La Laguna Tenerife Secures Copa del Rey Spot
La Laguna Tenerife has secured a spot in the Copa del Rey after defeating Surne Bilbao Basket 86-75 at the Santiago Martín Sports Hall. The win marks a significant milestone for the team, who will now compete in the prestigious tournament held in Gran Canaria.
The match was closely contested, with both teams displaying impressive skills and determination. La Laguna Tenerife’s Txus Vidorreta’s team had to wait until the final quarter to make a decisive difference on the scoreboard. Lluis Costa and Abromaitis’s triples proved crucial in securing the lead, which they maintained until the end.
The first half was evenly matched, with Surne Bilbao Basket initially gaining momentum and leading 14-19 in the 9th minute. However, La Laguna Tenerife’s Marcelinho Huertas’s seven consecutive points, combined with Aaron Doornekamp’s successful free throw and a three-pointer, shifted the momentum in their favor.
Despite Bilbao’s efforts to regain control, La Laguna Tenerife’s David Kramer’s triples in the third quarter helped the team maintain a four-point lead. The team’s defense also played a crucial role in limiting Bilbao’s scoring opportunities.
The final quarter saw La Laguna Tenerife’s Lluis Costa and Abromaitis score crucial triples, securing a 78-64 lead. With Huertas in charge, the team maintained the difference, ultimately securing a well-deserved victory.
Key Players and Statistics
La Laguna Tenerife’s Marcelinho Huertas scored 18 points, while Shermadini contributed 16 points. Surne Bilbao Basket’s Abdur-Rankman scored 13 points, and Hlinason added 12 points.
Technical Sheet
* 86 – La Laguna Tenerife (19+21+27+19)
* 75 – Surne Bilbao Basket (24+18+15+18)
* Referees: Caballero, Sánchez Sixto, and Sánchez
* Incidents: The match was played in front of 4,700 fans at the Santiago Martin Sports pavilion. The start of the third quarter was delayed by twenty minutes due to a damaged scoreboard.