Best Center: Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) of Brazil

1st Team
SG: Waleska Perez (180-SG-94) of Venezuela
G/F: Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82) of Brazil
SF: Ivaney Marquez (177-SF-83) of Venezuela
F: Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) of Colombia
C: Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) of Brazil

2nd Team
PG: Maria Mercado (162-PG-89) of Paraguay
PG: Melisa Gretter (161-PG-93) of Argentina
PG: Roselis Silva (166-PG-91) of Venezuela
C: Kelly Santos (192-C-79) of Brazil
C: Gisela Vega (188-C-82) of Argentina

Honorable Mention
Maria Caraves (169-G-92) of Paraguay
Palmira Marcal (176-G-84) of Brazil
Dayanna Salcedo (177-F/G-89) of Ecuador
Tatiana Gomez (192-C-81) of Chile



Venezuela and Brazil to clash for title in Barquisimeto - May 26, 2016

SEMIFINALS
Venezuela - Colombia 67-59
Venezuela will play for the title in Barquisimeto. The hosts overcame Colombia to advance into Final. Waleska Perez (180-SG-94, college: Weatherford JC) stepped up with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Venezuela registered a 32:27 halftime lead. The home side used a 23:12 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Roselis Silva (166-PG-91, college: Arkansas Tech, agency: Gamble Sports Management) netted 15 points for the winning side. Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) answered with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Colombia.

Brazil - Argentina 73-57
Brazil paved their way into South American Championship Final. They rallied past Argentina in the semifinal clash on Wednesday. Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) sank 19 points to pace the defending champions. Brazil recorded a 34:25 halftime lead. Argentina however used a 26:17 run to tie things up. But Brazil responded with a 22:6 rally in the fourth frame to ice the win. Palmira Marcal (176-G-84) delivered 18 points for the winners. Gisela Vega (188-C-82) responded with 14 points for Argentina.
5-6 Place
Paraguay - Ecuador 72-52
Paraguay occupied the fifth position at the tournament. They held off Ecuador in the final game. Maria Mercado (162-PG-89) posted 19 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Paraguay recorded a 31:25 halftime lead. They went on a 22:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Tamara Insfran (175-G/F-89, college: Cumberland) finished with 17 points for the winning side. Dayanna Salcedo (177-F/G-89) responded with 19 points and 11 rebounds for Ecuador.


Semifinals are set in Barquisimeto - May 25, 2016

Group A
Brazil - Paraguay 128-35
Brazil stayed undefeated in Barquisimeto. They stormed past Paraguay to finish on top of Group A. Seven players scored in double digits for the winners. Patty Ribeiro (176-G/F-90) stepped up with 19 points for Brazil. They unleashed 71 points in the first half to gain a comfortable 48-point lead. Brazil never looked back afterwards marching to a well-deserved victory. Palmira Marcal (176-G-84), Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) and Kelly Santos (192-C-79, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 17 points each in the win. Astrid Huttemann (180-F-92, college: Union, TN) responded with 11 points for Paraguay.

Colombia - Uruguay 83-42
Colombia cruised past Uruguay to improve at 3-1 record in the second position in Group A. Therefore they clinched the semifinal appearance. Maria Paz Delgado led the winners with 23 points. Colombia rallied to a 34:18 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 22:8 run in the third quarter to open a comfortable advantage and never looked back en route to the win. Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) delivered 9 points for the winners. Maria Pereyra (171-G-86) repsonded with 11 points for Uruguay.




Recap of Day 4 in Barquisimeto - May 24, 2016

Group A
Paraguay - Colombia 58-92
Colombia knocked down Paraguay to improve at 2-1 record in Group A. Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) delivered 23 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Colombia stayed in charge throughout the first half. They accumulated a 43:25 halftime advantage. Colombia followed with a 29:11 rally in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) had 19 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds for the winners. Maria Mercado (162-PG-89) and Tamara Insfran (175-G/F-89, college: Cumberland) answered with 14 points each for Paraguay.

Uruguay - Chile 53-68
Chile fired past Uruguay to gain the first victory in Barquisimeto. Tatiana Gomez (192-C-81) came up with 19 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Chile recorded a 37:27 halftime advantage. Chile secured an 11-point lead heading into the fourth quarter and never looked back en route to the victory. Javiera Morales (178-G-92) notched 15 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Maria Pereyra (171-G-86) responded with 22 points for Uruguay.

Group B
Venezuela - Argentina 71-67 OT
Venezuela overcame Argentina in overtime to secure the top place finish in Group B. Ivaney Marquez (177-SF-83, college: Grayson County CC) tossed in 23 points to pace the hosts. Argentina built a 36:25 halftime advantage. But Venezuela responded with a 26:14 run in the third term to surge ahead. Argentina limited Venezuela to just 9 points in the fourth stanza to force overtime. However the home side went on an 11:7 surge in the extra period to remain undefeated. Waleska Perez (180-SG-94, college: Weatherford JC) connected for 15 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists in the win. Gisela Vega (188-C-82) responded with 22 points and 13 rebounds for Argentina.

