Ponfelada earned an 84-78 road win over Badajoz Academy in Spain’s Segunda FEB on October 25, 2026, using a decisive third-quarter run to break open a game that was tied at halftime. The visitors’ balanced offense and late-game composure proved too much for Badajoz Academy down the stretch.

Match overview

The first half was a back-and-forth contest. Badajoz Academy started strongly and led 22-19 after the opening quarter, but Ponfelada responded with a 18-21? No, correction: Ponfelada responded with an 18-21? Let’s reset. The first quarter ended 19-22 in Ponfelada’s favor, and Badajoz Academy answered with a 21-18 second period to tie the game at 40-40 at the break.

The third quarter proved decisive. Ponfelada opened with a 9-0 run and outscored Badajoz Academy 23-17 in the period, taking a 63-57 lead into the fourth. Badajoz Academy kept fighting and trimmed the deficit to three points late, but Ponfelada made the bigger plays on both ends in the final two minutes.

Quarter-by-quarter scoring

• First quarter: Badajoz Academy 19-22 Ponfelada
• Second quarter: Badajoz Academy 21-18 Ponfelada
• Third quarter: Badajoz Academy 17-23 Ponfelada
• Fourth quarter: Badajoz Academy 21-21 Ponfelada
• Final score: Badajoz Academy 78-84 Ponfelada

Key moments

Ponfelada’s third-quarter burst changed the complexion of the game. Guard Iker Salazar controlled the tempo during the run, finding open shooters and attacking the lane when Badajoz Academy overextended. In the fourth quarter, Badajoz Academy made one final push behind Diego Moreno’s inside scoring, but Ponfelada answered with a clutch three-pointer and two free throws in the closing minute.

Standout players

Iker Salazar led Ponfelada with 19 points and eight assists, while Ruben Torres added 16 points and six rebounds. Ponfelada’s frontcourt also made an impact on the offensive glass, creating extra possessions in the second half. Badajoz Academy’s Diego Moreno finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Pablo Ruiz contributed 14 points, but the hosts could not match Ponfelada’s late execution.

Tactical story and season impact

Ponfelada finished with 21 assists and only nine turnovers, a strong indicator of its patient ball movement and poise under pressure. Badajoz Academy committed 15 turnovers and shot just 6-of-24 from three-point range, while Ponfelada knocked down key perimeter shots in the second half. The road win is an important result in the Segunda FEB standings and gives Ponfelada momentum, while Badajoz Academy will look to correct its third-quarter struggles.