Xalapa 74, at Jal. Astros 79

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (Interstat) — The Jal. Astros remained dominant in the Mexican LNBP, holding off the Xalapa 79-74 on Thursday at Unidad Deportiva Avila Camacho. The Astros improved to 20-1, while Xalapa fell to 12-10. Chavaughn Lewis led the Astros with 25 points and six rebounds. Rigoberto Mendoza added a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. A decisive 25-point third quarter for the Astros overcame a narrow halftime deficit. Xalapa was led by Fernando Zurbriggen, who had seven points and eight rebounds, but the team struggled with 14 turnovers and just four assists in the loss. Read more...