LEON (Interstat) — Leon used a fast start to defeat visiting Aguascalientes 92-83 on Saturday at Domo de la Feria. The home team took a 31-18 lead in the first quarter and led 54-41 at halftime. Aguascalientes trailed 74-64 after three quarters but could not catch Leon in the fourth.

Tommy Nuno contributed 12 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Deion McClenton scored 16 points with six rebounds and two blocks. Ticket Gaines added 17 points and six rebounds. MiKyle Mcintosh topped Aguascalientes with 19 points. Justin Winston had 15 points and four rebounds. Shaun Willett had seven points, seven rebounds and two assists. Augusto Cesar Lima grabbed 10 rebounds and scored four points. A.J. Banks scored 10 points and dished seven assists. Giovanni Santiago added 11 assists and six points. Dyondre Dominguez had six points and four rebounds.

The Panteras fell to 3-2, while Leon improved to 1-4 in Mexican LNBP play. Aguascalientes had won three straight entering the game. Leon snapped a four-game losing streak. The teams meet again Sunday in Leon.