World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers: Uruguay edged out Panama 84–82 in a tightly contested game

Uruguay - Panama 84-82

Uruguay edged out Panama 84–82 in a tightly contested World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifier, earning the victory with a strong fourth-quarter surge. Uruguay opened the game with a narrow lead after the first quarter, but Panama responded well, taking control through the middle periods thanks to consistent scoring in the second and third quarters. Entering the final frame trailing by three, Uruguay lifted its intensity on both ends of the floor, outscoring Panama 23–18 to reclaim the advantage in the closing minutes. The matchup remained tense until the final possession, but Uruguay’s late execution proved decisive in securing the hard-fought win.
Joaquin Rodriguez (199-F-2003) stepped up with 29 points and Santiago Vescovi (191-G-2001, college: Tennessee) netted 16. Jhivvan Jackson (182-PG-1998, college: UTSA) replied with 29 points in the losing effort.