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abr 25 2026MURCIA. UCAM Murcia defeated La Laguna Tenerife 86-80 in Matchday 28 of the Liga Endesa, securing their seventh consecutive victory and reaching 21 wins for the season, matching their 2023/24 campaign total. Sito Alonso's squad dominated at Palacio de los Deportes and keeps the fight for the top positions alive.
The matchup began with the tension typical of two contenders from the upper echelon. UCAM Murcia wanted to impose physicality from the start, while La Laguna Tenerife responded with experience and offensive rhythm. The hosts gained a small advantage early (19-15), but the visiting talent appeared immediately. A run led by Patty Mills turned the scoreboard around and allowed the Canary Islanders to close the first quarter ahead (24-29).
In the second period, La Laguna Tenerife stretched their lead further, although UCAM Murcia reacted with a 7-0 run that restored parity (31-31). The contest then entered a phase of constant exchange, with back-and-forth momentum. Marcelinho Huertas controlled the visiting offense and Giorgi Shermadini punished near the basket, allowing Txus Vidorreta's team to reach halftime with an advantage: 41-45.
After the break, the script changed. UCAM Murcia raised defensive intensity and found an unexpected protagonist in Michael Forrest. The point guard appeared with seven consecutive points to lead the Murcia comeback and return control to the university squad (57-51). The visiting reaction came quickly thanks to the quality of Mills and Shermadini, but the hosts entered the final quarter ahead: 63-61.
The decisive stretch was a battle of maximum intensity. La Laguna Tenerife struck first, but UCAM Murcia responded through defense and collective energy. Each possession gained value as the minutes passed, and there emerged the solidity of the Murcia team. Although David DeJulius didn't find his touch at a crucial moment, the hosts maintained their advantage thanks to several defensive plays of enormous value to open the gap (81-73).
With Palacio pushing them forward, UCAM Murcia closed the game with professionalism to seal the final 86-80 victory, another prestigious win against a direct rival and another demonstration of strength at home.
The university squad chains seven consecutive wins in the Liga Endesa, matches the 21 victories from last season, and continues pressing in the fight for second place in the standings.
La Laguna Tenerife, for their part, competed until the end, but halted their advance on one of the most demanding courts in the championship and will need to react in the next matchday to maintain their privileged position.
