Sabios de Manizales failed to take the floor for their scheduled Liga de Baloncesto fixture against Toros del Valle on Saturday, October 24, at the Coliseo Evangelista Mora in Cali, prompting the game’s officials to award an immediate forfait victory to the hosts. The match day began with both squads going through pre-match warm-ups on the court before players and coaches retreated to the locker rooms, leaving the venue empty when tip-off arrived.
League Reviews Default Win for Toros Del Valle
Division Profesional de Baloncesto (DPB) president Jho Mario Tejada confirmed that the entire matter is now under review by the league’s disciplinary commission, as reported by league officials. Because the visiting roster did not emerge from the tunnels for the official start, the officiating crew applied competition regulations to declare a default win for Toros del Valle. League authorities stated that the unannounced absence disrupts the tournament calendar, impacts spectators, and undermines the operational efforts of participating clubs and organizers. The Commission Disciplinaria will evaluate the case, and the decisions that are adopted will be communicated opportunely through official channels.
Sabios Faces Potential Expulsion After Failing to Appear
The fixture marked another difficult chapter for Sabios, who relocated their team operations to Cali after the impossibility of using the Coliseo Mayor in Manizales. Despite arriving at the facility and completing standard physical preparations prior to the contest, the team failed to appear for the opening whistle. League leadership indicated that the club now faces severe disciplinary measures, which could potentially include expulsion from the professional division.
Toros Del Valle Maintains Perfect Start to Season
Toros del Valle reached four victories in as many outings in the Liga Señal Colombia de Baloncesto 2026-2, carrying an average of 98.0 points scored against 54.3 allowed through their early fixtures, according to Toros del Valle match records. The Valle del Cauca squad previously swept the series following an 89-40 victory at the Evangelista Mora, where Miguel Ruiz contributed 17 points and seven assists. Toros del Valle shot 52.1 % from the field (37/71) and 40.0 % from the perimeter (12/30), while limiting Sabios de Manizales to a 24.6 % shooting accuracy (16/65) and 14.3 % in triples (3/21). After an even start, the squad managed by Fitz-González found points in transition and from the perimeter, featuring triples from Ruiz and Roquez Johnson in the closing stretch of the period to take a 27-10 lead into the first break, forcing the opponent to play against the scoreboard for the rest of the night. Supporting contributions included Martín Cabezas with 13 points (5/8 in field goals and 3/6 in triples) and 3 assists; Darwin Blanco with 13 points, 3 triples, and 3 steals; and Cristian Solís with 10 points and 5 rebounds. Toros del Valle travels next to face Paisas Basketball on Saturday, October 10, at 6:00 p.m. local time at the Iván de Bedout in Medellín.
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