Defensor vs Nacional — 68:80, Liga Uruguaya

Nacional earned an 80–68 road win over Defensor in Liga Uruguaya play, pulling away to secure a 12-point victory. Nacional’s efficiency and control of the glass were decisive, as they shot 24-of-51 from the field (47%) and won the rebounding battle 46–33. Defensor stayed competitive behind a huge scoring night from E. Weaver and F. Terra, who each finished with 25 points. However, Defensor’s offense relied heavily on perimeter shooting, going 10-of-30 from three, while struggling to generate consistent two-point production, reflected in a 9-of-29 mark on non-three field goals (31%). Nacional balanced its scoring with Feldeine James leading the way with 19 points, supported by Pablo Gomez with 15 and E. Oglivie with 12. With 14 assists and a clear edge in second-chance opportunities created by its rebounding advantage, Nacional repeatedly turned stops into points and maintained separation when Defensor threatened from the arc. Going forward, Nacional can build on a performance defined by shot quality and physicality, while Defensor will look to diversify its scoring beyond the three-point line and find more consistent offensive support around its two top scorers. The numbers underline the story: Nacional’s superior field-goal efficiency and rebounding margin were the foundation of the result.