Unicaja returns to the BCL on Tuesday to play their final away game of the regular season against Belgian side Filou Oostende (8:30 p.m., broadcasted by Courtside 1891 and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio, live from Le Grand Café Centro). A victory for the team will secure their place in the Round of 16.
Unicaja won a nail-biting game at Barris Nord, narrowly defeating a combative Hiopos Lleida (88-89). The team, who led by 15 points, had to withstand a strong second-half comeback from the home side to secure an important victory on a difficult court. Olek Balcerowski was key to the win (19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 26 PIR).
Javi Pérez de los Reyes' team secured their eighth victory of the season in a high-octane match that remained too close to call until the final quarter, when the Malaga side imposed their rhythm to defeat Melilla Ciudad del Deporte La Salle (83-79). Captain Elena Moreno shone at the Martín Urbano with 14 points, 6 rebounds and a PIR of 22.
Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre was unable to maintain the level shown the previous day and lost in Badalona to a more solid and consistent Joventut, who broke the game open before halftime and managed to contain every attempt at a comeback by Málaga to win decisively (84-67).
A brave and competitive Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre came close to victory at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper against Barça Atlètic, in a very evenly matched game marked by a delayed start due to a malfunctioning buzzer, an action that left Arturas Butajevas bleeding, and a controversial final block that denied victory to the Malaga team (62-61).
