Olímpico Defeats Boca Juniors 93-80 Behind Austin Wrighten’s 27 Points

Olímpico secured a 93-80 victory against Boca Juniors on October 13, 2026, at the Estadio Vicente Rosales, claiming its first win of the Liga Nacional season. Austin Wrighten led the charge with 27 points, five triples, and five steals, according to Liga Nacional reporting.

The match showcased a dominant opening performance from the home side, who established a commanding lead early in the contest. Basquetplus reported that Olímpico controlled the tempo from the opening tip, overcoming a late push by the visitors to secure the 93-80 final score.

First Quarter Control at Estadio Vicente Rosales

Leo Costa directed Olímpico to a fast start as Wrighten, Ezequiel Paz, and Lucas Pérez combined to push the local side ahead 17-6 in less than five minutes, Liga Nacional stated. Hall Elisias added presence in the paint, while Guido Mariani provided bench scoring to help close the opening period with a 35-17 advantage. Basquetplus noted that Paz contributed 8 points and Wrighten added 7 during that initial 22-9 surge.

The second period saw Pérez and Jeremías Frontera share ball-handling duties, expanding the margin to 24 points. Although Boca Juniors mounted a late-half response to narrow the gap, Olímpico maintained a 55-34 lead at halftime, as detailed by Liga Nacional and Basquetplus.

Boca Juniors Rally and Final Quarter Response

Following the intermission, Wrighten continued his outside shooting while Pérez distributed the ball effectively. Paz played a key role on both ends of the court, though the visiting side managed to trim the deficit to 11 points by the end of the third quarter, according to Liga Nacional.

Cáffaro to pull within five points during the final period. Paz exited the game with an injury shortly after making a three-pointer, but Olímpico relied on Pérez, who sank another perimeter shot to push the lead back to 15 points, and secured the win from the free-throw line through Frontera.

Standout Performers and Individual Statistics

Austin Wrighten earned MVP honors with his 27-point, 5-steal performance, shooting 5-for-9 from beyond the arc according to Basquetplus match data. Ezequiel Paz contributed 18 points, Jeremías Frontera added 14, and Lucas Pérez finished with 14 points and 9 assists for Olímpico.

For Boca Juniors, Tomás Monacchi recorded a double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds, accompanied by 15 points from Cáffaro, though their efforts fell short of completing the comeback in Santiago del Estero.

Upcoming National League Fixtures

Olímpico looks to build on its first victory of the tournament as the Liga Nacional regular season continues. Neither source specified the exact date or opponent for Olímpico’s next fixture on the league calendar.