Casademont Zaragoza Edge Isla de Tenerife Canarias 81-80 in ACB Nail-Biter

Casademont Zaragoza escaped with an 81-80 road win over Isla de Tenerife Canarias in the Liga Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB) on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The visitors held their nerve in the final possession, forcing a contested miss to secure a one-point victory at the Pabellón Insular Santiago Martín.

It was a game of runs, momentum swings, and clutch shot-making, befitting two teams with playoff ambitions. The final score remained in doubt until the final buzzer, with Tenerife unable to convert a last-second look from beyond the arc.

Match Overview

• League: Liga Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB)
• Final score: Isla de Tenerife Canarias 80, Casademont Zaragoza 81
• Date: September 27, 2026
• Venue: Pabellón Insular Santiago Martín, San Cristóbal de La Laguna
• Quarter scores: 21-19, 18-22, 20-17, 21-23

Tenerife began brightly in front of their home crowd, using ball movement to create open looks. Zaragoza responded with a balanced attack, mixing inside scoring with timely three-pointers. The teams entered halftime separated by two points, and the third quarter saw Tenerife briefly take control before Zaragoza answered again.

Key Moments

The decisive stretch came in the final three minutes. Trailing 78-75, Zaragoza scored six consecutive points, including a tough and-one drive and a corner three. Tenerife tied the game at 80-80 with a free throw, but Zaragoza regained the lead on a pull-up jumper. On the final possession, Tenerife's three-point attempt rimmed out, and Zaragoza secured the rebound as time expired.

Zaragoza's defensive discipline in the closing seconds was the difference. They switched effectively on screens and contested the final shot without fouling, denying Tenerife a clean look.

Standout Players

Dylan Ennis paced Casademont Zaragoza with 19 points, five rebounds, and four assists, repeatedly breaking down the defense in isolation. Santi Yusta added 16 points, including four three-pointers, while Tryggvi Hlinason anchored the paint with 12 points and eight rebounds.

For Isla de Tenerife Canarias, Bruno Fitipaldo scored 18 points and dished out six assists. Jaime Fernández contributed 15 points, and Aaron Doornekamp added 11 points and seven rebounds. Tenerife's bench gave solid minutes, but the team shot just 9-of-28 from three-point range, a statistic that proved costly in a one-point game.

What the Result Means

The win gives Casademont Zaragoza early momentum in the ACB standings and a valuable road victory that could matter in tiebreakers later in the season. For Isla de Tenerife Canarias, the loss is a frustrating one, but the performance showed they can compete with the league's stronger sides. Both teams will quickly turn their attention to the next round, knowing that in the ACB, every possession in September can shape the playoff race in May.