LFB Round 4 (Regular Season): D.Sporting hands first defeat to Malvin

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The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Malvin (2-1) in Montevideo on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by D.Sporting (4-0) 61-60. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Malvin. D.Sporting forced 22 Malvin turnovers. Argentinian Camila Suarez (178-2000) fired 14 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Forward Lara Barbato (181-2004) chipped in 13 points and 12 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). point guard Aldana Gayoso (168-2000) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. D.Sporting have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Malvin at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Tabare. D.Sporting's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Lagomar.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Yale (2-2) against fifth ranked Tabare (2-1) on Saturday night. Host Yale was defeated by Tabare in Montevideo 85-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Yale. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian point guard Abril Ramirez (167-2000, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Krystal Cordara contributed with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Argentinian power forward Giselle Botta (180-1999) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for Yale. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tabare moved-up to second place, which they share with Malvin. Yale at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Aguada and Urunday. Tabare will play against Cordon (#8) in Montevideo in the next round where they are favorite. Yale will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Urunday (2-2) against sixth ranked Aguada (2-2) on Sunday night. Visiting Urunday was defeated by Aguada in a tough game in Aguada 74-79. Worth to mention a great performance of Luzmila Varzi who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side Mia Nilo responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Aguada moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Yale and Urunday. Aguada will meet bottom-ranked 25 de Agosto (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Urunday's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Malvin.

In the last game of round 4 winless 25 de Agosto was defeated by Cordon in Montevideo 66-51.

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Yale - Tabare 68-85

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Yale (2-2) against fifth ranked Tabare (2-1) on Saturday night. Host Yale was defeated by Tabare in Montevideo 85-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Yale. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Tabare forced 28 Yale turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian point guard Abril Ramirez (167-2000, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Krystal Cordara (169-2002) contributed with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Four Tabare players scored in double figures. Argentinian power forward Giselle Botta (180-1999) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and guard Luana Lizzazoain (170-2008) added 14 points in the effort for Yale. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tabare moved-up to second place, which they share with Malvin. Yale at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Aguada and Urunday. Tabare will play against Cordon (#8) in Montevideo in the next round where they are favorite. Yale will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tabare: R.Abril 24+11reb+3ast, K.Cordara 21+5reb+7ast, C.Curbelo 16+7reb+2ast, S.Tambasco 12+1reb+1ast, I.Llona 4+4reb, C.Rodriguez 3+2reb
Yale: G.Botta 22+14reb+4ast, L.Luana 14+3ast, V.Barrett 12+2reb+2ast, M.Martina 6+6reb+1ast, F.Milagros 5+1reb, A.Paola 5+3reb+4ast

Cordon - 25 de Agosto 66-51

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Montevideo where bottom-ranked 25 de Agosto (0-3) was defeated by ninth ranked Cordon (1-3) 66-51 on Sunday. Cordon held 25 de Agosto to an opponent 21.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Cordon forced 22 25 de Agosto turnovers and outrebounded them 55-33 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian center Martina Schunk (181-2005) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 19 rebounds and forward Milagros Rivero (160-2003) who added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Ileana Duarte (-2005) responded with 10 points and 6 rebounds and guard Ana Font (-2006) scored 11 points and 4 steals. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cordon left bottom position moving up to eighth place. It was 25 de Agosto's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Cordon will meet higher ranked Tabare (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. 25 de Agosto will play against Aguada (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cordon: M.Schunk 19+19reb+1ast, M.Rivero 11+5reb+6ast, P.Insua 8+5reb+1ast, M.Ramirez 7+3reb+2ast, G.Fiori 7+8reb, L.Cardozo 5+2ast
25 de Agosto: F.Ana 11+3reb+1ast, D.Ileana 10+6reb, Q.Catalina 6+4reb+3ast, A.Melina 6+5reb+2ast, R.Juliana 6+4reb, G.Yrupe 4+3reb

Malvin - D.Sporting 60-61

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Malvin (2-1) in Montevideo on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by D.Sporting (4-0) 61-60. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Malvin. D.Sporting forced 22 Malvin turnovers. Argentinian Camila Suarez (178-2000) fired 14 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Forward Lara Barbato (181-2004) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Four D.Sporting players scored in double figures. point guard Aldana Gayoso (168-2000) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and guard Carolina Fernandez (186-2003) added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. D.Sporting have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 4-0 record. Malvin at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Tabare. D.Sporting's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Lagomar.
Top scorers:
D.Sporting: S.Camila 14+8reb+9ast, G.Tiscornia 13+1ast, L.Barbato 13+12reb, A.Basualdo 11+2reb+3ast, S.Herrera 4+5reb, A.Oyarzabal 3+1reb+1ast
Malvin: G.Aldana 17+6reb+1ast, S.Delfina 11+5reb+1ast, F.Paula 10+8reb+2ast, F.Carolina 9+8reb+6ast, F.Midaglia 5+7reb+3ast, M.Avril 2+1reb

Aguada - Urunday 79-74

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Urunday (2-2) against sixth ranked Aguada (2-2) on Sunday night. Visiting Urunday was defeated by Aguada in a tough game in Aguada 74-79. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian forward Luzmila Varzi (171-2005) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds and guard Aldana Barragan (-2005) who added 13 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Mia Nilo (175-2008) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Argentinian guard Melina Marcial (168-1998) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Aguada moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Yale and Urunday. Aguada will meet bottom-ranked 25 de Agosto (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Urunday's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Malvin.
Top scorers:
Aguada: L.Varzi 15+7reb+2ast, A.Barragan 13+7reb+2ast, C.Laborde 12+4reb+5ast, J.Pomes 10+3reb+1ast, G.Joaquina 9+6reb+2ast, S.Bondarchuk 6+7reb+1ast
Urunday: N.Mia 20+8reb, M.Melina 14+5reb+5ast, E.Borges 13+7reb+1ast, M.Abril 9+1reb+1ast, P.Camila 9+6reb+5ast, A.Victoria 4+6reb+2ast