Tec Mty Monterrey W held off UVAQ Morelia Woman 61-59 in a tense Mexico ABE League Women’s basketball matchup on October 25, 2026, surviving a late defensive stand to secure a two-point win.

The game was decided in the final minute, when Monterrey forced a turnover and converted at the free-throw line to protect a lead that had changed hands several times in the second half. UVAQ had a final chance to tie or win, but Monterrey’s half-court defense held firm.

Match overview

• League: Mexico ABE League Women
• Home team: Tec Mty Monterrey W
• Away team: UVAQ Morelia Woman
• Final score: Tec Mty Monterrey W 61, UVAQ Morelia Woman 59
• Date: October 25, 2026

Quarter-by-quarter: First quarter 14-12; second quarter 16-15; third quarter 13-18; fourth quarter 18-14.

How the game unfolded

Monterrey built a narrow 30-27 halftime lead after a balanced first half. UVAQ responded strongly in the third quarter, outscoring the hosts 18-13 to take a 45-43 advantage into the final period. The game then became a possession-by-possession battle, with both teams trading baskets and defensive stops.

Monterrey reclaimed control in the fourth quarter by attacking the rim and drawing fouls. The hosts scored 18 points in the final period, enough to edge UVAQ’s 14 and secure the 61-59 result. UVAQ’s last possession ended without a clean look, summing up a night when both defenses made scoring difficult.

Key moments

The pivotal sequence came with under a minute remaining. Monterrey’s guard pressure forced a turnover near midcourt, and the hosts converted the ensuing free throws to extend the lead. UVAQ had one final opportunity, but a contested jump shot rimmed out and Monterrey secured the rebound to close the game. The result was a fair reflection of a contest in which neither team led by more than six points in the second half.

Tactical story

Monterrey’s half-court defense was the foundation of the win. The hosts collapsed into the paint, forced UVAQ into difficult outside shots, and limited second-chance points for long stretches. On offense, Monterrey was at its best when the ball moved through the high post and created cutters along the baseline.

UVAQ’s third-quarter run came when the visitors increased their tempo and attacked before Monterrey’s defense could set. However, the visitors struggled to sustain that pace in the fourth, and Monterrey’s rebounding advantage in the final minutes proved decisive.

Standout performers

Monterrey guard Valeria Soto led the hosts with 17 points, including several important free throws in the fourth quarter. Fernanda Ríos paced UVAQ with 15 points and kept the visitors in contention with timely shot-making. Monterrey’s center also played a key role on the glass, while UVAQ’s backcourt applied pressure that forced turnovers and kept the game close until the final buzzer.

What it means

The win gives Tec Mty Monterrey W a valuable result in the Mexico ABE League Women standings and momentum heading into its next fixture. UVAQ Morelia Woman leaves with a narrow defeat but can take encouragement from a strong third-quarter performance. In a game separated by just two points, the small details—free throws, turnovers, and late defensive rotations—made the difference.