Daniela Morillo-Wallen
By finishing at 6th place in the 2023 Women's FIBA Americup, played in Mexico, the Venezuelan Senior National Team got tickets for both the Pan American Games (in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25th-Oct. 29th, 2023) and the 2023 FIBA Americas Pre Olympic Qualy Tournament (Nov 5th-Nov 13th).
The team coached by Argentinian Eduardo Pinto finished the first round with a 1-3 record. They were defeated by the United States (80-54) and Brazil (90-76) prior to achieving a spectacular comeback victory in over time against Cuba, 106-85. That phase ended with a tough luck defeat against Argentina (58-56).
In the Quarter Finals round, Puerto Rico ended Venezuela's participation in the tournament in another exciting over time clash, 89-86.
Brazil defeated the United States in the Finals and Canada took the Bronze medal with a win over Puerto Rico. Colombia finished at fifth place and following Venezuela's 6th place were Argentina (7), Mexico (8), Cuba (9) and Dominican Republic (10).
USA 80 - Venezuela 54
USA: Rayah Marshall (193-G/F-2003) 7 points, 14 rebounds and 4 rebounds
VEN: Daniela Wallen (179-SF-1995, college: Okla City) 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Waleska Perez (180-G-1994, college: Weatherford JC) 6 points, 7 assists and 2 steals
Brazil 90 - Venezuela 76
BRA: Damiris Dantas (191-F-1992) 17 points, Sassa Goncalves 16 points, Kamilla Soares (201-C-2001) 15 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks, Taina Paixao (175-G-1991) 14 points.
VEN: Daniela Wallen 20 points, Mariana Duran (172-PG-1993, college: Okla City) 14 points and 5 assists, Waleska Perez 10 points and 7 rebounds
Venezuela 106 - Cuba 85 (OT)
VEN: Daniela Wallen 34 points, 12 rebounds, 6 steals and 4 assists, Mariana Duran 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, Waleska Perez 16 points, 12 assists, 7 rebounds and 5 steals, Ivaney Marquez (181-F-1983, college: Grayson County) 13 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals and Yosimar Corrales (184-PF-1990) 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists
CUB: Yamara Amargo (180-F/G-1985) 18 points and 5 rebounds, Bexy Claro (193-SF-2001) 11 points, Nahomis Vargas (185-C-2003) 10 points and 10 rebounds, Isabela Jourdain 10 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds, Suanly Tanis (178-F-1994) 10 points
Argentina 58 - Venezuela 56
ARG: Florencia Chagas (180-PG-2001) 16 points and 7 rebounds, Andrea Boquete (183-SF-1990) 15 points, Melisa Gretter (166-PG-1993) 9 assists
VEN: Daniela Wallen 14 points, 7 rebounds, 7 steals and 3 assists, Waleska Perez 14 points, 3 steals and 3 assists, Mariana Duran 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Barbara Pico 7 points
Quarter Finals
Puerto Rico 89 - Venezuela 86 (OT)
PUR: Arella Guirantes (181-PG-1997, college: Rutgers) 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 steals, Jazmon Gwathmey (188-G-1993, college: JMU) 21 points and 6 rebounds, Mya Hollingshed (190-F-1999, college: Colorado, agency: Shark Sports Management) 14 points and 7 rebounds and Jacqueline Benitez (178-G-1997, college: JMU) 11 points and 4 steals
VEN: Mariana Duran 24 points, 3 assists and 3 steals, Daniela Wallen 23 pointa, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, Waleska Perez 12 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals and Estefani Fajardo (184-PF-1999) 15 points and 6 rebounds
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