Unión Bahía makes its Liga Nacional de Básquetbol Femenina debut this Thursday at 20:30 against Boca, on the court of Villa Mitre, stepping into the top tier of Argentine women’s basketball as a fusion team. The roster brings together players from clubs that spent years competing as rivals across different categories, a uniting process that head coach Julián Turcato described as challenging at first before the group found its footing. Lo más importante que tenemos es el grupo,
Turcato said.
Building a Roster From Local Rivals
The creation of Unión Bahía materialized after 9 de Julio secured promotion from the Liga Provincial, prompting local sports leaders to pool their competitive resources. Municipal sports director Sebastián Barisone noted that having a team in the top national tier filled a long-standing void for the city known as the capital of basketball. Emiliano Roldán, the coordinator of Unión Bahía, added that the merger required stakeholders to set aside egos to give local athletes a path to the highest competitive level.
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Head coach Julián Turcato acknowledged in an interview with La Nueva that blending athletes from opposing club backgrounds demanded patience. Al principio costó un poco más, pero una vez que se soltaron pasó, está todo bien,
Turcato said. The squad relies heavily on team cohesion. Only Agostina Leguizamón, who joined as a reinforcement, and Delfina Álves da Florencia carry prior Liga Nacional experience into the season.
Tactical Challenges Against a Championship Contender
Facing a Boca side built to be champions presents an immediate tactical hurdle for the newcomers. Turcato pointed out that Boca deploys a dynamic, fast-paced attack featuring prolific scorers, requiring Unión Bahía to focus on neutralizing them and keeping opposing large players away from the basket. The coaching staff expects the team to grow gradually as players adapt to the physical contact and pace of the national competition.
Creo que vamos a ir de menos a más, por una cuestión que no conocemos la Liga, tanto las chicas como nosotros (el cuerpo técnico),
Turcato told La Nueva, emphasizing that adjusting to the physical rigor of the league will be their primary early test. With teenagers aged 16 and 17 making up part of the squad, managing the emotional intensity of the opening night remains a key priority for the technical staff.
Ticket Details and the Weekend Schedule
Following Thursday’s opener against Boca, Unión Bahía faces a quick turnaround on Friday, hosting Peñarol at the Manu Ginóbili stadium in Bahiense del Norte starting at 21:00. Tickets for home fixtures are sold at the venue entrance. General admission is set at $ 15.000 for adults and $ 8.000 for children up to 12 years old, while platea seats cost $ 25.000 for adults and $ 18.000 for minors. Annual passes covering all eight home matches are also available at $ 70.000 for general admission and $ 130.000 for platea, according to La Nueva.
Institutional Backing for the New Franchise
The team presentation event brought together key regional sports authorities, including Sebastián Barisone, municipal sports director; Emiliano Roldán, coordinator of Unión Bahía; Guillermo Barco, president of the Asociación Bahiense de básquet; and Marcelo Pallotti, president of the federación bonaerense, alongside the coaching staff and first-team players. Guillermo Barco remarked, Sabemos del esfuerzo, porque lo vemos día a día, tanto de las dos instituciones como ahora unidos en esta fusión.
Each official spoke during the gathering to emphasize their support and highlight the significance of women’s basketball returning to the highest tier in Bahía Blanca.
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