ESGUEIRA, Portugal (Interstat) — Maleeck Harden-Hayes recorded 13 points and 12 rebounds as SC Portugal defeated Esgueira 85-73 on Thursday at Pav Gin. Esgueira. SC Portugal improved to 24-12 across all competitions, while Esgueira fell to 9-14.

SC Portugal shot 31 of 67 from the floor, including 10 of 36 from three-point range, and made 13 of 16 free throws. Esgueira shot 26 of 65, hitting 12 of 36 from beyond the arc, and converted 9 of 14 foul shots.

SC Portugal held a 40-30 rebounding advantage, including 13 offensive boards, and committed 11 turnovers to Esgueira’s nine. Stephan Swenson led the visitors with 17 points and five assists. Brandon Johns added 13 points and four rebounds.

Delvin Barnstable paced Esgueira with 19 points and four rebounds. Malik Porter contributed nine rebounds. The game marked the third meeting this season between the teams; SC Portugal won the previous two matchups.