Brazil celebrate the title in Barquisimeto - May 27, 2016
FINAL
Brazil - Venezuela 94-75 Brazil defended their South American Championship title. They rallied past hosting Venezuela in the Final in Barquisimeto. Six players scored in double digits for Brazil. Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) paced the champions with 20 points. Brazil silenced the hosts in the first half. The defending champions got to a massive 55:25 start to the game. Venezuela managed to stop the bleeding after the big break. Venezuela cut the deficit but could not avoid the defeat. Kelly Santos (192-C-79, agency: Interperformances) provided 19 points, while Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) added 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Roselis Silva (166-PG-91, college: Arkansas Tech, agency: Gamble Sports Management) responded with 18 points for Venezuela. Ivaney Marquez (177-SF-83, college: Grayson County CC), Waleska Perez (180-SG-94, college: Weatherford JC) and Sharol Renault (170-PG-86) had 13 points apiece in the loss.
3-4 Place
Argentina - Colombia 55-59 Colombia outgunned Argentina to take the Bronze medals at the championship. Maria Palacios (163-G-85) sank 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Colombia jumped to a 30:23 halftime lead. Argentina narrowed the gap in the third term. They pulled within 2 points at the final intermission. However Colombia went on a 15:13 run in the fourth quarter and iced the victory. Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) provided 10 points in the win. Andrea Boquete (183-F/C-90) replied with 14 points for Argentina. Sandra Pavon (175-PG-85) had 13 points in the defeat.
Latinbasket.com All-South American Championships Awards 2016 - May 27, 2016
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Venezuela and Brazil to clash for title in Barquisimeto - May 26, 2016
SEMIFINALS
Venezuela - Colombia 67-59 Venezuela will play for the title in Barquisimeto. The hosts overcame Colombia to advance into Final. Waleska Perez (180-SG-94, college: Weatherford JC) stepped up with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Venezuela registered a 32:27 halftime lead. The home side used a 23:12 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Roselis Silva (166-PG-91, college: Arkansas Tech, agency: Gamble Sports Management) netted 15 points for the winning side. Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) answered with 23 points and 7 rebounds for Colombia.
Brazil - Argentina 73-57 Brazil paved their way into South American Championship Final. They rallied past Argentina in the semifinal clash on Wednesday. Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) sank 19 points to pace the defending champions. Brazil recorded a 34:25 halftime lead. Argentina however used a 26:17 run to tie things up. But Brazil responded with a 22:6 rally in the fourth frame to ice the win. Palmira Marcal (176-G-84) delivered 18 points for the winners. Gisela Vega (188-C-82) responded with 14 points for Argentina.
5-6 Place
Paraguay - Ecuador 72-52 Paraguay occupied the fifth position at the tournament. They held off Ecuador in the final game. Maria Mercado (162-PG-89) posted 19 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Paraguay recorded a 31:25 halftime lead. They went on a 22:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Tamara Insfran (175-G/F-89, college: Cumberland) finished with 17 points for the winning side. Dayanna Salcedo (177-F/G-89) responded with 19 points and 11 rebounds for Ecuador.
Semifinals are set in Barquisimeto - May 25, 2016
Group A
Brazil - Paraguay 128-35 Brazil stayed undefeated in Barquisimeto. They stormed past Paraguay to finish on top of Group A. Seven players scored in double digits for the winners. Patty Ribeiro (176-G/F-90) stepped up with 19 points for Brazil. They unleashed 71 points in the first half to gain a comfortable 48-point lead. Brazil never looked back afterwards marching to a well-deserved victory. Palmira Marcal (176-G-84), Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) and Kelly Santos (192-C-79, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 17 points each in the win. Astrid Huttemann (180-F-92, college: Union, TN) responded with 11 points for Paraguay.
Colombia - Uruguay 83-42 Colombia cruised past Uruguay to improve at 3-1 record in the second position in Group A. Therefore they clinched the semifinal appearance. Maria Paz Delgado led the winners with 23 points. Colombia rallied to a 34:18 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 22:8 run in the third quarter to open a comfortable advantage and never looked back en route to the win. Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) delivered 9 points for the winners. Maria Pereyra (171-G-86) repsonded with 11 points for Uruguay.
Recap of Day 4 in Barquisimeto - May 24, 2016
Group A
Paraguay - Colombia 58-92 Colombia knocked down Paraguay to improve at 2-1 record in Group A. Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) delivered 23 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Colombia stayed in charge throughout the first half. They accumulated a 43:25 halftime advantage. Colombia followed with a 29:11 rally in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) had 19 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds for the winners. Maria Mercado (162-PG-89) and Tamara Insfran (175-G/F-89, college: Cumberland) answered with 14 points each for Paraguay.
Uruguay - Chile 53-68 Chile fired past Uruguay to gain the first victory in Barquisimeto. Tatiana Gomez (192-C-81) came up with 19 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Chile recorded a 37:27 halftime advantage. Chile secured an 11-point lead heading into the fourth quarter and never looked back en route to the victory. Javiera Morales (178-G-92) notched 15 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Maria Pereyra (171-G-86) responded with 22 points for Uruguay.
Group B
Venezuela - Argentina 71-67 OT Venezuela overcame Argentina in overtime to secure the top place finish in Group B. Ivaney Marquez (177-SF-83, college: Grayson County CC) tossed in 23 points to pace the hosts. Argentina built a 36:25 halftime advantage. But Venezuela responded with a 26:14 run in the third term to surge ahead. Argentina limited Venezuela to just 9 points in the fourth stanza to force overtime. However the home side went on an 11:7 surge in the extra period to remain undefeated. Waleska Perez (180-SG-94, college: Weatherford JC) connected for 15 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists in the win. Gisela Vega (188-C-82) responded with 22 points and 13 rebounds for Argentina.
