Importadora Alvarado 85 – 65 Andes BC

Importadora Alvarado claimed a convincing 85–65 victory over Andes BC on June 14, 2026, in an Ecuador NL matchup that showcased their superior depth and defensive intensity. Playing at home, Alvarado used a stifling zone defense to limit Andes to just 36% shooting and cruised to a comfortable win.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Importadora Alvarado set the tone by forcing five turnovers in the first six minutes. The home side built a 12‑point lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back. Andes BC struggled to contain Alvarado’s pick‑and‑roll offense, allowing easy looks at the rim.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Explosion: Alvarado opened with a 15–4 run, with point guard Carlos Ruiz scoring 8 points and dishing 3 assists in the period.
• Second Half Collapse: Andes cut the deficit to 11 early in the third quarter, but Alvarado answered with a 13–2 spurt, anchored by two three‑pointers from forward Mateo Vargas.
• Bench Contribution: Alvarado’s reserves outscored Andes’ bench 28–12, a decisive factor in the final margin.

Standout Players

• Importadora Alvarado: Center Juan Carlos Mera finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Guard Luis Enriquez added 17 points and 8 assists.
• Andes BC: Forward David Ortiz led the visitors with 18 points and 9 rebounds, but received little help from his teammates, who combined for only 6 assists.

Impact on the Standings

Importadora Alvarado improved to 8–3 in the Ecuador NL, moving into a tie for second place. Andes BC dropped to 5–6, now sitting in the middle of the pack and needing to find consistency on the offensive end.