Quimsa 79 – 80 Gimnasia Comodoro: A Heartbreaker in Santiago del Estero

In a thrilling contest at the Estadio Ciudad de Santiago del Estero, Gimnasia Comodoro snatched a dramatic 80–79 road victory over Quimsa in the Argentinian Liga Nacional de Básquetbol. The match, played on June 9, 2026, saw the visitors overcome a late deficit to hand the home side a painful defeat in front of their own fans.

Match Overview

Both teams entered the game with contrasting ambitions. Quimsa, perennial contenders in the Liga Nacional, were looking to solidify their position near the top of the standings. Gimnasia Comodoro, meanwhile, came in as underdogs but with a reputation for fighting until the final buzzer. The final scoreline reflected exactly that grit.

Key Moments

• First Quarter: Quimsa started strong, using their size advantage inside to build a 24–18 lead. Center Justin Williams converted three easy baskets in the paint.
• Second Quarter: Gimnasia responded with a 10–0 run sparked by guard Lucas Díaz, who knocked down two three-pointers. The visitors took a 42–40 advantage into halftime.
• Third Quarter: Quimsa regained control behind the playmaking of Facundo Verón. A 9–2 spurt gave them a 64–58 lead heading into the final period.
• Fourth Quarter: The game turned in the last three minutes. Gimnasia’s defense forced three consecutive turnovers, and forward Marcos Sagardía scored seven straight points, including a go-ahead layup with 12 seconds left. Quimsa had a chance to win, but a contested three-pointer by Verón rimmed out at the buzzer.

Tactical Story

Quimsa’s game plan revolved around feeding the ball to their big men, but Gimnasia Comodoro’s aggressive zone defense disrupted that rhythm in the second half. The visitors also excelled in transition, scoring 18 fast-break points. Quimsa’s three-point shooting was erratic (7-for-24), while Gimnasia connected on 11 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc. Free-throw shooting proved critical: Gimnasia made 15 of 18, compared to Quimsa’s 10 of 16.

Standout Players

• Marcos Sagardía (Gimnasia Comodoro): 22 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists. His clutch finishing in the final minute was the difference.
• Facundo Verón (Quimsa): 19 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds. Despite the loss, he orchestrated Quimsa’s offense effectively.
• Lucas Díaz (Gimnasia Comodoro): 16 points on 4-of-7 from three-point range, providing vital spacing.

Standings Impact

The loss drops Quimsa to a 14–7 record, keeping them in second place but now only one game ahead of third-place Instituto. Gimnasia Comodoro improves to 10–11, climbing into playoff contention in the crowded mid-table. The result also extends Quimsa’s home-court struggles this season, with their third loss at the Estadio Ciudad de Santiago del Estero.

Both teams will be back in action later this week. Quimsa travels to face Ferro Carril Oeste, while Gimnasia Comodoro hosts San Lorenzo in a crucial matchup for postseason positioning.