SAN JOSE, Argentina (Interstat) — Hindu Club de Resistencia used a strong start and steady defense to defeat Club Union Deportiva San Jose 51-31 in a women’s professional basketball game Saturday. The visiting Hindu Club opened with 15 first-quarter points while holding San Jose to six, then added 13 in the second quarter to take a 28-17 halftime lead. Hindu Club pushed its advantage to 38-21 after three quarters, limiting San Jose to four points in the third. Hindu Club finished with 13 fourth-quarter points, and San Jose scored 10 in the final period. Hindu Club improved to 2-1 this season, while San Jose slipped to 1-1. Hindu Club’s previous results included a road win at Sociedad Espanola and a home loss to Instituto. San Jose had also opened its season with a home win over Sociedad Espanola. Hindu Club next hosts Deportivo Chanares, while San Jose next plays at Rocamora.