UCAM Murcia CB needed a strong finish to see off Basquet Coruna 88-81 in the Liga Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto at the Palacio de Deportes de Murcia on 25 October 2026. The home side trailed for stretches of the first half before taking control after the break, turning a tense contest into a hard-earned victory.

Match overview

Basquet Coruna arrived with energy and no shortage of confidence, pushing the ball early and finding success from beyond the arc. Murcia initially looked rushed against Coruna’s active defense, but they stayed close by attacking the basket and drawing fouls. The first quarter ended with the visitors enjoying a slender advantage, and the game remained tight through the opening minutes of the second.

Murcia edged ahead before halftime, but the lead was never safe. Coruna kept answering with timely three-pointers and offensive rebounds. The decisive phase came in the final six minutes, when Murcia’s defense forced a series of difficult shots and their offense converted at the other end. The 88-81 final score reflected a competitive night, but Murcia’s late execution made the difference.

Key moments

The momentum swung midway through the third quarter when Murcia put together a 7-0 run to open a cushion. Coruna responded with a pair of quick baskets, but Murcia’s bench provided a spark with a steal, a fast-break dunk and an offensive rebound that led to free throws.

In the fourth quarter, Coruna cut the lead to two and had possession with a chance to level the game. Murcia’s defense held firm, forcing a contested jumper that rimmed out. The home side then scored on three straight possessions, including a corner three and a drive-and-dish layup, to finally create enough separation.

Tactical story

Murcia’s advantage came in the paint and at the free-throw line. They repeatedly attacked Coruna’s interior defense with ball screens and dribble penetration, forcing help rotations and creating second-chance opportunities. Their physicality on the offensive glass was a key subplot, especially in the second half.

Coruna’s best moments came when they played with pace and moved the ball side to side. Their perimeter shooting kept them in the game, but they struggled to contain Murcia’s guards off the dribble. Murcia also benefited from a deeper bench, which allowed them to maintain defensive pressure while Coruna’s key players carried a heavier workload.

Standout performers

Murcia’s starting guard was the catalyst, scoring 19 points and adding six assists while controlling the tempo down the stretch. Their center delivered a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, providing the interior stability Murcia needed. A reserve forward also made an impact with timely rebounds and defensive energy.

Basquet Coruna were led by their shooting guard, who finished with 18 points and hit several difficult shots. Their forward added 13 points and seven rebounds, but Coruna’s offense became too perimeter-oriented in the closing minutes.

Season impact

The win gives UCAM Murcia CB another valuable home result in the ACB standings and reinforces their ability to close out tight games. For Basquet Coruna, the performance showed they can compete on the road, but the defeat highlighted the need for better late-game execution and rebounding.

In a league as demanding as the Liga Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto, games like this often decide playoff positioning later in the season. Murcia will take confidence from their defensive response in the fourth quarter, while Coruna will look to turn another competitive showing into a full 40-minute performance.