PONTEVEDRA, Spain (Interstat) — A mid-table Sanfer squad looks to solidify its standing against a struggling Pontevedra side when the women’s professional basketball teams meet Saturday in Spain’s LF league.

The game tips off at 6 p.m. local time at Pontevedra’s home arena.

Sanfer (12-10) enters with momentum from a 79-70 victory over TGN Basquet last Saturday. Pontevedra (6-17) snapped a four-game losing streak with a 72-65 win against Ekke on the same day, offering a glimmer of hope in a difficult season.

The visiting Sanfer will rely on forward Cristina Ugochukwu, who is coming off a dominant all-around performance with 11 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists in last week’s win. Over her last three games, she has averaged 11.7 points and 12 rebounds.

For Pontevedra, forward Ana Faussurier will be key. She recorded 8 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks in the victory over Ekke, showcasing her defensive presence. Faussurier has been a consistent rebounding force, pulling down 13 boards in two of her last five contests.

The season’s only prior meeting was a narrow 54-51 road win for Sanfer on Dec. 13, suggesting another potentially tight matchup.

Sanfer’s season has been defined by inconsistency, mixing promising wins with lopsided defeats. Their recent form includes a win over TGN Basquet but also a 78-73 loss to Leon and a 34-point defeat at Mariscos in late February.

Pontevedra’s campaign has been largely defined by offensive struggles, failing to reach 65 points in seven of their last ten games. Their Jan. 11 91-90 win over Siroko Gijon remains a season outlier.

A Sanfer victory would strengthen its hold on a top-half position in the league table, while a Pontevedra win could provide crucial momentum as the season enters its final weeks.