COLOMBIA BLASTED CHILE IN THE SOUTHAMERICAN 2016 OPENER

Mabel Martinez

The Colombian Women National Team defeated Chile 79 - 38 in the Southamerican Opener at Barquisimeto - Venezuela, the National team handled the game from the beginning , using their size and athletic condition to take control of the boards and the game rhythm, Chile then move quickly to a zone defense but the Colombian perimeter shows his offensive potential ,Maria Palacios (163-G-85) ,Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) and Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) hurts from the outside with his mid-range shooting, but also in the defensive side putting always pressure on the ball achieving many steals and forced turnovers that become in baskets at the other side.
The second half has a very similar story, Luis Cuenca give minutes to the youngs Maria Tapias (166-G-95),Manuela Rios (165-G-97), Maria Delgado (172-F-96) and Luz Cordoba (188-F-97) who share the court along the veteran Levys Torres (193-C-78, college: Florida St.) and keep doing a good job controlling the game tempo and ruling from the defense.
For Luis Cuenca was an ideal beginning, a game that helps the team to rise its confidence and be ready for the upcoming challenges against tougher rivals like Uruguay Brasil and Paraguay.

COLOMBIA 79 - M. Martinez 16, M. Palacio 13, J. Munoz 13, C.Tapias 12, M. Rios 7, D.Prens 5, N. Mosquera 5, L.Torres 4, M. Vente 2, S. Mendoza 2, A. Cordoba 0, E.Delgado 0.

CHILE 38 - T.Gomez 10, F.Salvatierra 8, C.Abuyeres 6, A.Angotzi 5, J.Fuentes 4, N.Gamboa 2, J.Morales 2, D.Bermudez 1, M.Videla 0, M.Koljanin 0, M.Gamboa 0, B.Cousino 0.