The Paraguay Primera basketball league served up a competitive clash on July 10, 2026, as Deportivo San Jose defeated Olympia Uruguay 85–79 at the Polideportivo Municipal in Asunción. The home side leaned on a stout defensive effort in the second half and clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch to secure the victory in front of an energetic crowd.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the game tied in the mid-table standings, making this a pivotal matchup for playoff positioning. Olympia Uruguay started strongly, using a quick transition game to build a seven-point lead in the first quarter. Deportivo San Jose responded with a balanced inside-out attack, tying the game by halftime. The third quarter proved decisive, as the hosts outscored Olympia 24–16, taking control of the tempo and never relinquishing the lead.

Key Moments

• First Quarter (22–18 Olympia): Olympia Uruguay shot 54% from the field, led by guard Leonardo Ríos with 8 points. San Jose struggled with turnovers early.
• Second Quarter (22–18 San Jose): San Jose tightened its defense and found rhythm from beyond the arc. Small forward Carlos Benítez hit two triples to spark a 12–4 run, sending the teams into halftime tied at 40.
• Third Quarter (24–16 San Jose): The home team dominated the glass, outrebounding Olympia 13–6 in the period. Center Juan Torres scored 8 points and grabbed 5 boards, giving San Jose a 64–56 lead heading into the fourth.
• Fourth Quarter (21–21 tie): Olympia made a late push, cutting the deficit to 81–79 with 90 seconds left. However, San Jose’s point guard Alejandro Giménez calmly sank four free throws in the final minute to seal the win.

Standout Performers

Deportivo San Jose was powered by Juan Torres, who finished with a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds. Carlos Benítez added 16 points and 4 assists, while Alejandro Giménez contributed 14 points and 6 assists, including the decisive free throws. The team’s bench also contributed 22 points, providing valuable minutes in the second half.

For Olympia Uruguay, Leonardo Ríos led all scorers with 21 points and 5 assists. Power forward Mateo Silva added 15 points and 8 rebounds, but the visitors struggled from the free-throw line, hitting only 12 of 19 attempts. Turnovers also plagued Olympia, with 16 giveaways compared to San Jose’s 10.

Table Impact and League Context

The victory lifted Deportivo San Jose to fourth place in the Paraguay Primera standings with a 9–6 record, strengthening their case for a top-four playoff seed. Olympia Uruguay dropped to 8–7, falling to sixth place. Both teams have eight regular-season games remaining, and every result matters in a tightly packed league where only the top six advance to the postseason.

With the win, San Jose also improved its home record to 6–2, establishing a tough environment for visiting teams. Olympia will look to bounce back in their next match against Cerro Porteño, while San Jose prepares for a road trip to Libertad.