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Palma BM (9-1) recorded its first loss in San Antonio on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Sant Antoni (6-4) 67-61. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Palma BM. Strangely Palma BM outrebounded Sant Antoni 49-33 including 18 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was naturalized American guard Greg Gantt (188-1991, college: FAU) who scored 17 points. point guard Daniel de la Rua (181-1997) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Mali center Youssouf Traore (207-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sant Antoni have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Palma BM at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Sant Antoni are looking forward to face Mataro UE (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Palma BM will play against Gandia (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Ponferrada. First ranked Caceres (9-2) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Ponferrada (6-5) 66-64 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ponferrada. Pedro Garcia (203-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 7 rebounds. Erikas Kalinicenko contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Argentinian-Italian guard Silvano Merlo (193-2002) answered with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Ponferrada. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Caceres have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-2 record. Ponferrada at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Caceres will play against Algeciras (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ponferrada will play against Caja 87 (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Lliria between Godella and Lliria. Ninth ranked Godella (5-4) got a very close victory on the road over second-ranked Lliria (8-2). Godella managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Lliria. It was a great evening for Federico Copes who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Douglas Kandulu responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Godella have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. Newly promoted Lliria keeps the second position with two games lost. Godella will meet at home higher ranked Sol Girones (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lliria will play against Benicarlo (#10) in Castellon and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 11 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Salou crushed Santfeliuenc in a road game 96-68. Gran Canaria 2 smashed Mataro UE at home 83-64. Winless Tarragona was destroyed by Gandia on the opponent’s court 96-77. Palma Fibwi unfortunately lost to Benicarlo in a home game 91-96. Prat recorded a loss to Sol Girones on the road 61-74. Iraurgi SB defeated Cordoba CB on its own court 81-72. Albacete was beaten by Zornotza in Amorebieta-Echano 88-83. Huelva CD won against Melilla at home 99-89. La Leonesa outscored Clavijo on the opponent’s court 94-70. Archena managed to beat Caja 87 in a home game 66-63. Huesca crushed Algeciras on the road 95-73.
The best stats of 11th round was 18 points and 9 rebounds by Rodrigo Gomez of Huesca.

Group A

Santfeliuenc – Salou 68-96

There was no surprise in Sant Feliu where 12th ranked Santfeliuenc (2-8) was crushed by ninth ranked Salou (5-5) 96-68 on Saturday. Salou dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Santfeliuenc‘s 20. They outrebounded Santfeliuenc 33-21 including 21 on the defensive glass. Salou looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for forward Adria Aragones (193-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Point guard Iker Montero (182-2003, agency: BIG) helped adding 17 points and 6 assists. Four Salou players scored in double figures. Guard David Font (192-2000) responded with 24 points and Albert Planell (-2002) scored 8 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Salou maintains ninth place with 5-5 record, which they share with Benicarlo. Loser Santfeliuenc dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost. Salou will meet at home higher ranked Gran Canaria 2 (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Santfeliuenc will play against Prat (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Santfeliuenc: D.Font 24+3reb+1ast, A.Planell 8+4reb+1ast, J.Crespo 8+2reb+1ast, G.Martinez 8+2reb, S.Serrato 6+5ast, L.Saleh 5+1reb
Salou: A.Aragones 22+4reb+2ast, I.Montero 17+4reb+6ast, V.Aguilar 15+4reb+5ast, C.Barksdale 14+1reb, O.Bieshaar 10, F.Revilla 8+7reb+1ast

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Gran Canaria 2 – Mataro UE 83-64

No shocking result in a game in Las Palmas where third ranked Gran Canaria 2 (7-4) smashed 9th ranked Mataro UE (4-6) 83-64 on Saturday. Gran Canaria 2 forced 20 Mataro UE turnovers. It was a great evening for Senegalese center Massamba Diop (210-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. Argentinian guard Dylan Bordon (190-2004) helped adding 16 points and 6 assists. Four Gran Canaria 2 players scored in double figures. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) responded with 18 points and swingman Jordi Boix (189-2003) scored 11 points and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gran Canaria 2 maintains third place with 7-4 record having just two points less than leader Palma BM, which they share with Huelva CD. Loser Mataro UE dropped to the eleventh position with six games lost. Gran Canaria 2 will meet Salou (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Mataro UE will play against Sant Antoni and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mataro UE: J.Juanola 18+4reb+1ast, J.Boix 11+3reb+6ast, B.Jacdonmi 9+6reb, A.Homs 8+2reb+2ast, N.Baques 8+1reb, M.Traver 5+1ast
Gran Canaria 2: M.Diop 23+9reb+1ast, D.Bordon 16+2reb+6ast, E.Heinonen 14+2reb+3ast, G.Perez 10+8reb+2ast, L.Maniema 5+4reb+1ast, G.Cabrera 5+1ast

