For the 8th date of the Federal Basketball League, Jujuy Basketball received Nicolás Avellaneda from Tucumán at the Club Gorriti stadium, whom he defeated by 71 to 63.
In a game with many ups and downs, the local team managed to win a game that started out difficult, with a great participation by Rafael Vitancor with 24 points and 10 rebounds. On the visiting side, Mario Corbalan with 14 points was the most outstanding.
The beginning of the game found a Jujuy Basketball team fighting with the opponent’s hoop, the first quarter was for the Tucuman team 9-17. At the beginning of the second quarter, the local team improved their effectiveness and closed the first half 35-31 with a three-pointer at the close.
The second half, and more precisely in the third quarter, saw the best image of those led by Juan Carlos Morales, literally passing over their rival with a great team game, closing the quarter with a partial of 57-43.
In the final period, the cast from Jujuy knew how to handle the game and the desperation of the visit to shorten the result. After half of the last quarter, Nicolás Avellaneda, based on 3-point shots, narrowed the advantage with which the final score was closed, it was 71 – 63.
On the next date, Jujuy Basketball will travel to the province of Santiago del Estero to face Nicolás Avellaneda.
SYNTHESIS
Jujuy Basketball (71): Ávila Lautaro (4), Leaño Facundo (5), Ávila Ignacio (6), Alves Da Silva Douglas (7), Norry Martin (8), Morales Juan Jose (9), Díaz Alfonso (10) , Maidana Marcos (11), Vitancor Rafael (12), Beller Oscar (13), Morales Carlos (14), Yanos Matías (16). Coach: Juan Carlos Morales. Assistant: Zalazar Rene.
Nicholas Avellaneda Tuc. (63): Ocaranza Luis (1), Pérez Pablo (4), Velázquez Lucas (6), Jerez Félix (7), Jerez Valentín (8), Sánchez Fabricio (10), Rojas Sergio (11), Briseño Néstor (12 ), Contreras Juan Marcos (13), Yane Matías (14), García Joaquín (16), Corbalán Mario (31). Coach: Millan Antonio
Partials: 9-17 / 35-31 / 57-43 / 71-63
Referees: Chacana Luis (Salta) and Ruiz Vázquez Gisela (Salta).
Stadium: Fausto Tejerina.
Source: Jujuy Basketball Press
