ALGECIRAS, Spain (Interstat) — Algeciras defeated visiting Badajoz 87-69 on Saturday, using a dominant second quarter and a decisive third to pull away after a tied opening period. Badajoz and Algeciras each scored 20 points in the first quarter. Algeciras then outscored Badajoz 24-10 in the second to build a 44-30 halftime lead. The home team continued its surge in the third, adding 28 points while holding Badajoz to 19, extending the advantage to 72-49. Badajoz responded with a 20-point fourth quarter, but Algeciras scored 15 down the stretch to close out the win. Badajoz kept pace early but could not sustain its offense after the opening period. Algeciras maintained control through the final period. The win gave Algeciras a 1-0 record, while Badajoz slipped to 0-1. Algeciras will travel to Caceres for its next game, and Badajoz will host Jaen Paraiso. Both teams are scheduled to return to action Saturday.