MoraBanc Andorra Routed 91-65 by UCAM Murcia in Preseason Finale
UCAM Murcia dominated MoraBanc Andorra after halftime in a friendly at San Javier's Memorial García Zaragoza-Martínez Pardo. Missing key players like Kuric and McGriff, Andorra faltered despite a strong start.
Key Points
- Andorra led first quarter 21-19 but Murcia surged with 28-15 second quarter run to lead 47-36 at halftime
- Murcia extended lead to 64-45 after third quarter, winning by 26 points
- Aaron Best led Andorra with 14 points; Forrest topped Murcia with 16
- Andorra winless in preseason ahead of ACB opener vs. Monbus Obradoiro on Sept. 26
MoraBanc Andorra closed their preseason with a 91-65 defeat to UCAM Murcia in a friendly at the 35th Memorial García Zaragoza-Martínez Pardo in San Javier.
Without key contributors Kyle Kuric, absent for the ACB League presentation in Madrid, James Akinjo, who skipped the trip to avoid injury risk despite recent training, and Cameron McGriff, who did not travel, coach Žan Tabak's squad started strongly. They claimed the first quarter 21-19, led by five points from Murcia's Chumi Ortega and contributions from Wes Iwundu.
UCAM Murcia, under Sito Alonso, responded decisively in the second period with a 28-15 run, leading 47-36 at halftime. The hosts extended their advantage after the break, outscoring Andorra 17-9 in the third quarter to reach 64-45. They sealed the 26-point win with a dominant final frame, conceding just 20 points.
Aaron Best topped Andorra's scoring with 14 points, followed by Leon Radosevic with 11. Mutic, Pustovyi, and Iwundu each added eight. For Murcia, Forrest led with 16 points, Boum had 15, and Juani Marcos contributed 11.
The loss leaves MoraBanc without a preseason victory as they prepare for their ACB opener on September 26 against Monbus Obradoiro at home.
Match details
UCAM Murcia (91): Boum 15, Forrest 16, Raieste 8, Juani Marcos 11, Dani González, Sant-Roos 5, Will Falk 4, Joao Neves, Emanuel Cate 4, Rubén López de la Torre 2, Pansa 3, Diagne 5, Steinbergs, Ennis 10, Nakic 8. Coach: Sito Alonso.
MoraBanc Andorra (65): Mutic 8, Best 14, Luz 4, Jose Francisco 5, Aquino 2, Akinjo, Pustovyi 8, Iwundu 8, Robertson 5, Bottiroli, Radosevic 11. Coach: Žan Tabak.
Quarters: 19-21, 28-15, 17-9, 27-20.
Referees: Martín Caballero, Cristóbal Sánchez Cutillas, Vicente Martínez.
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