Regatas Corrientes Holds Off Boca Juniors in Defensive Struggle
CORRIENTES, Argentina (Interstat) — Regatas Corrientes edged Boca Juniors 58-55 in a low-scoring Liga A contest Friday at Estadio Jose Jorge Conte. The home team used a strong third quarter to secure the win.
The teams were tied at 11 after the first quarter, but Boca Juniors took a 33-26 halftime lead. Regatas Corrientes responded after the break, outscoring the visitors 17-9 in the third period to seize control. Both defenses clamped down in the final frame.
Sebastian Vega led Boca Juniors with 16 points and 10 rebounds. For Regatas Corrientes, Tayavek Gallizzi scored 16 points. The win improved Regatas Corrientes to 12-7, while Boca Juniors fell to 8-14. The teams will meet again in Corrientes on Feb. 12.