El UEMC Baloncesto Valladolid secured its first victory of the 2026/27 Segunda FEB season on Saturday, October 10, 2026, defeating CB Getafe 75-91 at the Pabellón Municipal Juan de la Cierva in Madrid. Playing their first away fixture of the campaign under head coach David Barrio, the visiting squad relied on fast breaks, rebounding dominance, and perimeter scoring to pull away in the final quarter.
Opening Quarter Pace and Early Scoring Duels
The contest began with a frenetic tempo that saw both teams trade baskets without needing excessive ball movement. David Barrio adjusted his starting lineup from the opening-weekend fixture against Melilla, deploying Pablo Marín, Jacob Hanna, Pablo Martín, Alejandro Rivas, and Moha Niang on the floor. Both sides traded scores early, locking at 10 points apiece within the first four minutes amid heavy personal fouls and early rotations.
CB Getafe utilized pick-and-roll actions to probe the paint and relied on offensive rebounding for second-chance opportunities, eventually forcing Barrio into a timeout after trailing 17-10 following outside shooting from the hosts. The visitors responded immediately when crisp ball movement found Drenin Dinkins for a corner triple. Additional contributions from Rivas on the glass and free throws drawn by Marín ignited a 10-point run, capped by a Jaime Llamas triple and a steal-and-score by Dinkins, turning the early deficit into a 23-26 lead at the end of the first period.
Second Period Adjustments and Perimeter Control
The second quarter opened with a flurry of three-pointers as Getafe struck first before Marín answered on the ensuing possession. Defensively, the visiting side tightened up against screens and help-side rotations, with Juan García-Abril drawing a crucial charging foul to regain possession.
With Llamas orchestrating the offense, UEMC Baloncesto Valladolid stretched its advantage to 28-34. Although Getafe attempted to counter through perimeter shots, their conversion rate dipped while the visitors dominated both boards. Marín hit another triple, and Dinkins closed out the half with a traditional 3-point play followed by a deep long-range shot, sending the visitors to the locker room ahead 41-49.
Third Quarter Alley-Oop and Maintaining Double-Digit Margins
Coming out of the break, Barrio’s squad maintained defensive intensity to restrict easy looks. Jacob Hanna opened the second-half scoring with a jumper, quickly followed by a highlight-reel alley-oop connection between García-Abril and Hanna that galvanized the visiting bench.
Getafe stayed within striking distance primarily through perimeter scoring and physical interior work from Dike Golden, who finished a notable dunk. However, Llamas answered with contested baskets and a three-pointer to keep the opposition at bay. UEMC Baloncesto Valladolid extended its cushion to 56-67 heading into the final ten minutes.
Final Quarter Run Seals the Away Triumph
The final period tested the visitors’ composure as Getafe ramped up defensive pressure, extended their lines, and capitalized on the bonus to shrink the gap to 67-75. Marín drew an offensive foul during a Getafe transition, and Íñigo Royo worked hard in the paint to pull down offensive rebounds and sink free throws.
As the clock wound down, the visitors converted defensive stops and opponent turnovers into quick points, stretching the margin to 69-85. The final score settled at 75-91, giving UEMC Baloncesto Valladolid its first win of the season despite missing starting point guard Jorge Martínez due to injury.
Match Statistics and Game Details
Quarter scores: 23-26, 18-23, 15-18, and 19-24 (75-91 final).
Referees: Alejo Sánchez, Gallego Saldaña (noted as Andrea Alejo and Rodrigo Gallego in regional coverage).
Venue: Pabellón Municipal Juan de la Cierva, Getafe, watched by an estimated 500 spectators.
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