Guerreros de Navolato Hold Off Soles de Los Mochis 87-80 in CIBACOPA Matinee

Guerreros de Navolato picked up a hard-fought 87-80 road win over Soles de Los Mochis on October 2, 2026, in Mexico CIBACOPA action. In a game that tipped off at 11:00 a.m. local time, the visitors used a balanced offensive attack, timely three-point shooting, and a decisive fourth-quarter run to leave Los Mochis with the victory.

The final score tells the story of a contest that was close for three quarters before Guerreros seized control late. Soles de Los Mochis stayed within striking distance behind strong interior play and home-crowd energy, but Navolato’s backcourt execution and rebounding advantage proved to be the difference down the stretch. The result gives Guerreros an important road win in the CIBACOPA standings, while Soles are left to regroup after a promising but ultimately frustrating home performance.

Match Overview: Guerreros Build a Lead, Soles Fight Back

Guerreros de Navolato came out aggressively, moving the ball on offense and forcing Soles into early contested shots. Navolato opened the game with an 8-0 run and looked poised to take command, but Soles de Los Mochis answered with better half-court patience and second-chance points. The first quarter ended with Guerreros ahead 24-22, a narrow margin that reflected how competitive the opening period had been.

The second quarter followed a similar pattern. Soles briefly took the lead behind a 12-2 surge, but Guerreros closed the half on a 10-3 run of their own. By halftime, Navolato led 46-40, fueled by efficient perimeter shooting and a handful of transition baskets. Soles had stayed close on the glass, but their turnovers allowed Guerreros to keep a slight cushion.

Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring

After trailing 46-40 at the break, Soles produced their best stretch of the game in the third quarter. Los Mochis outscored Navolato 21-17 in the period, cutting the deficit to 63-61 entering the final quarter. The home side’s defense improved, and their big men began to win more battles in the paint. For a moment, it looked as though Soles might complete the comeback.

Key Moments: Navolato’s Fourth-Quarter Surge

The fourth quarter began with Soles tying the game at 63-63, and the home crowd sensed a shift in momentum. However, Guerreros responded with composure. A quick 7-0 run, capped by a corner three-pointer, pushed Navolato back in front. Soles cut the lead to two points on two more occasions, but they could never fully erase the deficit.

The decisive stretch came in the final four minutes. With Soles pressing and trying to force turnovers, Guerreros broke the pressure repeatedly for easy baskets. A 10-2 run over a two-minute span turned a 75-73 game into an 85-75 advantage. Soles added a late basket and a free throw, but Navolato’s free-throw shooting in the closing seconds sealed the 87-80 win.

• First-half control: Guerreros led 46-40 at halftime after shooting well from beyond the arc.
• Third-quarter push: Soles outscored Navolato 21-17 to make it a two-point game.
• Fourth-quarter separation: Guerreros used a 10-2 run late to secure the road victory.
• Free-throw edge: Navolato converted 18 of 22 attempts from the line, while Soles finished 14 of 21.

Tactical Story: Perimeter Poise vs. Interior Pressure

Guerreros de Navolato’s offense was built on ball movement and spacing. They repeatedly used high screens to create mismatches, and their guards did an excellent job of reading Soles’ rotations. When Los Mochis collapsed into the paint, Navolato kicked the ball out for open three-point looks. When Soles stayed home on shooters, Guerreros attacked the rim. That balance made them difficult to defend for all four quarters.

Soles de Los Mochis, meanwhile, leaned heavily on their interior scoring and offensive rebounding. They finished with 36 points in the paint and kept the game close by winning the second-chance battle. The problem was turnovers. Los Mochis committed 15 giveaways, several of which came in the fourth quarter as they tried to push the pace. Guerreros converted those mistakes into 19 points, a margin that proved critical in a seven-point game.

Defensively, Navolato mixed man-to-man and zone looks, especially in the second half. The zone disrupted S