Preview: Girona Looks to Extend Dominant Run at Gernika Bizkaia

GIRONA, Spain (Interstat) — The league-leading Spar Citylift Girona women’s basketball team, riding a wave of dominant form, visits a struggling Gernika Bizkaia squad in a Spain LF matchup on Wednesday.

Girona (19-2 across all competitions) enters as the overwhelming favorite, having won nine consecutive games since its last loss on Nov. 26. Its most recent victory was a commanding 77-60 win over Perfumerias Avenida on Sunday. In contrast, Gernika Bizkaia (11-13) has lost four of its last five, including an 87-53 road defeat to Valencia on the same day.

The matchup features a stark contrast in momentum. Girona’s average margin of victory during its nine-game streak is 15.2 points. Gernika Bizkaia has been outscored by an average of 14.8 points in its last four losses.

A key player to watch is Girona center Mariam Coulibaly, who is in exceptional form. Over her last five games, she averaged 19.0 points and 8.0 rebounds, including a 30-point, 14-rebound performance in a EuroLeague Women win over Flammes on Dec. 17. For the hosts, forward Emily Bessoir will be crucial. She recorded a double-double (10 points, 12 rebounds) in the loss to Valencia and provides a consistent interior presence, averaging 9.7 points and 8.3 rebounds over her last six outings.

Gernika Bizkaia’s last win was an 80-75 victory over IDK Eustotren on Dec. 28. To challenge Girona, they will need significant contributions beyond Bessoir, likely from center Masa Jankovic, who scored 17 points against Valencia, and forward Joy Adams.

The game is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at the court in Gernika, Spain. It is the only fixture for both teams this week before Spain LF play continues next weekend. Girona will host Joventut Badalona on Jan. 11, while Gernika Bizkaia travels to face Jairis.