The CB Sant Antoni closed the first round of the Second FEB with a new victory that consolidates its impressive streak of five consecutive wins. The Ibizans beat Oca Global Salou this Saturday in a game full of emotions played in Sa Pedrera, with a final score of 81-73. With this result, David Barrio’s team is positioned in the noble zone of the East group, tied with CB L’Horta Godella and Gran Canaria B.
Initial dominance and Catalan responses
The game started with a resounding 9-0 in favor of Sant Antoni, showing from the beginning their superiority. The local defense kept the Catalans at bay, who were slow to find their rhythm. However, the visiting team improved progressively and managed to close the first quarter with a tight score of 24-17.
The second quarter showed a more balanced game. Greg Gantt’s three-pointers and key plays by ArquĆ©s gave Sant Antoni some breathing space, but Salou stayed alive thanks to the performance of VĆctor Aguilar. At halftime, the scoreboard reflected the equality of the duel (43-38).
A decisive second half
After the break, David Barrio’s team regained control of the game. A partial of 10 points led them to close the third quarter with advantage (66-56). Although the Oca Global Salou tried to cut differences in the last stretch with a partial 0-9 that brought the score to 69-65, the locals knew how to keep calm. The decisive shots of Gantt and the support of the public allowed the portmanyins to seal the victory with a comfortable 81-73.
Protagonists of the triumph
The top scorer of the game was Greg Gantt, who scored 22 points and consolidated his position as Sant Antoni’s offensive leader. The center Samuel Taiwo also stood out, with 12 points and a great performance on both ends of the court. On the visiting side, VĆctor Aguilar matched Gantt’s 22 points, although his effort was not enough to avoid Salou’s defeat.
Next challenge
With this victory, CB Sant Antoni reaffirms its good moment and is already looking forward to its next game, in which it will face Gran Canaria B next Saturday. David Barrio and his team will seek to maintain their streak and take another step towards the top of the standings.
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