Unicaja Mijas Falls Short in Thrilling Finish Against Recoletas Zamora
The Martín Urbano arena witnessed a captivating basketball showdown between Unicaja Mijas and Recoletas Zamora, with the visitors ultimately snatching victory in the final seconds.
Unicaja Mijas started strong, spearheaded by the dominant Brianna Herlihy. Her offensive prowess,coupled with key contributions from Aina Martín,propelled the Malaga team to an early lead. Alba Orois and cesarina Capellán added crucial points, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer, to close the first quarter with Unicaja Mijas ahead 21-18.
The second quarter saw Unicaja Mijas maintain a tight defense, but their offensive rebounding proved to be a game-changer. Zamora struggled to contain their opponents’ relentless pursuit of second-chance opportunities, allowing Unicaja Mijas to build an 8-0 run. Celia García and Bridget Herlihy, capitalizing on a missed shot, added crucial baskets, extending the lead. However, Recoletas Zamora fought back, fueled by a series of fouls and a decrease in scoring pace.A late surge brought them within a single point, prompting Unicaja Mijas coach Javi Pérez to call a timeout and regroup. Despite their efforts, Recoletas Zamora edged ahead at halftime, leading 43-37.Emerging from the locker room,Unicaja Mijas displayed renewed determination. Cesarina Capellán’s defensive tenacity and a crucial three-point play ignited the Malaga team’s comeback.Brianna Herlihy continued her stellar performance, sinking another three-pointer and forcing turnovers with her tenacious defense. By the end of the third quarter, Brianna Herlihy had amassed an remarkable 20 points, and a buzzer-beating triple from Sofía Galerón set the stage for a dramatic final quarter with Unicaja Mijas trailing 56-58.
The fourth quarter was a nail-biter, with both teams trading baskets in a tense back-and-forth battle. With five minutes remaining, Unicaja Mijas held a slim 8-7 advantage. A fast break finished by Brianna Herlihy prompted Recoletas Zamora to call a timeout, desperate to prevent Unicaja Mijas from pulling away.
Alba Orois’s clutch free throws broke the tie with just one minute left on the clock. With 10 seconds remaining, Zoe Hernandez converted only one of her free throws, leaving Unicaja Mijas trailing by one point. Brianna Herlihy calmly sank a free throw to tie the game, setting the stage for a heart-stopping finish.
In the final seconds, Matias stepped up to the free throw line and calmly sank a shot with only three tenths of a second remaining, securing a 73-72 victory for Recoletas Zamora.
This thrilling encounter was part of the #PartidosSolidariosMovistar campaign, where Movistar donates €15 for every point scored to FEDER (Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases). The match raised a total of €2,175 for this worthy cause.
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