25 de Agosto Women 84 - 80 Cordon Women – In a thrilling contest at the Uruguay Women's Championship, 25 de Agosto Women held off a late surge from Cordon Women to claim an 84–80 victory on July 26, 2026. The home side used a strong second-half performance and clutch free‑throw shooting to secure the win in front of a packed gymnasium.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the game with contrasting styles: 25 de Agosto relied on pace and perimeter shooting, while Cordon tried to impose their will through physical interior play. The opening quarter saw back‑and‑forth action, with Cordon’s frontcourt duo of Lucía Méndez and Camila Ríos combining for 14 points. 25 de Agosto answered with sharp shooting from guard Valentina Suárez, who hit two early three‑pointers. The first quarter ended 22–20 in favor of the visitors.

In the second period, Cordon extended their lead to as many as nine points thanks to a 10‑0 run sparked by Méndez’s inside dominance. But 25 de Agosto’s bench provided a spark, with María Fernández scoring 8 points off the bench to cut the deficit to 45–42 at halftime.

Key Moments

• Third‑quarter turnaround: 25 de Agosto came out of the locker room with renewed energy. A 12‑2 run, highlighted by Suárez’s steal and fast‑break layup, gave them a 54–50 lead.
• Fourth‑quarter drama: Cordon tied the game at 78–78 with 90 seconds left after a three‑pointer from guard Ana Luján. But 25 de Agosto responded with a baseline jumper from Carolina Rodríguez and two free throws from Suárez to ice the game.
• Clutch free throws: 25 de Agosto shot 8–10 from the line in the final two minutes, while Cordon missed three critical attempts.

Standout Performers

Valentina Suárez (25 de Agosto) led all scorers with 24 points, adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Her poise under pressure was decisive. María Fernández chipped in 16 points off the bench, while Carolina Rodríguez recorded a double‑double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.

For Cordon, Lucía Méndez was dominant inside, finishing with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Ana Luján added 18 points, but her late miss from beyond the arc cost her team a chance to force overtime.

Impact on the Standings

The win moves 25 de Agosto into fourth place in the Uruguay Women’s Championship with a 9–7 record, keeping them in playoff contention. Cordon drops to 7–9, remaining on the bubble. The result also tightens the race for home‑court advantage in the first round, as 25 de Agosto now sit just one game behind third‑placed Malvín.

Looking Ahead

Both teams return to action next weekend. 25 de Agosto travel to face league leaders Defensor Sporting, while Cordon host struggling Bohemios in a must‑win game to keep their postseason hopes alive.