COLOMBIAN U-17 NATIONAL TEAM, NEW SOUTHAMERICAN CHAMPION

Colombia is the new U-17 Southamerican Champion, the national team defeated Argentina 56 55 in the final game, the game was not easy but Colombia improve its defense and did a best job in the boards, while Argentinas point guard Micaela Sancisi, keep her team in the fight .

Colombias personal defense worked well, the Colombian coach made a right read of the game teaching his players to go behind the screen to stop the penetration, also made a major adjustment in the blocks.

The Colombias offense use its main strength making the three pointer and also getting points from the defensive pressure, but the end of the game was a thriller, Colombia ahead by 1 with 1:30 in the clock, forced Argentinas turnover and go to the free throws line, but missed 8 straight free throws in the final 90 seconds of the game, but thanks to its defensive pressure and offensive rebounding got the ball back in hands enough times to keep the victory safe, Argentina had one last chance with 8 seconds left in the clock but 3 pointer of its main weapon hit the rim and go out to start the celebration in Pasto.

Sara Sosa , Elizabeth Gutierrez and Camila Tapias leaded the National Team, while Marlyn Vente and Caracas fight bravely in the boards.
Congratulation to the coach Luis Cuenca for this great title .

Colombia National U-17 Team Roster:
Ana Maria Garcia
Laiza Rodriguez
Carolina Ramirez
Laura Ramirez
Laura Martinez
Diana Prens
Maria Camila Tapias.
Elizabeth Gutierrez
Sara Sosa
Marlyn Vente
Karen Gomez
Maria Delgado
Carolina Caracas
Head Coach: Luis Cuenca.