The Red Devils secured a hard-fought victory against Correcaminos UAT Victoria, winning 96-91 in the LNBAP on 16 September 2026. It was a contest that demanded focus from the final whistle, with the home side managing to keep their opponents at arm's length. To be fair, neither side dominated the early exchanges, but the margin narrowed as the clock ran down.
And here's the thing about this game; it wasn't decided by volume but by efficiency when it mattered most. The hosts found their rhythm from beyond the arc, sinking 14 of their 28 three-point attempts, while Correcaminos relied on their inside game with 33 field goals but struggled at the free-throw line. Both sides fought for the boards, with the Red Devils grabbing 32 rebounds to the visitors' 31.
We had called this outcome in advance, placing our confidence at 59% on a home victory. The prediction came true, largely because the Red Devils managed their possessions better than the visitors expected. By then, the momentum had shifted firmly in favour of the side that had won the previous meeting by a wider margin. It was a result that validated the assessment of the home side's depth.
The statistics reveal a mismatch in ball movement, with the Red Devils recording 22 assists compared to just 13 for the guests. Correcaminos tried to compensate with physicality, securing 4 blocks to the hosts' 1 block, but they committed 20 personal fouls in the process. Those infractions cost them dearly, allowing the Red Devils to reach 22 free-throw makes from 29 attempts.
Turnovers proved to be the deciding factor in a game where both teams were shooting well. The Red Devils coughed up 12 balls, while Correcaminos managed to keep theirs down to 9. Correcaminos were more active in stealing the ball with 8 possessions won, yet they could not turn that into points.
This result extends a pattern for the Red Devils, who had already defeated Correcaminos 107-79 the day before. They are building consistency, even if the defensive numbers remain a concern with only 1 block recorded. The final scoreline of 96-91 leaves the hosts with a slender advantage, but one earned through sustained pressure rather than a sudden burst of luck.
