Independiente Routs Jorge Guzman Behind Barrionuevo’s Strong Effort
SAN SALVADOR DE JUJUY, Argentina (Interstat) — Independiente defeated host Jorge Guzman 109-85 on Sunday, using a balanced offense and a decisive edge from the floor. Felipe Barrionuevo led Independiente with 18 points, six rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes, while Enzo Filipetti added 14 points and eight rebounds. J. Marcucci N. scored 15 points, Agustin Caffaro had 14 points and six rebounds, M. Guerrero J. chipped in five points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Fortunato Rolfi dished out 10 assists. Dayon Griffin paced Jorge Guzman with 22 points, four rebounds and three assists, James Ra Shad scored 17, Leonardo Mainoldi had 12 points and five rebounds, and Quintin Alexander added 10 points. Independiente shot 45 of 75 from the field, 10 of 30 from three-point range and 9 of 12 from the line, while Jorge Guzman was 28 of 68 overall, 13 of 31 from deep and 16 of 22 at the stripe. Independiente improved to 4-4; Jorge Guzman fell to 2-4.