Grupo Alega Cantabria delivered a statement road performance in the Primera FEB on Sunday, defeating Gipuzkoa Basket 92-67 at Donostia Arena. The visitors turned a competitive opening quarter into a one-sided contest with a decisive run before halftime and controlled the second half from start to finish, handing Gipuzkoa a heavy home defeat and strengthening their position in the Spanish second-tier standings.

Match overview: Cantabria take command before the break

Gipuzkoa Basket began with energy in front of their home crowd and briefly matched the visitors in an open first quarter. Cantabria, however, settled faster on both ends and led 24-19 after ten minutes. The game changed in the second period, when the away side tightened its half-court defense and found rhythm from beyond the arc. A 22-14 second quarter sent Grupo Alega Cantabria into halftime with a 46-33 advantage.

The third quarter removed any doubt. Cantabria opened with a 12-2 burst, forced Gipuzkoa into contested shots, and pushed the lead beyond 20 points. By the end of the period the score stood at 71-50, and the final ten minutes were played at a controlled pace. Gipuzkoa never produced the sustained run needed to threaten a comeback, while Cantabria closed out the win with efficient offense and disciplined rebounding.

Key moments and tactical story

The defining stretch came late in the second quarter, when Cantabria scored on consecutive possessions while holding Gipuzkoa scoreless for nearly four minutes. That surge changed a tight game into a double-digit lead. In the third quarter, Cantabria’s switching defense disrupted Gipuzkoa’s pick-and-roll game, and the visitors’ extra pass repeatedly created open corner threes.

Gipuzkoa’s problems were compounded by turnovers and second-chance points allowed. Cantabria won the rebound battle and kept the home side out of transition, forcing Gipuzkoa to play against a set defense. The visitors also attacked the paint early, which opened up perimeter looks later in the game. It was a mature road performance built on defense, patience, and shot selection.

Standout players

• Alejandro Reyes led Grupo Alega Cantabria with 22 points and 8 rebounds, repeatedly scoring in the middle of Gipuzkoa’s defense.
• Iñaki Zubizarreta added 17 points, including four three-pointers, and controlled the tempo in the backcourt.
• Moussa Diarra finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds, giving Cantabria a strong interior presence on both ends.
• For Gipuzkoa Basket, Aitor Zubillaga scored 16 points, while Lucas Pereira added 12 in a losing effort.

Season impact

The win is a valuable one for Grupo Alega Cantabria in the Primera FEB table, especially because it came on the road against a direct competitive rival. Road victories in Spain’s second division are often decided by defense and rebounding, and Cantabria excelled in both areas. For Gipuzkoa Basket, the 25-point defeat raises immediate questions about consistency at home. The club will need a quick response in its next fixture to avoid the result becoming a turning point in the wrong direction.