Borges Dominates Marne Montevideo in Uruguay Liga de Ascenso Showdown

In a commanding performance on June 7, 2026, Borges dismantled Club Ateltlco Marne Montevideo with a convincing 91-71 victory in the Uruguay Liga de Ascenso. The match, held at a neutral venue, saw Borges assert their superiority from the opening tip-off, never trailing and building a double-digit lead by halftime. The result solidifies Borges' push toward the top of the standings, while Marne Montevideo faces an uphill battle to stay in playoff contention.

Match Overview

The game started with Borges establishing an aggressive tempo. Their backcourt duo of point guard Luciano Rojas and shooting guard Facundo Mendez carved through Marne's defense, combining for 38 points and 12 assists. Marne Montevideo, known for their gritty inside play, struggled to contain Borges' perimeter shooting, which hit 48% from three-point range. By the end of the first quarter, Borges led 27-18, a margin they extended to 52-38 at halftime.

Marne's veteran forward Diego Silva tried to spark a comeback with 18 points and 9 rebounds, but Borges' defensive adjustments in the third quarter limited second-chance opportunities. Borges went on a 14-2 run midway through the third period, pushing the lead to 72-48 and effectively sealing the outcome.

Key Moments

• First quarter surge: Borges opened with a 9-0 run, capitalizing on three quick turnovers by Marne.
• Halftime push: A buzzer-beating three-pointer by Mendez sent Borges into the locker room with a 14-point cushion.
• Third quarter knockout: A 7-0 burst in under two minutes forced Marne coach Alberto Fernandez to call a timeout, but the damage was done.

Standout Players

For Borges, Luciano Rojas was unstoppable, finishing with 27 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals. His ability to penetrate and kick out kept Marne's defense off balance. Center Martin Ocampo added a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds, dominating the glass. On the losing side, Diego Silva carried the load for Marne, but received little help as the team's second-leading scorer managed just 12 points.

Impact on the Standings

The victory improves Borges to 12-5 on the season, keeping them within striking distance of the league leaders. Marne Montevideo drops to 8-9, now sitting just outside the playoff spots in the tightly contested Liga de Ascenso. With the second half of the season underway, every game becomes critical, and Marne will need to shore up their perimeter defense if they hope to climb back into contention.