MONTEVIDEO (Interstat) — Obera will visit Defensor Sporting on Friday at Gimnasio Juan Francisco Canil in Montevideo, Uruguay, in a basketball game matching a team looking to build on its first win against a home side opening its season. Obera enters with a 1-4 record, while Defensor Sporting is 0-0.

Obera’s most recent result was a 78-73 win at San Lorenzo. Will Vorhees led the way with 19 points, five rebounds and three assists. Bruno Sansimoni added 14 points, three rebounds and four assists, and Agustin Brocal scored seven points with five rebounds and three assists. The victory gave Obera its first win of the season after losses to Platense, Racing de Chivilcoy, Lanus and Boca Juniors. Obera fell 86-80 at Platense, lost 84-78 to Racing de Chivilcoy, dropped a 67-58 game at Lanus and fell 96-73 at Boca Juniors.

Vorhees is the player to watch for Obera. In addition to his performance at San Lorenzo, he had 12 points and 10 rebounds against Racing de Chivilcoy and seven points with 12 rebounds at Platense. His recent production has made him a central part of Obera’s offense and rebounding effort as the visiting side looks to build on its first victory. Vorhees has reached double figures in scoring in two of his recent appearances and has pulled down at least five rebounds in each of the three performances provided.

Defensor Sporting will be the home team and carries a 0-0 record into the game. Its most recent recorded result was a 68-62 home loss to Corinthians. Defensor Sporting will look to use the home court at Gimnasio Juan Francisco Canil as it begins its season against an Obera team that has already played five games. Obera’s schedule has been busy, and the team will continue with upcoming games that include a trip to Flamengo and a home matchup with Paisas Basket. Defensor Sporting’s upcoming slate also includes Paisas Basket and Flamengo.

The matchup is set for Friday at Gimnasio Juan Francisco Canil. Obera will be the visitor, and Defensor Sporting will be the home side. Both teams will be looking for a strong result in Montevideo.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Obera 90, Defensor Sporting 80.