CARACAS (South American Championship) – Uruguay took the Bronze Medal of the South American Championship by defeating Argentina, 87-83.

• Turning Point: Uruguay had a one-point lead with 1 minute to go. Parodi scored on a drive and the lead went to three. Vasquez added two more and the difference went to 5 points (85-80), with a minute to go. Mainoldi responded with a three-pointer, but Batista added one more point for Uruguay from the free-throw line. Argentina turned the ball over, and Parodi added one more point. Uruguay took the win.

• Stats don’t lie: Argentina accumulated 19 turnovers in the game.

• Game Hero: Luciano Parodi was the top scorer for Uruguay with 24 points.

• The Bottom Line: For the fifth time in the last six editions of the South American Championship, Uruguay will be in the podium.

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