Liga Femenina Round 10 (Second Stage): Lagomar hands first loss to Juventud

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Juventud (7-1) in Montevideo on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by eighth ranked Lagomar (6-2) 77-48. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Juventud. Lagomar held Juventud to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Lagomar forced 23 Juventud turnovers and outrebounded them 48-36 including 34 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Carina Laborde (170-2004) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian guard Melina Marcial (168-1998) contributed with 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Lagomar's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sabrina Molina (180-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds for Juventud. Lagomar maintains eighth position with 6-2 record. Juventud at the other side keeps the seventh place with one game lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#1) and Yale (#2). Malvin (8-1) won against visiting Yale (7-2) 69-56. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Yale. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Argentinian forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds (made all of her ten free throws !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Carolina Fernandez chipped in 19 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Argentinian Agustina Bazan (174-2003) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Malvin have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-1 record. Yale at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Aguada.
Bottom-ranked Urunday is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their tenth consecutive match to fifth ranked Remeros (2-8) 68-54 on Sunday evening. Ornela Bacchini notched 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort. Even 18 points and 6 rebounds by Gabriela Piriz did not help to save the game for Urunday. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Remeros maintains fifth position with 2-8 record. Loser Urunday still closes the standings with ten games lost.

In the last game of round 10 25 de Agosto smashed Tabare on the road 73-46.

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Tabare - 25 de Agosto 46-73

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked 25 de Agosto's (5-3) road victory over 10th ranked Tabare (2-6) 73-46 on Saturday. 25 de Agosto forced 29 Tabare turnovers. Argentinian power forward Debora Coli (180-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Argentinian guard Rocio Bereilh (165-2001) supported her with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals. Even a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds by Argentinian forward Rocio Perez (-1991) did not help to save the game for Tabare. Forward Micaela Aguerre (180-2003) added 7 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Tabare's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. 25 de Agosto maintains ninth position with 5-3 record. Newly promoted Tabare keeps the tenth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Tabare: R.Perez 10+10reb+1ast, M.Lacasa 8+5reb, M.Aguerre 7+8reb, S.Melone 6+2reb, C.Tano 5+2reb+4ast, M.Capretti 4+3reb
25 de Agosto: R.Bereilh 18+7reb+4ast, M.Aguilar 18+9reb+2ast, D.Coli 15+13reb+3ast, C.Quintana 8+4reb+2ast, C.Franco 8+1reb+1ast, M.Santana 2+2reb+2ast

Urunday - Remeros 54-68

Bottom-ranked Urunday is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their tenth consecutive match to fifth ranked Remeros (2-8) 68-54 on Sunday evening. Remeros dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Urunday's 30. Remeros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Urunday's players. Argentinian center Ornela Bacchini (188-1989, college: OLLU, agency: BIG) notched 18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and forward Julieta Laubert (-2008) supported her with 12 points and 5 assists. Even 18 points and 6 rebounds by point guard Gabriela Piriz (158-1988) did not help to save the game for Urunday. Argentinian point guard Abril Ramirez (167-2000) added 6 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Remeros maintains fifth position with 2-8 record. Loser Urunday still closes the standings with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Urunday: G.Piriz 18+6reb+2ast, M.Nilo 10+11reb+1ast, A.Mieres 8+4reb, M.Rivero 6+2reb, A.Ramirez 6+12reb+5ast, F.Barbier 2+2reb+1ast
Remeros: O.Bacchini 18+9reb+6ast, J.Laubert 12+4reb+5ast, M.Zapata 10+9reb, R.Giossa 8+5reb, M.Alvarez 7+2reb+5ast, F.Sosa 5+4reb+8ast

Lagomar - Juventud 77-48

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Juventud (7-1) in Montevideo on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by eighth ranked Lagomar (6-2) 77-48. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Juventud. Lagomar held Juventud to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 42.0 percent accuracy of the winners. Lagomar forced 23 Juventud turnovers and outrebounded them 48-36 including 34 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Carina Laborde (170-2004) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Argentinian guard Melina Marcial (168-1998) contributed with 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Four Lagomar players scored in double figures. Lagomar's coach felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sabrina Molina (180-1998) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds and forward Karina Acosta (-1986) added 9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals in the effort for Juventud. Lagomar maintains eighth position with 6-2 record. Juventud at the other side keeps the seventh place with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Juventud: S.Molina 13+18reb+2ast, L.Juarez 11+5reb+1ast, K.Acosta 9+5reb+4ast, F.Spinelli 8+4reb, N.Hernandez 3+3reb, M.Sanchez 3
Lagomar: C.Laborde 17+9reb+4ast, S.Schiaffarino 12+7reb+2ast, M.Marcial 12+7reb+4ast, N.Quevedo 12+6reb+3ast, L.Menendez 9+3reb+2ast, C.Panetta 5+3reb

Malvin - Yale 69-56

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#1) and Yale (#2). Malvin (8-1) won against visiting Yale (7-2) 69-56. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Yale. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Malvin made 24-of-30 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while Yale only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Yale 49-27 including a 35-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Argentinian forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds (made all of her ten free throws !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Carolina Fernandez (186-2003) chipped in 19 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Argentinian Agustina Bazan (174-2003) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Argentinian point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Malvin have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-1 record. Yale at the other side keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with Aguada.
Top scorers:
Yale: J.Sienra 14+6reb+5ast, A.Bazan 14+8reb+4ast, L.Barbato 8+4reb, R.Dalesandro 7+5reb+2ast, C.Mott 7, A.Barragan 3+2reb
Malvin: C.Miculka 20+15reb+2ast, C.Fernandez 19+4reb+6ast, F.Midaglia 11+4reb+4ast, P.Fernandez 9+7reb+3ast, M.Jourdheuil 7+12reb+2ast, S.Medrick 3+4reb