Nacional climbs Out of the Red Zone with Decisive Victory
Nacional secured a crucial win against Urunday Universitario, pulling themselves out of the relegation zone with a commanding 92-68 victory. Quincy Miller led the charge for the tricolor, racking up an notable 21 points.
This win marks a turning point for Nacional, who now sit at 28 points in the standings.simultaneously occurring, Urunday Universitario’s loss sees them drop further down the table with only 25 points.
The game, played at the Union Athletic Gym, was officiated by Alejandro Sanchez Varela, Diego Ortiz, and martin Fernandez.
Current Standings in the Uruguayan Basketball League
The Uruguayan Basketball League 2021/2022 regular season is heating up, with several teams vying for playoff positions. As of February 25, 2022, the standings look like this:
Goes: 38 points (18 wins, 2 losses)
Urupán: 35 points (15 wins, 5 losses)
Bigua: 33 points (15 wins, 3 losses)
Peñarol: 32 points (12 wins, 8 losses)
Malvin: 31 points (11 wins, 9 losses)
Aguada: 30 points (14 wins, 6 losses)
olympia: 29 points (9 wins, 11 losses)
Nacional: 28 points (8 wins, 12 losses)
Trouville: 27 points (8 wins, 11 losses)
Hebraica and Macabi: 27 points (7 wins, 13 losses)
Olivol Mundial: 27 points (7 wins, 13 losses)
defensor Sporting: 27 points (7 wins, 13 losses)
Urunday Universitario: 25 points (5 wins, 15 losses)
capitol: 21 points (2 wins, 17 losses)
With the season approaching its climax, every game is crucial for teams looking to secure a playoff berth. Nacional’s recent victory demonstrates their determination to climb the ranks and avoid relegation.
