Argentino 76-78 Quimsa: leaders hold on by two points

The Liga A leaders matched Argentino 18-18 in the fourth quarter, and Nicolas Copello's 21 points off the bench outweighed a 26-point night from Smith.

How Quimsa held on in the fourth quarter at Argentino

Quimsa won 78-76 by holding the fourth quarter level at 18-18, protecting the narrow lead they carried out of the third. The 2-point margin keeps the Liga A leaders unbeaten.

Dylan Smith gave Argentino every chance, scoring 26 points in 29 minutes with 4/8 from three and 8/8 at the free-throw line. He added 7 rebounds and 2 steals for a PIR of 22, the best in the game, though 4 turnovers took something away.

Quimsa kept scoring when the game slowed, with Nicolas Copello going 8/14 from the line and Facundo Rutemberg 4/4. In a contest settled by two points, those trips to the line carried real weight.

Score by quarter
Quarter	Argentino	Quimsa
Q1	23	20
Q2	15	26
Q3	20	14
Q4	18	18

Source: TeamKeys, Argentinian Liga A 2026-10-23

Why the second quarter swung Argentino vs Quimsa

The second quarter shaped the result: Quimsa won it 26-15 and turned an early deficit into a lead. Argentino had started well, taking the first quarter 23-20.

Argentino responded after the break, winning the third quarter 20-14 to set up a close finish. The rally cut into the damage from the second period, but the level fourth quarter left Quimsa in front.

Nicolas Copello's 21 points off the bench for Quimsa

Nicolas Copello carried Quimsa, scoring 21 points off the bench in 27 minutes. He went 2/2 inside, 3/6 from three and 8/14 at the free-throw line, adding 2 steals.

Facundo Rutemberg gave the visitors a second bench scorer with 12 points, including 2/4 from three. Starter Franco Mendez struggled at 1/9 from deep but still collected 12 rebounds and 4 steals.

Smith had support at Argentino, where Leandro Cerminato and Zyon Patterson scored 12 points each. Josh Ferguson took 11 rebounds and Cristian Cardo added 9 points from the bench.

Best players of the game
Player	Points	PIR
Dylan Smith (Argentino)	26	22
Nicolas Copello (Quimsa)	21	13
Josh Ferguson (Argentino)	5	12
Facundo Rutemberg (Quimsa)	12	11
Cristian Cardo (Argentino)	9	10
Leandro Cerminato (Argentino)	12	9

Source: TeamKeys, Argentinian Liga A 2026-10-23. PIR: performance index rating.

Liga A standings after round 5: Quimsa top, Argentino seventh

The win keeps Quimsa top of the Argentinian Liga A at 4-0, ahead of Penarol at 3-0. Atenas and Instituto follow at 3-1.

Argentino slip to 3-2 and sit seventh of 18, with recent form reading W, W, L, W, L. They face La Union de Formosa on 4 November, while Quimsa play Racing de Chivilcoy on 26 October.

Figures are taken from the official box score of round 5 of the 2026/2027 Argentinian Liga A regular season, played on 23 October 2026.

Questions people ask

What was the score of Argentino vs Quimsa?

Quimsa beat Atletico Argentino de Junin 78-76 in round 5 of the Argentinian Liga A on 23 October 2026. The quarters finished 23-20, 15-26, 20-14 and 18-18 from Argentino's side, so Quimsa's second quarter proved decisive.

Who was the top scorer in Argentino vs Quimsa?

Dylan Smith of Argentino was the top scorer with 26 points in 29 minutes, shooting 4/8 from three and 8/8 from the line. Nicolas Copello led the winners, Quimsa, with 21 points off the bench.

Where are Quimsa in the Liga A standings after round 5?

Quimsa lead the Argentinian Liga A after round 5 with a 4-0 record, the only side with four wins and no defeats. Penarol are second at 3-0, with Atenas and Instituto next at 3-1.

When do Argentino and Quimsa play next?

Quimsa play next on 26 October 2026 against Racing de Chivilcoy. Argentino, seventh of 18 with a 3-2 record after the 78-76 defeat, face La Union de Formosa on 4 November 2026.

Quimsa hold off Dylan Smith to win 78-76 at Argentino