South American Championships (2022)
2018 (4 year break)
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South American Championships Play-Offs 2022

Semis Finals Semis
Argentina  71
Colombia  60
Argentina  68
Brazil  69
Brazil105
Venezuela  54
3-4 Place
Aug.6:Colombia  67-63 OT  Venezuela
5-6 Place
Aug.6:Paraguay  62-54  Chile
7-8 Place
Aug.6:Uruguay  61-52  Ecuador
FINAL
Aug.6:Argentina 68-69Brazil
5-8 Place
Aug.5:Paraguay 62-59 Uruguay
Aug.5:Chile 61-51 Ecuador
SEMIS
Aug.5:Brazil  105-54  Venezuela
Aug.5:Argentina 71-60 Colombia
Aug.3:Uruguay 49-71Colombia
Aug.3:Venezuela  79-43  Ecuador
Aug.3:Brazil  100-37  Chile
Aug.3:Paraguay 41-92Argentina
Aug.2:Colombia  76-45  Chile
Aug.2:Paraguay 65-76Venezuela
Aug.2:Uruguay 47-104Brazil
Aug.2:Argentina  64-37  Ecuador
Aug.1:Chile  55-43  Uruguay
Aug.1:Ecuador 52-57Paraguay
Aug.1:Brazil  74-45  Colombia
Aug.1:Venezuela 44-79Argentina
Full Standings
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% GB L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Home Away Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group A              
1
Argentina330100.000-5L-37841371-02-0235:122 (+113)   
2
Venezuela32166.710-5L-3666241-11-0199:187 (+12)   
3
Paraguay31233.320-5L-35473-190-21-0163:220 (-57)   
4
Ecuador3030.030-5L-34467-230-10-2132:200 (-68)   
 Group B              
1
Brazil330100.030-5L-39343502-01-0278:129 (+149)   
2
Colombia32166.740-5L-3645681-01-1192:168 (+24)   
3
Chile31233.350-5L-34673-271-00-2137:219 (-82)   
4
Uruguay3030.060-5L-34677-310-20-1139:230 (-91)   
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group A           
1
Argentina110100.01-0L-164372764:37 (+27) 
2
Venezuela21150.01-1L-261.5610.5123:122 (+1)  
3
Paraguay2020.00-2L-25384-31106:168 (-62)  
4
Ecuador1010.00-1L-15257-552:57 (-5) 
 Group B           
1
Brazil220100.02-0L-2874146174:82 (+92)  
2
Colombia110100.01-0L-176453176:45 (+31) 
3
Chile110100.01-0L-155431255:43 (+12) 
4
Uruguay2020.00-2L-24887.5-39.596:175 (-79)  
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group A           
1
Argentina220100.00-2L-285.542.543171:85 (+86)  
2
Venezuela110100.00-1L-176651176:65 (+11) 
3
Paraguay110100.00-1L-15752557:52 (+5) 
4
Ecuador2020.00-2L-24071.5-31.580:143 (-63)  
 Group B           
1
Brazil110100.00-1L-11044757104:47 (+57) 
2
Colombia21150.00-2L-25861.5-3.5116:123 (-7)  
3
Chile2020.00-2L-24188-4782:176 (-94)  
4
Uruguay1010.00-1L-14355-1243:55 (-12) 
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Delabarba_Luciana_1

(167-PG-1997)
Avg: 15.4

14.8
13.0
12.0
Brazil clinch title in Argentina (Photo: FIBA)
2022 ROSTER
Starting Five in BOLD letters
Starting five
#s#
Patty Teixeira
Teixeira
Taina Paixao
Paixao
Kamilla Soares
Soares
Debora Costa
Costa
Stephanie Soares
Soares
#e#5
3Isabela Macedo 180-F-1994 LSB Brazil
4Gabriella D'Arrigo 174-SF-1998 Sesi/Arara. Brazil
6Vanessa Goncalves 185-F-1994 Santo Andre Brazil
7Patty Teixeira 175-G/F-1990 Sampaio Brazil
8Taina Paixao 175-G-1991 Sampaio Brazil
10Kamilla Soares 201-C-2001 S.Carolina USA
11Aline Moura 185-F/C-1997 Sesi/Arara. Brazil
14Erika De Souza 197-C-1982 Sampaio Brazil
16Leila Zabani 181-G/F-1991 Blumenau Brazil
18Debora Costa 164-G-1991 Ituano Brazil
23Alana Goncalo 166-G-1994 Sampaio Brazil
24Stephanie Soares 198-F/C-2000 Iowa St. USA

Jose Neto Head Coach P.Luanda Angola
Virgil Lopez Assistant Bretagne France
Joao Camargo Assistant Sesi/Arara. Brazil


Latinbasket.com All-FIBA South American Women's Championship Awards 2022 - Aug 9, 2022
MVP: Brazil Kamilla Soares (6'7''-C-2001) of S.Carolina
Best Guard: Argentina Melisa Gretter (166-PG-1993) of Estudiantes
Best Forward: Brazil Stephanie Soares (6'6''-F/C-2000) of Iowa St.
Best Center: Brazil Kamilla Soares (6'7''-C-2001) of S.Carolina