Ecuador - Peru 85-57
Ecuador cruised past Peru to open win count at the tournament. Dayanna Salcedo (177-F/G-89) provided 16 points to pace the winners. Ecuador raced off to a 47:30 halftime advantage. Ecuador kept Peru at bay throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Marjorie Caicedo (180-F-90) delivered 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Ana Farfan (165-PG-93) answered with 18 points for Peru.




Recap of Day 3 in Barquisimeto - May 23, 2016

Group A
Colombia - Brazil 55-76
Brazil cruised past Colombia to improve at 3-0 record in Group A. Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) sank 22 points to lead the tournament's favourites. Brazil raced off to a comfortable 35:22 halftime advantage. Brazil never looked back en route to the winning side. Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) provided 15 points and 11 rebounds for the defending champions. Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) responded with 12 points for Colombia.

Chile - Paraguay 69-83
Paraguay earned the second straight victory in Barquisimeto. They knocked down Chile to stay perfect in Group A. Maria Mercado (162-PG-89) posted 24 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds for the winners. Paraguay claimed a 49:35 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 20-point mark at the final intermission. Chile cut the deficit in the final stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Tamara Insfran (175-G/F-89, college: Cumberland) had 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Tatiana Gomez (192-C-81) responded with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the loss.

Group B
Ecuador - Venezuela 46-91
Venezuela stayed on the winning track in Barquisimeto. The hosts outscored Ecuador for 2-0 record in Group B. Waleska Perez (180-SG-94, college: Weatherford JC) stepped up with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Venezuela marched to a 25:10 lead after ten minutes. The hosts went on a 25:6 run in the third term to clear off for good. Dianora Rivas (164-PG-90) tossed in 12 points for the home side. Dayanna Salcedo (177-F/G-89) responded with 14 points for Ecuador.

Argentina - Peru 89-15
Argentina thumped Peru to gain 2-0 record in Group B. Sthefany Thomas (175-F/G-89, college: Clemson) stepped up with 15 points to lead the winners. Argentina dominated from start to finish. They established a massive 48:7 halftime advantage. Argentina kept Peru scoreless in the third term and breezed to the victory. Andrea Boquete (183-F/C-90) tossed in 14 points for the winners. Ana Farfan (165-PG-93) replied with 5 points for Peru.




Recap of Day 2 in Barquisimeto - May 22, 2016

Group A
Brazil - Chile 104-54
Brazil coasted past Chile for the second straight win in Group A. Six players scored in double figures for the winners. Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) chipped in 16 points to pace the effort. Brazil jumped to a 48:25 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Kelly Santos (192-C-79, agency: Interperformances) and Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) delivered 14 points each for the winners. Barbara Cousino (178-F-96) responded with 19 points for Chile.

Paraguay - Uruguay 62-56
Paraguay opened win count in Barquisimeto. They fired past Uruguay in the opener. Maria Caraves (169-G-92) nailed 26 points to lead the winners. Paraguay jumped to an 18:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Uruguay managed to narrow the gap in the next two periods. They pulled within a single point at the final intermission. But Paraguay ignited a 20:15 run in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory. Maria Mercado (162-PG-89) and Astrid Huttemann (180-F-92, college: Union, TN) provided 10 points each for the winners. Maria Pereyra (171-G-86) responded with 15 points for Uruguay.

Group B
Peru - Venezuela 52-82
Venezuela coasted past Peru to open win count in Group B. Waleska Perez (180-SG-94, college: Weatherford JC) tossed in 20 points, issued 7 assists adn grabbed 5 rebounds for the winners. Venezuela got to a strong start. They jumped to a 36:27 halftime lead. They erupted for 46 points in the second half and never looked back en route to the win. Roselis Silva (166-PG-91, college: Arkansas Tech, agency: Gamble Sports Management) finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Daniela Porras (165-G-90) answered with 22 points for Peru.

Argentina - Ecuador 71-35
Argentina thumped Ecuador in the opening game at the tournament. Gisela Vega (188-C-82) came up with 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the winners. Argentina accounted for a 17:7 lead after the opening frame. They boosted the gap at 15-point mark at the interval. Argentina dominated in the second half and cruised to the victory. Karla Yepez (175-F-96) responded with 16 points for Ecuador.




Recap of Day 1 in Barquisimeto - May 21, 2016

Group A
Uruguay - Brazil 42-115
Brazil tipped off their title defence in Barquisimeto with a convincing victory. The defending champions knocked down Uruguay in Group A. Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) finished with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to pace the winners. Brazil led from start to finish in this one. They opened a comfortable 57:20 halftime lead. Brazil followed with a 58:22 second half rally to ice the victory. Patty Ribeiro (176-G/F-90) contributed 19 points off the bench. Florencia Sergio (188-F/C-96) replied with 7 points for Uruguay.

Chile - Colombia 38-79
Colombia ensured a strong start to their South American Championship campaign. They knocked down Chile in Group A opener. Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) stepped up with 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Colombia jumped to an early lead. They established a 41:14 halftime lead. Colombia never looked back afterwards cruising to the victory. Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) and Maria Palacios (163-G-85) had 13 points each for the winners. Tatiana Gomez (192-C-81) answered with 10 points for Chile.





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