BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Interstat) — Boca Juniors held off Olimpico for an 81-77 victory in Argentinian Liga A basketball Monday at Estadio Luis Conde.

The home team led 47-45 at halftime and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Olimpico’s third-quarter scoring dip to 13 points proved costly in the close contest.

Michael Smith, a shooting guard from South San Francisco, California, led Boca Juniors with 25 points. Gonzalo Bressan paced Olimpico with 16 points and 13 rebounds.

Boca Juniors improved to 13-14. Olimpico fell to 9-15.