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Leon 81, at Zacatecas 74

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Final · MEX: Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional

Banks leads Leon past Zacatecas on Friday night

JEREZ DE GARCÍA SALINAS, Mexico (Interstat) — Alahjan Banks scored 20 points to lead visiting Leon past Zacatecas 81-74 on Friday at Marcelino Gonzalez. Leon led 24-16 after one quarter, 42-32 at halftime and 58-47 after three before holding off a Zacatecas rally. Banks added five rebounds, four assists and one block. Deion Mcclenton had 15 points and eight rebounds, and Davonte Gaines added 15 points and six rebounds. Angelo Cisneros led Zacatecas with 13 points and six rebounds. Daishon Smith added 12 points and five assists, Tavario Miller scored 10, and Romeao Ferguson scored 12. Leon improved to 6-12, while Zacatecas fell to 11-7. Leon shot 29 of 64 from the floor, 8 of 16 from three-point range and 15 of 20 from the free-throw line. Zacatecas shot 25 of 60 from the floor, 11 of 32 from three-point range and 13 of 16 from the line. Leon had eight assists, six offensive rebounds, four blocks and five turnovers. Zacatecas had three assists, four offensive rebounds and 13 turnovers.