SAO JOAO DA MADEIRA, Portugal (Interstat) — Sanjoanense defeated visiting Gdessa Barreiro 90-78 in a women’s professional basketball game on Saturday. Sanjoanense improved to 3-2 this season, while Gdessa Barreiro fell to 2-3. The home side set the tone and maintained control through the matchup, securing the victory. Sanjoanense entered the game after a home win over SC Coimbroes and continued its strong play at home. Gdessa Barreiro had been coming off a road win at Barcelos but could not carry that momentum into this contest. Gdessa Barreiro will next host Sanjoanense, and Sanjoanense will visit Gdessa Barreiro in the teams’ next scheduled meeting. Both teams will look to build on their early-season form as the schedule continues. Sanjoanense’s balanced effort helped produce the final margin, while Gdessa Barreiro will turn its attention to the rematch. Gdessa Barreiro also has a home win over SC Coimbroes this season, and Sanjoanense has a road win at Evora.