as before Franca, the UdeC was very competitive against Construction of Argentina, in a duel that closed yesterday the first window of the Group D from Champions League Americas at the Casa del Deportewhich once again had a good audience.
And although now it was even more even, the Campanil ended up losing by a tight 97-92. The beginning was even, but at the UdeC It was difficult for him to control the Argentines in defense, both in the paint and from the three points, where they were very effective. In the UdeC, Terry and Evans appeared to be the most reliable offensive options, while in defense it was difficult to control the internal power of Lautaro Berra. In the end, the visit won the partial 27-16.
As against Franca, the income of Seba Carrasco and Eduardo Marechal gave the team a different energy on both sides. The point guard set up Terry for a double plus foul and then scored a floater, while Lalo grabbed rebounds and also doubled. It was 34-29 with just under five minutes to play in the fourth.
Milano and Sáez also contributed on both sides, and Campanil came within one point (34-33). There, Obras began to execute better in attack at the hands of Venegas and Berra, and the local closed the hoop a bit. A flagrant foul from Carrasco to Barral inflamed spirits, but it did not go any further. In the end, the score at halftime was 48-35.
The beginning of the third quarter was pure fire for the UdeC. A controversial technical foul against Arteaga gave the locals a positive blow, which, thanks to Evandro himself, began to calibrate in attack, where three-pointers appeared from Evans and Terry. The score was 54-53 with six to play in the quarter. The Campanil he took advantage in several passages, thanks to long shots from Terry and Arteaga, but defensively it was difficult for him to stop Obras, who managed to score high-percentage baskets. But those led by Cipriano Nunez they remained there, and entering the last quarter the difference was only one point (67-66). The beginning of the last quarter was bad for Campanil. Without Terry on offense, it was difficult for him to find options, and despite the fact that Carrasco scored a three-pointer that kept the score to only one point, from there Obras went on a 7-0 run to be up 77-69.
A four-point play by Carrasco and a 3-pointer by Evans energized the team. UdeC, although the equipment looked worn. Venegas drove well to Construction and it was well seconded by Serres, and with three minutes on the clock the visit won 87-76. About the closing, from the hand of Serres and Venegas Obras he knew how to resist the pressure, and beyond the push of a grown Carrasco it was not enough to turn the game around. The second window will be held between January 13 and 15, in the gym The Temple of Rock in Buenos Aires.
The UdeC will play on Friday the 13th against the local Obras Sanitarias and the following day will be measured against France from Brazil.
