Overview of Day 3 in Argentina

Estefani Fajardo

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.