In the Spain Tercera FEB (formerly Liga EBA), CB Alginet traveled to face Zornotza Saskibaloi and came away with a comfortable 85–71 victory on the night of May 30, 2026. The win kept Alginet in the hunt for a top-four finish, while Zornotza continued to struggle with consistency in front of their home fans.

Match Overview

Alginet controlled the tempo from the very beginning, using a 24–16 first quarter to set the tone. Zornotza fought back in the second period, cutting the deficit to 40–36 at halftime, but the visitors’ depth proved decisive. In the second half, Alginet’s balanced scoring and defensive pressure forced Zornotza into a series of rushed shots, and the lead swelled to double digits by the fourth quarter.

Key Performers

• CB Alginet’s leading scorer – Tallied 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including three triples. He also chipped in 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
• Alginet’s point guard – Orchestrated the offense with 10 assists against only 2 turnovers, while adding 12 points. His floor generalship was vital.
• Zornotza’s standout forward – Finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double, but received little support from his teammates, who shot a combined 35% from the floor.

Turning Point

Early in the third quarter, Zornotza had closed to within 48–44. Alginet responded with a 10–0 run over the next three minutes, punctuated by a steal and a fast-break dunk. The home team never got closer than nine points the rest of the way.

Season Impact

Alginet improved to 12–6 in the Tercera FEB standings, keeping them in the thick of the promotion playoff race. Zornotza dropped to 8–10, now seven games below .500 and likely to miss the postseason unless a strong run begins immediately.

Final Thoughts

CB Alginet demonstrated why they are considered one of the deeper teams in the tier, with contributions from multiple players. Zornotza, meanwhile, must find a way to generate more consistent offense if they hope to climb the table.