PONTA DELGADA, Portugal (Interstat) — Sunday, Benfica used a balanced attack and a decisive first half to defeat Uniao Sportiva 88-63 in a women’s professional basketball game. Benfica led 16-9 after the first quarter, then outscored Uniao Sportiva 25-18 in the second to take control. Benfica added 27 points in the third and 20 in the fourth. Mariana Valenzuela led Benfica with 19 points and 12 rebounds in 26 minutes. Schaquilla Nunn added 18 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Sarah Polleros had 16 points and 10 rebounds. Benfica shot 33 of 62 from the floor, 8 of 25 from three-point range and 14 of 16 from the free-throw line. Uniao Sportiva shot 20 of 56 overall and 7 of 23 from beyond the arc. Benfica held a 12-3 edge in offensive rebounds and finished with 12 assists and 18 turnovers, while Uniao Sportiva had nine assists and 17 turnovers. Benfica improved to 4-1, while Uniao Sportiva fell to 0-3.