CORDOBA (Interstat) — Instituto Cordoba defeated Obras Sanitarias 74-70 on Saturday at Angel Sandrin, avenging an overtime loss two days earlier. The home team trailed 23-20 after the first quarter but outscored Obras 19-15 in the second to lead 39-38 at halftime. Instituto extended its advantage to 57-55 after three quarters and held off a late Obras rally by outscoring them 17-15 in the fourth. Carlos Schattmann led Instituto with 17 points, Vicente Garello added 16 points and seven rebounds, and Gaston Whelan contributed 16 points, five rebounds and two assists. Ty Sabin paced Obras with 16 points and three assists, Federico Zezular scored 11, and Juan Brussino added 11. Both teams struggled from the field, with Obras shooting 21 of 55 and Instituto 22 of 58. Instituto made 25 of 32 free throws, Obras 23 of 33. Obras committed 26 fouls to Instituto’s 30. The win moved Instituto to 24-18 in all competitions; Obras dropped to 26-19.