JAMES CRAIK, Argentina (Interstat) — Ferro defeated Deportivo Chanares 84-62 on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game. Ferro shot 29 of 63 from the floor and 9 of 20 from 3-point range, while converting all 17 free throws. Deportivo Chanares managed 19 of 71 shooting, including 7 of 35 from beyond the arc, and also made 17 of 17 free throws.

Ferro’s offensive rating was 109.0 on 77 possessions; Deportivo Chanares posted 79.4 on 78 possessions. Ferro grabbed eight offensive rebounds, while Deportivo Chanares had 19. Ferro committed 14 turnovers; Deportivo Chanares had 18. Ferro had eight steals and eight assists; Deportivo Chanares had nine steals and nine assists plus three blocks.

Lucila Sampietro and Stefania Lucero each scored 20 points. Florencia Fernandez added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Ferro, and Julia Fernandez recorded eight points and 14 rebounds. Macarena Galindez contributed nine points and 11 rebounds for Deportivo Chanares. Ferro improved to 36-10; Deportivo Chanares fell to 37-8.