Mineros claimed a 94-88 victory over Astros in the LNBP on 16 August 2026. The hosts held firm through the final minutes to secure the win on home court. It was a tight contest from start to finish.
Mineros took 63 shots compared to Astros' 61, hitting 31 of their own against 34 from the visitors. The difference came at the free-throw line where Mineros converted 21 of 27 attempts while Astros managed just 10 from 13. That 11-point gap from the charity stripe made the difference.
Astros dominated the boards with 31 rebounds against 26, including a commanding 23 defensive boards. But they coughed up 16 turnovers to Mineros' 8. Mineros turned that ball-security advantage into 22 assists while Astros could only muster 12.
From beyond the arc, Mineros hit 11 of 30 three-point attempts compared to 10 from 21 for the visitors. The extra makes from distance, combined with their superior free-throw shooting, carried them through.
Mineros extend their recent winning streak with this result, having lost only one of their last five matches. Astros' form has been mixed, with wins against weaker opposition but nothing to suggest they can match the hosts' consistency.
The margin of six points tells the story of a game decided by execution rather than dominance. Mineros won the moments that mattered - the free throws, the turnovers, the shots when it counted.