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Palencia Rout Biele ISB 92–59 to Reach Copa España Quarterfinals

Short-handed Palencia capitalized on 3-point accuracy plus rebounding control to secure a home tie with Obradoiro in early January.

Overview

  • Played in Azpeitia on Wednesday night, the round-of-16 game swung after halftime as Palencia pulled away from a Biele ISB team missing three key players to knee injuries.
  • A dominant third quarter underpinned the result, with Palencia hitting about 40% from deep and winning the battle on the boards.
  • Adam Kunkel scored 17 points and Alec Wintering added 15 to pace the visitors.
  • The victory sends Palencia into a home quarterfinal against Obradoiro scheduled for January 7–8.
  • The win came during a compressed run of three games in nine days for Palencia, who traveled with a thin roster and face Movistar Estudiantes in the league on Saturday.