Argentina kick off AmeriCup with convincing win over Nicaragua | OneFootball

The Argentine Basketball Team defeated the host Nicaragua 94-70 at the start of the AmeriCup. Former Unión player, Juan Fernández, scored 10 points.

In the opening of the AmeriCup 2025, the Argentine Men's Team defeated Nicaragua 94 to 70 in Group C of the competition. The continental schedule in Managua will continue on Sunday the 24th at 16:10 against the Dominican Republic, with live broadcast on TyC Sports, DSports.

The match began with a balanced pace, where neither team managed to pull ahead on the scoreboard. It was a high-scoring start, marked by a dynamic back-and-forth. The Argentine team found solutions from the perimeter with a 4/10 in three-pointers, while the host effectively relied on the interior game to stay within reach (20-18).

The turning point came in the second segment. The return of José Vildoza boosted the pressure and energized the team on both ends of the court. This phase proved to be decisive, leading to a 15-6 run in just 5 minutes. During this stretch, the national defense tightened to the maximum and reduced Nicaragua to only 5 field goal conversions.

Plenty of scoring distribution in Prigioni's team

Upon returning from the locker room, the Central American weariness became more pronounced. David Rosario's team showed a lackluster and unresponsive attack, while defensively they left gaps that Argentina skillfully exploited. The difference on the scoreboard was maintained without surprises, but with some variations. This time the Albiceleste was more accurate near the basket, capitalizing on every action by Juan Fernández and Francisco Caffaro in the painted area.

Statistically, 58% of the squad (7) ended the night in double digits in points. The top scorers were Nicolás Brussino with 17; Francisco Caffaro and Gonzalo Corbalán with 13; Juan Ignacio Marcos, José Vildoza, and Juan Pablo Vaulet with 11 points each, plus the 10 scored by Juan Fernández.

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