LIMA (Interstat) — San Martin defeated San Lorenzo 75-42 on Sunday at Polideportivo Roberto Pando, breaking open a tied game with a 21-8 second quarter. San Martin led 17-17 after one period, then used another 17-9 edge in the third to build a comfortable cushion. The visitors controlled the second half. San Martin closed with a 20-8 fourth quarter. San Lorenzo posted an offensive rating of 84.5 across 138 possessions and finished with 16 offensive rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks. The host committed 13 turnovers and 32 fouls. San Martin improved to 1-7 this season, while San Lorenzo fell to 2-4. San Martin had lost at Boca Juniors in its previous outing, and San Lorenzo had beaten Regatas Corrientes. The visitors pulled away after halftime and never let the hosts back into contention. The teams continue their seasons next, with San Martin visiting Ferro Carril Oeste and San Lorenzo traveling to Atenas.