Gimnasia y Esgrima de Santa Fe 85 – 74 Olimpia Venado Tuerto
Argentina Liga B – June 19, 2026

Gimnasia y Esgrima de Santa Fe produced a commanding second‑half performance to defeat Olimpia Venado Tuerto 85‑74 in a hard‑fought Argentina Liga B contest. The home side used a decisive third‑quarter surge to break open a tight game and ultimately secure a valuable victory in front of their supporters.

Match Overview

The first half was a back‑and‑forth affair, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to establish a lead larger than five points. Olimpia Venado Tuerto’s perimeter shooting kept them within striking distance, while Gimnasia relied on aggressive drives to the rim. The score stood at 42‑40 in favor of the home team at the break, setting the stage for a tense second half.

Gimnasia came out of the locker room with renewed defensive intensity, forcing three turnovers in the first four minutes of the third quarter. That defensive pressure sparked a 14‑2 run that stretched the lead to double digits for the first time. Olimpia trimmed the margin to nine points early in the fourth quarter, but Gimnasia responded with timely three‑pointers to seal the 11‑point victory.

Turning Points

1. Third‑quarter defensive stand: Gimnasia held Olimpia to just 14 points in the third period while scoring 24, flipping the momentum permanently.
2. Free‑throw execution: The home team converted 18 of 22 attempts from the line in the second half, preventing any late comeback by the visitors.

Standout Performers

For Gimnasia y Esgrima de Santa Fe, forward Lucas Martínez was the catalyst, finishing with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. His energy on both ends of the floor ignited the decisive run. Point guard Federico Díaz added 16 points and 7 assists, orchestrating the offense with poise.

Olimpia Venado Tuerto was led by shooting guard Emiliano García, who poured in 18 points on 7‑of‑13 shooting and made three three‑pointers. Center Matías López contributed a double‑double with 12 points and 11 rebounds in a losing effort.

Tactical Story

Gimnasia’s victory was built on superior rebounding (42‑33) and a disciplined half‑court defense that limited Olimpia’s transition opportunities. The home team also made a concerted effort to attack the paint, drawing fouls and earning trips to the free‑throw line. Olimpia struggled to find consistent offense outside of García and López, shooting only 28% from three‑point range in the second half.

Impact on the Standings

With this win, Gimnasia y Esgrima de Santa Fe improved to 12‑8 on the season, moving into a tie for fourth place in the Liga B standings. Olimpia Venado Tuerto dropped to 10‑10 and now sits just outside the playoff positions. Every victory matters in the tightly contested league, and this result gives Gimnasia crucial momentum as the regular season enters its final stretch.

The two teams will meet again later in the season, but for now, Gimnasia can celebrate a statement win that showcased their depth and determination.