Villa Mitre lost its undefeated record in the Liga Argentina on Tuesday, falling 79–72 to Quilmes in Mar del Plata.

The result ended a three-game winning streak for the Bahía Blanca side, which had defeated Union de Mar del Plata just 24 hours earlier.

The game remained competitive until the final minutes, with Villa Mitre overcoming an 11-point deficit to briefly take a lead. However, a late surge by the local team secured the win. According to coverage from La Nueva, the visitors managed to pull ahead 67–65 with four minutes remaining following a basket by Ignacio Alem.

The momentum shifted back to Quilmes in the closing moments. A key sequence involved Valentín Duvanced, who grabbed an offensive rebound and scored a basket-plus-foul to extend the home team’s lead to six points with 30 seconds left on the clock. La Nueva reported that the visitors were unable to find an answer from long range in the final possessions.

Duvanced, a former player for both Estudiantes and Villa Mitre, delivered a performance that proved decisive for the Mar del Plata side. He finished the game with 23 points, 16 rebounds, and a 38-valuation index, as noted by La Nueva.

QZ Noticias characterized the victory as an application of the "law of the ex," with the forward excelling on both ends of the floor. His late-game play, which included a critical three-point opportunity, effectively broke the tie that had persisted after a basket by Álvaro Yarza with 1:49 remaining.

Despite the loss, Villa Mitre saw balanced scoring from several players. Alejo Blanco led the team with 15 points, hitting three of the team’s six total three-pointers, according to La Nueva. Ignacio Alem followed with 14 points, while Álvaro Yarza added 12. Jahsim Floyd also contributed 10 points, a season-high for him, while providing defensive support inside.

Quilmes established an early advantage, taking a 7–2 lead in the opening minutes and maintaining control through the first half. La Liga Nacional de Básquet noted that the home team’s defensive pressure forced Villa Mitre into difficult shots early on. By halftime, Quilmes held a 40–33 lead, led by Duvanced’s 14 first-half points.

While Villa Mitre managed to close the gap in the second half through high-intensity play and effective perimeter shooting from Blanco and Federico Harina, they were unable to maintain the lead after hitting the 70–70 mark. El Marplatense previously reported that Quilmes had entered the game with a 1–3 record, seeking to rebound after two consecutive losses on the road.

The team is scheduled to host Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata on Wednesday, September 25. Following that home game, the squad was due to face a three-game road trip, visiting Centenario de Venado Tuerto on Saturday, September 28, Provincial de Rosario on Monday, September 30, and Deportivo Norte on Tuesday, December 1.