LFB Round 8 (Second Stage): Defensor defeat Malvin

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Malvin (13-2) in Montevideo on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Defensor (13-1) 83-49. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Malvin. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Defensor looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Argentinian Camila Suarez (178-2000) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists. Sofia Herrera (179-2005) contributed with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian Agustina Marin (170-2003) replied with 10 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for Malvin. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defensor have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Malvin at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Eighth ranked Cordon (3-10) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 7th ranked Tabare (6-7) 61-58 on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian point guard Virginia Peralta (172-2006, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and Martina Schunk who added 6 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. Argentinian point guard Abril Ramirez (167-2000, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Tabare's coach Facundo De Mello tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cordon maintains eighth position with 3-10 record. Tabare at the other side keeps the seventh place with seven games lost.
Bottom-ranked 25 de Agosto is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their 13th consecutive match to sixth ranked Urunday (8-5) 74-58 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Mia Nilo who scored that evening 30 points and 7 rebounds. Even 10 points and 8 rebounds by Ileana Duarte did not help to save the game for 25 de Agosto. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Urunday have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 8-5 record. Loser 25 de Agosto still closes the standings with 13 games lost.

In the last game of round 8 Lagomar was beaten by Aguada on the road 61-53.

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Malvin - Defensor 49-83:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Malvin (13-2) in Montevideo on Saturday night. Hosts were rolled over by Defensor (13-1) 83-49. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Malvin. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Defensor looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Argentinian Camila Suarez (178-2000) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds and 15 assists. Sofia Herrera (179-2005) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Defensor players scored in double figures. Argentinian Agustina Marin (170-2003) replied with 10 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and point guard Aldana Gayoso (168-2000) added 11 points in the effort for Malvin. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defensor have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Malvin at the other side dropped to the second place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Defensor: S.Camila 19+8reb+15ast, S.Herrera 14+10reb+1ast, G.Tiscornia 12+3reb+1ast, A.Oyarzabal 11+1reb+3ast, L.Barbato 8+1reb+1ast, J.Rivera 6+8reb+2ast
Malvin: G.Aldana 11+3reb+1ast, A.Marin 10+3reb+5ast, F.Carolina 8+3reb+3ast, F.Paula 6+7reb, F.Midaglia 5+2reb+1ast, M.Selena 3+6reb

Aguada - Lagomar 61-53:
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Aguada (9-5) beat at home 5th ranked Lagomar (4-11) 61-53 on Sunday. Aguada forced 21 Lagomar turnovers. The winners were led by Argentinian guard Nicole Tapari (172-2004) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and guard Aldana Barragan (-2005) supported her with 13 points. Even a double-double of 12 points and 15 rebounds by Argentinian swingman Rocio Sagardoy (176-2000) did not help to save the game for Lagomar. Argentinian Maitena Vazquez added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Four Lagomar players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aguada maintains third position with 9-5 record having four points less than leader Urunday. Lagomar lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Aguada: T.Nicole 20+10reb, A.Barragan 13+4reb+2ast, C.Laborde 11+5reb+2ast, G.Joaquina 6+2reb+3ast, F.Bertinat 3+6reb+1ast, R.Dalesandro 3+5reb+2ast
Lagomar: R.Sagardoy 12+15reb+2ast, V.Maitena 12+5reb+4ast, T.Catalina 12+4reb+2ast, O.Julieta 10+7reb+2ast, F.Mara 3+4reb+1ast, H.Julieta 2+2reb+1ast

Urunday - 25 de Agosto 74-58:
Bottom-ranked 25 de Agosto is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their 13th consecutive match to sixth ranked Urunday (8-5) 74-58 on Saturday evening. Urunday outrebounded 25 de Agosto 57-36 including a 40-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by forward Mia Nilo (175-2008) who scored that evening 30 points and 7 rebounds and forward Federica Sosa (-2006) supported her with 5 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 10 points and 8 rebounds by forward Ileana Duarte (-2005) did not help to save the game for 25 de Agosto. Guard Melina Aguilar (-2004) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Four 25 de Agosto players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Urunday have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 8-5 record. Loser 25 de Agosto still closes the standings with 13 games lost.
Top scorers:
Urunday: M.Nilo 30+7reb, F.Mansilla 8+3reb, M.Brondo 6+3reb, B.Emilia 6+4reb+1ast, F.Sosa 5+6reb+4ast, M.Marcial 4+5reb+3ast
25 de Agosto: E.Rocio 13+2reb, Q.Catalina 12+4reb+2ast, D.Ileana 10+8reb+3ast, A.Melina 10+8reb+3ast, F.Ana 7+3reb+3ast, C.Camila 3+6reb

Cordon - Tabare 61-58:
Important game to mention about took place in Montevideo. Eighth ranked Cordon (3-10) saved a 3-point derby victory at home edging 7th ranked Tabare (6-7) 61-58 on Sunday evening. Cordon forced 20 Tabare turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian point guard Virginia Peralta (172-2006, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and Argentinian center Martina Schunk (181-2005) who added 6 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. Argentinian point guard Abril Ramirez (167-2000, agency: BIG) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and forward Krystal Cordara (169-2002) scored 11 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 8 steals. Tabare's coach Facundo De Mello tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cordon maintains eighth position with 3-10 record. Tabare at the other side keeps the seventh place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Cordon: P.Virginia 20+8reb+8ast, J.Bertin 12+4reb+1ast, G.Fiori 9+3reb, M.Rivero 8+1reb+3ast, M.Schunk 6+16reb+1ast, M.Ramirez 6
Tabare: T.Matilde 17+6reb+1ast, A.Ramirez 14+10reb+3ast, C.Krystal 11+7reb+6ast, C.Carolina 5+5reb+4ast, C.Aldana 4+2reb+1ast, F.Luciana 3+2reb+1ast