CARTAGENA, Spain (Interstat) — CB Cartagena defeated visiting Iraurgi 93-86 on Saturday, turning a strong second quarter into a home victory. Iraurgi started well and held a 22-14 lead after the first quarter. CB Cartagena responded with 33 points in the second quarter while holding Iraurgi to 22, taking a 47-44 halftime advantage. Iraurgi scored 17 points in the third quarter, and CB Cartagena added 21 to extend its lead to 68-61. Both teams scored 25 points in the fourth quarter, but Iraurgi could not complete a comeback. Neither team pulled away in the final quarter, but the hosts maintained their advantage throughout the closing minutes. CB Cartagena improved to 1-0 this season, while Iraurgi fell to 0-1. CB Cartagena will next play at Logrono, and Iraurgi will host Gandia in its next game. The victory gave CB Cartagena a strong start, while Iraurgi remained winless.