Valencia Basket won the first Queen’s Cup in its history in Huelva after beating Casademont Zaragoza, winner last year, 77-53
The Valencian team started the final strong and went 10-2. Afterwards, they extended their lead and finished the first quarter with a score of 21-12.
In the second quarter, Zaragoza found a way to attack from the inside, and managed to reduce the deficit to 10 points (24-16). However, Valencia reacted and went into the break with a 17-point lead (47-30).
In the third quarter Valencia took the lead and in three minutes, raised the difference to over 20 points (51-30). Thus, Valencia Basket left the final almost decided (60-41).
In the final and final quarter, Zaragoza was not able to reduce its deficit, Valencia felt comfortable and the match ended with a final score of 77-53.
Data sheet:
77- Valencia Basket (21+26+13+17): Nadia Fingall (12), Queralt Casas (9), Leticia Romero (19), Alina Iagupova (17), Merrit Hempe (9), -starting five- Cristina Ouviña (3), Elena Buenavida (0), María Erauncetamurgil (0 ), Alba Torrens (0), Merie Gulich (8), Awa Fam (0).
53 – Casademont Zaragoza (12+18+11+12): Mariona Ortiz (2), Vega Gimeno (2), Leonie Fiebich (10), Tanaya Atkinson (3) Christelle Diallo (8), -starting five- Khayla Pointer (9), Ainhoa Gervasini (2), Petra Holesinska (0) , Leyre Urdiain (0), Aleksa Gulbe (10), Nerea Hermosa (4), Serena-Lyn Geldof (3).
Referees: Enrique López, Paula Lema, Héctor Báez. Hempe was eliminated.
Source: Eitb
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