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Unicaja Hands Valencia First Home ACB Loss, Bolstering Copa del Rey Push

The result leaves Unicaja near Copa del Rey qualification.

Overview

  • Unicaja beat Valencia Basket 76-70 on Jan. 10, seizing control with a 12-21 third quarter at the Roig Arena.
  • Valencia fell to 11-3 with one game pending as Unicaja improved to 9-6 during the midseason phase.
  • The defeat ended Valencia’s ACB home invincibility and featured a season-low 70 points after five games in nine days.
  • Chase Audige led Unicaja with 20 points and played following the recent death of his mother, leaving the floor visibly emotional.
  • In the women’s Liga Challenge, Celta Femxa Zorka won 73-67 at Unicaja Mijas, with Jessica Kelliher posting 20 points and 10 rebounds to strengthen second place.