Latinbasket.com All-FIBA South American Women's Championship First Team 2022
Gretter
Gretter
Delabarba
Delabarba
Rios
Rios
Soares
Soares
Soares
Soares

First Team

Argentina Melisa Gretter (166-PG-1993) of Estudiantes
Argentina Luciana Delabarba (167-PG-1997) of Quimsa
Colombia Manuela Rios (165-F-1997) of Indeportes
Brazil Stephanie Soares (6'6''-F/C-2000) of Iowa St.
Brazil Kamilla Soares (6'7''-C-2001) of S.Carolina

Latinbasket.com All-FIBA South American Women's Championship Second Team 2022
Mercado
Mercado
Ferrari
Ferrari
Wallen
Wallen
Fajardo
Fajardo
Somma
Somma

Second Team

Paraguay Maria Mercado (162-PG-1989) of Felix Perez
Italy Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-1985) of D.Sporting
Venezuela Daniela Wallen (182-SF-1995) of Keflavik
Venezuela Aguehil Fajardo (183-F/C-1999) of Marratxi
Uruguay Florencia Somma (175-PF-1988) of Malvin


Brazil clinch title in Argentina - Aug 7, 2022
FINAL
Argentina - Brazil 68-69
Brazil clinched Gold medals in Argentina. They topped the hosts in a thrilling Final. Taina Paixao (175-G-1991) sank a go-ahead jumper late in regulation to seal the victory for Brazil. Argentina dominated in the first half. The hosts piled up a 31-23 halftime lead. But Brazil turned things around in the second half. They entered the fourth period down by just one point. Brazil quickly erased the deficit and grabbed a 67-65 lead with 23 seconds remaining. Julieta Mungo (181-C-1997) sank two free throws to tie things up. But Taina Paixao converted a key jumper to clinch the win and the title for Brazil. She finished with 17 points, while Kamilla Soares (201-C-2001) added 15 points and 16 rebounds for Brazil. Andrea Boquete (183-SF-1990), Luciana Delabarba (167-PG-1997) and Julieta Mungo notched 12 points each for Argentina.
3-4 Place
Colombia - Venezuela 67-63 OT
Colombia stepped onto the pedestal in Argentina. They toppled Venezuela in overtime to claim Bronze medals. Colombia led by 9 points after the first period. They entered the fourth quarter up by seven points. But Venezuela held their opponents to just 10 points in the fourth term to force overtime. Colombia sank 10 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Manuela Rios (165-F-1997) posted 21 points, while Daniela Gonzalez (179-C-2002) added 12 points for the winners. Daniela Wallen (182-SF-1995, college: Okla City) answered with 19 points and 11 rebounds for Venezuela.

5-6 Place
Paraguay - Chile 62-54
Paraguay outscored Chile to finish fifth at the tournament. Chile led by three points at halftime 27-24. But Paraguay used a strong 23-12 run in the third term to spur ahead. Paraguay maintained the lead throughout the fourth period to race to the win. Maria Mercado (162-PG-1989) delivered 22 points, while Maria Caraves (169-G-1992) contributed 13 points for the winning side. Macarena Retamales (176-F/G-2001) chipped in 17 points for Chile.

7-8 Place
Uruguay - Ecuador 61-52
Natasha Dolinsky (173-G-1997, college: Lincoln, MO) scored 14 points to pace Uruguay past Ecuador in the game for the 7th place. Uruguay claimed a 17-9 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a strong 19-13 run in the third period to take a decisive advantage. Florencia Niski (165-PG-2002) had 12 points and 9 assists for Uruguay. Noelia Moran (180-PF-2002) replied with 9 points and 10 rebounds for Ecuador.


Brazil and Argentina to clash for title - Aug 6, 2022
SEMIS
Brazil - Venezuela 105-54
Brazil cruised past Venezuela to enter the title game in Argentina. Brazil dominated from start to finish. They recorded a 52-24 halftime lead. Brazil unleashed 53 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Vanessa Goncalves (185-F-1994) delivered 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Kamilla Soares (201-C-2001) and Stephanie Soares (198-F/C-2000, college: Master's) had 15 points each for Brazil. Mariana Duran (172-PG-1993, college: Okla City) answered with 10 points for Venezuela.

Argentina - Colombia 71-60
Argentina toppled Colombia in the semifinal clash. Colombia eked out a 32-30 halftime lead. But Argentina sank 27 points in the third term to spur ahead. Argentina held their opponents to just 12 points in the fourth frame to race to the win. Luciana Delabarba (167-PG-1997) posted 23 points, while Agostina Burani (186-F/C-1991) added 14 points for the hosts. Daniela Gonzalez (179-C-2002), Manuela Rios (165-F-1997) and Jenifer Munoz (170-PF-1991) hauled in 12 points each for Colombia.



