Liga Femenina Round 8 (Regular Season): Lagomar beats Urunday in a derby game

The Regular Season in Liga Femenina just ended. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Lagomar (#4) and Urunday (#7). Lagomar (5-3) smashed visiting Urunday (4-5) by 32 points 69-37. Lagomar held Urunday to an opponent 19.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Urunday 50-31 including a 36-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Paraguayan forward Natalia Quevedo (170-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Sofia Podesta (161-2003) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Antonella Ugolini (170-2002) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. 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 maintains fourth position with 5-3 record, which they share with Aguada. Urunday at the other side keeps the seventh place with five games lost.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#3) and Lagomar (#4). Lagomar was smashed at home by 39 points 43-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lagomar. Argentinian forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists. Aldana Gayoso contributed with 17 points for the winners. point guard Catalina Tano (174-2003) replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds for Lagomar. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvin have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Lagomar at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Aguada.
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: D.Sporting (#1) and Yale (#2). D.Sporting (7-1) won against visiting Yale (6-2) 72-68. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Josefina Rivera who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Julieta Sienra responded with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. D.Sporting have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 7-1 record. Loser Yale dropped to the third place with two games lost.

Rest of the games of round 8 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Cordon was crushed by 25 de Agosto in Montevideo 100-53. Tabare was beaten by Juventud at home 49-60. Aguada won against Urunday on the opponent's court 70-62. Winless Cordon was outscored by Urunday in a home game 40-93. 25 de Agosto rolled over Tabare on the road 78-34.
The best stats of 8th round was 10 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by Rocio Sagardoy of 25 de Agosto.

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Lagomar - Urunday 69-37

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Montevideo: Lagomar (#4) and Urunday (#7). Lagomar (5-3) smashed visiting Urunday (4-5) by 32 points 69-37. Lagomar held Urunday to an opponent 19.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Urunday 50-31 including a 36-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Paraguayan forward Natalia Quevedo (170-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Sofia Podesta (161-2003) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Antonella Ugolini (170-2002) produced 10 points and 9 rebounds and forward Mia Nilo (-2008) added 11 points respectively for the guests. 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 maintains fourth position with 5-3 record, which they share with Aguada. Urunday at the other side keeps the seventh place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Urunday: M.Nilo 11+2reb+1ast, A.Ugolini 10+9reb+2ast, M.Marcial 8+4reb, A.Mieres 3+4reb, G.Piriz 3+4reb, C.Postiglioni 2+3reb+3ast
Lagomar: N.Quevedo 22+11reb+4ast, S.Podesta 16+8reb+3ast, L.Menendez 11+3reb+2ast, C.Tano 7+4reb+2ast, B.Moreira 5+8reb, M.Ramirez 3+1reb

Lagomar - Malvin 43-82

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#3) and Lagomar (#4). Lagomar was smashed at home by 39 points 43-82 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lagomar. Malvin had a 32-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Lagomar's players. Argentinian forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists. Point guard Aldana Gayoso (168-2000) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Point guard Catalina Tano (174-2003) replied with 12 points and 6 rebounds and Belen Moreira (-1999) added 4 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Lagomar. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malvin have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Lagomar at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Aguada.
Top scorers:
Lagomar: C.Tano 12+6reb+1ast, N.Quevedo 11+5reb, L.Menendez 5+2reb, B.Moreira 4+10reb+4ast, C.Panetta 3+1ast, M.Laurino 3+3reb+1ast
Malvin: A.Gayoso 17+2reb+2ast, J.Gregorio 15+1reb+4ast, S.Medrick 13+2reb+1ast, C.Miculka 12+15reb+8ast, E.Borges 9+5reb+3ast, C.Fernandez 8+2reb+9ast

25 de Agosto - Cordon 100-53

There was no surprise in Montevideo where bottom-ranked Cordon (0-8) was crushed by sixth ranked 25 de Agosto (5-4) 100-53 on Saturday. 25 de Agosto dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Cordon's 32. 25 de Agosto forced 31 Cordon turnovers and outrebounded them 49-30 including 35 on the defensive glass. 25 de Agosto looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian guard Rocio Bereilh (165-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points, 9 assists and 13 steals and Argentinian swingman Rocio Sagardoy (176-2000) who added 12 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Five 25 de Agosto players scored in double figures. Forward Milagros Rivero (-2003) responded with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Cecilia Pedetti scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Cordon's coach Matias Bueno gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. 25 de Agosto maintains sixth position with 5-4 record. Newly promoted Cordon still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Cordon: M.Rivero 14+5reb+6ast, C.Pedetti 12+5reb+3ast, L.Cardozo 8+4reb+1ast, G.Fiori 5+4reb, C.Marinakis 4+3reb+1ast, C.Fernandez 4+3reb+1ast
25 de Agosto: R.Bereilh 28+1reb+9ast, A.Martinez 15+8reb+3ast, P.Sosa 14+5reb+2ast, R.Sagardoy 12+15reb+3ast, C.Franco 12+2reb+4ast, M.Aguilar 11+8reb+1ast

