UANL secured a 76-61 home victory over Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez in Mexico ABE League action on October 25, 2026, using a decisive third-quarter surge and a balanced offensive attack to pull away for a comfortable final score. The result gave UANL an important win in the league standings and left UACJ searching for answers after a competitive first half slipped away.

Match overview

UANL opened with good energy on both ends, moving the ball efficiently and attacking the paint early. The home side led 19-15 after the first quarter and carried a 38-31 advantage into halftime. Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez stayed within striking distance behind timely perimeter shooting, but UANL’s defensive pressure and rebounding edge began to tell after the break.

The third quarter proved to be the turning point. UANL outscored UACJ 22-14 in the period, pushing the lead to 60-45 and forcing the visitors into a series of contested shots. From there, UANL managed the tempo well and never allowed Ciudad Juárez to mount a serious fourth-quarter comeback.

Key moments

The defining stretch came midway through the third quarter, when UANL put together a 12-2 run built on transition baskets, offensive rebounds, and back-to-back defensive stops. That burst turned a single-digit game into a comfortable double-digit cushion. UACJ briefly threatened early in the fourth, but UANL answered with a pair of timely three-pointers and free throws to restore control.

• Quarter scores: UANL 19-15, 19-16, 22-14, 16-16
• Decisive run: A 12-2 third-quarter surge gave UANL separation
• Final score: UANL 76, Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez 61

Tactical story

UANL’s advantage came from its work on the glass and its ability to turn defensive stops into quick offense. The home team repeatedly forced UACJ into late-clock situations, then capitalized with rebounding and outlet passes. Offensively, UANL played inside-out, drawing help defenders before kicking to open shooters. Ciudad Juárez had success when it played with pace, but it struggled to sustain rhythm against UANL’s half-court defense.

Standout performers

UANL’s Marco Villanueva led the way with 18 points, while Luis Treviño added 14 points and nine rebounds. Jorge Cantú contributed 12 points and several key assists in the second half. For UACJ, Emilio Lozano was the most consistent threat with 17 points, but the visitors lacked enough secondary scoring to keep pace after halftime.

Season impact

The win strengthens UANL’s position in the Mexico ABE League standings and gives the team momentum heading into its next fixture. For Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, the focus will be on reducing turnovers and finding more balanced scoring. The head-to-head result also gives UANL a useful confidence boost in what is shaping up to be a competitive league race.