MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina (Interstat) — Peñarol held off a furious fourth-quarter rally to defeat Sante Fe 85-83 in a Liga A contest Saturday at Polideportivo Islas Malvinas.

The home team built a 58-49 lead through three quarters, powered by a 29-point third. Sante Fe, which scored only six first-quarter points, erupted for 34 in the final period but fell just short. Franco Balbi led all scorers with 35 points for Sante Fe. Agustin Perez scored 17 for Peñarol, which had six players score in double figures.

Peñarol improved to 16-13. Sante Fe dropped to 10-18.