CARACAS, Venezuela (Interstat) — The Caracas Cocodrilos fell to the Car. Spartans 99-92 in a Venezuelan SLB game Saturday despite a late rally.

The Spartans built a 19-point first-quarter lead behind 32 points, but Caracas steadily chipped away, closing within four in the final period. The Spartans sealed the win at the free-throw line.

Caracas center Luis Colon led all scorers with 25 points. Spartans point guard Richard Bautista Caba keyed the win with 20 points and 10 assists. Luis Bethelmy added 24 points for Caracas.

Both teams are now 6-3 on the season.