Class Sant Antoni’s First Loss of the Season
What Happened?
Class Sant Antoni lost 72‑77 to Llíria at the Siroko Sa Pedrera pavilion. The game was tied at 72 points with only seconds left, when Víctor Pérez hit a three‑pointer that gave Llíria the lead. The Valencian team kept their composure and secured the win, marking Class Sant Antoni’s first defeat this season.
Strong Start for the Home Team
The match began well for the locals. Class Sant Antoni came out energetic, set the pace from the jump ball, and opened a 10‑point lead after the first quarter (23‑13). It looked like a comfortable afternoon in Sa Pedrera.
Second Quarter Turnaround
Things changed in the second period. The Ibicenco offense stalled, allowing Llíria to chip away and take a slim lead (25‑27). The visitors found their rhythm, while Class Sant Antoni struggled to score as easily as before. Despite the struggle, the home side kept the game close, heading into halftime tied at 34‑34.
Second Half Battle
After the break, Class Sant Antoni regained the initiative, capitalizing on Llíria’s foul trouble to earn points from the free‑throw line. Each time the Ibicencos seemed to pull ahead, Llíria answered back. The third quarter ended with Valencia up by just one point (54‑55).
Final Minutes Decide the Game
The last ten minutes were a back‑and‑forth exchange, with neither team able to break away. With the score tied at 72, Víctor Pérez stepped up and nailed a three‑pointer. Llíria sealed the victory, leaving Class Sant Antoni with its first loss of the campaign.
Player Performances
For Class Sant Antoni, Kai Johnson and Morgan Stilma led the scoring with 15 points each. The team shot 41 % from the field, 24 % from three‑point range, and 63 % from the free‑throw line. Llíria’s standout was Luis García, who posted a double‑double (13 points, 11 rebounds) and added three assists, finishing with a 21‑point valuation.
What’s Next?
Class Sant Antoni doesn’t have much time to dwell on the loss. On Tuesday at 8 p.m., they host CB Zaragoza in the Copa de España round of 32—a single‑game tie where they’ll fight for a spot in the last 16. Then, on Sunday the 25th, they travel to face Amics Castelló in the league.
Conclusion
The defeat against Llíria showed that Class Sant Antoni can start strong but needs to maintain consistency, especially in clutch moments. Improving shooting accuracy and handling pressure will be key as they prepare for the upcoming Copa de España match and the league game against Amics Castelló.
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