Overview of Day 3 in Argentina - Aug 4, 2022
Uruguay - Colombia 49-71
Colombia outscored Uruguay to finish second in Group B. Uruguay posted an 18-16 lead after ten minutes. But Colombia turned things around in the next periods. They went on a 38-18 run in the second half to ice the win. Manuela Rios (165-F-1997) finished with 15 points for the winners. Natasha Dolinsky (173-G-1997, college: Lincoln, MO) and Camila Kirschenbaum (170-G-2002, college: Binghamton) tossed in 11 points each for Uruguay.

Venezuela - Ecuador 79-43
Venezuela knocked down Ecuador to gain 2-1 record in Group A. Venezuela claimed a comfortable 46-27 halftime lead. They held Ecuador to just 2 points in the fourth period to cruise to the victory. Aguehil Fajardo (183-F/C-1999) notched 22 points, while Daniela Wallen (182-SF-1995, college: Okla City) added 13 points for Venezuela. Erika Calderon (178-SF-1991) answered with 12 points for Ecuador.

Brazil - Chile 100-37
Brazil breezed past Chile to enter the semifinal undefeated. Brazil piled up a massive 55-18 halftime lead. They dropped 45 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Patty Teixeira (175-G/F-1990) delivered 18 points, while Kamilla Soares (201-C-2001) added 16 points and 13 rebounds for Brazil. Fernanda Ovalle (183-G/F-2003) hauled in 11 points for Chile.

Paraguay - Argentina 41-92
Argentina coasted past Paraguay to post the third straight victory at the championship. Argentina grabbed a 41-21 halftime lead. They sank 51 points in the second half to march to the win. Luciana Delabarba (167-PG-1997) produced 15 points, while Agostina Burani (186-F/C-1991) added 11 points for Argentina. Marta Peralta (171-SG-1994) tossed in 9 points for Paraguay.



Overview of Day 2 in Argentina - Aug 3, 2022
Colombia - Chile 76-45
Colombia prevailed against Chile in the second game in Argentina. Colombia therefore improved at 1-1 record in Group B. Colombia opened a 42-30 halftime lead. They held Chile to just 15 points in the second half and coasted to the victory. Mabel Martinez (180-F-1986) delivered 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Daniela Gonzalez (179-C-2002) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for Colombia. Fernanda Ovalle (183-G/F-2003) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Chile.

Paraguay - Venezuela 65-76
Venezuela topped Paraguay for 1-1 record in Group A. Venezuela registered a 40-27 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and marched to the victory at the end. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. Daniela Wallen (182-SF-1995, college: Okla City) tallied 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Venezuela. Waleska Perez (180-G-1994, college: Weatherford JC) had 13 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-1985, college: Union, TN) answered with 17 points for Paraguay.

Uruguay - Brazil 47-104
Brazil gained the second straight win in Argentina. They stormed past Uruguay to stay atop of Group B. Brazil grabbed a 54-19 halftime lead. They sank 50 points in the second half to ease to the win. Kamilla Soares (201-C-2001) finished with 18 points, while Stephanie Soares (198-F/C-2000, college: Master's) added 16 points for Brazil. Florencia Niski (165-PG-2002) netted 10 points for Uruguay.

Argentina - Ecuador 64-37
Argentina cruised past Ecuador to secure the second consecutive win. The hosts posted a 29-18 halftime lead. Argentina held Ecuador to 19 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Luciana Delabarba (167-PG-1997) delivered 10 points for Argentina. Ana Mora (169-SF-1999) replied with 8 points for Ecuador.



Overview of Day 1 in Argentina - Aug 2, 2022
Venezuela - Argentina 44-79
Argentina thumped Venezuela to register the first win in Group A. Argentina jumped off to a 39-21 halftime lead. They held Venezuela to just 23 points in the second half to breeze to the win. Luciana Delabarba (167-PG-1997) had 17 points, while Andrea Boquete (183-SF-1990) contributed 14 points for the home team. Mariana Duran (172-PG-1993, college: Okla City) knocked down 9 points for Venezuela.

Ecuador - Paraguay 52-57
Paraguay outscored Ecuador for the first win in Group A. Paraguay went on an 18-11 run in the second period to open a 33-26 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-1985, college: Union, TN) stepped up with 22 points and 7 rebounds for Paraguay. Blanca Quinonez chipped in 18 points for Ecuador.

Chile - Uruguay 55-43
Chile held off Uruguay in the opener. Fernanda Ovalle (183-G/F-2003) scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Uruguay led by four points after ten minutes. But Chile used a strong 22-11 run in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Constanza Cardenas (185-C-1998) had 8 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Florencia Niski (165-PG-2002) answered with 11 points for Uruguay.

Brazil - Colombia 74-45
Brazil cruised past Colombia for the opening victory at the championship. Brazil dominated from start to finish. They posted a 40-21 halftime lead. They sank 34 points in the second half and raced to the win. Leila Zabani (181-G/F-1991) stepped up with 12 points, while Kamilla Soares (201-C-2001) added 10 points and 12 boards for Brazil. Mabel Martinez (180-F-1986) answered with 8 points for Colombia.