Unicaja secured a resounding victory against a combative Hiopos Lleida, winning 91-72. The team put their recent struggles in the Liga Endesa behind them and achieved a positive result to regain confidence as the season nears its end. James Webb III was the standout player (17 points, 3 rebounds, 20 PIR). Furthermore, this victory marks Unicaja's 900th win in their history in the national competition.
Unicaja Mijas closed out the regular season of the Women's Challenge League with a prestigious victory at the Navia Arena (56-57), becoming the first team this season to defeat Celta Femxa Zorka on their home court. In a very close game, the Malaga team managed the key moments better to stay ahead for most of the match. Their next challenge will be MCR Lima-Horta Barcelona in the promotion round.
This Saturday, Unicaja defeated Hiopos Lleida at the Carpena Arena, a historic victory as it marks the 900th win for the team in the top tier of Spanish basketball. Unicaja thus becomes the sixth club to achieve this milestone.
The Unicaja coach addressed the media at the press conference ahead of the match between the Malaga and Lleida teams. Navarro reviewed Unicaja’s current situation and broke down their upcoming opponent at the Carpena, a team he described as “very hard-working.”
Unicaja Mijas visits the Navia Arena this Saturday (7:00 p.m., broadcast on ⇒Canal FEB) to face Celta Femxa Zorka in the final round of the Women's Challenge League. A match with no immediate bearing on the standings, but one of high competitive value ahead of the promotion phase to the Liga Femenina Endesa, where both teams will start as top seeds.
