AVELLANEDA, Argentina (Interstat) — El Talar defeated Nautico Avellaneda 67-53 in a women’s professional basketball game Friday, using a strong second quarter and a steady fourth-quarter finish to secure the road win. El Talar opened with 14 points in the first quarter, then scored 22 in the second to take control. Nautico Avellaneda countered with 11 in the first and 13 in the second. El Talar added 13 in the third, while Nautico Avellaneda scored 16 to stay within reach. El Talar closed with 18 points in the fourth, and Nautico Avellaneda finished with 13. Nautico Avellaneda, the home team, remained within reach after a 16-point third quarter but could not close the gap. The result moved El Talar to 2-0 this season and dropped Nautico Avellaneda to 1-1. El Talar previously beat Ferro 71-70, while Nautico Avellaneda opened its schedule with a win over Regatas San Nicolas. El Talar next visits Regatas San Nicolas, and Nautico Avellaneda next plays at Ferro.