COMODORO RIVADAVIA, Argentina (Interstat) — Sebastian Carrasco scored 21 points and added four rebounds and three assists to lead Gimnasia Indalo to a 78-66 victory over Independiente on Friday night at Estadio Socios Fundadores.

Gimnasia Indalo jumped to a 23-16 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 48-37 at halftime. Independiente rallied in the third quarter, outscoring the hosts 23-16 to cut the deficit to 64-60 entering the fourth. But Gimnasia Indalo held Independiente to six points in the final quarter while scoring 14.

Independiente shot 22 of 59 from the field, including 4 of 19 from 3-point range, and 18 of 25 from the free-throw line. Gimnasia Indalo shot 27 of 70 overall and 12 of 36 from beyond the arc, converting 12 of 17 free throws.

Bryan Carabali added eight points, nine rebounds and five blocks for Gimnasia Indalo, while Anyelo Cisneros Sierra had 15 points and six assists. Agustin Caffaro led Independiente with 13 points and four rebounds. Patricio Tabarez contributed nine points and eight rebounds, and Enzo Filipetti added 11 points and seven rebounds.

Gimnasia Indalo outrebounded Independiente 36-35 and recorded nine steals to five. Independiente committed 11 turnovers to Gimnasia Indalo’s eight. Gimnasia Indalo improved to 24-10, while Independiente fell to 21-17. The teams meet again Sunday in the same venue.