CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil (Interstat) — Botafogo escaped with a 68-67 victory over Caxias Do Sul on Sunday in a Brazilian NBB matchup at Ginásio Vasco da Gama. The visitors built a 39-24 halftime lead but survived a frantic comeback after Caxias Do Sul outscored them 25-15 in the third quarter. Rafa Oliveira led all scorers with 21 points for the hosts. Scott Machado paced Botafogo with 13 points and four assists. The win improved Botafogo to 8-19 across all competitions, while Caxias Do Sul fell to 14-18. The result was an upset according to Interstat’s ELO system, which heavily favored the home team.