USAC 57 – 71 PSN
Guatemala LMM, June 16, 2026

PSN delivered a dominant defensive performance on Tuesday morning, holding USAC to just 57 points in a convincing 71-57 road win in the Guatemala Liga Metropolitana de Baloncesto (LMM). The victory moves PSN into sole possession of second place in the standings.

Match Overview

PSN set the tone early, forcing four USAC turnovers in the first five minutes en route to a 20-11 lead after the opening quarter. USAC struggled to find rhythm against a switching man-to-man defense that limited their inside scoring. By halftime, PSN had extended the lead to 16 points, and USAC never got closer than 12 in the second half.

Offensively, PSN shared the ball effectively, recording 19 assists on 26 made field goals. Forward Diego Herrera was the focal point, scoring 19 points on an efficient 8-of-12 shooting. Meanwhile, USAC’s leading scorer, guard Andrés Rivas, was held to just 9 points — well below his season average — thanks to the relentless on-ball pressure from PSN’s Marco Tulio.

Key Moments

• First-quarter surge: PSN opened on a 12-2 run, establishing control from the outset.
• Third-quarter pushback: USAC cut the lead to 14, but PSN answered with a 7-0 spurt capped by a Herrera dunk.
• Clutch free throws: PSN shot 15-of-18 from the stripe in the final five minutes to ice the game.

Standout Players

• Diego Herrera (PSN): 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
• Marco Tulio (PSN): 6 steals and 12 points, disrupting USAC’s offensive flow.
• Carlos Fuentes (USAC): 14 points off the bench in a losing effort.

League Implications

PSN improves to 12-5, now just one game behind league leaders USAC’s crosstown rivals. For USAC, the loss drops them to 9-8 and into a tie for fifth place, highlighting the need for better offensive execution against top-tier defenses. The LMM race remains tight, and Tuesday’s result could prove pivotal when playoff seeding is finalized.