Red Devils claimed a 98-92 victory over Mineros in the LNBP on 12 October 2026, a result that came as a surprise to many watching from the outside. The home side had looked comfortable on recent form, winning two of their last three before this one, but the visitors turned the screw in the final quarter. And here's the thing — Mineros led for most of the contest before the away team pulled away when it mattered.
Both sides came into this fixture on contrasting runs. Mineros had beaten Abejagos twice and Santeros in their last five, while Red Devils had struggled against Panteras, losing 92-93 and 76-77 in consecutive outings. To be fair, this wasn't the formbook matchup anyone expected, and that uncertainty showed in the closing minutes.
The game stayed tight through the first half, with neither side able to build a meaningful cushion. By then Mineros had established a small lead, but the visitors refused to let it stretch. Things came to a head when Red Devils went on a 12-2 run in the final period, handing the momentum a decisive shift. The home side kept their heads but couldn't find their rhythm again.
We had backed Mineros at 53 per cent confidence, but this one slipped through our fingers. The prediction didn't account for how Red Devils would respond after their back-to-back losses, or how the home side would fade when the pressure mounted. That price has gone, and not in our favour.
The result leaves Red Devils in a stronger position to challenge for playoff places, while Mineros now face a run of fixtures that could test their resolve. The goal difference barely moved, but the psychological edge swung sharply. By then the game was effectively over, even though the scoreboard showed only a six-point margin.
