Albacete 87–76 Iraurgi SB | Segunda FEB | 17 May 2026

At the Pabellón del Parque, Albacete secured a hard‑fought 87–76 victory over Iraurgi SB in Spain's Segunda FEB (third division) on 17 May 2026. The home side used a blistering start to build a double‑digit lead and then withstood a spirited second‑half rally from the visitors to claim an important win in their playoff push.

Fast Start Sets the Tone

Albacete exploded out of the gates, scoring 31 points in the first quarter on 12‑of‑18 shooting. The backcourt duo of their shooting guard and point guard combined for 19 early points, pushing the lead to 31–16. Iraurgi SB struggled to contain the pick‑and‑roll and often left shooters open on the perimeter, where Albacete connected on 5 of 7 three‑point attempts in the first ten minutes.

Iraurgi Fights Back

To their credit, Iraurgi SB did not fold. Led by their power forward, who scored 14 of his team‑high 22 points in the third quarter, the visitors trimmed the deficit to 63–58 entering the final period. The key stretch came when Iraurgi forced three consecutive Albacete turnovers, converting them into fast‑break points. But Albacete's depth proved decisive — their bench outscored Iraurgi's reserves 28–12, providing fresh legs down the stretch.

Fourth‑Quarter Control

Albacete regained control with an 11‑3 run to start the fourth quarter, restoring a 13‑point cushion. The home side's center dominated the glass, grabbing 14 rebounds (6 offensive), which led to multiple put‑back buckets. Iraurgi never got closer than eight points for the remainder of the contest. Final score: 87–76.

Key Statistics

• Field goal percentage: Albacete 49% (34‑69), Iraurgi 43% (28‑65)
• Three‑pointers: Albacete 9‑24 (37.5%), Iraurgi 7‑22 (31.8%)
• Rebounds: Albacete 42 (14 offensive), Iraurgi 33 (9 offensive)
• Turnovers: Albacete 12, Iraurgi 14

Playoff Implications

With the win, Albacete moved to 15‑10 on the season, solidifying their hold on a top‑eight position in the Segunda FEB East group. Iraurgi SB dropped to 11‑14, making their playoff path more difficult. Both teams have five regular‑season games remaining, and every result now carries outsized importance in the tightly contested third‑tier promotion race.