Mirai Euskotren falls to Baxi Ferrol in overtime thriller at Josean Gasca
Mirai Euskotren dropped an 85-91 decision in overtime against Baxi Ferrol on Saturday at the Josean Gasca sports center. Azu Muguruza’s side pushed the contest past regulation after erasing deficits, but the visitors secured their first away victory as late shots fell for the opposition.
Fast pace and early Ferrol surge define opening quarter
The clash began with a clear premise of high tempo and close competition. Ferrol opened the contest with an extra gear and notable accuracy from beyond the three-point arc. The hosts responded through a triple from Eraunzetamurgil and pick-and-roll execution between Ariztimuño and Faye. Faye experienced a brief knee scare and yielded minutes to Washington, who injected energy off the bench. Despite local offensive efforts, Ibaeta lacked defensive intensity at the other end and trailed 17-26 after ten minutes.
Defensive adjustments and Robinson anchor Ibaeta fightback
Mirai Euskotren surfaced with a more recognizable defensive identity in the second quarter, trapping Melia in the paint and forcing multiple steals. Robinson spearheaded the offensive recovery with aggressive drives to the basket, though her long-range shooting misfired. Ferrol deployed a zone defense as a warning of tactics Lino López would lean on later. The teams retreated to the locker rooms with the scoreboard tightly compressed at 38-41.
Chaos and Ariztimuño triples flip the score in third quarter
Following the intermission, Mirai emerged with renewed energy in a chaotic third period that favored Muguruza’s squad. Itziar Ariztimuño connected on a flurry of triples, finishing the match 4-for-6 from the 6.75-meter line, to push the San Sebastián team ahead. Ibaeta seized the lead and entered the final quarter holding a 62-54 advantage.
Melia drives Ferrol comeback as Robinson forces overtime
Guipuzcoan players attacked Ferrol’s zone effectively to open the fourth period before the game reverted to its initial frantic pace. Claire Melia shouldered the load for the visitors, converting inside and landing a deep three-pointer to draw Ferrol within striking distance at 76-76 inside the final two minutes. Doogan then hit from distance following a free throw by Zeta, placing Ferrol ahead by two and prompting a local timeout. Out of the huddle, Paige Robinson scored a clutch basket to knot the score at 79-79 and send the game into an extra session.
Fouls mount as visiting side claims victory in extra period
In the overtime period, Melia outlasted Faye, who fouled out alongside Eraunzetamurgil. Baxi Ferrol converted their looks down the stretch to seal the 85-91 final score and claim their first road win. Albacete, Ruiz, and Navarro officiated the encounter.
