CAMPINA GRANDE, Brazil (Interstat) — Franca defeated Paraiba 93-81 on Thursday in a Brazilian NBB matchup at Unifacisa. Cristiano Felicio led Franca with 23 points and eight rebounds, while George Lucas added 15 points and eight rebounds. Jimmy de Oliveira scored 18 points for Paraiba in the loss. Franca improved to 8-3 on the season, while Paraiba fell to an even 5-5.