Uniao Corinthians pulls away late to beat Botafogo

JEREZ DE GARCÍA SALINAS, Mexico (Interstat) — Uniao Corinthians defeated Botafogo 87-80 on Friday at Marcelino Gonzalez to secure the road win. Uniao Corinthians scored 18 points in the first quarter, 19 in the second, 24 in the third and 26 in the fourth. Botafogo scored 24 points in the first quarter, 17 in the second, 17 in the third and 22 in the fourth. Botafogo led after the first quarter. Uniao Corinthians outscored Botafogo in the second, third and fourth quarters. The result moved Uniao Corinthians to 2-2 this season, while Botafogo dropped to 1-3. Uniao Corinthians previously lost at Pinheiros and to Minas before beating Cruzeiro. Botafogo previously beat Caxias do Sul before losses to Pato Basquete and Flamengo. Uniao Corinthians next plays at Flamengo, with upcoming games against UNICEUB, Pato Basquete, Franca, Bauru and Cearense. Botafogo visits UNICEUB next, with upcoming matchups against Franca, Paraiba, Cearense and Sao Jose.