Gimnasia Indalo holds off Quimsa to win playoff series
SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina (Interstat) — Gimnasia Indalo defeated Quimsa 80-79 on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Estadio Ciudad de Santiago del Estero to sweep the Argentinian Liga A playoff series 2-0.
Gimnasia trailed 44-34 at halftime after Quimsa scored 22 points in each of the first two quarters. The visitors erupted for 28 points in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 61-62, then matched Quimsa with 18 points in the fourth to secure the victory.
Anyelo Cisneros Sierra led Gimnasia with 15 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Martiniano Dato scored 17 points. Sebastian Carrasco added 15 points. Ken Horton contributed 11 points and five rebounds off the bench.
Brandon Robinson paced Quimsa with 23 points. Tyren Johnson finished with 15 points, six rebounds and one block. Sam Freeman had 12 points and six rebounds. Diego Figueredo recorded 11 points, five rebounds and six assists.
Gimnasia improved its season record to 30-14, while Quimsa dropped to 28-14. The ELO projection had favored the home team, but Gimnasia completed the sweep on the road. The series win advances Gimnasia to the next round of the playoffs.