Fourth-quarter rally lifts Irapuato to 99‑96 win over Correcaminos
IRAPUATO, Mexico (Interstat) — Irapuato rallied from a 17-point deficit entering the fourth quarter to defeat Correcaminos 99-96 on Monday in a Mexican LNBP game. Irapuato outscored Correcaminos 34-14 in the final period after trailing 82-65 through three quarters. Correcaminos led 29-17 after the first quarter and 57-39 at halftime, but Irapuato cut into the margin in the third. Franger Pirela posted 28 points, 11 rebounds and two assists for Irapuato (2-1). Donoven Carlisle had 17 points and 10 rebounds for Correcaminos (1-3). Juan Reyna scored 18 with seven rebounds and six assists. Zachary Brown added 27 points and six rebounds. Derek Fountain scored 19 with six rebounds. Damien Daniels added 16 points. Isaac Johnson had 14. Kyson Rose added nine points and seven rebounds. Chance Hunter scored 13. O’Showen Williams had 10. Correcaminos has lost three straight after winning its opener. Irapuato has won two straight. The teams play again Tuesday in the second game of the home-and-home series.