Jujuy Básquet won against Villa San Martín by a score of 81-79, tying the playoff series in the North Conference of La Liga Argentina on April 4. The match, held at the Federación stadium, was closely contested and decided in the final moments.
This result is significant as it keeps both teams level in the series, setting up a decisive third game. The next match will take place on Tuesday in Chaco at 21:30.
The game started evenly with both teams exchanging points. Florito contributed nine points from three perimeter shots for Villa San Martín, while Ibarra scored for Jujuy Básquet. Roca stood out as the top scorer of the night with 26 points, helping his team end the first quarter ahead at 27-22.
In the second quarter, Jujuy Básquet managed to build a ten-point lead before Villa San Martín closed the gap with consecutive baskets. By halftime, Jujuy Básquet led narrowly at 44-41. The third quarter saw Villa San Martín take their first lead of the night after six minutes but Roca’s efforts put Jujuy Básquet back ahead before Florito reduced their advantage to six points by quarter’s end.
The final period was tense as both teams showed signs of fatigue and missed opportunities. Despite this, Roca again played a key role for Jujuy Básquet during critical moments. Gago made a late three-pointer for Villa San Martín to add suspense but Jujuy Básquet maintained possession and secured an 81-78 victory.
With each team now having one win apiece in this best-of-three playoff series, attention turns to Chaco where they will play for advancement.
