MAR DEL PLATA (Interstat) — Ferro Carril Oeste defeated Peñarol 84-68 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Polideportivo Islas Malvinas in an Argentine Liga A matchup. The visitors led 22-19 after the first quarter, extended the lead to 48-42 at halftime, and pulled away with a 22-10 third quarter before closing 14-16 in the fourth.

Ferro Carril Oeste shot 28 of 60 from the floor, including 12 of 31 from three-point range, and made 16 of 21 free throws. Peñarol shot 21 of 48 overall, 6 of 20 from deep, and 20 of 29 at the line. Ferro Carril Oeste held advantages in assists (11-5), steals (11-5) and forced 19 turnovers while committing 11. Peñarol outrebounded Ferro Carril Oeste 31-30 and blocked four shots.

Jano David Martinez led Ferro Carril Oeste with 15 points, six rebounds and 10 assists. Leonel Valentin Bettiga added 16 points and five rebounds, while Jose Defelippo contributed 14 points and nine rebounds. Facundo Vazquez scored a game-high 19 points for Peñarol.

Ferro Carril Oeste improved to 22-15 across all competitions. Peñarol fell to 17-18.