SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina (Interstat) — Platense will travel to face Quimsa on Saturday at Estadio Ciudad de Santiago del Estero in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. Platense will be the visiting team, and Quimsa will be the home team.

Platense enters the basketball matchup with a 1-0 record. The team’s most recent result was an 82-74 road win at Olimpico. Platense scored 82 points, while Olimpico scored 74. Julian Morales led Platense in that game with 15 points, five rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes. Eric Copes added 12 points, six rebounds and six blocked shots in 23 minutes. Federico Grun scored 13 points and added four rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes.

Morales is the player to watch for Platense. His recent performances include 15 points, five rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes. He is one of three Platense players who reached double figures in the team’s opening win. Morales, Copes and Grun all scored in double figures in that game.

Quimsa enters with a 0-0 record. Quimsa’s most recent result was a 68-56 loss at Gimnasia Indalo. Quimsa scored 56 points in that game, while Gimnasia Indalo scored 68. The home team will play at Estadio Ciudad de Santiago del Estero, where it will look to begin its season.

Quimsa has not recorded a win or loss this season. The game against Platense will be its first result of the campaign. Quimsa’s most recent outing ended with 56 points. The team will seek its first win of the season.

Platense will try to build on its opening victory and remain unbeaten. The visiting team’s recent effort included double-figure scoring from Morales, Copes and Grun. Copes also recorded six blocks, while Grun contributed three assists. Platense will seek its second win of the season.

Quimsa will aim to start its season with a home victory. The team’s upcoming schedule includes games against Atenas, Boca Juniors, Peñarol, Lanús, Instituto Cordoba and Independiente. Quimsa also is scheduled to visit Argentino de Junin, Racing de Chiv and San Martin.

Platense’s upcoming schedule includes games against La Union, Obera, Ferro Carril Oeste, San Lorenzo, Peñarol, Gimnasia Indalo, San Martin, Regatas Corrientes, Argentino de Junin and Obera.

The matchup at Estadio Ciudad de Santiago del Estero will be played in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. Both teams will continue their schedules after the game. The contest is part of the regular season.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Quimsa 83, Platense 82.