RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Dontrell Brite scored 23 points to lead Bauru to a 90-70 victory over Vasco da Gama in Brazilian NBB play Monday night at Ginasio Sao Januario.

Bauru pulled away after halftime, outscoring the hosts 52-25 in the second half. Vasco da Gama led 45-38 at intermission but was held to 25 points after the break.

Brite, a point guard from Chesapeake, Virginia, added four rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes for Bauru, which evened its season record at 11-11. Gustavo de Oliveira paced Vasco da Gama with 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. The home team fell to 4-20.

Bauru shot 50 percent from the floor while Vasco da Gama managed just 38 percent shooting. The result aligned with statistical projections that heavily favored the visitors.