Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre kicked off the second phase of the U League with a convincing victory over Stellantis & You Granada (94-72). After an even start, the game broke in favor of the Malaga team after the break, when Manolo Trujillo's men had a flawless third quarter, scoring 31 points and conceding just 13. Manu Trujillo shone brightly and was the standout player of the game with 17 points without a miss, 5 assists, 4 steals, and a PIR of 29.
Unicaja coach Ibon Navarro assesses Saturday's Andalusian derby at the Carpena Arena against Coviran Granada (6:00 PM, broadcasted by DAZN and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). The coach points to the danger posed by an opponent that needs a win to climb out of the relegation zone.
Saturday 17th will be a big day for Unicaja Mijas. The Los Guindos team will play their match corresponding to matchday 16 of the Women's Challenge League against La Laguna Toyota Adareva at the José María Martín Carpena Sports Palace (8:30 p.m., broadcast on Canal FEB). Javi Pérez de los Reyes's team, who will play after Unicaja–Coviran Granada in the Endesa League, will be looking to start the second half of the season with a victory in front of their fans in an unbeatable setting, against a rival that already made things very difficult for them in the first match of the season.
Unicaja Mijas coach Javi Pérez de los Reyes conveyed very positive feelings ahead of the Malaga team's next match, which marks the start of the second half of the Women's Challenge League. The coach highlighted the team's good form in the standings, currently third with a 12-3 record, and emphasized the excitement with which they are approaching a special match, both because of the setting and because it will be played in front of their fans.
Unicaja hosts Coviran Granada this Saturday, January 17th, at the Carpena Arena (6:00 PM, broadcasted by DAZN and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). This is the Andalusian derby in the Liga Endesa between two teams that need a win, which, if achieved, would secure Unicaja's qualification for the Copa del Rey in Valencia.
