Santa Tecla Imdels secured a 78-65 victory against Ahuachapán at the Gimnasio Municipal Adolfo Pineda, claiming their second win in the Torneo Clausura 2026 Copa GanaPlay of the Liga Mayor de Baloncesto Femenina (LMBF). The fixture offered a stark tactical contrast across four quarters, highlighted by a dominant defensive turnaround in the second half.
The contest began with Santa Tecla establishing an early 23-16 lead after the opening 10 minutes.
Turning the Tide After Halftime
The decisive shift occurred in the third quarter. Santa Tecla tightened its defensive rotation and limited Ahuachapán to just 5 points while scoring 24 of their own to reclaim control of the match. Entering the final frame with momentum, the tecleñas maintained their cushion by edging the fourth period 25-24 to seal the 78-65 victory.
Paola Campos anchored the winning effort with 18 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebotes. Teammate Alejandra Lima added 16 units, 5 assists, and 4 rebotes. Despite the loss, Ahuachapán’s Emer Nichols led all players with a dominant performance of 36 points and 21 rebotes.
Defensive Focus and Standings Impact
Following the final buzzer, Campos emphasized that the result stemmed from rigorous training sessions. She specifically credited the team’s defensive intensity as a primary focal point for improvement throughout the ongoing tournament. She also noted the high level of competition across the LMBF, stating that Santa Tecla aims to maintain consistency to climb the league standings.
The win keeps Santa Tecla Imdels on a positive trajectory in the Clausura 2026 campaign. The team looks to extend its winning run in an upcoming fixture against Santa Ana, scheduled for today at 7:30 p.m. local time at the Gimnasio Municipal Adolfo Pineda.
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