Hans Feder Ponce nets 35, but Colón lose high-scoring clash | OneFootball

The Mercedes team took a great game from Roque Otrino with a score of 100-92. With a stellar performance by Franger Pirela, the "Postman" secured their third consecutive victory at the start of their tour.

In a high-voltage and high-scoring duel, Comunicaciones de Mercedes confirmed their great form by defeating Colón de Santa Fe as visitors. The 100-92 victory not only allows the team from Corrientes to string together three consecutive wins, but also halted the momentum of the "Sabalero," who arrived with the same number of consecutive victories.

The start of the match favored the home team. Colón set the pace from the initial jump and managed to maintain the lead throughout the first quarter, closing 25-20 ahead. However, parity took over the proceedings in the second quarter; although Comu threatened to take the lead, the team from Santa Fe managed to go into the long break with a slight advantage of 54-52.

After a highly balanced third quarter, where the visitors began to show greater defensive solidity, the definitive break came in the last period. With a partial score of 26-18, Comunicaciones took control of the scoreboard at the right moment. Supported by enviable shooting accuracy, the team from Mercedes closed the game with authority to seal the final 100-92.

The Stars

Venezuelan Franger Pirela was the standout for the winners with 24 points, well supported by a collective effort that saw four other players surpass the ten-point mark. Tomás Allende particularly stood out, achieving a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

On Colón's side, the defeat left a bittersweet taste despite the phenomenal performance of Hans Feder Ponce. The tournament's top scorer shone again with 35 points, but his effort was not enough to contain the "Postman's" comeback.

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