Atletico Aguada 92 – 107 Penarol: Penarol Powers Past Aguada in Uruguay Liga Uruguaya Showdown

Penarol delivered a dominant performance on June 23, 2026, defeating Atletico Aguada 107–92 on the road at Estadio Municipal de Aguada. The victory strengthened Penarol’s hold on a top-four spot in the Uruguay Liga Uruguaya regular season.

Match Overview

From the opening quarter, Penarol established an inside-outside rhythm that Aguada could not contain. The visitors shot 56% from the field and outrebounded Aguada 42–28. A 15–0 run in the second quarter effectively broke the game open, and Penarol led by as many as 22 points in the third quarter before cruising home.

Key Contributors

• Luis María Trussell (Penarol): The veteran power forward dominated with a season-high 28 points and 13 rebounds, punishing Aguada in the paint.
• Joaquín Osimani (Penarol): The guard added 22 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals, controlling the tempo throughout.
• Leandro García Morales (Aguada): The veteran guard fought valiantly, scoring 26 points and hitting 5 three-pointers, but received little help from his supporting cast.

Turning Point

With the score tied 24–24 late in the first quarter, Penarol’s defense forced three consecutive turnovers, which the team converted into nine fast-break points. That stretch gave Penarol a lead they never relinquished.

Team Statistics

• Penarol: 38 field goals made (56.2%), 10-of-20 from three (50%), 21-of-25 free throws (84%).
• Aguada: 33 field goals (45.8%), 8-of-22 from three (36.4%), 18-of-22 free throws (81.8%).
• Rebounds: Penarol 42, Aguada 28.

Standings Context

Penarol improved to 14–8 in the 22-game regular season, now sitting in third place behind Biguá and Urupan. Aguada fell to 9–13, remaining on the playoff bubble but still within striking distance of the eighth seed. The loss snapped a two-game winning streak for Aguada.

“We came out focused and executed our game plan perfectly. Aguada is a tough team at home, so this win is very satisfying,” said Penarol head coach Marcelo Signorelli.

Penarol will return home to face Defensor Sporting on Friday, while Aguada travels to face Hebraica Macabi on the same night. The two rivals will meet again on July 10.