Indeportes claim back-to-back WBLA titles

FINAL

Indeportes - Phoenix 61-53

The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Phoenix won third quarter 17-12. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Indeportes held Phoenix to an opponent 20.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 30.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Guard Carolina Lopez (188-1998) stepped up and scored 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and forward Jenifer Munoz (170-1991) chipped in 15 points. Indeportes' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side guard Rebecca Harris (173-1986, college: Illinois) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Mo Bennett (177-1990, college: Georgia Tech) scored 0 points and 18 rebounds.
Top scorers:
Indeportes: C.Lopez 15+5reb+2ast, J.Munoz 15+4reb, M.Martinez 9+2reb, D.Murillo 6+5reb, Y.Paz 5+11reb, M.Caicedo 5+2reb+3ast
Phoenix: R.Harris 25+6reb, K.Jackson 8+8reb, J.Jackson 8+7reb, A.Li 5+7reb+3ast, M.Cooks 4+3reb, D.Jones 3+2reb

3-4 Place

Union Florida - Sportiva Ita. 80-72

Union Florida dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Sportiva Ita.'s 24 and made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. Union Florida had a 40-28 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Maria Martinez (170-1994) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Colombian guard Myriam Alonso (175-1992) contributed with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Colombian guard Manuela Rios (165-1997) answered with 21 points and 6 assists and American center Dorie Harrison (190, college: Lipscomb) added 16 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Sportiva Ita.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Union Florida: M.Alonso 20+6reb+1ast, M.Martinez 15+11reb+6ast, S.Mgbeike 10+5reb, L.Leivas 8+4reb+2ast, D.Saravia 7+2reb+3ast, M.Laviero 6+5reb
Sportiva Ita.: M.Rios 21+4reb+6ast, D.Harrison 16+9reb+1ast, A.Andaur 11+2reb, C.Perez 6+7reb+2ast, A.Guineo 5+2reb+1ast, K.Martinez 5+6reb