AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico (Interstat) — Soles defeated the Aguascalientes Panteras 88-83 in a tight Mexican LNBP contest on Tuesday at Hermanos Carreon. The visiting Soles built a 14-point halftime lead and held off a second-half rally from the Panteras, who outscored them by nine in the third quarter.

Erik Thomas led all scorers with 24 points and 11 rebounds for the Panteras. Joshua Webster matched Thomas with 24 points and added seven assists for Soles, who improved to 18-4. Lucas Martinez contributed 16 points for the winners. The Panteras fell to 13-11.