Alcoron Women Dominate Ibaizabal Galdakao in Liga 2 Clash

Alcorcón, Spain – May 16, 2026 – Alcorcon Women delivered a commanding defensive performance to defeat Ibaizabal Galdakao Women 68-47 on home court, strengthening their position in the Spain Women's Liga 2 standings. The home side controlled the game from start to finish, using a stifling zone defense to limit the visitors to just 47 points.

First Half Control

Alcorcon set the tone early, jumping out to a 20-12 lead after the first quarter. Their perimeter shooting was sharp, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range in the opening period. Ibaizabal Galdakao struggled to find rhythm against the disciplined defensive rotations, committing eight turnovers that led to easy transition buckets for the hosts. By halftime, Alcorcon had extended the advantage to 38-24, with forward Marta del Río leading all scorers with 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting.

Second Half Adjustments

The visitors came out of the locker room with more energy, narrowing the gap to 10 points midway through the third quarter. Guard Ane Larrea sparked the run with two quick steals and a three-pointer. But Alcorcon responded with a 12-2 spurt fueled by center Laura Jiménez, who dominated the paint with three blocks and six rebounds in the quarter alone. The home team carried a 54-39 lead into the final frame and never looked back.

Key Statistical Battle

• Rebounding: Alcorcon dominated the glass 42-28, including 14 offensive rebounds leading to 18 second-chance points.
• Turnovers: Ibaizabal Galdakao committed 19 turnovers, 12 of which came in the first half.
• Bench scoring: Alcorcon’s reserves outscored their counterparts 22-11.

Standout Performers

Marta del Río finished with a game-high 22 points, adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Laura Jiménez recorded a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds, along with 4 blocks. For Ibaizabal Galdakao, Ane Larrea managed 15 points and 5 steals, but received little support as no other visiting player reached double figures.

Impact on the Standings

The victory moves Alcorcon Women to 14-9 on the season, keeping them in the upper half of the Liga 2 table and firmly in contention for a playoff spot. Ibaizabal Galdakao falls to 8-15 and will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further into the relegation zone. The two teams will meet again in the return fixture on February 14, 2027.