CORRIENTES, Argentina (Interstat) — Independiente built an early lead and never trailed Sunday, defeating Regatas Corrientes 88 to 73 in Argentinian Liga A action at Estadio Jose Jorge Conte. The visiting side led 52 to 44 at halftime and extended its advantage by holding Regatas Corrientes to 29 second-half points. Francisco Conrradi led all scorers with 21 points for Independiente. Pablo Ivan Gramajo and Tayavek Gallizzi each scored 16 for the home team. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Regatas Corrientes. Independiente improved to 9-4, while Regatas Corrientes fell to 10-6.