SPAR Girona loses in overtime to Valencia Basket

The Girona team had chances to win until the end, but the Valencian team forced extra time and won the game 78-80.

Spar Girona | Friday, 06 November 2026

SPAR Girona lost to Valencia Basket (78-80) in a very close match that was decided in overtime. The Girona team dominated much of the match, but the visitors reacted in the final stretch and forced extra time with three free throws from Bibby in the last action of the match. In overtime, Valencia ended up winning the match in their favor.

SPAR Girona started the game with a good defensive level and a lot of verticality in attack, although both teams had some difficulties finding the right shot in the first minutes. Carol led the Girona team’s scoring, well accompanied by Iyana Martín and Madison Conner, in a first quarter in which the team stood out especially from the three-point line, with four hits in seven attempts (24-17). In the second period, the Girona team maintained the offensive rhythm and extended the advantage to twelve points (43-31), with Iyana, Michelle Onyiah and Juana Camilión playing a leading role. However, two consecutive three-pointers by Bibby in the final stretch allowed Valencia Basket to close the gap before the break (43-37).

The third quarter ended with SPAR Girona maintaining the lead (59-50), but Valencia Basket gradually closed the gap in the final period. The Girona team had difficulty finding continuity in attack and, despite points from Tilbe Şenyürek and Madison Conner, the visitors were only one point behind (68-67). In the final minute, Carrera put Valencia ahead from a free throw (68-69), but Iyana Martín responded with a decisive triple (72-69). A foul in the final action gave Bibby three free throws, forcing overtime (72-72).

In extra time, points from Carol and Iyana kept SPAR Girona in the game, but Carrera put Valencia two points ahead (78-80). Iyana Martín’s last shot didn’t go in and the Girona team ended up losing the game.