POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
3-4 spot
C.Entrerriano - Medellin 63-76
Universidad de Medellin clinched the third position at the South American Club Championship just completed in Quito. They overcame Central Enterriano of Argentina for the spot at the pedestal. Yaneth Arias (188-F-82, agency: Next Level) orchestrated the victory with 26 points, 13 boards and 5 assists to her tally. Central Enterriano lost the third straight game at the tournament after winning two at the start. Tathiana Mosquera provided 14 points and 8 rebounds for Medellin. Daniela Palacio finished with 12 points for the winning team. Liliana Tamburlini knocked down 22 points for Central Enterriano. Noelia Mendoza canned 15 points in the loss. Medellin outrebounded their opponents 39:30 and shot solid 46% from the field in the win.
5-6 spot
Santiago - Regatas 80-92
Regatas Lima earned the fifth overall spot at the South American Club Championship in Ecuador. They held off Santiago in Quito yesterday to clinch the position. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85) proved her status of the scoring machine at the tournament unleashing 29 points adding 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lima outfit. Wynter Whitley was helpful with 26 points and 22 rebounds for the winners. Daniela Scamarone added 14 points for the Peruvian team. Catalina De La Quinta answered with 27 points for Santiago. Romina Valenzuela finished with 18 points in the loss.
7-8 spot
Malvin - Univalle 70-85
Univalle gained the first win at the South American Club Championship in Quito. They defeated Malvin in their final showdown to grab the 7th spot. Malvin completed their campaign winless at the eighth position. Jannete Via Siles scored 19 points and collected 6 boards to pace Univalle. Zulema Cespedes added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Lucia Guadalupe responded with 19 points and 8 boards for Malvin. Fiorella Martinelli notched 12 points in the losing effort.
Final
UTE - Ourinhos 77-102
Ourinhos claimed the South American Club Championship title. They held off U.T.E in the final game to pick up the trophy. Both teams entered the game unbeaten and hoped for the top achievement. But the Brazilian team proved the difference notching a comfortable win at the end. Karen Rocha (177-G-84) scored 25 points to lead the charge. She was trumped the MVP of the tournament after the game. Patricia De Oliveira had 19 points for Ourinhos. Tayara De Jesus and Jucimara Dantas added 14 points each for the winners. Silvia Santos Luz responded with 22 points for U.T.E. Kelly Silva Santos delivered 20 points in the losing effort.
