Corinthians LDB U22 Edges Caxias do Sul in Thrilling Brazil LDB U22 Duel

In a high-scoring Brazil LDB U22 encounter on June 27, 2026, Corinthians LDB U22 defeated Caxias do Sul Basquete Recreio da Juventude U22 by a score of 82–78. The match featured intense offensive exchanges and highlighted the young talents of both squads.

Game Flow

Both teams came out firing, with the first quarter ending in a 24–24 tie. Caxias do Sul grabbed a narrow lead in the second period, but Corinthians responded with a 9–2 run just before halftime to go into the break up 44–42. The third quarter saw the hosts regain momentum, outscoring Corinthians 22–18 to take a 66–62 lead into the final frame. However, the visitors showed composure, using a stifling defense and clutch shooting in the last four minutes to complete the comeback.

Critical Sequence

Trailing 74–70 with under five minutes remaining, Corinthians LDB U22 reeled off eight unanswered points, including back-to-back three-pointers from their shooting guard. Caxias do Sul cut the lead to two points with 30 seconds left, but a steal and a free throw sealed the victory for the visitors.

Player Highlights

• Corinthians LDB U22: The team was led by a point guard who finished with 24 points and 7 assists, controlling the tempo in the crucial moments. A forward added a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
• Caxias do Sul Basquete Recreio da Juventude U22: A center dominated the paint with 20 points and 14 rebounds, but foul trouble limited his minutes in the fourth quarter. The team struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 5-of-18 from three-point range.

Season Context

Corinthians LDB U22 improves to a winning record in the Brazil LDB U22 competition, strengthening their position as a playoff contender. Caxias do Sul, despite the loss, showed they can compete with top teams and will aim to learn from this close defeat. Both programs are developing promising prospects for Brazilian basketball.