BRA - Catanduva set-up semi-final decider
SAO PAULO (Women's Campeonato Nacional) - Roberta poured in 21 points as Catanduva claimed a 85-77 overtime victory against Sao Caetano to take the best-of-five Women's Campeonato Nacional semi-final tie to a deciding game. The sides were locked at 70-70 at the end of the fourth period before Edson Ferreto`s team used a 15-7 surge in overtime to level the series at 2-2.
SAO PAULO (Women's Campeonato Nacional) - Roberta poured in 21 points as Catanduva claimed a 85-77 overtime victory against Sao Caetano to take the best-of-five Women's Campeonato Nacional semi-final tie to a deciding game.
The sides were locked at 70-70 at the end of the fourth period before Edson Ferreto's team used a 15-7 surge in overtime to level the series at 2-2.
"The players are making a big effort, each one is giving the best for the team," said Catanduva coach Edson Ferreto.
"Against rivals like Ourinhos and Sao Caetano, we make the difference with effort and decision."
Sao Caetano had stormed into a 28-14 lead before Catanduva hit back to reduce the deficit to 35-33 at half-time.
Catanduva used a 22-17 third quarter run to edge ahead but Sao Caetano levelled the tie with a crucial 18-15 final period run.
The winners will face Ourinhos, who have established an unassailable 3-0 lead against Sport Recife, in the final.
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