Regatas de San Nicolas won a high-scoring Argentina Liga Nacional thriller on October 27, 2026, outlasting Racing Club de Avellaneda 108-104. The game featured constant lead changes, quick transitions, and a fourth-quarter scoring surge that kept the outcome uncertain until the final possessions.

Match overview

Both teams came out attacking. Regatas de San Nicolas set the tone with early three-point shooting, while Racing Club de Avellaneda answered with drives and offensive rebounds. Neither defense was able to establish full control in the first half, and the teams entered the break separated by only four points.

• First quarter: Regatas de San Nicolas 27, Racing Club de Avellaneda 25
• Second quarter: Regatas de San Nicolas 26, Racing Club de Avellaneda 24
• Third quarter: Regatas de San Nicolas 24, Racing Club de Avellaneda 27
• Fourth quarter: Regatas de San Nicolas 31, Racing Club de Avellaneda 28
• Final score: Regatas de San Nicolas 108, Racing Club de Avellaneda 104

How Regatas de San Nicolas edged it

Regatas de San Nicolas produced the decisive run in the fourth quarter, scoring 31 points over the final ten minutes. Their guards did an excellent job of breaking pressure and finding shooters in rhythm, while the frontcourt generated extra possessions with timely offensive rebounds. Racing Club de Avellaneda stayed close behind strong individual shot-making, but Regatas had more answers in the closing minutes.

The hosts also made important adjustments on defense, switching more aggressively on screens and forcing Racing into contested mid-range attempts. That change helped Regatas survive a period in which Racing had briefly taken the lead early in the fourth.

Key moments

With the game tied in the final three minutes, Regatas de San Nicolas converted a three-pointer from the wing, then forced a turnover on the next possession that led to a fast-break layup. Racing Club de Avellaneda cut the deficit to two points with under a minute left, but Regatas made four consecutive free throws to seal the win.

The contest featured 12 lead changes and eight ties, underlining how evenly matched the teams were for long stretches. The difference ultimately came down to Regatas's ability to execute in the half court when the pace slowed late.

Standout performers

Martin Quiroga led Regatas de San Nicolas with 25 points and seven assists, controlling the tempo throughout. Lautaro Aguirre added 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Joaquin Barrios finished with 18 points, including several important baskets in the fourth quarter.

Racing Club de Avellaneda received 27 points from Tomas Echeverria and 21 from Facundo Rojas. Their scoring kept Racing in the game, but Regatas's balanced attack and late free-throw accuracy proved decisive.

What the result means

The victory is a statement result for Regatas de San Nicolas in the Argentina Liga Nacional, showing they can win a fast-paced game against a quality opponent. Racing Club de Avellaneda will be frustrated by the loss, but their offensive output suggests they remain a dangerous side. Both teams will focus on defensive consistency as the campaign continues.