CHIHUAHUA, Mexico (Interstat) — Jaysean Paige scored 27 points to lead Xalapa to a convincing 90-73 victory over Dorados in a Mexican LNBP matchup on Friday night at Gimnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre.

The game, a battle between two teams that entered with identical 8-6 records, was controlled by the visiting squad from the opening tip. Xalapa established an early lead by outscoring Dorados 27-17 in the first quarter and never looked back, maintaining a double-digit advantage for much of the contest. The win improved Xalapa to 9-6, while Dorados fell to 8-7.

Xalapa’s offense operated with elite efficiency, scoring 90 points on just 71 possessions for an offensive rating of 126.5. In contrast, Dorados managed 73 points on 73 possessions, an offensive rating of 100.6. The visitors shot 53.2% from the floor, connecting on 33 of 62 attempts, and were particularly effective from beyond the arc, making 13 of 28 three-pointers.

Paige, a small forward, was the game’s standout performer, compiling his 27 points along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists in 26 minutes of action. He was supported by a balanced scoring attack. Power forward Jy’lan Washington added 15 points and 4 rebounds, while shooting guard Gabriel Giron and point guard Fernando Zurbriggen each contributed significantly. Giron finished with 12 points and 6 assists, and Zurbriggen filled the stat sheet with 7 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and a block. Sek Henry provided a spark off the bench with 10 points.

Dorados struggled to find consistent offense. Small forward Steph Branch was the team’s leading scorer with 11 points. Center Charles Mitchell nearly notched a double-double, pulling down a game-high 9 rebounds to go with 8 points. Shooting guard Jose Estrada Stone also scored 11 points in a reserve role.

The teams were nearly even in several statistical categories, each recording 5 assists, 5 steals, and 8 turnovers. Rebounding was also close, with Xalapa holding a slight 33-30 edge. The difference was stark shooting performance, as Dorados made only 27 of 63 field goals for 42.9% and were just 8 of 26 from three-point range.

The result defied the pregame projection from Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a 79-74 victory for the home team. Their ELO system, however, had given Xalapa a narrow 54% probability to win.

Xalapa will look to complete the road sweep when the two teams meet again at the same venue on Saturday. Dorados will seek to split the series and get back to .500 on their home court.

Both teams continue their schedules on Sept. 26. Xalapa returns home to host Soles for a two-game set, while Dorados hits the road for a pair of games against San Luis Potosi.