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Sant Antoni – Palma BM 67-61

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Gandia – Tarragona 96-77

Rather expected game when bottom-ranked Tarragona (0-10) was rolled over on the road by twelfth ranked Gandia (3-8) 96-77 on Sunday. Gandia dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Tarragona‘s 22. Gandia looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Joe Pleasant (201-2000, college: ACU, agency: Helping Ballers) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 5 steals. Trinidad and Tobago Imru Duke (203-1999) helped adding 17 points. Danish forward David Kristensen (208-1998, college: Davidson) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and guard Alvaro Fernandez (187-2005) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Gandia maintains twelfth place with 3-8 record, which they share with Clavijo. Loser Tarragona still closes the standings with ten games lost. Gandia will meet league’s leader Palma BM in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tarragona will play against Palma Fibwi (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Tarragona: A.Fernandez 14+4ast, D.Kristensen 13+7reb+1ast, L.Garcia 10+5reb+1ast, J.Cera 9+3reb+1ast, J.Pardina 8+5reb+2ast, A.Plitzuweit 7+3ast
Gandia: I.Duke 17+4reb, J.Pleasant 16+4reb+1ast, A.Requena 14+1reb+3ast, J.Kody 9+7reb+3ast, J.Molina 8+3reb+1ast, J.Soler 8+3reb+1ast

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Palma Fibwi – Benicarlo 91-96

There was a surprise result in S’Arenal where tenth ranked Benicarlo (5-5) beat 4th placed Palma Fibwi (6-5) 96-91 on Sunday. Benicarlo made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for forward Jorge Lafuente (197-1991) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Argentinian Fausto Ruesga (199-2000) helped adding 21 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Christian Cunningham (201-1997, college: Jax State) responded with 26 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field) and Bahamas guard Franco Miller Jr (190-1999, college: FGCU) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Benicarlo moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Salou. Loser Palma Fibwi keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Benicarlo will meet at home league’s second-placed Lliria in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Palma Fibwi will play against Tarragona and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Palma Fibwi: C.Cunningham 26+8reb+2ast, F.Miller Jr. 18+2reb+4ast, P.Spencer 12+4reb, A.Huguet 11+4reb, J.Martinez 11+4reb+2ast, X.Beraza 8+6reb+2ast
Benicarlo: F.Ruesga 21+7reb, A.Palazuelos 16+2reb+4ast, A.Haro 14+1reb+3ast, P.Suarez 14+1reb, J.Lafuente 10+11reb+7ast, K.Gomes 6+2reb+2ast

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Lliria – Godella 79-81

A very close game took place in Lliria between Godella and Lliria. Ninth ranked Godella (5-4) got a very close victory on the road over second-ranked Lliria (8-2). Godella managed to escape with a 2-point win 81-79 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Lliria. They outrebounded Lliria 43-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2002) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Rafael Vila (195-2001) helped adding 14 points and 9 rebounds. Zambian center Douglas Kandulu (220-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and center Godwin Osarenren (195-1994) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Five Godella and four Lliria players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Godella have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to eighth place. Newly promoted Lliria keeps the second position with two games lost. Godella will meet at home higher ranked Sol Girones (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Lliria will play against Benicarlo (#10) in Castellon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lliria: D.Kandulu 17+10reb, G.Osarenren 16+9reb+1ast, J.Perez 12+3reb+2ast, A.Rivas 12+2reb, H.Salomon 9+3reb+1ast, V.Perez 5+1reb+3ast
Godella: R.Vila 14+9reb+1ast, G.Iglesias 13+4reb+2ast, J.Olaizola 12+7reb+1ast, G.Clarke 12+6ast, F.Copes 10+10reb+5ast, N.Dzepina 8+2reb+1ast

