Spanish Academy Outlasts Estudiantes B in Overtime Battle

ALCOBENDAS, Spain (Interstat) — Spanish Academy defeated Estudiantes B 79-69 in overtime on Sunday, using a 22-16 extra period to secure its first win of the season. Spanish Academy improved to 1-3, while Estudiantes B fell to 1-3. The teams were tied 32-32 at halftime after Estudiantes B scored 14 points in the first quarter and 18 in the second, and Spanish Academy scored 16 in each of the first two quarters. The extra period decided a closely contested matchup. Spanish Academy pulled away in overtime after a tight second half. Spanish Academy had lost its previous three games, including a 77-84 overtime setback to Leonesa on Oct. 11. Estudiantes B had dropped games to Toledo Basket and Tres Cantos before beating Morón 68-67 on Oct. 17. Spanish Academy is scheduled to visit Morón on Oct. 31. Estudiantes B will host Melilla on Oct. 31.