OBERA, Argentina (Interstat) — Jonatan Torresi scored 30 points to lead Ferro Carril Oeste to a 97-91 victory over Peñarol on Friday night at Hector Etchart Arena.

Ferro Carril Oeste improved to 20-14 across all competitions, while Peñarol fell to 16-16.

The home team jumped to a 29-30 deficit after the first quarter but outscored Peñarol 24-13 in the second to take a 53-43 halftime lead. Peñarol cut into the margin in the third, pulling within 70-64, but Ferro Carril Oeste matched its opponent 27-27 in the final period to secure the win.

Ferro Carril Oeste shot 33 of 70 from the floor and 11 of 30 from three-point range, while converting 20 of 24 free throws. Peñarol shot 35 of 66 overall and 9 of 29 from beyond the arc, but made only 12 of 20 free throws.

Kevin Hernandez added 21 points and three rebounds for Ferro Carril Oeste. Jano David Martinez contributed 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Luciano Guerra paced Peñarol with 16 points, six rebounds and two assists. Al Thornton scored 17 points, and Sean Armand added 15.

Ferro Carril Oeste forced 12 turnovers while committing only seven and held a 10-7 edge in assists. The teams tied with eight offensive rebounds apiece.