LEON, Spain (Interstat) — Leon defeated Ausarta 72-66 in a Spain LF2 women’s professional basketball game Saturday.

The home team secured the victory despite a game-high 20 points from Ausarta’s Paula Garcia. Leon’s balance proved decisive, with Paula Vaquera leading the way with 19 points. Mareme Diop added 13 points and eight rebounds for Ausarta in the loss.

The result improved Leon’s record to 18-7, strengthening its position near the top of the league table. Ausarta fell to 12-13 with the narrow defeat, continuing a mid-season struggle. Leon swept the season series, having also won the previous meeting in December.