D.Sporting - Yale 72-68

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two local teams from Montevideo: D.Sporting (#1) and Yale (#2). D.Sporting (7-1) won against visiting Yale (6-2) 72-68. It was a key game for the top position in the league. D.Sporting forced 19 Yale turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of center Josefina Rivera (177-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Argentinian Camila Suarez (178-2000) who added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Argentinian point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) responded with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Argentinian Agustina Bazan (174-2003) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. D.Sporting have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 7-1 record. Loser Yale dropped to the third place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Yale: J.Sienra 13+5reb+6ast, L.Lizzazoain 11+3reb+1ast, A.Barragan 10+3ast, A.Bazan 9+8reb+3ast, L.Barbato 9+8reb, F.Carretero 8+2reb
D.Sporting: J.Rivera 23+11reb+5ast, C.Suarez 19+8reb+4ast, G.Tiscornia 13+2reb+1ast, S.Herrera 4+3reb, A.Oyarzabal 3+3reb+4ast, M.Rivera 3+4reb

Tabare - Juventud 49-60

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Juventud's (2-6) road victory over 9th ranked Tabare (1-8) 60-49 on Sunday. Juventud forced 30 Tabare turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian guard Lucia Juarez (-2002) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Catalina Pereira (176-2004, agency: BIG) who added 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Forward Sofia Tambasco (-2006) responded with 6 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Luciana Franca (-2009) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Tabare's coach Joaquin Retamoso rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Juventud maintains eighth position with 2-6 record. Tabare lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Tabare: C.Collazo 12+2reb+2ast, L.Franca 10+6reb, C.Rodriguez 9+1reb+2ast, S.Tambasco 6+11reb+5ast, M.Talamas 6+5reb, M.Lacasa 4+8reb+4ast
Juventud: L.Juarez 21+7reb+3ast, C.Pereira 16+6reb+4ast, C.Diaz 6+9reb+1ast, M.Sanchez 5+4reb, V.Cantero 5+4reb+1ast, C.Mazzariello 4+7reb+2ast

Urunday - Aguada 62-70

Rather expected game in Montevideo where 7th ranked Urunday (4-5) was defeated by fifth ranked Aguada (5-3) 70-62 on Sunday. Aguada forced 19 Urunday turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Camila Kirschenbaum (171-2002, college: Binghamton) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds and guard Dafne Nunez (162-2006) who added 8 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Forward Mia Nilo (-2008) responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds and guard Camila Postiglioni (-2008) scored 6 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Aguada moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Lagomar. Loser Urunday keeps the seventh position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Urunday: M.Nilo 31+10reb+1ast, A.Ugolini 11+7reb+2ast, A.Mieres 8+4reb, C.Postiglioni 6+10reb+5ast, M.Marcial 6+6reb+5ast, V.Lacurcia 0
Aguada: C.Kirschenbaum 22+8reb, O.Bacchini 13+9reb+4ast, A.Garcia 11+3reb+6ast, D.Nunez 8+12reb+6ast, M.Gomensoro 7, J.Da Costa 5+11reb+3ast

Cordon - Urunday 40-93

Rather predictable result in Montevideo where seventh ranked Urunday (4-5) outscored bottom-ranked Cordon (0-8) 93-40 on Saturday. Urunday held Cordon to an opponent 24.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Urunday forced 43 Cordon turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Cordon's players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Camila Postiglioni (-2008) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals and Argentinian guard Melina Marcial (168-1998) who added 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. Forward Victoria Cardone (160-1994) responded with 10 points and 8 rebounds and forward Milagros Rivero (-2003) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Urunday maintains seventh position with 4-5 record. Newly promoted Cordon still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Cordon: V.Cardone 10+8reb, G.Suarez 8+3reb, M.Rivero 8+7reb+2ast, P.Insua 4+3reb, C.Pedetti 3+1reb+1ast, A.Manana 3+4reb
Urunday: M.Marcial 19+3reb+5ast, C.Postiglioni 18+6reb+4ast, M.Nilo 10+6reb, V.Araujo 10+2reb+1ast, G.Piriz 9+4reb+4ast, A.Mieres 7+4reb+1ast

Tabare - 25 de Agosto 34-78

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Tabare (1-8) was outplayed at home by sixth ranked 25 de Agosto (5-4) 78-34 on Saturday. 25 de Agosto held Tabare to an opponent 22.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.2 percent accuracy of the winners. 25 de Agosto forced 34 Tabare turnovers and outrebounded them 49-35 including 18 on the offensive glass. 25 de Agosto looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Tabare's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian swingman Rocio Sagardoy (176-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and guard Noelia Pastrana (167-2004) who added 12 points, 6 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four 25 de Agosto players scored in double figures. Guard Maite Lacasa (-2008) responded with 6 points and 7 rebounds and Argentinian forward Rocio Perez (-1991) scored 9 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. 25 de Agosto maintains sixth position with 5-4 record. Tabare lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Tabare: R.Perez 9+1reb, A.Canedo 8, C.Collazo 6+4reb, M.Lacasa 6+7reb+3ast, L.Franca 3+5reb, S.Tambasco 2+2reb+1ast
25 de Agosto: N.Pastrana 12+3reb+6ast, M.Aguilar 12+7reb+1ast, R.Sagardoy 10+14reb+4ast, R.Bereilh 10+6reb+4ast, A.Martinez 8+1reb+1ast, P.Sosa 8+3reb+1ast