Jal. Astros 78, at Zacatecas 66

ZACATECAS, Mexico (Interstat) — The Jalisco Astros used a dominant third quarter and a stifling defensive effort to defeat Zacatecas 78-66 in a Mexican LNBP matchup on Thursday night at Marcelino Gonzalez arena. The Astros, the league’s top team, improved to 16-1. Zacatecas fell to 9-6. Holding a narrow 37-38 halftime lead, the Astros seized control in the third quarter by outscoring the home side 20-13. They extended their advantage in the final period to secure the victory. Jalisco’s defense was the story, as they held Zacatecas to an offensive rating of 92.1 points per 100 possessions. D.J. Cooper orchestrated… Read more...