Liga Femenina Round 6 (Regular Season): D.Sporting lose their first game against Malvin

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of D.Sporting (4-1) in Montevideo on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Malvin (7-0) 61-51. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of D.Sporting. Malvin made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Argentinian forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Ailen Sosa (163-2000) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Malvin's coach Juan Serdio used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was center Josefina Rivera (177-1998) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Undefeated Malvin have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 7-0 record. D.Sporting at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Yale.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#1) and 25 de Agosto (#5). 25 de Agosto was smashed at home by 40 points 48-88 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Paula Fernandez (178-2005) notched a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Carla Miculka supported her with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Malvin's coach Juan Serdio felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 12 points and 7 rebounds by Argentinian guard Rocio Bereilh (165-2001) did not help to save the game for 25 de Agosto. Undefeated Malvin (7-0) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. 25 de Agosto at the other side dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Remeros and Lagomar.
Bottom-ranked Hebraica (0-6) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their sixth consecutive match to eighth ranked Lagomar (2-3) 74-50 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Carina Laborde who scored 23 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Sofia Fernandez who recorded 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lagomar moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 25 de Agosto and Remeros. Loser Hebraica still closes the standings with six games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Aguada destroyed Juventud on the opponent's court 84-52. Remeros unfortunately lost to Yale in a home game 59-72. Tabare recorded a loss to Urunday on the road 50-57.

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Hebraica - Lagomar 50-74

Bottom-ranked Hebraica (0-6) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their sixth consecutive match to eighth ranked Lagomar (2-3) 74-50 on Friday evening. Lagomar forced 34 Hebraica turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Hebraica's players. The best player for the winners was forward Carina Laborde (170-2004) who scored 23 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals. Point guard Leticia Menendez (164-1995) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Sofia Fernandez (154-2007) who recorded 17 points and forward Magdalena Machuca (-2006) added 12 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lagomar moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 25 de Agosto and Remeros. Loser Hebraica still closes the standings with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Lagomar: C.Laborde 23+5reb+9ast, L.Menendez 15+3reb+4ast, N.Quevedo 15+2reb+1ast, V.Cardone 9+2reb, V.Panizza 9+4reb, M.Fernandez 3+8reb+1ast
Hebraica: S.Fernandez 17+3reb+1ast, M.Machuca 12+4reb+2ast, C.Rijo 7+10reb, V.Isbarbo 6+4reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 3+1reb, S.Godoy 3+1reb

25 de Agosto - Malvin 48-88

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#1) and 25 de Agosto (#5). 25 de Agosto was smashed at home by 40 points 48-88 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Malvin held 25 de Agosto to an opponent 20.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Malvin forced 21 25 de Agosto turnovers and outrebounded them 57-29 including a 26-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Malvin players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by 25 de Agosto's players. Paula Fernandez (178-2005) notched a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Argentinian forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) supported her with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Malvin players scored in double figures. Malvin's coach Juan Serdio felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 12 points and 7 rebounds by Argentinian guard Rocio Bereilh (165-2001) did not help to save the game for 25 de Agosto. Point guard Rocio Etchevarne (170-2006) added 10 points and 7 rebounds. Malvin (7-0) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. 25 de Agosto at the other side dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Remeros and Lagomar.
Top scorers:
Malvin: Z.Castro 16+5reb+1ast, C.Miculka 15+8reb, S.Guerra 12+1reb+1ast, S.Medrick 12+9reb+1ast, P.Fernandez 11+10reb+4ast, F.Mayola 9+2reb+3ast
25 de Agosto: R.Bereilh 12+7reb+3ast, R.Etchevarne 10+7reb+2ast, C.Quintana 9+4reb+1ast, A.Martinez 8+3reb, M.Aguilar 4+4reb+1ast, C.Franco 3+1reb

