Vasco da Gama 70, at Benfica 103

LISBON (Interstat) — Benfica defeated Vasco da Gama 103-70 on Saturday at Pavilhao Imperio Bonanca in a Portuguese LPB matchup. The home team improved to 21-7 while Vasco dropped to 6-16. Benfica took control in the second quarter, outscoring Vasco 37-21 after the visitors led 27-23 after the first quarter. Benfica extended the advantage with a 21-12 third quarter and a 22-10 fourth. Aleksander Dziewa led Benfica with 21 points and six rebounds. Rasaq Yussuf posted 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Macram Ben Romdhane added 15 points, six rebounds and two assists. Geno Crandall contributed five points and seven… Read more...