Marineras de Anzoátegui (W) 65 – 68 Hidrocarburos (W)
Venezuela Women’s Super League – 31 May 2026

Hidrocarburos edged out Marineras de Anzoátegui in a tightly contested Venezuela Women’s Super League clash, winning 68–65 on the road. The result keeps the visitors firmly in the playoff picture while denting Marineras’ hopes of climbing the standings.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both sides displayed intense defensive pressure, but Hidrocarburos established a narrow lead that they would never fully surrender. Despite a spirited fourth-quarter rally from Marineras, the visitors held their nerve in the final minutes to secure a hard-fought victory.

Key Moments

• First quarter: Hidrocarburos jumped out to an 18–14 advantage, capitalising on fast-break opportunities and forcing early turnovers.
• Half-time: The lead stretched to seven points (36–29) after Hidrocarburos’ guards found success from mid-range.
• Third quarter: Marineras tightened their defence, trimming the deficit to 50–48 entering the final frame.
• Final two minutes: With the score tied at 65, Hidrocarburos converted a crucial three-point play and then forced a shot-clock violation to seal the win.

Tactical Story

Marineras relied heavily on interior scoring, but Hidrocarburos’ zone defence limited easy looks near the rim. The visitors countered with effective pick-and-roll actions and superior ball movement, finishing with 16 assists compared to Marineras’ 10. Rebounding was nearly even, but Hidrocarburos’ ability to convert second-chance points proved decisive.

Standout Players

• Hidrocarburos: The point guard contributed 18 points and 6 assists, controlling the tempo throughout. The centre added 12 rebounds and 3 blocks.
• Marineras de Anzoátegui: The forward duo combined for 30 points, but lack of outside shooting (3-of-14 from three) hindered the comeback effort.

Season Impact

With this win, Hidrocarburos improve to a 9–4 record, strengthening their grip on a top-four position. Marineras drop to 6–7 and slide to seventh place. The two sides are scheduled to meet again in late June, a fixture that could have significant implications for the final playoff seeding.