San Andres Warriors Power Past San Miguel 79-65 in Argentina Liga B

The San Andres Warriors delivered a statement home victory on May 23, 2026, defeating San Miguel 79-65 in a tightly contested Argentina Liga B encounter. The Warriors used a dominant second-half performance, outscoring the visitors 45-32 after the break, to secure their fourth win of the season and move up the league standings.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams traded baskets in a physical, defensive-minded affair. San Miguel stayed close through the first half, trailing by just 34-33 at halftime. However, the Warriors adjusted their defensive schemes in the third quarter, forcing San Miguel into rushed shots and costly turnovers that turned the tide decisively.

Key Moments

• First half grind: Neither team led by more than five points in the opening two quarters. San Miguel’s guards found success attacking the basket early, but the Warriors’ big men cleaned up the boards.
• Third quarter breakaway: A 12-2 run to start the third period, sparked by two three-pointers from Warriors’ shooting guard Lucas Fernández, gave San Andres a double-digit lead they never relinquished.
• Clutch fourth quarter: San Miguel cut the deficit to seven with four minutes left, but the Warriors answered with a 6-0 surge, including a powerful and-one finish by center Mateo Díaz.
• Free-throw finish: The Warriors sealed the win by making 8 of 10 free throws in the final two minutes.

Tactical Story

San Andres Warriors leaned on their size advantage, outrebounding San Miguel 40-28 and scoring 18 second-chance points. They also dictated tempo with aggressive transition offense, scoring 14 fast-break points. Defensively, they packed the paint and forced San Miguel to attempt contested mid-range jumpers, which connected at just 38%. San Miguel’s perimeter shooting struggled, hitting only 6 of 21 from beyond the arc.

Standout Players

• Lucas Fernández (San Andres): Game-high 21 points, including 4 three-pointers, plus 5 assists and 3 steals.
• Mateo Díaz (San Andres): Dominated inside with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
• Tomás López (San Andres): Added 12 points and 7 assists, controlling the tempo.
• Juan Cruz (San Miguel): Led his team with 18 points and 6 rebounds but had limited help.

League Standings Context

With this victory, the San Andres Warriors improve to 4-2 in Liga B, solidifying their place in the top half of the 16-team league. San Miguel drops to 2-4 and will need to tighten their defense to climb back into playoff contention. The Warriors next face Club Atlético Rosario, while San Miguel hosts Unión de Santa Fe.