Fibwi Palma claimed a hard-fought 72-67 road victory over Hestia Menorca in Spain’s Primera FEB on October 18, 2026, using a composed fourth quarter to leave the island with an important away win. In a game defined by defensive pressure and momentum swings, Palma’s ability to execute late in the shot clock proved the difference against a Menorca side that stayed within striking distance until the final minutes.

Match overview

The contest was tight from the opening tip, with neither team able to build a double-digit advantage. Hestia Menorca leaned on their home crowd and attacked the offensive glass early, while Fibwi Palma answered with patient half-court possessions and timely perimeter shooting. The first quarter ended with Menorca holding a narrow 18-16 edge, but Palma responded in the second period to take a 35-32 lead into halftime.

The third quarter followed a similar pattern. Menorca briefly reclaimed momentum behind a run of second-chance points, but Palma’s guards kept the offense organized and refused to let the hosts pull away. By the end of the third, the visitors held a slim 53-51 cushion, setting up a tense final ten minutes.

How the game turned

The decisive stretch came midway through the fourth quarter. With the score tied and both teams struggling to find clean looks, Fibwi Palma produced a series of disciplined defensive possessions and converted at the other end through drives and kick-out three-point attempts. A quick 8-2 run gave the visitors a lead they would not surrender.

Menorca had chances to respond, but costly turnovers and missed free throws interrupted their comeback. Palma’s late-game decision-making stood out: they slowed the pace, forced Menorca to foul, and made enough shots at the line to keep the home side at arm’s length.

Tactical story

Fibwi Palma’s defensive approach was central to the result. They switched aggressively on screens, limited Menorca’s preferred interior touches, and forced the hosts into contested jump shots. Menorca finished with 67 points, a testament to Palma’s ability to control the rhythm of the game.

On offense, Palma spread the floor and attacked the gaps in Menorca’s defense. Their ball movement created open looks from beyond the arc, and when Menorca closed out too hard, Palma’s guards found lanes to the basket. The visitors also won the rebounding battle in the second half, reducing Menorca’s second-chance opportunities at a critical stage.

Standout performers

Palma’s backcourt controlled the game on both ends, combining for timely scoring and steady ball-handling under pressure. Their leading scorer was effective in isolation but also created for teammates when Menorca sent help. In the frontcourt, Palma’s big men did the dirty work — screening, rebounding, and protecting the rim — without needing a high volume of shots.

For Hestia Menorca, the effort was there until the final buzzer. Their wing players attacked the basket with purpose, and the team’s interior presence caused problems on the offensive boards. However, Menorca’s shooting went cold in the closing minutes, and their late turnovers proved too costly to overcome.

What it means

The win gives Fibwi Palma a valuable road result in the competitive Primera FEB standings, where away victories are often hard to come by. It also reinforces their ability to win low-scoring, physical games — a trait that matters greatly over the course of a long season.

For Hestia Menorca, the loss is a frustrating one because the game was within reach. Still, the performance showed enough fight and defensive intensity to suggest they can compete in tight matchups. Menorca will need to improve their late-game execution and free-throw shooting if they are to turn similar performances into wins.

Final score: Hestia Menorca 67, Fibwi Palma 72.