Liga Femenina Round 8: Malvin beat 25 de Agosto in a derby game

Maria Jourdheuil

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The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#1) and 25 de Agosto (#4). 25 de Agosto was smashed at home by 24 points 49-73 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Malvin outrebounded 25 de Agosto 42-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Argentinian Maria Jourdheuil (180-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. Florencia Somma (175-1988) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Sabrina Molina (179-1998) produced 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Malvin (9-1) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position. 25 de Agosto at the other side keeps the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Hebraica. Malvin's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Yale.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Yale (#6) and D.Sporting (#2). Yale (4-5) smashed visiting D.Sporting (8-2) by 16 points 64-48. Argentinian point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Agustina Bazan contributed with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Yale's coach Gino Alderete allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Paraguayan forward Paloma Niz (175-1999) replied with 10 points and 9 rebounds for D.Sporting. Yale maintains sixth position with 4-5 record. D.Sporting at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. Yale's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Malvin.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Hebraica (7-3) against fifth ranked Aguada (7-2) on Thursday night. Host Hebraica was defeated by Aguada in Montevideo 59-47. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Hebraica. Worth to mention a great performance of Sofia Herrera who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points and 20 rebounds. Martina Marino responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Aguada moved-up to third place. Loser Hebraica dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 25 de Agosto. Aguada will meet at home 25 de Agosto (#5) in the next round. Hebraica will play against Juventud in Las Piedras and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 8 winless Juventud was crushed by Remeros in Mercedes 76-54. Urunday beat Lagomar at home 70-65.

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