Maya Lucentum Hotel triumphs as the First National Final Four champions, securing a place in the promotion stage for the Women’s 2nd Division at month’s end. The Lucentino squad defeated Picken Claret in the semifinals and CB Terralfàs in the final four in Cartagena, marking a historic milestone for the program.
The Lucentino senior women earned the nation’s First National title for the first time in club history and are now pursuing a spot in the Women’s 2nd League at the close of the month. Fernando Supervía’s team showed disciplined defense and steady offense, prevailing with clarity in both the semifinals with a 72-54 win and the final with a 68-51 margin.
The upcoming promotion phase will be a single-elimination format, featuring two groups with four teams apiece. In the Women’s 2nd League, the group champions will be promoted directly, while the second-place teams will contest a final for the third promotion spot. The locations and competitors for the phase are yet to be confirmed.
Luis Arbalejo, the sporting director, expressed pride in the team’s performance: “We are thrilled that our 1aNF squad reached the Final Four in Cartagena. It reflects the mindset and character we aim to build. We will compete in the Ascension Stage with humility and drive, aiming for maximum effort without compromising effort. Alicante deserves a team in the LF2, and achieving that remains on our short-term roadmap.”
On his behalf, Fernando Supervia, the Maya Lucentum coach, highlighted the remarkable growth: “The team’s progress has been extraordinary. They set the pace, adapted to the tempo needed in every moment, and neutralized the top scoring teams in their group. The most powerful thing was witnessing the bond within the squad—the energy before, during, and after each game, the celebrations on the court and in the locker room. The captain’s reflections after the final practice will stay with everyone who was part of this run. During the promotion phase, the squad will embody the values that drove it: commitment, passion, unity. Then basketball will determine whether promotion is deserved.”
Captain Maria Villa emphasized the support of the fans: “We reached a great moment in the Final Four and carried that energy onto the court in both games. This is a cohesive 16-player unit that fits together perfectly, with unity and care for the team as its strongest asset. We felt the collective strength in Cartagena, and we are grateful to all the supporters who traveled to be with us. Special thanks to Kali Nord for unwavering backing. Now comes three weeks of hard work to tackle the Ascension Phase. The squad is ready for it, and the best is yet to come as the season nears its end.”
As the team prepares for the Ascension Phase, the focus remains on hard work, team spirit, and a relentless pursuit of advancement. The path to the Women’s 2nd League will test the depth of the roster and the resolve of the coaching staff, but the recent triumphs have solidified belief in the program’s direction. The supporters, players, and management alike are aligned in the shared goal of elevating the club’s status and delivering tangible progress on the court. The upcoming weeks promise decisive basketball, with the ambition clearly aimed at promotion and continued growth for the Maya Lucentum project.
Sources internal to the club indicate confidence in the squad’s ability to translate preparation into results during the Ascension Phase, underscoring a commitment to excellence, accountability, and team-first ethos that have characterized the season thus far. The journey continues as Maya Lucentum eyes the next chapter with determination.
Notes: See team communications for full details on the promotion format and phase scheduling. This summary reflects the club’s public statements regarding the Final Four performance and the drive toward the Ascension Stage.