The Adelitas del Estado de Chihuahua Women secured a hard-fought 86–82 victory over the Panteras de Aguascalientes Women in a thrilling Mexico LNBPF Women encounter on May 28, 2026. Played at the home arena of Adelitas, the match showcased intense back-and-forth action, with the hosts holding their nerve in the closing minutes to edge past a determined Panteras side.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both teams displayed high energy and sharp execution. Adelitas started strong, using their home-court advantage to build a slim lead in the first quarter. However, Panteras responded with a balanced attack, staying within striking distance throughout the first half. By halftime, the score remained tight, with Adelitas holding a 44–40 advantage.

The third quarter saw Panteras raise their defensive intensity, forcing several turnovers and converting them into fast-break points. They managed to take a brief lead midway through the period, but Adelitas countered with timely three-pointers from their guards. Entering the fourth quarter, the score was tied at 68–68.

Key Moments

• Clutch free throws: With under two minutes remaining and Adelitas leading by just two points, forward María Hernández drew a foul and calmly sank both free throws to extend the lead to 84–80.
• Defensive stop: On the ensuing Panteras possession, Adelitas’s defense forced a difficult step-back jumper that missed, and they secured the rebound with 45 seconds left.
• Late rally falls short: Panteras guard Laura Vega hit a jumper with 12 seconds left to cut the deficit to 84–82, but Adelitas’s point guard Valeria Ríos converted two free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.

Standout Players

Adelitas: Valeria Ríos led all scorers with 24 points, shooting 8-of-15 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the free-throw line. Center Ana López added a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, providing a strong presence in the paint.

Panteras: Laura Vega poured in 22 points and dished out 6 assists, keeping her team competitive until the final buzzer. Forward Carla Méndez contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds but fouled out in the last minute.

Tactical Story

Adelitas relied heavily on their perimeter shooting and transition offense, hitting 11 three-pointers compared to Panteras’s 7. The hosts also dominated the boards, outrebounding their opponents 38–31, which limited second-chance opportunities for Panteras. However, Panteras excelled in forcing turnovers (14 steals) and scored 20 points off turnovers, nearly pulling off the upset.

Season Impact

The victory improved Adelitas’s record to 12–5, keeping them in contention for a top-four spot in the LNBPF Women standings. Panteras dropped to 9–8 but remain in the playoff picture. Both teams have shown they can compete with the league’s best, and this tight contest only added to the drama of the regular season.