GEVP 62 – 69 Ateneo Popular Versalles
Argentina Liga B – June 4, 2026

Ateneo Popular Versalles erased an early deficit and pulled away in the second half to defeat GEVP 69–62 on the road in Argentina Liga B action. The victory showcased Versalles’ depth and resilience, especially after a sluggish start in the first quarter.

Match Overview

GEVP came out firing, sprinting to a 20–14 lead after the opening period behind sharp shooting from guard Ignacio Roldan. The home team maintained that six-point cushion through halftime, with the score sitting at 38–32 at the break. However, Versalles made crucial adjustments out of the locker room.

The third quarter belonged to Versalles. Their press defense created chaos, holding GEVP to just 11 points in the period while scoring 21 themselves. A 10–2 run midway through the third flipped the scoreboard, and Versalles took a 53–49 lead into the final frame.

In the fourth quarter, Versalles kept their composure. With GEVP desperately trying to rally, Versalles calmly knocked down free throws and got key stops. Guard Lautaro Diaz scored 8 of his game-high 20 points in the fourth, and Versalles stretched the lead to as many as 10 before GEVP trimmed it late for the final 69–62 margin.

Standout Players

• Lautaro Diaz (Ateneo Popular Versalles) – 20 points, 4 assists, 3 steals. His leadership in the second half was instrumental.
• Forward Tomas Molina (Versalles) – Recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, dominating the paint on both ends.
• Ignacio Roldan (GEVP) – Finished with 17 points but was held to just 4 after halftime as Versalles keyed in on him.

Key Stats

• Three-point shooting: Versalles 9-of-21 (43%) – GEVP 5-of-20 (25%)
• Free throws: Versalles 14-of-18 – GEVP 9-of-14
• Second-chance points: Versalles 15 – GEVP 8

Season Impact

With the win, Ateneo Popular Versalles improved to 12–11, strengthening their bid for a top-four seed in the Liga B playoffs. GEVP fell to 9–14, now sitting near the bottom of the standings. The loss was especially painful given GEVP’s strong start; they have now lost four of their last five games.