Played date 6 of the National Women's Basketball League, the Leonas club, from Riobamba, leads the standings.
In their last game, the Quintet from Sultana de los Andes defeated Santa Maria 60-56.
The Orense team started offensively with an inspired North American player Christina Joy Dewitt (18 points) winning the first quarter 15-18.
For the second game, the leonas changed their strategy and tried to control their opponent's attack with a good defense; however, the team led by Miguel Salvitelli won 22-28.
The also North American player Tierra Monay Hender (18), from Santa Maria, led her team's attack to win the third quarter 36-40.
Hand in hand with Mariana Durán (17), the leonas reacted and managed the final episode to win 60-56.
On the other hand, Deportivo Quito defeated Macará 71-74 on their visit to Ambato.
The chulla team was offensive from the beginning and sought to take the lead with the work of Danielle McCry (24), winning the first quarter 15-18.
In the second episode, the score widened to 33-41 in favor of the quiteñas; while in the third quarter they put the score 52-57 in their favor and closed the match 71-74.
Today's game
In Machala, the Santa Maria Club will fight to achieve their first victory in the league when they host Real Bolivar today, a match that will be played at the Machala Sports Coliseum, at 5:30 p.m. (D)