Flamengo Basketball defeats Defensor, completes group stage unbeaten

Flamengo Basketball continued their pursuit of continental glory with an impressive display! The Rubro-Negro defeated Defensor Sporting of Uruguay 65-63 on Sunday evening (25th) at Maracanãzinho, in the third and final round of Group D of the CONMEBOL South American Basketball League. With the result, Flamengo completed the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record and secured their place in the quarter-finals of the competition.

In a closely contested match from start to finish, Demétrius Ferracciú's side showed composure in crucial moments to confirm another positive result for the Rubro-Negro faithful. The first quarter ended tied at 17-17, with Flamengo heading into halftime with a two-point advantage: 29-27.

After the break, the battle remained tight. Rubro-Negro held their lead and completed the third quarter ahead 45-44. In the final minutes, their opponents pushed for a comeback, but Flamengo maintained their edge and secured the 65-63 victory.

Alex Negrete was among the standout performers, finishing with 17 points and ten rebounds for a double-double. Yan Djalo also played an important role in the closing stages, contributing to Rubro-Negro's success.

Perfect campaign

Flamengo concluded the group stage of the South American League with a flawless record. In their opening match, the Rubro-Negro outclassed Paisas Basketball Club of Colombia 84-53. They followed up with a convincing victory over Oberá of Argentina, 93-73, before sealing their group progression with the win over Defensor Sporting.

With three victories in three matches, Flamengo advances to the next phase of continental competition and remains focused on capturing another title for the club.

Next challenge

The South American League quarter-finals are scheduled for November 13-15. Flamengo will compete in Group F alongside CAIXA/Brasília and Boca Juniors, targeting a spot in the Final Four.