99-103: iLERNA Lleida wins over Kids&Us Manresa
After very successfully overcoming the Ratiopharm Ulmhe iLERNA Lleida maintained its momentum and beat Kids&Us Manresa by 99-103 in the closing match of the 40th edition of the Tournament Saint Julia from Vilatorta. Darius McGheewith 22 points, was once again the driving force behind the victory for Gerard Find’s men, who also had good contributions from Zach Perrin (16 points and 8 rebounds) and John Shurna (15 points). At Manresa, Timmy Allen and Pierre Oriolaboth with 17, were the most notable.
Technical sheet
Kids&Us Manresa, 99 – iLERNA Lleida, 103
KIDS&US MANRESA: Notae 6, Allen 17, Benítez 13, Tamba 8, Oriola 17 -starting five-, Kolenda 8, Vila 7, Beaufort, Bassas 7, Agbo 6, Ongenda 10, Sánchez, Enabulele, Drejer. ILERNA LLEIDA: McGhee 22, Ejim 10, Diagne 6, Sanz 2, Torrens 4 -starting five-, Hughes 13, Rodríguez 5, Shruna 15, Perrin 16, Ruffin 2. Pou. PARTIAL: 18-20, 24-25, 26-29, 31-29.
The match was quite intense and very even, with minimal advantages for both teams and a good level of shooting accuracy. He Lleida He knew how to better exploit his ability to step into the paint and force personnel to shoot up to 37 free throws and thus keep his offensive efficiency high.
Both teams thus close the friendly rounds and focus on preparing for the Catalan League which opens on Wednesday with the duel between Lleida and Asisa Joventut at 6:30 p.m. in Tarragona. After this match, at 9:00 p.m., the Manresa will be measured at MoraBanc Andorra.