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Sol Girones – Prat 74-61

There was a minor upset in La Bisbal where 5th ranked Prat (6-5) was defeated by seventh ranked Sol Girones (6-5) 74-61 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Gambian center Lamin Dibba (208-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Xavier Torrent (178-1990) helped adding 14 points and 6 rebounds. Inaki Ordonez (207-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and guard Pau Carreno (192-2001) scored 7 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sol Girones moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Prat. Prat lost third consecutive game. Sol Girones will meet Godella (#8) in the next round. Prat will play against Santfeliuenc (#13) in Sant Feliu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Prat: I.Ordonez 20+11reb+1ast, J.Nogues 11+2reb, P.Carreno 7+6reb+3ast, S.Costa 5+4reb+1ast, M.Sese 5+2reb, F.Llorens 5+6reb
Sol Girones: E.Espinosa 15+4reb, X.Torrent 14+6reb+1ast, L.Dibba 13+13reb+1ast, N.Gosnell 9+2reb, T.Espinosa 7+5reb+2ast, J.Cabrera 5+1reb+4ast

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Group B

Iraurgi SB – Cordoba CB 81-72

Everything went according to plan in Azpeitia where second ranked Iraurgi SB (8-3) won against 5th ranked Cordoba CB (6-5) 81-72 on Sunday. Iraurgi SB made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for power forward Inigo Royo (204-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 8 rebounds. American-Dominican guard Matthew Herasme (193-2000, college: UNH) helped adding 16 points. Four Iraurgi SB players scored in double figures. American guard Austin Fadal (193-1999, college: ASU) responded with 21 points and the other American import point guard Donell Nixon II (175-2000, college: Wingate) scored 12 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Iraurgi SB have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 8-3 record behind leader Palma BM. Cordoba CB lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Iraurgi SB will meet at home Huesca (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cordoba CB will play against Zornotza (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cordoba CB: A.Fadal 21+2reb+1ast, D.Nixon II 12+2reb+2ast, G.Del Pino 9+1ast, P.Martin 7+3reb, F.Salvador 5+7reb+1ast, G.Orozco 5+1reb
Iraurgi SB: M.Herasme 16+4reb+1ast, J.Stulic 14+5reb+1ast, I.Royo 13+8reb, A.Acha 13+1reb, D.Knowles 7+6reb, K.Godwin 5+1reb+2ast

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Zornotza – Albacete 88-83

There was a minor upset in Amorebieta-Echano where 10th ranked Albacete (4-7) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Zornotza (4-7) 88-83 on Sunday. Zornotza made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American guard Kyle Cardaci (188-2000, college: St.Peter’s) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 4 assists. Power forward Alejandro Mazaira (202-1997) helped adding 18 points. Alex Tamayo (195-2000) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Pablo Sanchez (192-2002) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Zornotza moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Albacete and Caja 87. Zornotza will meet higher ranked Cordoba CB (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Albacete will play against Huelva CD (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Albacete: P.Sanchez 18+4reb+3ast, B.Fall 14+9reb+1ast, R.Harris II 13+2reb+3ast, A.Tamayo 12+13reb+1ast, A.Burgos 9+3reb, V.Stevanic 8+2reb
Zornotza: K.Cardaci 28+1reb+4ast, A.Mazaira 18+2reb+2ast, C.Taboada 12+2reb+1ast, O.Ardanza 10+7reb+1ast, A.Meana 7+2reb+3ast, B.Mendia 4+1ast

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Huelva CD – Melilla 99-89

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Huelva CD and 3rd placed Melilla had identical 6-4 record. This time Huelva CD used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Melilla 99-89 on Saturday night. It was a great evening for Mohamed Niang (198-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Senegalese center Pa Mor Diene (208-1998) helped adding 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Point guard Javier Garcia (188-2001) responded with 24 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American-Togolese guard Ezekiel Alley (185-1999, college: Portland St., agency: Helping Ballers) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Four Huelva CD and five Melilla players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Huelva CD (7-4) moved-up to third place, which they share with Gran Canaria 2. Loser Melilla dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Huelva CD will meet Albacete (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Melilla will play against Clavijo (#13) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Primera FEB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Melilla: J.Garcia 24+1reb+4ast, E.Alley 15+2reb+5ast, S.Pavlov 14+4reb+3ast, J.Godspower 10+5reb, C.Jacobs 10+2reb+1ast, P.Krutous 7+3reb
Huelva CD: M.Niang 28+7reb+2ast, P.Mor Diene 17+4reb, S.Chabi-Yo 14+2reb+1ast, R.Garcia 13+2reb+5ast, A.Ortiz 8+4ast, G.Maiza 6+5ast

