Analysis · Argentinian Liga A, round 4, regular season
Instituto hold on to beat Lanus 75-73 despite Juan Brussino's 25 points
Lanus won the fourth quarter 20-16 and came within 2 points, but the home side's third-quarter surge was just enough.
Lanus · Instituto 75-73 Lanus
Juan Brussino
- Points
- 25
- Rebounds
- 3
- Assists
- 1
- Threes
- 2/5
- PIR
- 23
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-21
How Instituto held off Lanus's fourth-quarter comeback
Instituto survived a late Lanus charge to win 75-73, even though the visitors took the fourth quarter 20-16. The 2-point margin was all that remained of the lead the home side had built earlier.
Lanus chased the game through Juan Brussino, who went 7/8 from the free-throw line, and Melvin Johnson, who added 17 points. They kept the pressure on until the final buzzer, yet never quite drew level on the scoreboard at the end.
Instituto leaned on their size to see it out. Gaston Whelan pulled down 13 rebounds and Bautista Lugarini 10, giving the hosts the possessions they needed to protect a narrow advantage.
| Quarter | Instituto | Lanus |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 18 | 22 |
| Q2 | 20 | 18 |
| Q3 | 21 | 13 |
| Q4 | 16 | 20 |
The 21-13 third quarter that set up Instituto's win
The game turned in the third quarter, which Instituto won 21-13 to take control. Without that period, Lanus's strong finish would have been enough.
Lanus had started better, winning the first quarter 22-18. Instituto replied 20-18 in the second, but the visitors still went into the interval narrowly ahead.
The third-quarter swing came from efficient work close to the basket. Lugarini finished 7/9 on two-pointers, Whelan 5/5 and Juan Pablo Corbalan 5/6, a sign of where Instituto found their points.
Bautista Lugarini and Gaston Whelan carry Instituto
Bautista Lugarini was Instituto's leading performer, with 19 points, 10 rebounds and a PIR of 19 in 35 minutes. Gaston Whelan backed him from the bench with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Lugarini's one blemish was 5 turnovers, but his 7/9 shooting inside made up for it. Whelan did not miss from two-point range, and his PIR of 15 was the second best on the team.
Corbalan added 14 points despite going 1/6 from three. Federico Aguerre chipped in 9 points off the bench, hitting 2/4 from beyond the arc without a turnover in 22 minutes.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Brussino (Lanus) | 25 | 23 |
| Bautista Lugarini (Instituto) | 19 | 19 |
| Gaston Whelan (Instituto) | 12 | 15 |
| Pedro Bombino Parada (Lanus) | 8 | 9 |
| Federico Aguerre (Instituto) | 9 | 8 |
| Juan Pablo Corbalan (Instituto) | 14 | 7 |
Juan Brussino's 25 points and what the result means for the table
Juan Brussino was the best player on the floor, with 25 points and a PIR of 23 in 24 minutes, but it was not enough. Lanus fall to 1 win and 4 losses, 16th of 18.
Brussino shot 6/8 on two-pointers and 2/5 from three, adding 3 steals with only 1 turnover. Melvin Johnson's 17 points came on 2/6 three-point shooting; he ranks 45th of 48 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating.
Instituto move to 3 wins and 1 loss, 5th of 18, level on record with Argentino and Racing de Chivilcoy. Quimsa and Penarol lead at 3-0. Lanus visit Asociacion Deportiva Atenas on 24 October, while Instituto face Gimnasia Indalo on 2 November.
All statistics come from the official box score of Argentinian Liga A round 4, played on 21 October 2026.
Questions people ask
What was the final score of Instituto v Lanus?
Instituto Atletico Central Cordoba beat Lanus 75-73 at home in round 4 of the Argentinian Liga A on 21 October 2026. The margin was 2 points after Lanus won the fourth quarter 20-16, but Instituto had built enough of a lead in the third.
Who was the top scorer in Instituto v Lanus?
Juan Brussino of Lanus was the top scorer with 25 points in 24 minutes. He shot 6/8 on two-pointers, 2/5 from three and 7/8 from the free-throw line, adding 3 steals and a game-high PIR of 23 in the defeat.
Which quarter decided Instituto against Lanus?
The third quarter decided the game, with Instituto winning it 21-13. Lanus had taken the first quarter 22-18 and led at half-time, and they won the fourth 20-16, but the third-quarter swing gave Instituto the cushion for a 75-73 win.
Where are Instituto and Lanus in the Liga A standings?
After round 4, Instituto are 5th of 18 with 3 wins and 1 loss, behind unbeaten Quimsa and Penarol. Lanus are 16th of 18 with 1 win and 4 losses. Lanus next play Atenas on 24 October; Instituto host Gimnasia Indalo on 2 November.
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