Cartagena Beats Melilla Ciudad del Deporte 82-68 in Liga FEB Matchup

Cartagena edged Melilla Ciudad del Deporte 82-68 on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in a Primera FEB contest held at the Grupo Caesa Seguros FC Cartagena pavilion. The game marked the 25th jornada of the Primera FEB season.

Melilla Ciudad del Deporte started strong, with Jeffrey Godspower connecting on a perimeter shot to open the scoring. However, Cartagena quickly responded, establishing a rhythm on both ends of the court. The home team found success both near the basket and from beyond the arc, building a small lead. At the end of the first quarter, Cartagena led 21-16, showcasing offensive efficiency that Melilla struggled to match.

The second period saw a more balanced exchange between the two teams. Both sides traded baskets and the pace of play evened out. Cartagena maintained its offensive production with inside scoring and outside shooting, while Melilla Ciudad del Deporte found more success than in the first quarter, answering each attempt by the hosts to pull away. The quarter ended in a 17-17 tie, leaving Cartagena ahead 38-33 at halftime, with the game remaining competitive.

Following the break, defenses tightened, but Cartagena came out stronger, extending their lead to 49-35 midway through the third quarter. Melilla coach Rafa Sanz called a timeout in an attempt to disrupt Cartagena’s momentum. The timeout proved ineffective, as Cartagena continued to shoot well, increasing their advantage to 54-37. A three-pointer from Melilla briefly halted the home team’s run, but Cartagena closed the third quarter with a 63-46 lead, having outscored Melilla 25-13 in the period.

The final quarter wasn’t particularly competitive despite the sizable lead. Cartagena quickly pushed their advantage to 20 points (69-49) early in the frame, prompting another timeout from Sanz. Despite the efforts, the defensive intensity of the home team remained high, securing an 82-68 victory with a final quarter score of 19-22.

Sediq Garuba of Cartagena was named the game’s MVP, finishing with 12 points (4-for-4 on two-point shots, 1-for-1 on three-pointers, and 1-for-1 from the free-throw line), 7 rebounds (5 defensive and 2 offensive), and 1 steal, accumulating a valuation of 20.

Here’s a look at the key stats from the game:

Grupo Caesa Seguros FC Cartagena (82): Javier López (4), Chayce Polynice (7), Sediq Garuba (12), Isaiah Stone (6), Alberto Martín (5), Kobe Webster (15), Eghosasere Robinson (3), Adria Domenech (3), Vitor Faverani (15), and Spencer Svejcar (12).

Melilla Ciudad del Deporte (68): Jeffrey Godspower (3), Sebas Aris (12), Jonas Zohore (2), Pablo Córdoba (1), Iván Cruz (8), Nathan Hoover (8), Sergio Rodríguez (9), Michael Caicedo (9), Morgan Stilma (7), and Javi García (9). Pavlo Krutous likewise saw playing time.

The loss for Melilla comes after the team secured promotion to Primera FEB. Jeffrey Godspower, who recently renewed his contract with Club Melilla Baloncesto, contributed 3 points in the game. Godspower, a 22-year-old, 2-meter tall forward, was a key player for Melilla in the Segunda FEB last season, averaging 9.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 35 games across all competitions.

Godspower’s continued presence is a boost for Melilla as they navigate the challenges of the Primera FEB. The team will look to bounce back from this defeat and build on their recent success. The Primera FEB is a highly competitive league, and every game presents a significant challenge.

Melilla Ciudad del Deporte will require to regroup and focus on their next matchup as they continue their campaign in the Primera FEB. The team’s ability to improve their offensive efficiency and maintain defensive intensity will be crucial for success.

You can identify detailed game statistics at baloncestoenvivo.feb.es.

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