Freseros de Irapuato defeated Diablos Rojos 86-82 in an LNBP contest on Thursday. The away side secured the victory with a four-point margin. The result follows a recent meeting between the two sides.
To be fair, the game was decided by shooting efficiency. Guests converted 31 field goals from 67 attempts, while hosts managed 25 from 62. The disparity in shooting accuracy proved decisive.
Diablos Rojos capitalised on their time at the line, sinking 23 free throws from 25 attempts. Freseros de Irapuato struggled from the line, making only 15 of their 25 tries. The free throw difference contributed to the final score.
By then, recent meetings between these rivals included a 99-73 win for Diablos Rojos on Wednesday. This loss adds to the recent results for the local outfit. The visitors had also played Mineros earlier in the week.
Turnovers plagued both sides throughout the contest. Diablos Rojos committed 25 turnovers compared to Freseros' 23. These mistakes contributed to the overall turnover count. Rebounds were level at 33 apiece, ensuring neither defence controlled the glass.
The result marks another fixture in the LNBP season. Both teams continue their campaign with varying results. The match highlighted the statistical difference between the sides.