HLAAlicante returns to the Technology Center this Friday at 20:30, carrying the buzz from their premiere on the opening day of LEBOro. The Alicante squad secured a fair and forceful victory over Clavijo, and they now step back onto the same stage two weeks later to face a tougher test against Valladolid, a team already adding wins to its record.
Antonio Pérez Caínzos’s group heads back to Alicante fresh from relegation, facing a demanding matchup against Leyma Coruña, one of the season’s early favorites.
The Alicante outfit will play at Ferrándiz after posting a balanced result line of one win and one loss. Valladolid, which opened with a loss to Grupo Ureta Tizona but followed with a win over Hestia Menorca at the Pisuerga arena last week, shows a similar record heading into this clash.
The matchup will test the visitors’ resolve as they seek their first road victory, while HLA Alicante aims to maintain their home dominance and build momentum on their own court.
In the Valladolid ranks, players like Mike Torres and Devin Schmidt stand out. Torres arrived this summer after moving up from Palencia, having previously starred at Lucentum. Schmidt has shown himself to be among the league’s most explosive scorers in this division, while Torres remains one of the top point guards in the league, bringing a wealth of experience from his time in Spain’s top tier. Schmidt’s offensive firepower and Torres’s playmaking are central to Valladolid’s plans this season.
Lucas N’Guessan and Lotanna Nwogbo form a core inside presence for UEMC Real Valladolid as they strive to repeat their Final Four run from the previous campaign. Their contributions provide the foundation for a competitive unit that aims to push the pace and control the paint against strong opponents.
Meanwhile, anticipation is high for tonight’s game in Alicante, where a large turnout is expected following a standout debut performance by Lucien. The squad is seeking a measure of revenge for the narrow defeat suffered in La Coruña last weekend, a game that came down to the wire and showcased their fighting spirit.
solidarity action
On the other hand, the Lucentum Foundation and Kali Nord supporters will join forces with the Volk2 Association to mount a food collection for solidarity purposes. For every five kilograms of non-perishable food donated, one game ticket will be issued. This charitable drive aligns with World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, celebrated on October 16 and 17 respectively, and reflects the club’s commitment to the community beyond the hardwood. (Source attribution: regional sports news desk)