Overview
- Peñarol pulled away after the interval to win 87-67, overcoming an even first half that ended 35-35.
- Atenas traveled with a reduced squad and played essentially seven players, which contributed to late fouls and fatigue.
- Manuel Buendía returned from a pectoral injury and scored 17 points for Atenas, while Nakye Sanders led with 22.
- Peñarol spread the scoring with Xavier Carreras (16), Al Thornton (13), Roberto Acuña (13) and Luciano Guerra (11) among the standouts.
- The morning tipoff at the Polideportivo Islas Malvinas was aired on TyC Sports, and Atenas next visits Platense on Monday at 20:30 in Vicente López.