Round 5 (Regular Season): Malvin lose to Obras

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Round 5 most important game was a defeat of Uruguayan Malvin (1-1). They were defeated by fourth ranked Argentinian Obras (1-1) 57-52 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The hosts trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 17-8 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Candela Gentinetta (181-2001) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and guard Valeria Fernandez (-1998) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Colombian forward Jenifer Munoz (170-1991) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Malvin's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Obras left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with defeated Malvin. Malvin will play next round against league's leader Univ.de Chile trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Obras will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Felix Perez in Asuncion.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Chilean Univ.de Chile as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Malvin) loss. Univ.de Chile defeated 3rd placed Paraguayan Felix Perez in Santiago 57-51. Point guard Javiera Novion (170-1987, college: Eckerd) nailed 13 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and Javiera Campos accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. American swingman Isabelle Gradwell (185-2000, college: Minnesota) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Felix Perez in the defeat. Felix Perez's coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Defending Paraguayan champion Felix Perez still closes the standings with two games lost. Felix Perez will play next round against strong Obras trying to get back on the winning streak. Univ.de Chile will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Malvin at Montevideo.

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Univ.de Chile - Felix Perez 57-51

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Chilean Univ.de Chile as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Malvin) loss. Univ.de Chile defeated 3rd placed Paraguayan Felix Perez in Santiago 57-51. The game without a history. Univ.de Chile led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Univ.de Chile forced 22 Felix Perez turnovers. Point guard Javiera Novion (170-1987, college: Eckerd) nailed 13 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and point guard Javiera Campos (-2002) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. American swingman Isabelle Gradwell (185-2000, college: Minnesota) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import center Kourtni Perry (188-1993, college: Central St.) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Felix Perez in the defeat. Felix Perez's coach tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Defending Paraguayan champion Felix Perez still closes the standings with two games lost. Felix Perez will play next round against strong Obras trying to get back on the winning streak. Univ.de Chile will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Malvin at Montevideo.
Top scorers:
Univ.de Chile: C.Javiera 13+7reb+3ast, J.Novion 13+7reb+5ast, F.Serrano 12+2reb, C.Constanza 9+7reb+1ast, A.Antonia 4, Y.Torres 4+1ast
Felix Perez: I.Gradwell 15+7reb+1ast, D.Piri 11+1reb, I.Jakobsone 10+5reb+4ast, K.Perry 8+11reb+1ast, P.Sosa 2+2reb, M.Mercado 2+3reb+4ast

Obras - Malvin 57-52

Round 5 most important game was a defeat of Uruguayan Malvin (1-1). They were defeated by fourth ranked Argentinian Obras (1-1) 57-52 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The hosts trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 17-8 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Candela Gentinetta (181-2001) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and guard Valeria Fernandez (-1998) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Obras players scored in double figures. Colombian forward Jenifer Munoz (170-1991) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Argentinian Maria Jourdheuil (180-1994) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Malvin's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Obras left bottom position moving up to second place, which they share with defeated Malvin. Malvin will play next round against league's leader Univ.de Chile trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Obras will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Felix Perez in Asuncion.
Top scorers:
Obras: V.Fernandez 13+9reb+1ast, C.Gentinetta 12+13reb+2ast, C.Suarez 12+5reb+2ast, S.Cooks 10+4reb, D.Forgues 8+3ast, P.Margareth 2+1reb+2ast
Malvin: J.Munoz 17+5reb+2ast, M.Jourdheuil 12+7reb+3ast, M.Vente 8+8reb, C.Miculka 6+4reb+1ast, F.Midaglia 5+1reb, F.Somma 2+4reb