River Plate Edges Caza y Pesca in Argentina Liga B Thriller

Club Atlético River Plate grabbed a narrow 72-70 victory over Caza y Pesca in an Argentina Liga B clash on July 13, 2026, at the Estadio Monumental. The home side held off a fierce late rally to secure two crucial points in the league standings.

Game Summary

River Plate controlled the tempo for much of the contest, building a 12-point lead midway through the third quarter. However, Caza y Pesca responded with a trapping defense that forced several turnovers, sparking a 15-2 run to tie the game early in the fourth. The final minutes were a back-and-forth battle, with River Plate’s experienced guard hitting the go-ahead floater with 18 seconds remaining. Caza y Pesca missed a contested three-pointer at the buzzer, handing River Plate the victory.

Key Performances

• River Plate: Their starting point guard finished with 18 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals, providing both scoring and leadership. The team’s center contributed a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds.
• Caza y Pesca: The visitors were led by a forward who scored 22 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Their shooting guard added 16 points, but the team struggled from three-point range, hitting just 5 of 20 attempts.

Turning Point

With the score tied at 70 and 30 seconds on the clock, River Plate called a timeout. The play design freed their star guard for a mid-range jumper, which he calmly sank. On the defensive end, River Plate's big man contested the final shot, forcing a miss that sealed the result.

League Context

This win moved River Plate into the top half of the Argentina Liga B table, keeping their promotion hopes alive. Caza y Pesca, meanwhile, dropped into the relegation zone, putting pressure on the team to bounce back in upcoming fixtures. The competitive nature of the Liga B continues to produce close games like this one, highlighting the depth of Argentine basketball outside the top flight.

River Plate will look to build on this momentum when they face another relegation-threatened side next week, while Caza y Pesca must regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind in the survival battle.