LBB Plata Postpones La Falda vs. El Nacional Match to Next Tuesday

A scheduled matchup in the Liga Bahiense de Básquetbol Plata (LBB Plata) has been pushed back once again. The game between La Falda and El Nacional, originally set for tonight, Tuesday, April 7, will now take place next Tuesday.

The Asociación Bahiense de Básquetbol (ABB) granted the request from both clubs to reschedule the encounter. This specific game was already a reprogrammed fixture, having been postponed previously due to humidity issues. The match is now confirmed to be played in one week at the Lili Pisani venue.

Standings and Stakes

The postponement comes as the league works to complete its third round of play. Currently, Altense stands alone at the top of the table as the only undefeated team in the division. Both La Falda and El Nacional are struggling at the bottom of the standings, each holding a 0-2 record with one game pending.

The current LBB Plata standings are as follows:

• 1st: Altense, 6 points (3-0)
• 2nd (Tie): 9 de Julio, Ateneo, San Lorenzo, Velocidad, Sportivo, Argentino, Comercial, 5 points (2-1)
• 9th (Tie): Bahía Basket, Espora, 3 points (0-3)
• 11th (Tie): El Nacional, La Falda, 2 points (0-2)

Looking Ahead: Round 4 Schedule

Despite the delay for the La Falda and El Nacional game, the LBB Plata will move forward with its fourth round of competition this Friday. The schedule features several key matchups as teams fight to keep pace with Altense.

Friday’s confirmed matchups include:

• 9 de Julio vs. Comercial
• San Lorenzo vs. Argentino
• El Nacional vs. Sportivo
• Bahía Basket vs. Ateneo
• Altense vs. La Falda
• Espora vs. Velocidad

League Context

The LBB Plata, previously known as the “Segunda” division, officially began its season on March 20. The tournament consists of 12 competing teams. For fans in Punta Alta, the league features three local representatives: Altense, Ateneo, and Comandante Espora.

The competition has seen a tight race early on, with seven teams currently tied for second place, making the upcoming Friday slate critical for seeding and momentum.

The next confirmed checkpoint for the postponed fixture is next Tuesday, when La Falda and El Nacional finally meet at the Lili Pisani to conclude their third-round clash.

Do you think Altense can maintain their undefeated streak through the fourth round? Let us know in the comments.