LISBON (Interstat) — Mariana Valenzuela scored 19 points to lead Benfica past visiting Sanjoanense 97-50 Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game. Benfica improved to 2-0. Sanjoanense dropped to 1-1. Benfica led 18-14 after the first quarter and used a 31-point second quarter to take control. Sanjoanense scored 13 in the fourth. Benfica shot 32 of 79 from the floor, 17 of 45 from three-point range and 16 of 16 from the free throw line. Sanjoanense shot 16 of 54 overall, 4 of 16 from deep and 14 of 23 from the line. Benfica had 19 offensive rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and 10 turnovers. Sanjoanense had 11 offensive rebounds, three assists and 22 turnovers. Sanjoanense committed 22 fouls and Benfica 18. Macy Smith led Sanjoanense with 24 points and eight rebounds. Asta Blauenfeldt added 11 points and five assists, while J. Souza had 13 points and nine rebounds. Maria Neto added 15 points for Benfica, Sarah Polleros had 11 rebounds, and Schaquilla Nunn grabbed 13 rebounds. Benfica next hosts Saarlouis on Tuesday. Sanjoanense hosts Quinta Dos Lombos on Saturday.