MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Interstat) — Nacional de Montevideo remained undefeated this season with a 97-94 road victory over Paisas Basket on Friday. The visitors built a narrow lead through three quarters and held off a late push. Connor Zinaich led Nacional with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Romario Roque scored 23 points for Paisas Basket in the loss. Nacional improved to 7-0 overall while Paisas Basket fell to 3-4. Nacional shot 50 percent from the field and won the rebounding battle 38-31, offsetting poor free-throw shooting. Paisas Basket committed 16 turnovers.