Analysis · Argentinian Liga A · Round 5 · 2026/2027
Frontera scores 30 off the bench as Olimpico win 106-86
The league's top-rated player needed only 22 minutes. A 34-20 third quarter left San Martin Corrientes still waiting for a first win.
PG, Olimpico · San Martin 86-106 Olimpico
Jeremias Frontera
Ciclista OlimpicoArgentinian Liga A
- Points
- 30
- Rebounds
- 3
- Assists
- 3
- Threes
- 2/2
- PIR
- 33
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-20
Jeremias Frontera's 30 points from the bench decided San Martin v Olimpico
Jeremias Frontera decided the game from the bench, scoring 30 points in 22 minutes as Ciclista Olimpico won 106-86 at San Martin Corrientes. Nobody else on the floor came close to that total.
His season average in 2026/2027 is 13.8 points, so this was a night well above his usual output. He added 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, and his PIR of 33 was the best in the game.
Frontera's TeamKeys Rating of 97.1 ranks first among the 41 rated players in the Argentinian Liga A this season. This performance showed why he sits at the top of that list.
TeamKeys Rating components, from 0 to 100, Jeremias Frontera
League median
How did Frontera score 30 points in 22 minutes?
Frontera built his 30 on sharp shooting: 8 of 10 from two, 2 of 2 from three, 8 of 10 from the line. He also finished with 0 turnovers.
The work inside the arc carried most of the load. His 10 free-throw attempts showed how often San Martin had to foul him, and both of his threes went in.
Against season averages of 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists, his 3 rebounds and 3 assists show he stayed involved beyond scoring. The 2 steals added defensive value to an efficient shift.
| Stat | This game | Season average |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 30 | 13.8 |
| Rebounds | 3 | 3.2 |
| Assists | 3 | 2.4 |
Where did Olimpico pull away from San Martin Corrientes?
Olimpico pulled away in the third quarter, winning it 34-20 after a first half in which San Martin had stayed within reach. The other three quarters were far closer.
The visitors took the first quarter 30-23, San Martin edged the second 20-19, and the fourth ended level at 23-23. Ezequiel Paz supported Frontera with 11 points on 4 of 4 from two.
Joaquin Lopez added 11 points and 7 rebounds off the bench, and Hall Elisias collected 9 rebounds in 15 minutes. For San Martin, Diego Collomb scored 23 with 9 of 9 free throws. Sebastian Lugo had 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Salvador Giletto posted 13 and 9 in 38 minutes.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremias Frontera (Olimpico) | 30 | 33 |
| Diego Collomb (San Martin) | 23 | 17 |
| Sebastian Lugo (San Martin) | 15 | 16 |
| Ezequiel Paz (Olimpico) | 11 | 15 |
| Salvador Giletto (San Martin) | 13 | 14 |
| Juan Sebastian Gorosito (San Martin) | 12 | 12 |
What the result means for Olimpico and San Martin in the Liga A table
The win lifts Ciclista Olimpico to 3-2 and eighth place in the 18-team Argentinian Liga A. San Martin Corrientes stay bottom at 0-4, while Olimpico have now won three in a row after two opening defeats.
Both clubs face Penarol next, a side that is second and unbeaten at 3-0 alongside leaders Quimsa. San Martin play them on 28 October and Olimpico on 1 November.
For Olimpico, Paz's TeamKeys Rating of 70.6 ranks tenth among 41 rated players, so Frontera does not carry the load alone. For San Martin, the four defeats leave a first win as the immediate target.
All figures come from the official box score of Argentinian Liga A round 5, played on 20 October 2026, and from season data for 2026/2027.
Questions people ask
Who was top scorer in San Martin Corrientes v Ciclista Olimpico?
Jeremias Frontera of Ciclista Olimpico was top scorer with 30 points in 22 minutes off the bench. He shot 8 of 10 from two, 2 of 2 from three and 8 of 10 from the line. He committed 0 turnovers in the 106-86 win.
What was the quarter-by-quarter score of San Martin v Olimpico?
Olimpico won the first quarter 30-23, San Martin took the second 20-19, and Olimpico won the third 34-20. The fourth quarter finished level at 23-23. Ciclista Olimpico won 106-86 away at San Martin Corrientes in round 5 of the Argentinian Liga A.
When do San Martin Corrientes and Ciclista Olimpico play next?
Both teams face Penarol next. San Martin Corrientes, bottom of the Argentinian Liga A at 0-4, play Penarol on 28 October 2026. Ciclista Olimpico, eighth at 3-2, meet Penarol on 1 November 2026. Penarol are second and unbeaten at 3-0.
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