Nacional Dominates Uruguayan Basketball League, Extending Unbeaten Streak
Nacional continued its historic run in teh Uruguayan basketball League, securing a decisive 88-67 victory over Malvín in the 13th round. This win marks their 13th consecutive victory, shattering the previous record for the best start to a season in the league’s history. Previously held by Hebraica and Maccabi (2011/12) and Malvín (2012/13), both of whom were eventually stopped by Unión Athletic, Nacional’s dominance is undeniable.
From the opening tip-off, Nacional established control, leading 20-12 at the end of the first quarter. Despite the absence of star player Néstor Colmenares due to injury, the tricolors maintained their lead throughout the game.By halftime, they had extended their advantage to 46-31, and a commanding 29-point lead in the third quarter effectively sealed the victory.
Connor Zinaich,stepping in for the injured Chilean Manny Suárez,led Nacional’s scoring with an impressive 21 points. Gianfranco Espíndola contributed 12 points, while Sebastián Ottonello added 11 points off the bench. Malvín, suffering their second consecutive loss, saw Nicolás Martínez lead their scoring with 13 points, followed by Carlton Guyton and Franco Brun with 12 each.
In another thrilling matchup, Aguada avenged their earlier loss to Peñarol with a hard-fought 77-69 victory at home. After trailing by seven points in the third quarter, Aguada rallied with a strong defensive performance and a stellar second half from Juan Santiso.
Entering the final period with a slim 56-55 lead, Aguada’s Donald Sims proved instrumental in securing the win. Drawing fouls and converting free throws with precision, Sims finished with 24 points (11/12 free throws), leading Aguada to a well-deserved victory and second place in the standings. Santiso added 13 points, while Frank Hassell recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. For Peñarol, who entered the game on a six-game winning streak, Luis Santos and Kenneth Horton each scored 18 points, with Luciano Parodi contributing 11.
current Standings:
- Nacional 13-0 (26 points)
- Gouache 10-3 (21)
- Malvín 8-4 (20)
- hebraica and Maccabi 7-6 (20)
- Peñarol 9-4 (20)
- Cordón 5-8 (18)
- University Urunday 6-6 (18)
- Biguá 5-7 (17)
- Defensor Sporting 5-7 (17)
- Trouville 3-10 (16)
- Pages 3-9 (15)
- Welcome 1-11 (13)
*Teams carry a penalty of -2 points.
Upcoming Matches:
The Uruguayan basketball League continues with a packed schedule of exciting matchups in the coming weeks. Fans can look forward to intense battles as teams fight for playoff positions.
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