Gimnasia Comodoro Tops Racing de Chivilcoy 78-72 on the Road

Gimnasia Comodoro delivered a strong fourth-quarter performance to defeat Racing de Chivilcoy 78-72 on October 11, 2026, in the Argentinian Liga Nacional de Básquetbol. The road victory was built on timely three-point shooting, aggressive perimeter defense, and clutch free throws down the stretch.

Final score: Racing de Chivilcoy 72, Gimnasia Comodoro 78.

Match Overview and Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Gimnasia Comodoro started fast, jumping out to a 22-19 lead after the first quarter behind efficient ball movement and early three-pointers. Racing de Chivilcoy responded in the second quarter, but Gimnasia added 20 points to take a 42-37 halftime advantage.

The third quarter was a defensive struggle. Racing held Gimnasia to 16 points while scoring 17, trimming the deficit to 58-54 entering the final frame. But Gimnasia pulled away in the fourth, outscoring Racing 20-18 to secure the six-point win.

• First quarter: Racing 19, Gimnasia 22
• Second quarter: Racing 18, Gimnasia 20
• Halftime: Racing 37, Gimnasia 42
• Third quarter: Racing 17, Gimnasia 16
• Fourth quarter: Racing 18, Gimnasia 20
• Final: Racing de Chivilcoy 72, Gimnasia Comodoro 78

Key Moments and Clutch Plays

With the score 60-58 early in the fourth, Gimnasia went on a decisive 10-2 run. Franco Giorgetti sparked the surge with a three-pointer and a mid-range jumper, while Nicolás De los Santos added a steal and a fast-break layup. That run pushed the lead to 70-60 and forced Racing to chase the game.

Racing fought back. Lucas Reyes hit back-to-back threes to cut the lead to 75-72 with under a minute remaining. But Gimnasia's Sebastián Vega made three free throws in the final 30 seconds, and Racing missed a potential game-tying three on its next possession. Gimnasia secured the rebound and ran out the clock.

Tactical Story: Defense and Perimeter Shooting

Gimnasia's defense was the story. The visitors forced 17 turnovers and held Racing to 40% shooting from the field. Racing won the rebounding battle 38-34, but it struggled from beyond the arc, making just 6 of 25 three-point attempts. Gimnasia, by contrast, shot 10-of-24 from deep and converted 18-of-23 free throws.

Racing's offense relied heavily on Reyes and Facundo Piñero, who combined for 32 points. However, Gimnasia's switching defense disrupted Racing's pick-and-roll actions, forcing contested mid-range shots late in the clock. On offense, Gimnasia used ball screens to create open looks for Giorgetti and De los Santos, who consistently found gaps in Racing's defense.

Standout Players

• Franco Giorgetti (Gimnasia): 20 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists.
• Nicolás De los Santos (Gimnasia): 15 points, 6 assists, 3 steals.
• Sebastián Vega (Gimnasia): 14 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks.
• Lucas Reyes (Racing): 18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists.
• Facundo Piñero (Racing): 14 points, 8 rebounds.
• Tomás Spano (Racing): 12 points, 4 assists.

Season Impact and What's Next

The win improves Gimnasia Comodoro's early-season record and gives the team momentum in the Liga Nacional standings. Racing de Chivilcoy, meanwhile, will look to improve its perimeter shooting and late-game execution. Both teams continue their schedules next week, with Gimnasia aiming to build on a strong road performance and Racing searching for consistency at home.