CHIVILCOY, Argentina (Interstat) — Racing de Chiv secured a narrow 89-84 victory over Independiente in Argentinian Liga A action on Friday, March 6, overcoming a significant pregame projection. The home team, led by Thomas Cooper’s team-high 21 points and seven rebounds, never trailed after halftime. Independiente’s Agustin Caffaro countered with 18 points and eight rebounds in the loss.

Racing de Chiv built a 69-60 lead through three quarters and held off a late push. Nicolas Romano added 17 points for the winners. Despite the defeat, Independiente, now 14-7, saw Jose Rolfi Fortunato score 16 points. The result improved Racing de Chiv’s record to 6-18, avenging a two-point loss to Independiente from December.