Soles de Mexicali Beat Panteras de Aguascalientes 87-75 in LNBP Road Test

Soles de Mexicali delivered an 87-75 road win over Panteras de Aguascalientes in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional on 4 November 2026. A balanced offensive performance and a strong second-half push helped the visitors pull away from a Panteras side that stayed competitive early but ran out of answers late.

Match overview

Panteras de Aguascalientes opened the game with good energy and kept the first quarter close. Soles de Mexicali gradually found its rhythm from the perimeter, took a seven-point lead into halftime and then controlled the third quarter to build a cushion.

• First quarter: Panteras de Aguascalientes 20-24 Soles de Mexicali
• Second quarter: Panteras de Aguascalientes 18-21 Soles de Mexicali
• Third quarter: Panteras de Aguascalientes 19-20 Soles de Mexicali
• Fourth quarter: Panteras de Aguascalientes 18-22 Soles de Mexicali
• Final: Panteras de Aguascalientes 75-87 Soles de Mexicali

Key moments

The decisive stretch came midway through the third quarter. With Panteras threatening to cut the lead to one possession, Soles de Mexicali knocked down consecutive three-pointers and followed with a transition basket. The run pushed the advantage into double digits and forced the hosts to call timeout.

Panteras briefly responded in the fourth quarter, but Soles maintained control by slowing the tempo and attacking the basket when the defense extended. Free throws in the final three minutes kept the home side from mounting a serious comeback.

Tactical story

Soles de Mexicali won the game at both ends of the floor. Offensively, the visitors moved the ball well and found open shooters against Panteras’ rotations. Defensively, Soles limited easy paint touches and forced Panteras into long, contested possessions.

Panteras de Aguascalientes had moments of quality, especially when its guards created penetration, but the team’s outside shooting was inconsistent. The hosts also lost the rebounding battle in key stretches, giving Soles extra possessions that proved costly.

Standout performers

Soles de Mexicali benefited from a balanced scoring effort, with multiple players reaching double figures. The backcourt dictated pace, while the frontcourt provided rebounding and interior defense. Panteras’ leading scorers kept the game within reach for three quarters, but support scoring was harder to find in the second half.

What the result means

The win is a valuable road result for Soles de Mexicali and strengthens its position in the LNBP standings. For Panteras de Aguascalientes, the loss highlights the need for more consistent perimeter shooting and better late-game execution. The head-to-head result also gives Soles an early advantage in any future tiebreak discussion.

Panteras will look to regroup at home, while Soles de Mexicali will aim to build on a performance that showed both depth and composure.