San Lorenzo stands alone as the only undefeated team in the LBB Plata after a chaotic fifth round of fixtures on Tuesday night, according to regional sports reporting. The latest slate of matches dramatically shook up the upper tier of the standings, highlighted by Altense handing El Nacional its first defeat of this tournament stage with a dominant 73–53 victory on home court.
Altense Halts El Nacional’s Run in Round Five
The most consequential result of the Tuesday night slate unfolded on Altense’s home floor, where the hosts dismantled El Nacional 73–53. The 20-point blowout snapped El Nacional’s unblemished record in this second phase of the Liga Plata.
San Lorenzo Navigates Past Ateneo to Claim Sole Possession of First
While El Nacional stumbled, San Lorenzo capitalized by grinding out a hard-fought 72–67 win against Ateneo. Reports confirmed that the victory preserves San Lorenzo’s flawless run, making them the lone squad in the league to remain undefeated through five rounds of the tournament’s second stage.
Standings Shift Across the Rest of the Liga Plata
Tuesday’s action featured decisive scorelines across all six matchups, reshaping the playoff and placement picture:
- 9 de Julio 92, Velocidad 65: 9 de Julio cruised to a comfortable, high-scoring victory.
- Bahía Basket 65, Comercial 59: Bahía Basket pulled off a statement win by halting Comercial, who entered the night holding down the top position in the standings.
- Sportivo Bahiense 69, Argentino 51: Sportivo Bahiense bounced back into the win column with an 18-point triumph.
- Espora 84, La Falda 66: Espora secured its second victory of the season in convincing fashion against La Falda.
What Comes Next in the Tournament
Teams across the LBB Plata return to the hardwood as El Nacional looks to bounce back from its first defeat and San Lorenzo attempts to defend its newly solo status atop the unbeaten list.