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Clavijo – La Leonesa 70-94

Rather expected game in Logrono where 12th ranked Clavijo (3-8) was rolled over by ninth ranked La Leonesa (6-5) 94-70 on Sunday. It was a great evening for guard Pau Isern (189-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Tunisian power forward Mohamed Ochi (210-1999) helped adding 10 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Alberto Moreno (190-1996, college: A&M-Commerce) responded with 16 points and 6 assists and Senegalese Seydina Faye (209-2005) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Clavijo players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. La Leonesa moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Clavijo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with eight games lost. They share it with Gandia. La Leonesa will meet at home Archena (#7) in the next round. Clavijo will play against Melilla (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Clavijo: A.Moreno 16+2reb+6ast, S.Faye 13+7reb, K.Torres 11+4reb+1ast, V.Orlov 11+6reb+2ast, V.Hrabar 6+1reb+2ast, J.Querejeta 4+3reb+2ast
La Leonesa: F.Staine 13+3reb+1ast, D.Bulto 12+1reb+2ast, P.Isern 12+3reb+7ast, I.Vazquez 11+1reb+2ast, M.Ochi 10+9reb+1ast, R.Fabrega 9+5reb+3ast

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Archena – Caja 87 66-63

Rather predictable result in Murcia where seventh ranked Archena (6-5) edged 11th ranked Caja 87 (4-7) 66-63 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Archena outrebounded Caja 87 38-23 including 24 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Dominican forward Yeikson Montero (196-1996, college: EMU) who led his team to a victory scoring 12 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Albert Lafuente (185-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) helped adding 10 points and 5 assists. Four Archena players scored in double figures. Point guard Josep Franch (192-1991) responded with 9 points and 7 assists and American swingman Nolan Bertain (193-1998, college: Idaho) scored 12 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Archena moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Caja 87 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost. They share it with Albacete and Zornotza. Archena will meet La Leonesa (#4) on the road in the next round. Caja 87 will play against Ponferrada (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caja 87: N.Bertain 12+3reb, M.Serrano 11+1reb, N.Djedovic 9+2reb, J.Franch 9+3reb+7ast, M.Bilalovic 8+2reb+1ast, A.Latorre 7+8reb
Archena: Y.Montero 12+7reb+1ast, S.Mendiola 12+5reb, A.Tendero 10+4reb+2ast, A.Lafuente 10+4reb+5ast, A.Ferragut 7+3reb+1ast, C.Hurtado 7+1reb+4ast

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Ponferrada – Caceres 64-66

Important game to mention about took place in Ponferrada. First ranked Caceres (9-2) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Ponferrada (6-5) 66-64 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ponferrada. Pedro Garcia (203-1998) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized Lithuanian forward Erikas Kalinicenko (198-1997) contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Caceres players scored in double figures. Argentinian-Italian guard Silvano Merlo (193-2002) answered with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Slovenian swingman Matija Samar (194-2004) added 17 points in the effort for Ponferrada. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Caceres have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-2 record. Ponferrada at the other side keeps the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Caceres will play against Algeciras (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ponferrada will play against Caja 87 (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ponferrada: M.Samar 17+1ast, S.Merlo 10+5reb+5ast, A.Harguindey 9+3reb+2ast, M.Mukendi 7+4reb, A.Morales 6+8reb+1ast, R.Moller 5+4reb
Caceres: P.Garcia 15+7reb+1ast, J.Black 13+1reb+1ast, E.Kalinicenko 12+7reb+1ast, D.Rodriguez 12+1reb, O.Alvarado 6+3reb+3ast, R.Salas 3+1reb

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Algeciras – Huesca 73-95

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Algeciras (2-9) was outplayed at home by ninth ranked Huesca (6-5) 95-73 on Saturday. Huesca outrebounded Algeciras 43-26 including a 20-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Rodrigo Gomez (205-1996, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Forward Martin Iglesias (202-2004, agency: BIG) helped adding 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Huesca players scored in double figures. Croatian Jere Vucica (206-1992, college: Miami, OH) responded with 16 points and swingman Ismael Corraliza (192-2000) scored 11 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Huesca moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Algeciras lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with nine games lost. Huesca will meet league’s second-placed Iraurgi SB in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Algeciras will play against the league’s leader Caceres (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Algeciras: J.Vucica 16+2reb+1ast, A.Ikpeze 11+2reb+2ast, I.Corraliza 11+3reb+4ast, S.Cecilia 9+3reb+1ast, D.Orrit 8+5reb+3ast, J.Gonzalez 7+2reb+4ast
Huesca: R.Gomez 18+9reb+1ast, L.Bracey 18+1reb+1ast, H.Figueroa 15+5ast, M.Iglesias 11+12reb, D.Cuellar 8+4reb, D.Shelist 7+4reb