Independiente receives Eterno in El Gigante de la Ruta 9 for the National League. Riachuelo took the win, something of great importance for the La Rioja men who had lost just three games in a row and managed to end their bad streak. With this he is once again part of the Reclassification for a while by surpassing I in today’s match.
Riachuelo ended the bad streak
The match started in Córdoba with the visitors dominating. An advantage for Eterno was not huge, as it did not reach double figures, but it kept them in the lead throughout the first quarter. Throughout the second period and with the help of Jorge Banegas (21 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal), Independiente led the scoreboard. The locals started to get a big advantage that reached 10 points and it was the highest in the match. However, Riachuelo stayed in the game and managed to reduce that distance to three units by the end of the first half.
The return of the Riojans seemed to come in the second half, after reducing the difference to the local team at the close of the second period. That didn’t happen and nine separated Independiente again. A distance they maintained until the end of the third quarter, where now, the Eternal One came closer. Visiting scorers were Anthony Young (15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal) and Andrés Ibarguen (15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals). Due to the appearance of their figures, Riachuelo took the lead at the end and took the game by four points, after missing some free throws that they could have lost.
What’s next for you two?
Independiente will maintain its local status and host Olympic de La Banda in Oliva. They need wins if they want to make the postseason, but it will be difficult to beat the second team in the table, which has already started a new streak. While Black can still be far from the Institute and not worry about losing his second place. While Riachuelo will return to the Superdome to face Peñarol de Mar del Plata. The Milrayitas are another team that wants to get into the Reclassification and Eterno will have to defend not only their home because they are local, but also their spot on the roster.
Photo: Independent Press and National Basketball League
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