Almagro de Esperanza 87 – 77 CA Sastre: Home side dominates in Argentina Liga B showdown

Almagro de Esperanza secured a convincing 87–77 victory over CA Sastre on June 13, 2026, in Argentina Liga B action. The home team controlled the tempo from the opening tip, using a balanced scoring attack and stifling defense to build a lead that CA Sastre never fully erased.

Match Overview

Playing in front of their home crowd, Almagro de Esperanza jumped out to a 10-point advantage in the first quarter behind sharp perimeter shooting. CA Sastre fought back in the second period with aggressive drives to the basket, cutting the deficit to five by halftime. But Almagro’s depth proved decisive in the third quarter, as their bench outscored the visitors’ reserves 22–10.

Key Moments

The turning point came early in the fourth quarter. With Almagro leading 72–65, they went on a 9–2 run capped by a steal and fast-break dunk. That stretch stretched the lead to 14 points and effectively ended any hopes of a CA Sastre comeback. The visitors managed to trim the margin to 10 in the final minutes, but Almagro’s free-throw shooting sealed the win.

Standout Players

• Almagro de Esperanza’s point guard: A near triple-double with 18 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. His leadership on both ends was pivotal.
• CA Sastre’s center: Scored a game-high 26 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, but lacked consistent support from his teammates.

Season Impact

The win improved Almagro de Esperanza’s record and kept them firmly in playoff contention in the competitive Argentina Liga B. For CA Sastre, the loss highlighted issues with defensive rotations and perimeter defense. They will need to adjust quickly to avoid falling further down the standings.

Almagro’s ability to execute in transition and share the ball (25 team assists) made them a tough matchup, and they will aim to continue that trend in their upcoming fixtures.