Sportiva Italiana Women powered past Puente Alto Women with a commanding 78-62 victory in Chile’s Liga Nacional Femenina on May 11, 2026. The home side’s relentless defense and superior depth proved too much for Puente Alto, who fought hard but could not overcome a slow start.

Match Overview

Sportiva Italiana Women established control early, outscoring Puente Alto 22-12 in the first quarter. Their full-court press disrupted the visitors’ rhythm, forcing multiple turnovers and easy transition baskets. By halftime, the lead had grown to 16 points (45-29), and although Puente Alto managed to cut the deficit to 10 in the third quarter, Sportiva Italiana responded with a decisive 13-2 run to put the game to bed.

Key Moments

• Opening blitz: A 16-4 run in the first quarter set the tone, with Sportiva Italiana hitting four three-pointers in the period.
• Second-quarter push: Puente Alto came out with more energy, but Sportiva’s bench provided a spark, extending the lead to 18 points with a 9-0 spurt.
• Third-quarter fightback: Puente Alto’s leading shooter scored 8 consecutive points, cutting the lead to 56-46, but Sportiva quickly called a timeout and regrouped.
• Fourth-quarter dominance: Sportiva Italiana outscored Puente Alto 22-16 in the final period, sealing the win with efficient half-court offense.

Standout Performers

Sportiva Italiana’s point guard delivered a masterclass with 18 points, 9 assists, and 5 steals, controlling the tempo from start to finish. The center added 14 points and 13 rebounds, anchoring the paint on both ends of the floor. For Puente Alto, their top scorer finished with 20 points, but she received little support from her teammates, who combined for only 42 points on 35% shooting.

Tactical Story

Sportiva Italiana’s defense was the foundation of their victory. They forced 20 turnovers, converting them into 26 points, and held Puente Alto to 38% shooting from the field. Offensively, they moved the ball well, recording 22 assists on 30 made field goals. The rebounding battle was also lopsided: Sportiva grabbed 44 rebounds to Puente Alto’s 31, including 14 offensive boards that led to second-chance opportunities.

Season Context

The win keeps Sportiva Italiana Women firmly in contention for a top-four finish in the Liga Nacional Femenina standings. Puente Alto, meanwhile, remain in the middle of the pack but struggle with consistency on the road. This result also marked Sportiva’s seventh consecutive home victory, underlining their status as one of the league’s toughest venues.