Argentino hosted Gimnasia y Esgrima de Comodoro Rivadavia in the Lliga A on 12 October 2026. The visitors claimed a 31:25 victory, keeping their push for a higher standing intact.
Both sides maintained discipline throughout. Argentino managed 27 successful field goals alongside 20 free throws, while Gimnasia y Esgrima registered 33 field goals and 9 successful free throws. The hosts collected 42 rebounds to the visitors' 41, though the away side pulled away with 12 three-pointers compared to Argentino's 8.
The statistics tell a story of efficiency rather than volume. Gimnasia y Esgrima attempted 28 three-pointers while Argentino went for 21, but the hosts' 69 field goal attempts yielded fewer points than the visitors' 66 attempts. Turnovers proved costly for both — 10 for Argentino, 12 for the away side — and neither team could convert their opportunities into a comfortable lead.
Personal fouls reached 17 for the hosts and 25 for the visitors, suggesting a physical contest that disrupted rhythm. Blocks were evenly matched at 5 and 6, while steals favoured the away side 9 to 8. The defensive rebounding battle went to Gimnasia y Esgrima, who secured 31 possessions compared to Argentino's 27.
Argentino remain 19th in the table after 36 games with 7 wins and 29 defeats. The loss extends a difficult run for the home side, who had shown signs of improvement with a 82:79 win over San Martín Corrientes on 11 October. By then they had looked more competitive, but this result puts them further from any realistic playoff contention.
Gimnasia y Esgrima sit second with 24 victories from 36 matches and 12 losses. They carried momentum into this fixture, having beaten Racing de Chivilcoy 78:72 on their previous outing. The win keeps them clear of the chasing pack and maintains their position as one of the league's most consistent performers.
