JUNIN, Argentina (Interstat) — Argentino de Junin defeated visiting Atenas 61-53 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at El Fortin de las Morochas in an Argentinian Liga A contest. The home team took a 15-13 lead after the first quarter and extended the advantage to 33-36 at halftime. Atenas managed only eight points in the third quarter, allowing Argentino de Junin to push the lead to 45-39 entering the final period. Both teams shot 19 of 62 from the floor, but Argentino de Junin made seven three-pointers to Atenas’ five and converted 16 of 24 free throws while the visitors went 8 of 11. Franco Balbi and Jeremias Sandrini each scored 16 points for the winners, with Balbi adding eight rebounds and four assists. Lathaniel Bastian contributed eight points and eight rebounds. Atenas was led by Luciano Gonzalez with 13 points, while Ramiro Ledesma added 10 points and six rebounds. Argentino de Junin improved to 9-26; Atenas fell to 13-25.