Urupan Cruises Past Colon 91–76 Behind Explosive Offense

Urupan put together a dominant performance to defeat Colon 91–76 in a Uruguay Liga de Ascenso matchup on July 17, 2026. The game, played at Colon’s home venue, quickly turned into a showcase for Urupan’s high-powered attack as they shot over 50% from the field and consistently broke down the Colon defense.

Colon fought valiantly, especially in the second quarter when they cut the lead to single digits, but Urupan’s depth and precision proved too much. The visitors’ fast-paced style overwhelmed Colon’s transition defense, leading to easy baskets in the open floor.

Key Factors

• First half explosion: Urupan scored 52 points in the first half, shooting 63% from two-point range.
• Turnover trouble for Colon: Colon committed 18 turnovers, leading to 23 points for Urupan.
• Bench contribution: Urupan’s reserves outscored Colon’s bench 30–13, providing a critical edge in stamina and scoring.

Leading Scorers

Urupan’s Ignacio Varela was unstoppable, recording 27 points and 8 assists. Forward Nicolás Pereira contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. On the Colon side, Martín Ríos scored 22 points and dished out 5 assists, but his teammates struggled to keep pace.

Season Outlook

With the win, Urupan improves to 10–4, solidifying their position near the top of the Liga de Ascenso standings. Colon falls to 6–8 and will need to shore up their defense and ball security if they hope to climb back into playoff contention.