Santo Andre Women edged Unimed Campinas Basquete (W) 63-57 in a tightly contested Brazil Women’s Paulista Basketball game on 24 October 2026. The visitors made the bigger plays in the final five minutes, using timely three-point shooting and free throws to secure a valuable road win.

Match Overview

Unimed Campinas started well in front of their home support and led 16-15 after the first quarter. Santo Andre responded in the second, tightening their defense and forcing Campinas into contested shots. The game remained close throughout, with neither team leading by more than seven points until the final minute.

Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring

• First quarter: Unimed Campinas 16, Santo Andre 15
• Second quarter: Unimed Campinas 12, Santo Andre 17
• Third quarter: Unimed Campinas 15, Santo Andre 14
• Fourth quarter: Unimed Campinas 14, Santo Andre 17
• Final score: Unimed Campinas Basquete (W) 57, Santo Andre Women 63

Key Moments

With the score tied at 52-52 midway through the fourth quarter, Santo Andre produced a 7-0 run capped by a corner three and a fast-break layup. Campinas cut the deficit to three in the final minute, but Santo Andre knocked down four straight free throws to close it out. A crucial offensive rebound with 18 seconds left denied Campinas one last possession.

Standout Performers

Santo Andre guard Beatriz Souza led all scorers with 18 points and added four steals, while forward Larissa Almeida recorded 14 points and nine rebounds. For Campinas, center Juliana Ramos posted 16 points and 11 rebounds, but the home side’s perimeter shooting faded late.

Tactical Story

Santo Andre’s half-court defense limited Campinas’ dribble penetration and forced several late-clock attempts. On offense, they attacked the paint to draw fouls and then punished help defense with timely kick-out passes. Campinas won the rebounding battle overall but committed costly turnovers in the fourth quarter.

Season Impact

The road victory gives Santo Andre Women momentum in the Brazil Women’s Paulista Basketball standings and reinforces their ability to win close games. Campinas remain competitive but will need better late-game execution in a league where fine margins often decide playoff seeding.