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Unicaja claimed the Xacobeo Trophy after defeating Monbus Obradoiro by a narrow margin of 84 to 86 at Fontes do Sar. The team had to give it their all to overcome the Galicians, who—despite the visitors’ lead—were able to tie the game with 18 seconds remaining, with Cameron Hunt proving decisive from the free-throw line to secure the victory. Willy Hernangómez was the standout performer (21 points, 10 rebounds, 25 PIR). With this win, the preseason concludes after six games, with a record of five wins and one loss.

Unicaja is heading to Galicia, where it will compete in the Xacobeo Tournament against Monbus Obradoiro this Sunday, September 20 (12:30 p.m., broadcasted by the Monbus Obradoiro´s YouTube channel). The team will wrap up its preseason at Fontes do Sar against the Galician squad, which is returning to the Liga Endesa this season.
 

Unicaja secured a hard-fought victory over UCAM Murcia by a score of 74 to 69 in the 1st Alfonso Sánchez Trophy at the Olivo Arena. The team weathered Murcia’s hot shooting from beyond the arc in the first half to impose their rhythm on both ends of the court and build a lead, holding off a late comeback attempt by the Levantine side in the final minutes. Amine Noua led the way with 15 points.

Estepona is counting down the days until it hosts the latest edition of the Andalusian Women’s Cup. The town in Málaga, which is part of the club’s ‘Our province plays’ campaign, will be the venue where Unicaja Mijas, Impulso 360 Estepona and Cajasol Baloncesto Sevilla Femenino will face off on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September.