L’Spar Girona faced a challenging first half against Cadí La Seu in the Catalan League final held in Reus, trailing 31-38 at halftime according to match reports. Despite an early 11-5 advantage for the Girona side, Cadí La Seu rallied before the end of the opening quarter, seizing a 19-17 lead fueled by four consecutive points from Marina Mata.
The deficit for Spar Girona widened during the second quarter, reaching 36-23 following a basket by Niaré. However, a late surge featuring a three-pointer and a closing basket from Bulgak trimmed the margin down to seven points by the halftime interval. Match accounts noted that Spar Girona struggled with 14 turnovers and faced difficulties containing Cadí La Seu’s interior game.
Preseason Momentum and Prior Successes
This regional tournament appearance follows a dominant stretch of preseason action for Spar Girona. Earlier in the competition at the Palau d’Esports Catalunya in Tarragona, Spar Girona secured a commanding 108-35 victory in the semifinals against Lima-Horta, a result described by observers as a historic milestone for the program.
Historically, the club holds a prominent position within the Catalan competition. Records indicate that the organization—formerly known as Uni Girona—captured its eighth Catalan League title by defeating Cadí La Seu 66-46, surpassing Universitari Barcelona’s total of seven titles. In that matchup, Magali Mendy earned MVP honors with 13 points, six recoveries, five assists, and four rebotes, while Adaora Elonu and Helena Oma contributed significantly to the early offense under coach Èric Surís.
Cadí La Seu’s Roster Challenges and Schedule
Cadí La Seu entered the final stages of the preseason managing roster adjustments. The team coached by Bernat Canut was playing its second preseason game and was operating without American forward Sydney Wiese, who had yet to join the active lineup. Sònia Garcia, of the Sedis Bàsquet base, and Júlia Palomo also traveled with the squad, with Garcia seeing floor time in the closing moments of the match.
Following the Reus tournament, Cadí La Seu’s preseason calendar includes upcoming fixtures against Mann Filter in Zaragoza and Valencia in Mollerussa, providing further preparation ahead of the official league campaign.
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