The national selection scored a winning 80-78 victory over Peñarol in the third match of the Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol 2024-2025, celebrated in the Polideportivo Tricolor. This triumph took the three previous matches of the year, consolidating his good performance in the competition.
The match began with Los Aurinegros showing greater precision in his shots, although the exchange of canastas was slow, reflecting the intensity of both teams. Despite some errors in the throws, the tricolores remained on their skin, finishing the first quarter with a score of 21-19 against.
In the second quarter, the tie continues, with both crews struggling to establish their game. Peñarol, although it seems more consistent, has not distanced itself from the marker due to the various losses that cost it the points. It was this period in which a triple from Feldeine began to change the dynamic, allowing the national selection to touch the lantern in the last minutes of the quarter, and making the descent with a favorable scorer of 42-40.
The third quarter started in a complicated way for the tricolores, who suffered a 6-0 start against each other, which led Peñarol to score a 55-49 victory. However, Feldeine, with a par of free throws and a triple from Barrera, revived the hopes, culminating in the fourth with a score of 64-59.
The last neighborhood developed in an environment of great tension. With Colmenares and Santos destacándose en la offensive, the national selection seems to have enchanted the victory, obtaining a victory of 78-71 in the final minutes. However, Luciano Parodi emerged at the crucial moment, scoring two triples that took part in the game within 31 seconds.
Despite Peñarol's efforts, Manny Suárez has the opportunity to sell the triunfo to select a double and receive an error. Even though he didn't convert the additional free throw, the pressure on his rival intensified. With only 2.9 seconds on the clock, Emiliano Serres had a free shot that could have changed the result, but did not, the one who celebrated the celebration in the national team at the end of the party with a marker 80-78 .
James Feldeine was the top commentator of the match, with 23 points, followed by Manuel Suárez with 19, and Néstor Colmenares, who scored 12 points and 8 drops. On Peñarol's side, Brandon Robinson was defeated with 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Luis Santos totaled 18 points and 11 rebounds.
This exciting part links back to your national selection position in the league and demonstrates your ability to compete in high-pressure moments. Victory is not only an enemy impulse, but also an important step towards his temporal goals.
