La Gloria hosts Riachuelo de La Rioja in La Caldera de Alta Córdoba for the National League. Instituto achieved a much-needed victory to distance itself by two victories from Platense and maintain its third place. Furthermore, he not only maintained his position in the table, but also overtook the Olympic in matches won. But having one more loss than the Negro, he remains in third place.
Glory runs close to Olympic
The fight in the land of Córdoba, surprisingly, started in Riachuelo in front. Seba González’s men managed to dominate the first period and part of the second. Also, they achieved their maximum of the match after separating themselves by nine points from the locals. The Eternos were led by Andrés Ibarguen’s scoring (17 points, 9 rebounds) to get the edge over Victoriano’s team. However, the second quarter was ineffective for the visit and Gloria took advantage. They managed to tie it before halftime with a great Javier Saiz (13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists) and his dominance in the paint. Instituto retired at half-time 10 points ahead of Riojans.
The second part, the Glory, came out to win it. After gaining that good advantage against their rival, they were able to maintain and capitalize on the game of Bautista Lugarini (20 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal). Victoriano’s men distanced themselves with vast superiority on the court and great effectiveness from three-point range (12 made from 25 shots). Thanks to their excellent shooting efficiency, the locals managed to stretch their difference to 22 points, the maximum of the game. Although Riachuelo tried to come close, his intention was not enough and Instituto won the game, surely with 22 points. With this victory they tied the Olympic in matches won, but they still have one loss, therefore, they remain in third position.
What’s next for you two?
Riachuelo will continue his Cordoba tour and visit Independiente in Oliva. They are direct rivals, as I is currently in twelfth position while Eterno is chasing it at number 13. Both are competing for the last spot in the Reclassification for a while, although due to the amount of games left and how the hand came , anything can happen. For its part, the Institute will go to face the Obras Basket at Templo del Rock. Victoriano’s team wants second place in the tournament and will face a weak Tachero who wants to fight higher.
Photo: Institute Press and National Basketball League
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