San José Dominates Opening Day of Women’s Basketball League in Mendoza

The first derby of the 2026 women’s basketball season saw San José defeat Atenas 62-45 on the opening day of the Apertura tournament. The victory for San José, playing as the visitor, marks a strong start to a season anticipated to be filled with competitive matches. Pacífico, Luján, and Maipú also secured wins on the initial date of the league.

San José’s Commanding Performance

San José largely controlled the game from the second quarter, after a tied first quarter ending 16-16. The team established a double-digit lead before halftime, ultimately sealing a resounding 62-45 victory against Atenas, who also compete in the National League.

Key Players and Results

Griffa was a standout performer for San José, supported by Peralta, who scored 18 points with 5 of 7 three-point attempts, along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists, contributing a +12 to the team’s overall score. The defending champion, Maipú, also began their campaign successfully, defeating Andes Talleres 54-44 at the Salvador Bonanno stadium.

Upcoming Schedule

The second date of the Apertura tournament will commence on Tuesday, March 17, with two matches: Municipality of Maipú will host Atenas at 9:15 p.m., and San José will face Juventud Mendocina at 9:30 p.m. The schedule continues on Wednesday, March 18, at 9:30 p.m. With Municipality of Luján de Cuyo against Andes Talleres, and concludes on Friday, March 20, at 10:00 p.m. With a duel between General San Martín and Banco Mendoza.