Liga Femenina Round 8 (Second Stage): D.Sporting lose to Malvin

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Top ranked D.Sporting (12-2) recorded its second loss in Montevideo on Friday night. Visitors were edged by third ranked Malvin (11-3) 65-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of D.Sporting. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was guard Carolina Fernandez (186-2003) who scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Argentinian forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Argentinian Camila Suarez (178-2000) produced 18 points and 5 assists for the guests. D.Sporting's coach Fabian Boscardin rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Malvin have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Yale. Defending champion D.Sporting still keeps top position with two games lost.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Urunday (#7) and 25 de Agosto (#6). 25 de Agosto was smashed at home by 17 points 74-91 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of 25 de Agosto. Argentinian guard Melina Marcial (168-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 6 assists. Antonella Ugolini contributed with 18 points and 5 steals for the winners. Argentinian guard Rocio Bereilh (165-2001) replied with 28 points and 6 assists for 25 de Agosto. Urunday have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 7-7 record. 25 de Agosto at the other side keeps the sixth place with five games lost.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Montevideo. Third ranked Yale faced 4th ranked Aguada. Host Yale (11-3) smashed guests from Aguada (6-9) 72-51. Worth to mention a great performance of Carina Laborde who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 4 steals. Yale's coach Gino Alderete felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agustina Garcia responded with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Yale have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Malvin. Aguada lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost.

In the last game of round 8 winless Cordon was crushed by Juventud in Las Piedras 74-39.

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Juventud - Cordon 74-39

There was no surprise in Las Piedras where bottom-ranked Cordon (0-14) was crushed by eighth ranked Juventud (6-8) 74-39 on Friday. Juventud held Cordon to an opponent 21.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Juventud forced 29 Cordon turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Cordon's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian point guard Melina Niz (165-2005, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Catalina Pereira (176-2004, agency: BIG) who added 15 points and 4 assists during the contest. Forward Victoria Cardone (160-1994) responded with 9 points and 6 rebounds and Cecilia Pedetti scored 7 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Juventud maintains eighth position with 6-8 record. Newly promoted Cordon still closes the standings with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Juventud: M.Niz 28+5reb, C.Pereira 15+3reb+4ast, L.Juarez 8+6reb+6ast, S.Molina 8+9reb+2ast, M.Sanchez 5+1reb, V.Barrett 5+3reb+5ast
Cordon: V.Cardone 9+6reb+2ast, L.Aguilar 9+1reb, P.Insua 7+5reb+1ast, C.Pedetti 7+9reb, G.Fiori 4+2reb, M.Rivero 3+4reb

25 de Agosto - Urunday 74-91

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Urunday (#7) and 25 de Agosto (#6). 25 de Agosto was smashed at home by 17 points 74-91 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of 25 de Agosto. Urunday made 27-of-33 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 25 de Agosto turnovers. Argentinian guard Melina Marcial (168-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 6 assists. Guard Antonella Ugolini (170-2002) contributed with 18 points and 5 steals for the winners. Four Urunday players scored in double figures. Argentinian guard Rocio Bereilh (165-2001) replied with 28 points and 6 assists and Argentinian swingman Rocio Sagardoy (176-2000) added 15 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for 25 de Agosto. Urunday have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 7-7 record. 25 de Agosto at the other side keeps the sixth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Urunday: M.Marcial 28+3reb+6ast, A.Ugolini 18+4reb+1ast, M.Nilo 13+4reb+3ast, C.Postiglioni 12+4reb+3ast, V.Araujo 8+2reb+1ast, G.Piriz 6+5reb
25 de Agosto: R.Bereilh 28+4reb+6ast, R.Sagardoy 15+15reb+2ast, R.Etchevarne 12+7reb+5ast, A.Martinez 8+2reb+3ast, C.Quintana 6+4reb+3ast, P.Sosa 5+4reb

Malvin - D.Sporting 65-63

Top ranked D.Sporting (12-2) recorded its second loss in Montevideo on Friday night. Visitors were edged by third ranked Malvin (11-3) 65-63. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of D.Sporting. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was guard Carolina Fernandez (186-2003) who scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Argentinian forward Carla Miculka (174-1993) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Argentinian Camila Suarez (178-2000) produced 18 points and 5 assists and center Josefina Rivera (177-1998) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. D.Sporting's coach Fabian Boscardin rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Malvin have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Yale. Defending champion D.Sporting still keeps top position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Malvin: S.Medrick 19+7reb, C.Fernandez 16+5reb+8ast, C.Miculka 12+9reb+6ast, A.Gayoso 8+1ast, M.Martinez 8+9reb+3ast, J.Gregorio 2+3reb
D.Sporting: C.Suarez 18+4reb+5ast, J.Munoz 12+5reb+2ast, J.Rivera 11+7reb+1ast, J.Laubert 7+1reb+2ast, S.Herrera 6+2reb, A.Basualdo 4+3reb+2ast

Yale - Aguada 72-51

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Montevideo. Third ranked Yale faced 4th ranked Aguada. Host Yale (11-3) smashed guests from Aguada (6-9) 72-51. Yale forced 21 Aguada turnovers and outrebounded them 43-30 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Carina Laborde (170-2004) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 4 steals and Argentinian point guard Julieta Sienra (161-2003) who added 14 points during the contest. Yale's coach Gino Alderete felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian swingman Agustina Garcia (173-1996) responded with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Julieta Pomies scored 14 points. Yale have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Malvin. Aguada lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Yale: C.Laborde 15+2reb+2ast, J.Sienra 14+2reb+3ast, A.Barragan 11+2reb, P.Fernandez 8+5reb+3ast, F.Carretero 7+5reb+1ast, R.Dalesandro 5+5reb+2ast
Aguada: A.Garcia 14+9reb+5ast, J.Pomies 14+4reb+3ast, O.Bacchini 8+10reb+1ast, M.Gomensoro 7+4reb+1ast, V.Gutierrez 3+1ast, S.Fernandez 3