Soles de Mexicali delivered one of the most emphatic road performances of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional season, dismantling Panteras de Aguascalientes 110-79 on Friday, November 6, 2026. The 31-point final margin told the story of a game that was controlled almost from start to finish, with Mexicali’s offense clicking at a high level and Aguascalientes unable to find a consistent answer on either end of the floor.

Game overview

Soles set the tone early with crisp ball movement and aggressive transition attacks, building a 27-18 lead after the first quarter. The visitors stretched the advantage in the second period, turning defensive stops into quick points and taking a comfortable 56-38 cushion into halftime. Panteras briefly showed signs of life after the break, but Mexicali’s response was immediate and decisive.

By the end of the third quarter, the score had moved to 82-57, and the final period became a matter of game management for Soles. Mexicali finished with a balanced scoring effort, while Panteras were left searching for answers after a difficult night in front of their home crowd.

Key moments

The decisive stretch arrived late in the first half. With Panteras still within striking distance, Soles engineered a 14-2 run that changed the complexion of the game. The surge was built on defensive pressure, second-chance opportunities, and outside shooting that forced Aguascalientes to extend its defense.

Panteras opened the third quarter with more energy and briefly trimmed the deficit, but Soles answered with a run of their own to snuff out any comeback hopes. From there, Mexicali’s advantage never dipped below 20 points, and the closing minutes allowed the visitors to rotate their bench while maintaining control.

Tactical story

Soles de Mexicali won this game with superior pace and spacing. Their guards consistently beat Panteras down the floor, and their half-court offense generated clean looks through drive-and-kick action. Mexicali also controlled the defensive glass, limiting Aguascalientes to few second-chance points and forcing the home side into contested shots.

Panteras struggled to establish rhythm in the half court. Their interior touches were often met with quick double-teams, and outside shots did not fall consistently enough to punish Mexicali’s defensive rotations. Turnovers compounded the problem, giving Soles extra possessions that the visitors converted into easy baskets.

Standout performers

Mexicali’s backcourt dictated the tempo throughout the night, creating shots for teammates and keeping the offense organized against Panteras’ pressure. The Soles bench also provided meaningful production, extending the lead during key stretches and helping the team maintain its energy on both ends.

For Panteras, the brightest moments came from their interior play, but those efforts were not enough to offset a difficult shooting night. Aguascalientes will need a more balanced attack and better care of the ball in its next outing.

LNBP impact

The result strengthens Soles de Mexicali’s position in the LNBP standings and reinforces their reputation as a dangerous road team. A 31-point win carries both practical and psychological value, especially against a Panteras side that had hoped to use home court to build momentum.

For Panteras de Aguascalientes, the loss is a clear reset point. The team’s playoff ambitions remain within reach, but the performance highlighted areas that must improve: defensive communication, rebounding discipline, and half-court execution under pressure.