BUENOS AIRES (Interstat) — Obras defeated visiting Regatas San Nicolas 77-64 on Friday in a women’s professional basketball game. Obras improved to 2-2, while Regatas San Nicolas fell to 0-5. Obras opened a 32-16 lead after the first quarter, led 52-32 at halftime and carried a 67-47 advantage into the fourth. Regatas San Nicolas scored 16 points in each of the first two quarters and 15 in the third before adding 17 in the fourth. Obras scored 32 in the first quarter, 20 in the second, 15 in the third and 10 in the fourth. Obras used a strong first-half performance to build a cushion and held off Regatas San Nicolas after halftime. The home defense helped secure the victory despite a late scoring push from Regatas San Nicolas. The result continued a difficult start for Regatas San Nicolas, which remained winless.