CDEB Pas Hold Off Fundacion Navarra Ardoi in 67-62 Tercera FEB Road Win

Final score: Fundacion Navarra Ardoi 62, CDEB Pas 67

CDEB Pas produced the decisive plays down the stretch to beat Fundacion Navarra Ardoi 67-62 in a competitive Spain Tercera FEB matchup on October 25, 2026. The visitors never ran away with the game, but their composure at both ends in the final five minutes turned a back-and-forth contest into an important road result.

The loss leaves Ardoi reflecting on a game they controlled in patches, while CDEB Pas can point to defense and late execution as the foundations of the win. In a league where road victories carry extra value, this was a result with early-season significance.

Match Overview

Fundacion Navarra Ardoi started with better rhythm in the half-court, feeding the paint and using their size to create second-chance opportunities. CDEB Pas stayed close through perimeter shooting and transition baskets, preventing the home side from building a comfortable cushion. Ardoi led 33-31 at halftime, but the game remained finely balanced.

The third quarter followed a similar pattern, with neither team able to string together more than a short scoring run. CDEB Pas tightened their defense and forced Ardoi into contested jump shots, while Ardoi responded with energy on the offensive glass. The teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 48, setting up a finish that would be decided by execution rather than momentum alone.

Key Moments

• CDEB Pas opened the fourth quarter with a 7-0 run, capped by a corner three-pointer that forced Ardoi to call timeout.
• Ardoi fought back to within 58-56 after a steal led to a fast-break layup, bringing the home crowd back into the game.
• Pas answered immediately with a 6-0 burst, including a mid-range jumper and two free throws after an offensive rebound.
• In the final minute, CDEB Pas converted four straight free throws to protect the lead and close out the 67-62 win.

Tactical Story

CDEB Pas won this game with half-court defense and patience. They switched screens effectively, limited clean looks from the arc, and forced Ardoi into several late-clock attempts. Pas also shared the ball well, generating 15 assists on 24 made field goals and keeping the offense balanced when Ardoi tried to take away the primary scoring options.

Ardoi’s best work came on the offensive boards, where they created extra possessions and kept the game close. However, their outside shooting deserted them at key moments, and they managed only 5-of-22 from three-point range. CDEB Pas shot a more efficient 8-of-21 from deep and made the free throws that mattered in the closing minutes.

Standout Performers

CDEB Pas’s starting guard led all scorers with 18 points, adding five assists and two steals. His control of tempo in the fourth quarter was central to the visitors’ late surge. A Pas forward added 12 points and eight rebounds, providing physicality inside and a steady presence on the defensive glass.

For Fundacion Navarra Ardoi, the center finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds, winning several important battles in the paint. The point guard contributed 11 points and six assists, but Ardoi needed more production from the perimeter to stretch Pas’s defense in the final period.

Season Impact

The result gives CDEB Pas a valuable road win in the Tercera FEB standings and reinforces their ability to close out tight games. For Fundacion Navarra Ardoi, the 67-62 defeat is a narrow missed opportunity at home, but the performance showed enough defensive intensity and rebounding to suggest they will remain competitive in the league. Both teams now turn their attention to the next round, where consistency on the road and late-game execution will continue to shape the early table.