Caza y Pesca vs Club Atletico River Plate – Argentina Liga B

Date: July 19, 2026 | Final Score: Club Atletico River Plate 77 – Caza y Pesca 69

Club Atletico River Plate extended their winning streak in the Argentina Liga B with a gritty 77–69 victory over Caza y Pesca on Sunday evening. In a game defined by strong defensive pressure and clutch free-throw shooting, River Plate overcame a slow start to grind out the road win at Estadio Caza y Pesca.

Game Flow

Caza y Pesca controlled much of the first half, leading 38–33 at halftime behind the interior play of center Gustavo Ríos. However, River Plate's perimeter defense tightened after the break, forcing Caza y Pesca into eight third-quarter turnovers. River Plate outscored the hosts 24–14 in the third period to take a 57–52 lead entering the fourth.

The final quarter was a battle of free throws. River Plate went 15-of-19 from the line in the fourth quarter alone, while Caza y Pesca's offense stalled, managing only 17 points on 6-of-16 shooting. River Plate held on for the 8-point victory.

Leading Scorers

• River Plate: Shooting guard Lautaro Martínez finished with a game-high 25 points, including 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. Point guard Joaquín Díaz contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
• Caza y Pesca: Gustavo Ríos posted 18 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Alan Fernández added 15 points, but the team shot just 4-of-19 from three-point range.

Defensive Key

River Plate's ability to pressure the ball without fouling in the second half was critical. They forced Caza y Pesca into 17 turnovers overall and held them to 38% shooting after halftime. The visitors also controlled the defensive glass, allowing only 5 offensive rebounds.

Standings Impact

With the win, River Plate improves to 14–6, solidifying their position in the top four of the Liga B table. Caza y Pesca falls to 9–11 and remains entrenched in the middle of the pack. River Plate will look to continue their momentum when they host Platense next Saturday.