Montilla, Spain – The Club Baloncesto Montilla experienced a mixed weekend of results, with the women’s team falling in the first game of their playoff semifinal series against Adeba Azul, while the men’s team continued their winning form with a decisive victory over Baloncesto Alto Guadalquivir. The stakes are high as the season reaches a critical juncture for both sides.
The women’s team, coached by Agus Leiva, began their best-of-three semifinal matchup against Adeba Azul with a 72-49 loss on the road in Córdoba. Adeba Azul established a dominant lead early in the game, opening with a 14-0 run. The Montilla squad struggled with shooting accuracy throughout the contest, hindering their ability to close the gap. Despite attempts to rally, the team found themselves trailing by 17 points at halftime, with the final score reflecting Adeba’s strong performance.
The second game of the series is scheduled for this Sunday at the Pabellón Municipal de Deportes de Montilla. The team will need a strong performance to even the series and keep their championship aspirations alive.
Adeba Azul 72 – 49 Avatel Montilla
Adeba Azul’s victory was fueled by their impressive three-point shooting, connecting on eight triples during the game. The home team found their rhythm early, while the Montilla side struggled to find consistent scoring opportunities. The final score underscores the challenges Montilla faces in this series.
Key performers for Adeba Azul included Carmen Ballesteros with 15 points, Lucía Haba with 13, and Carmen Villar with 16. For Avatel Montilla, Nazaret Luque led the scoring with 10 points, followed by Ithaisa with 7 and Carmen Maíllo with 11. The complete scoring breakdown is as follows:
- Adeba Azul: Carmen Ballesteros (15), Ana Gavilán (2), Lucía Haba (13), Paula Mendoza (2), Paloma Alba (2), Gema Aljaro, Sofía Fernández (2), Carmen Villar (16), Andrea del Río, Clara Cuadro (8), Carolina Aguilera and Carmen Elena Zafra (13).
- Avatel Montilla: Ithaisa (7), Teresa Delgado (4), Nazaret Luque (10), Aurora Arroyo, Laura Delgado (4), Isa Casado (6), Estefanía Parra, Juana López (7) and Carmen Maíllo (11).
- Partial Scores: 23-6. 21-13; 12-19; 16-11.
On the men’s side, the team, coached by David Gómez, secured a commanding victory over Baloncesto Alto Guadalquivir, winning by a margin of over thirty points. This win keeps them in contention for a third-place finish in the league standings with two games remaining in the regular season.
Come & Pizza Montilla 70 – 38 Alto Guadalquivir
The men’s game saw a more balanced start, with both teams trading points early on. Come & Pizza Montilla gradually gained control, establishing a seven-point lead by the end of the first quarter thanks to their success in the paint and from the free-throw line. Alto Guadalquivir remained competitive through penetrations and swift breaks.
The second quarter followed a similar pattern, with Montilla maintaining an active offense but struggling to pull away decisively. A late surge from the visitors narrowed the gap to 29-25, but Montilla responded with improved defense to extend their lead to 12 points by halftime.
After the break, Montilla demonstrated increased intensity, dominating the boards and capitalizing on transition opportunities. This led to a significant increase in their advantage. Their efficiency in the paint (59 percent) and a favorable turnover margin (13-6) proved crucial. A dominant fourth quarter, where Alto Guadalquivir failed to score, sealed the victory for Montilla.
Agus Mora led the scoring for Come & Pizza Montilla with 20 points, while Álvaro Giraldo was the top scorer for Baloncesto Alto Guadalquivir with 8 points. The full scoring details are as follows:
- Come & Pizza Montilla: Jorge Delgado (3), Javi Sánchez (4), Víctor Vega (7), Dani Delgado (4), Daniel Delgado (4), Omar Jiménez (6), Rafa Sánchez (6), David Barranco (3), Agus Mora (20), Samu Navarro (2), Mario Carmona (8) and Javi Delgado (3).
- Baloncesto Alto Guadalquivir: Acisclo (3), Ismael Díaz, Álvaro Giraldo (8), Pedro da Rochas (3), Samu Moreno (4), José Villa (7), Alberto Alcudia, Tomás Contreras (4), Juan León, Ignacio Serrano (9), Juan Nieto and Iván Pérez.
- Partial Scores: 20-13; 20-15; 12-10, 18-0.
The Club Baloncesto Montilla now faces a crucial week. The women’s team will seem to rebound and even their playoff series on Sunday, while the men’s team will aim to maintain their momentum as they push for a top-three finish. Fans can follow updates on the team’s official channels for further information.
