BAURU, Brazil (Interstat) — Bauru held off a late Cruzeiro rally for an 80-77 victory in a Brazilian NBB game Friday at Ginasio Panela de Pressao. The home team led by seven entering the fourth quarter but survived a 25-point final period from the visitors.

Dontrell Brite led Bauru with 26 points. Andre Barbosa added 12 points and 11 rebounds. Tulio Da Silva paced Cruzeiro with 19 points and seven rebounds.

Bauru improved to 9-11. Cruzeiro fell to 7-15.