Javi Medori, from Ibiza, returned to the island after playing in Swedish basketball for Sant Antoni. The islander could not celebrate his debut with a win, but he scored 11 points and left signs that he will be an important player in the remainder of the competition. In fact, with a PIR of 23, he was the most relevant, as he also grabbed 12 rebounds, dished out three assists and put up a block.
The accumulation of games is taking a heavy toll on the Balearic Islands, and fatigue took its toll on the duel against Alginet. The visitors took advantage of this and went into the break with a succulent income. The 33-41 left the Valencians ahead on the scoreboard against all odds, since they arrived in Ibiza as penultimate in the championship and with quite a negative baggage.
Sant Antoni reduced the deficit after the third act of the match, which ended 50-55. He kept trying with faith in the last period, and even came with a chance to win in the final seconds of the match. However, Alginet managed the final quarter better (in which they won 17-19) to end up taking a hard-fought and well-deserved victory.
Next Sunday, February 20, Sant Antoni will face Cartagena, on the Cartagena track from 12 noon. Flores’ team needs to react and get out of the rut.
