PONTA DELGADA, Portugal (Interstat) — Visiting CDEFF defeated Uniao Sportiva 73-58 on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game. CDEFF took control early, outscoring Uniao Sportiva 20-14 in the first quarter. The visitors added 18 points in the second quarter, while Uniao Sportiva scored 20, and CDEFF carried a 38-34 lead into halftime. CDEFF extended its advantage with 15 points in the third quarter, while Uniao Sportiva managed 11. Entering the fourth, CDEFF led 53-45. CDEFF then scored 20 points in the final period, and Uniao Sportiva answered with 13. CDEFF controlled the pace throughout and protected its lead after the break. The visitors used steady offense and timely stops to keep Uniao Sportiva from closing the gap. Uniao Sportiva stayed within reach at halftime but could not match CDEFF’s second-half production. CDEFF’s defense limited the home side in the third quarter, and the visiting team pulled away down the stretch. CDEFF improved to 1-0, while Uniao Sportiva dropped to 0-1. CDEFF is scheduled to host CAB Madeira next, while Uniao Sportiva is set to visit Barcelos.