ASUNCION (Paraguay) – Ferro was the most dominant team in the 2025 South American Basketball League and this Sunday it confirmed it by being crowned undefeated champion after beating Regatas Corrientes in the Grand Final, in the duel of Argentine teams, with a score of 85-68.
The Buenos Aires-based team defined the match with an impressive third quarter in which they went on a 33-13 run to lead 69-50 entering the final 10 minutes. That gap on the scoreboard was more than enough to later preserve the victory. Eduardo Vasirani, with 19 points, 10 of them in the third quarter and 8 consecutive opening that period, was the leader of Ferro’s attack. In addition, he pulled down 7 rebounds. The center was named Most Valuable of the Final 4, after averaging 14.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in the two games.
Eduardo Vasirani
Point guards Emiliano Lezcano (14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists) and Jano Martínez (12 points, 6 boards, 5 passes for touchdowns) also shined for the new champions, while José Defelippo added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Ferro, as he did throughout the season, made a difference thanks to his good ball movement and collective play. He achieved 19 assists and only lost the ball 9 times, while Regatas gave 11 assists and dribbled the ball 14 times. That cost the Corrientes a 20-8 deficit in points after losses. The triples were also a determining factor with Ferro making 11 to only 4 of his opponents. For Regatas, who only shot 34 percent from the field, Fabián Ramírez finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Tayavek Gallizzi followed with 12 points and Iván Gramajo with 11 and 5 assists.
Celebration and Closing Ceremony
Celebration and Closing Ceremony
Celebration and Closing Ceremony
Celebration and Closing Ceremony
Celebration and Closing Ceremony
Celebration and Closing Ceremony
Celebration and Closing Ceremony
Celebration and Closing Ceremony
Sporting defender wins bronze
A 31-13 run in the second quarter allowed Defensor Sporting to take a 52-36 lead at halftime and from then on everything was in favor of the Uruguayan club that ended up winning with an overwhelming difference of 98-63 over the host Olimpia Kings, to take third place and the bronze medal in the LSB 2025.
Elijah Weaver and Theo Metzger, with 22 and 20 points, respectively, in addition to 4 triples each, led a powerful Defense offense that ended up shooting a high 57 percent from the field (39-68), including 14 of 32 from behind the arc.
Elijah Weaver
Michael Carrera added another 14 points for the winning cause, while Facundo Terra flirted with the triple-double with 13 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds. While Defensor was forceful and effective, Olimpia was the complete opposite. The team collapsed after that fateful second quarter and only shot 29 percent (19-66). Only Charles Hinkle reached double digits in his production with 13 counts. With its victory, Defensor Sporting improved its performance last year in the LSB, when it finished fourth.
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