Unicaja couldn't overcome Coviran Granada, who were dominant throughout the game (83-71). The team couldn't find their rhythm and fell to an energetic opponent who secured their first victory in an Andalusian derby. Tyson Pérez was the team's best player (11 points, 7 rebounds, 13 PIR).
Unicaja Mijas once again demonstrated its strength at Martín Urbano in its final home game of the regular season. The team coached by Javi Pérez de los Reyes added another win, bringing their record to 25 wins and 4 losses. Elena Moreno reached 134 games with the club, setting a new all-time record, on a day also marked by Carmen Guillén’s ankle injury in the final stretch.
Unicaja Mijas captain Elena Moreno has already made club history. The homegrown player has reached 134 appearances in FEB competitions, becoming the player with the most first-team appearances in the club’s history.
Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre ended its run in the first edition of the Liga U with a loss to Valencia Basket, which once again demonstrated why it has dominated Group B. Manolo Trujillo’s team felt the absence of key big men Marcus Møller and Artūras Butajevas, as well as the absences of Miguel ‘Mike’ Martínez and Alonso de la Iglesia, against a highly effective offensive opponent that remained undefeated.
Unicaja coach Ibon Navarro analyzes this Sunday's Andalusian derby, which will see his team face Coviran Granada away (12:30 PM, broadcasted by DAZN, Movistar's #Vamos -channel 8-, and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio, live from Le Grand Café Centro). The Vitoria-born coach reveals the squad's physical condition and analyzes an opponent looking to redeem themselves in front of their home fans.