Juventud - Aguada 52-84

Very expected game in Las Piedras where 9th ranked Juventud (1-4) was crushed by fourth ranked Aguada (4-2) 84-52 on Saturday. Aguada dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Juventud's 30. They outrebounded Juventud 52-36 including a 38-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was forward Florencia Fernandez (175-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Antonella Ugolini (170-2002) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Four Aguada players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Paraguayan guard Constanza Lopez (-2006) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and center Florencia Spinelli (186-1994) added 15 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Aguada maintains fourth position with 4-2 record. Juventud lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with four games lost. They share the position with Tabare.
Top scorers:
Aguada: E.Rolon 17+5reb, A.Ugolini 15+4reb+5ast, F.Fernandez 13+15reb+1ast, C.Pereira 12+3reb+3ast, J.Fernandez 8+8reb+3ast, S.Herrera 7+5reb
Juventud: C.Lopez 21+10reb+6ast, F.Spinelli 15+4reb+1ast, K.Lapteva 9+6reb, K.Acosta 5+8reb+2ast, N.Hernandez 2+7reb+4ast, T.Galbarino 0

Remeros - Yale 59-72

Rather predictable result in Mercedes where third ranked Yale (4-1) defeated 6th ranked Remeros (2-3) 72-59 on Saturday. Yale forced 24 Remeros turnovers. The best player for the winners was Argentinian Agustina Bazan (174-2003) who scored 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals. Argentinian point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) chipped in 18 points. At the other side the best for losing team was center Ornella Bacchini (-1989) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and Valeria Barrett (175-2000) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Yale have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with D.Sporting. Loser Remeros keep the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 25 de Agosto and Lagomar.
Top scorers:
Yale: A.Bazan 20+7reb+4ast, J.Sienra 18+2reb+3ast, A.Barragan 11+7reb+3ast, S.Risso 9, L.Barbato 8+8reb+2ast, F.Carretero 6+7reb+1ast
Remeros: O.Bacchini 17+12reb+1ast, V.Barrett 16+8reb, J.Laubert 9+2reb+5ast, M.Zapata 6+13reb+4ast, M.Alvarez 5+2reb+5ast, J.Birriel 3+1reb

Urunday - Tabare 57-50

Not a big story in a game in Montevideo where 9th ranked Tabare (1-4) was defeated by fifth ranked Urunday (3-3) 57-50 on Sunday. Urunday forced 21 Tabare turnovers. The best player for the winners was Argentinian point guard Abril Ramirez (167-2000) who scored 15 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Forward Mia Nilo (-2008) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Catalina Tano (174-2003) who recorded 19 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and forward Chiara Collazo (174-2001) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Urunday maintains fifth position with 3-3 record. Newly promoted Tabare keeps the ninth place with four games lost. They share the position with Juventud.
Top scorers:
Urunday: A.Ramirez 15+6reb+5ast, M.Nilo 13+10reb, M.Rivero 12+2reb+1ast, A.Mieres 8+6reb, R.Mott 4+11reb, G.Piriz 2+4reb+1ast
Tabare: C.Tano 19+9reb+6ast, C.Collazo 16+6reb, M.Talamas 10+7reb+2ast, C.Ladra 3+4reb+1ast, L.Franca 2+7reb+1ast, M.Gutierrez 0

Malvin - D.Sporting 61-51

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of D.Sporting (4-1) in Montevideo on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Malvin (7-0) 61-51. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of D.Sporting. Malvin made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Argentinian forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Ailen Sosa (163-2000) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Malvin's coach Juan Serdio used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was center Josefina Rivera (177-1998) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and Argentinian guard Julieta Ale (176-1995) scored 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Malvin have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 7-0 record. D.Sporting at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Yale.
Top scorers:
Malvin: A.Sosa 16+6reb+2ast, S.Medrick 12+3reb+1ast, C.Miculka 11+16reb+3ast, C.Fernandez 7+3reb+7ast, D.Saravia 6+1reb+7ast, P.Fernandez 4+3reb
D.Sporting: J.Rivera 20+12reb+2ast, K.Cordara 10+7reb, G.Tiscornia 9+6reb+2ast, J.Ale 6+9reb+4ast, L.Schiavo 5+5reb+5ast, J.Zeballos 1+1reb