BRASÍLIA (Interstat) — Botafogo edged UNICEUB 77-76 on Monday at Ginasio da ASCEB, overcoming a late home rally. Botafogo led 20-14 after the first quarter and 43-31 at halftime. The visitors stretched their advantage to 61-54 through three quarters before UNICEUB closed with a 22-16 fourth-quarter run that fell one point short. Botafogo shot 24 of 49 from the floor, 9 of 23 from three-point range and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line. UNICEUB shot 19 of 56 overall, 7 of 26 from beyond the arc and 8 of 11 at the line. Botafogo finished with three offensive rebounds, three assists, two blocks, 11 turnovers and 12 fouls. UNICEUB had 11 offensive rebounds, nine assists, seven turnovers and 11 fouls. Botafogo moved to 2-3 this season, while UNICEUB dropped to 5-3. Botafogo scored 77 points from 58 possessions; UNICEUB scored 76 from 57 possessions. Next, Botafogo hosts Franca, and UNICEUB hosts Flamengo.