IDK Gipuzkoa W edge Gernika Bizkaia Women 76-74 in Club Friendship thriller

IDK Gipuzkoa W narrowly defeated Gernika Bizkaia Women 76-74 in the Club Friendship competition on September 27, 2026, in a game that went down to the final possession. The home side led for much of the night but had to survive a late Gernika comeback before sealing the win at the free-throw line.

The contest featured 11 lead changes and seven ties, living up to the friendly but competitive spirit of the Club Friendship event. IDK Gipuzkoa W built a 39-34 halftime lead, only for Gernika Bizkaia Women to erase it in the third quarter and take a brief fourth-quarter advantage.

Match overview

IDK Gipuzkoa W started strongly, moving the ball and attacking the basket. Their guards penetrated effectively, drawing help defenders and creating open corner threes. Gernika Bizkaia Women responded with a powerful inside game, repeatedly scoring in the paint and drawing fouls. The teams traded baskets throughout the second half, setting up a tense final two minutes.

With the score tied at 72-72, IDK Gipuzkoa W executed a pick-and-roll that led to a layup and a foul. The three-point play gave them a 75-72 lead. Gernika answered with a quick basket, then forced a turnover, but missed a potential go-ahead jumper. IDK added one free throw and secured the rebound as time expired.

Tactical story: pace versus power

IDK Gipuzkoa W preferred a faster tempo, pushing the ball after misses and using dribble hand-offs to create movement. Gernika Bizkaia Women slowed the game in the half court, feeding their center on the block and crashing the offensive glass. IDK’s ability to force 13 turnovers and convert them into 17 points proved decisive.

Gernika won the rebounding battle 36-32, but IDK’s guards controlled the final minutes with better decision-making and clutch free-throw shooting.

Standout performers

IDK Gipuzkoa W’s point guard finished with 20 points and 6 assists, including the go-ahead three-point play. Their power forward added 15 points and 8 rebounds. For Gernika Bizkaia Women, the center dominated with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while the shooting guard scored 16 points, including four three-pointers. Gernika’s bench contributed 14 points but could not match IDK’s late execution.

Key numbers

• Final score: IDK Gipuzkoa W 76, Gernika Bizkaia Women 74
• Field goal percentage: IDK Gipuzkoa W 46%, Gernika Bizkaia Women 44%
• Rebounds: Gernika Bizkaia Women 36, IDK Gipuzkoa W 32
• Assists: IDK Gipuzkoa W 16, Gernika Bizkaia Women 15
• Turnovers: Gernika Bizkaia Women 13, IDK Gipuzkoa W 11

What it means

In a Club Friendship game decided by inches, IDK Gipuzkoa W showed poise under pressure and the ability to win a close contest. Gernika Bizkaia Women will take confidence from their inside dominance and late surge. Both sides leave with useful lessons as they continue their preparation and competition schedule.