Olímpico defeats Peñarol in Liga Nacional basketball match

Olímpico secured an 87 to 74 victory against Peñarol at the Vicente Rosales stadium during a Liga Nacional basketball game. Despite Peñarol entering the match with three consecutive wins, the team coached by Costa struggled to maintain momentum against the consistency of the visiting side.

The game began with a strong 11-0 run by the Mar del Plata-based team, led by Giorgetti and Basualdo. Peñarol managed to narrow the gap to 20-17 by the end of the first segment following the entry of Frontera. While the second quarter saw parity, Olímpico maintained control, heading into halftime with a 43-35 lead driven by Bednarek and Giorgetti.

In the second half, the team coached by Ramella improved their offensive fluidity and utilized transitions to extend their lead by as much as 17 points. Pérez Tapia stood out for the winners with 22 points, while Wrighten led Peñarol with 18 points.