

Freseras de Irapuato Women 62 – 78 Fuerza Regia de Monterrey Women | Mexico LNBPF Women | May 3, 2026
Fuerza Regia de Monterrey Women travelled to Irapuato and delivered an authoritative 78–62 victory over Freseras in Mexico’s LNBPF league. The visitors controlled the game from the opening quarter, using superior depth and defensive pressure to keep the home side at arm's length throughout. The result solidifies Fuerza Regia’s standing near the top of the table, while Freseras continue to search for consistency in the middle of the pack.
Fuerza Regia strikes first
Monterrey came out with a clear game plan: push the ball in transition and attack the rim. They opened with a 10–2 run and never looked back. Their full-court press forced multiple Freseras turnovers in the first quarter, leading to easy fast-break points. By the end of the period, Fuerza Regia held a 24–14 lead. The second quarter saw more of the same, as the visitors extended the margin to 44–28 at halftime.
Freseras show fight but fall short
Irapuato refused to go quietly. They tightened their defense after the break and managed to cut the deficit to 12 points midway through the third quarter. The home crowd grew louder, and Freseras momentarily seized momentum, but Monterrey’s composure in the half-court offense prevented a full comeback. Fuerza Regia answered with a 7–0 run to restore a comfortable cushion, closing the quarter up 62–46.
Balanced attack wins the day
Monterrey’s offense was a model of efficiency and sharing. Five players scored between 10 and 16 points, making it difficult for Irapuato to focus on any one defender. Their post players controlled the boards, grabbing 14 offensive rebounds that led to second-chance points. The visitors also shot 38% from three-point range, spacing the floor effectively and opening driving lanes.
Key stats and players
- Fuerza Regia de Monterrey: Led by their point guard with 16 points and 8 assists, she orchestrated the offense and set the tempo. The team recorded 22 assists on 32 made field goals.
- Freseras de Irapuato: A double-double from their center (18 points, 11 rebounds) was a bright spot, but the team shot just 38% from the floor and committed 18 turnovers.
Table implications
With this win, Fuerza Regia improves to 8–2 in LNBPF play, keeping pace with the league leaders. Their depth and defensive versatility make them a formidable opponent as the season progresses. Irapuato drops to 5–5, still firmly in the playoff picture but needing to address offensive consistency and ball security to compete with the league’s elite. The two sides will meet again later in the season, a rematch Freseras will be eager to avenge.
