Concepción BB 73 – 72 Asociación Mitre | Argentina Liga B | 7 May 2026

In a nail‑biting contest at the Estadio de la Liga B, Concepcion BB edged out Asociación Mitre 73–72, snatching victory with a last‑second defensive stop. The home side had to rally from a 10‑point deficit in the final quarter to keep their playoff hopes alive in Argentina’s second‑tier basketball league.

Match Overview

The game followed a pattern of runs. Mitre stormed out of the gates, using a 14‑2 run in the second quarter to take a 42–32 halftime lead. Concepcion struggled with turnovers and poor shooting from deep in the first half. But the hosts changed their defensive scheme in the third quarter, switching to a 2‑3 zone that slowed Mitre’s inside game. By the start of the fourth, Concepcion had cut the lead to 58–54.

Key Moments

• Fourth‑quarter rally: Guard Federico Olmos sparked the comeback with 8 consecutive points, tying the game at 66–66 with 4 minutes to play.
• Lead changes: The final two minutes saw three lead changes. Mitre’s Pablo Martínez hit a tough floater to put Mitre up 72–71 with 30 seconds left.
• Game‑winning stop: With 7 seconds left, Concepcion inbounded and forward Lucas Ríos drove hard to the basket, drawing a double team. He kicked out to Olmos, whose jumper rimmed out, but the rebound was tapped by big man Juan Cruz to loose ball. Mitre’s attempt at a desperation heave was blocked by Ríos as time expired.

Standout Players

• Federico Olmos (Concepción): 19 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals — his fourth‑quarter heroics turned the tide.
• Lucas Ríos (Concepción): 14 points and 12 rebounds, plus the crucial game‑saving block.
• Pablo Martínez (Mitre): 22 points on 9‑of‑15 shooting, nearly won the game for the visitors.

Season Impact

Concepción BB improved to 7–5 and moved into fifth place in the Liga B standings. Asociación Mitre dropped to 6–6, falling to eighth. With only the top six advancing to the playoffs, every result is critical. Concepcion will travel to face Mitre in the return leg on May 14.