Ecuador - Peru 85-57 Ecuador cruised past Peru to open win count at the tournament. Dayanna Salcedo (177-F/G-89) provided 16 points to pace the winners. Ecuador raced off to a 47:30 halftime advantage. Ecuador kept Peru at bay throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Marjorie Caicedo (180-F-90) delivered 15 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Ana Farfan (165-PG-93) answered with 18 points for Peru.
Recap of Day 3 in Barquisimeto - May 23, 2016
Group A
Colombia - Brazil 55-76 Brazil cruised past Colombia to improve at 3-0 record in Group A. Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) sank 22 points to lead the tournament's favourites. Brazil raced off to a comfortable 35:22 halftime advantage. Brazil never looked back en route to the winning side. Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) provided 15 points and 11 rebounds for the defending champions. Tathiana Mosquera (196-C/F-89) responded with 12 points for Colombia.
Chile - Paraguay 69-83 Paraguay earned the second straight victory in Barquisimeto. They knocked down Chile to stay perfect in Group A. Maria Mercado (162-PG-89) posted 24 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds for the winners. Paraguay claimed a 49:35 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 20-point mark at the final intermission. Chile cut the deficit in the final stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Tamara Insfran (175-G/F-89, college: Cumberland) had 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Tatiana Gomez (192-C-81) responded with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the loss.
Group B
Ecuador - Venezuela 46-91 Venezuela stayed on the winning track in Barquisimeto. The hosts outscored Ecuador for 2-0 record in Group B. Waleska Perez (180-SG-94, college: Weatherford JC) stepped up with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Venezuela marched to a 25:10 lead after ten minutes. The hosts went on a 25:6 run in the third term to clear off for good. Dianora Rivas (164-PG-90) tossed in 12 points for the home side. Dayanna Salcedo (177-F/G-89) responded with 14 points for Ecuador.
Argentina - Peru 89-15 Argentina thumped Peru to gain 2-0 record in Group B. Sthefany Thomas (175-F/G-89, college: Clemson) stepped up with 15 points to lead the winners. Argentina dominated from start to finish. They established a massive 48:7 halftime advantage. Argentina kept Peru scoreless in the third term and breezed to the victory. Andrea Boquete (183-F/C-90) tossed in 14 points for the winners. Ana Farfan (165-PG-93) replied with 5 points for Peru.
Recap of Day 2 in Barquisimeto - May 22, 2016
Group A
Brazil - Chile 104-54 Brazil coasted past Chile for the second straight win in Group A. Six players scored in double figures for the winners. Iziane Castro (182-G/F-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) chipped in 16 points to pace the effort. Brazil jumped to a 48:25 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Kelly Santos (192-C-79, agency: Interperformances) and Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) delivered 14 points each for the winners. Barbara Cousino (178-F-96) responded with 19 points for Chile.
Paraguay - Uruguay 62-56 Paraguay opened win count in Barquisimeto. They fired past Uruguay in the opener. Maria Caraves (169-G-92) nailed 26 points to lead the winners. Paraguay jumped to an 18:13 lead ten minutes into the game. Uruguay managed to narrow the gap in the next two periods. They pulled within a single point at the final intermission. But Paraguay ignited a 20:15 run in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory. Maria Mercado (162-PG-89) and Astrid Huttemann (180-F-92, college: Union, TN) provided 10 points each for the winners. Maria Pereyra (171-G-86) responded with 15 points for Uruguay.
Group B
Peru - Venezuela 52-82 Venezuela coasted past Peru to open win count in Group B. Waleska Perez (180-SG-94, college: Weatherford JC) tossed in 20 points, issued 7 assists adn grabbed 5 rebounds for the winners. Venezuela got to a strong start. They jumped to a 36:27 halftime lead. They erupted for 46 points in the second half and never looked back en route to the win. Roselis Silva (166-PG-91, college: Arkansas Tech, agency: Gamble Sports Management) finished with 17 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Daniela Porras (165-G-90) answered with 22 points for Peru.
Argentina - Ecuador 71-35 Argentina thumped Ecuador in the opening game at the tournament. Gisela Vega (188-C-82) came up with 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the winners. Argentina accounted for a 17:7 lead after the opening frame. They boosted the gap at 15-point mark at the interval. Argentina dominated in the second half and cruised to the victory. Karla Yepez (175-F-96) responded with 16 points for Ecuador.
Recap of Day 1 in Barquisimeto - May 21, 2016
Group A
Uruguay - Brazil 42-115 Brazil tipped off their title defence in Barquisimeto with a convincing victory. The defending champions knocked down Uruguay in Group A. Nadia Colhado (193-C-89) finished with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to pace the winners. Brazil led from start to finish in this one. They opened a comfortable 57:20 halftime lead. Brazil followed with a 58:22 second half rally to ice the victory. Patty Ribeiro (176-G/F-90) contributed 19 points off the bench. Florencia Sergio (188-F/C-96) replied with 7 points for Uruguay.
Chile - Colombia 38-79 Colombia ensured a strong start to their South American Championship campaign. They knocked down Chile in Group A opener. Mabel Martinez (180-F-86) stepped up with 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Colombia jumped to an early lead. They established a 41:14 halftime lead. Colombia never looked back afterwards cruising to the victory. Jenifer Munoz (170-G-91) and Maria Palacios (163-G-85) had 13 points each for the winners. Tatiana Gomez (192-C-81) answered with 10 points for Chile.
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