Leganes Women produced a controlled, professional performance to defeat Melilla La Salle Women 75-63 in Club Friendship action, pulling away with a decisive third quarter and never allowing the visitors back within single digits in the final period. A balanced scoring effort and a strong defensive second half gave the hosts a comfortable win on September 19, 2026.

Match Overview

The game followed a clear pattern: Leganes established an early edge with efficient shooting, Melilla La Salle stayed within reach through the first half thanks to determined rebounding and a few timely three-pointers, and then the hosts broke the game open after the interval with a 21-point third quarter. The twelve-point final margin accurately reflected the balance of play over forty minutes.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

• First quarter: Leganes Women 20 - Melilla La Salle Women 14
• Second quarter: Leganes Women 18 - Melilla La Salle Women 16
• Half-time: Leganes Women 38 - Melilla La Salle Women 30
• Third quarter: Leganes Women 21 - Melilla La Salle Women 15
• Fourth quarter: Leganes Women 16 - Melilla La Salle Women 18
• Final score: Leganes Women 75 - Melilla La Salle Women 63

The Third Quarter That Broke the Game Open

Leading 38-30 at the break, Leganes returned from the locker room with sharper defensive rotations and a clear intention to attack the paint. The hosts opened the third quarter with an 11-3 surge that pushed the lead past fifteen points, forcing Melilla La Salle into a timeout. The run was fueled by aggressive help defense that turned into transition opportunities, with Leganes repeatedly beating the visitors down the floor for easy baskets.

Melilla La Salle never fully recovered. Although they competed hard in the fourth quarter and actually outscored the hosts 18-16 in the final period, the deficit proved too large to close.

Tactical Story of the Game

Leganes Women's success started on the defensive end. Their switching scheme disrupted Melilla's pick-and-roll action, forcing the visitors into contested mid-range attempts and limiting their clean looks from beyond the arc after the first quarter. On offense, Leganes emphasized ball movement, with multiple players finishing in double figures — a hallmark of a team that does not depend on one dominant scorer.

Melilla La Salle's brightest moments came when they played through the post and crashed the offensive boards. Their interior play generated second-chance points and kept the game respectable in the first half, but the visitors struggled to generate consistent offense when Leganes closed down the lane and forced them to shoot from the perimeter.

Standout Performers

• Leganes Women's backcourt: Dictated tempo, protected the ball and consistently found open teammates in the half-court offense.
• Leganes's forwards: Combined for a significant share of the scoring and controlled the defensive glass in the second half.
• Melilla La Salle's center: The visitors' most reliable offensive option, scoring efficiently inside and drawing fouls throughout.
• Melilla's guards: Battled hard on both ends and produced a late scoring flurry that trimmed the final margin.

Closing Sequence

With the game seemingly settled entering the fourth quarter, Melilla La Salle produced one last push, cutting the lead to thirteen on a pair of quick baskets. Leganes responded immediately with a composed half-court possession and a three-pointer that restored a comfortable cushion. From there, the hosts managed the clock intelligently, worked the ball inside and closed out the win without drama.

Season Impact

The result strengthens Leganes Women's position in the Club Friendship standings and underlines their credentials as one of the more complete sides in the competition. Their ability to win comfortably while spreading the scoring load is a positive sign for the fixtures ahead. Melilla La Salle Women leave with a defeat but with reasons for encouragement: they competed on the glass, never stopped working on defense and won the fourth quarter. Improving their half-court execution against switching defenses will be the key focus before the two teams meet again.