Belgrano San Nicolas 63 – 72 Regatas de San Nicolas
Argentina Liga B | July 18, 2026

Regatas de San Nicolas defeated cross‑town rivals Belgrano San Nicolas 72–63 at the Estadio Fortunato Bonelli, claiming bragging rights in the city derby and moving up the Argentina Liga B table. The visitors used a stifling defense and a balanced scoring attack to overcome a slow start and pull away in the second half.

Match Overview

Belgrano opened the game with intensity, building a 20–14 lead after the first quarter on the back of sharp perimeter shooting. Regatas struggled to find a rhythm early, committing five turnovers in the opening frame. However, the tide turned in the second quarter when Regatas tightened their man‑to‑man defense, holding Belgrano to just 10 points and cutting the deficit to 34–32 at halftime.

Key Moments

• Third‑quarter dominance: Regatas outscored Belgrano 21–12 in the third period, taking a 53–46 lead. A 9‑0 run midway through the quarter, fueled by two steals and fast‑break layups, proved the turning point.
• Belgrano’s final push: Down 66–55 with four minutes left, Belgrano trimmed the margin to 66–61 on a three‑pointer and a putback. But Regatas answered with six straight points, including a clutch jumper from the top of the key.
• Free‑throw control: Regatas went 10‑of‑12 from the line in the fourth quarter, while Belgrano managed only 3‑of‑6, squandering opportunities to close the gap.

Standout Players

Regatas de San Nicolas: Forward Martín López posted 18 points and 11 rebounds, anchoring both ends of the floor. Guard Gonzalo Díaz contributed 14 points and 7 assists, orchestrating the offense with patience. Their collective defensive effort held Belgrano to 38% shooting from the field.

Belgrano San Nicolas: Shooting guard Federico Álvarez scored a game‑high 22 points, hitting four three‑pointers, but received little support from his teammates. No other Belgrano player reached double figures, and the team’s lack of secondary scoring ultimately doomed their comeback hopes.

Impact on Standings

With the win, Regatas improves to 8–12 and climbs to 13th place in the 18‑team Liga B, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Belgrano drops to 6–14 and sinks to 16th, now three games out of the postseason picture. The loss also snaps Belgrano’s two‑game winning streak, underscoring their inconsistency in close contests.