Mondragon Looks to Snap Skid Against Playoff-Bound Mariscos in LF Women’s Basketball

VILAGARCIA AROUSA, Spain (Interstat) — The Mondragon women’s basketball team aims to halt a three-game slide when it visits the surging Mariscos in a Spain LF matchup on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Vilagarcia Arousa.

The contest pits teams heading in opposite directions. Mariscos (15-8) sits firmly in playoff contention, while Mondragon (10-15) struggles near the bottom of the standings. The home side won the previous meeting this season, 72-64, on Jan. 10 in Mondragon.

Mariscos enters having dropped a tight 64-60 road game to GDKO Bizkaia last Saturday. Guard Blanca Manivesa led the effort with 14 points and four assists, continuing a strong season. She averaged 10.5 points and 3 assists over her last three outings. Forward Cristina Loureiro, who added 13 points in the loss, provides a consistent interior presence.

Mondragon is reeling from an 85-59 home defeat to Maristas on April 11, its third consecutive loss. The lone bright spot was a dominant performance from forward Joana Antonio, who posted 15 points and 14 rebounds. Antonio is averaging 9.3 points and 7 rebounds over her last three games and will be crucial to any upset bid. Point guard Uxue Etxarte, who had 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists against Maristas, facilitates the offense.

Mariscos’s home record has been a strength, with decisive wins over Siroko Gijon (88-70) and Sanfer (88-54) in recent weeks at Vilagarcia Arousa. Their offense has frequently clicked, scoring 88 or more points three times in their last eight games.

Conversely, Mondragon has battled offensive consistency, failing to reach 60 points in four of its last five contests. Its last victory was a 66-57 win over TGN Basquet on March 7.

Saturday’s game will likely hinge on whether Mariscos’s balanced scoring attack can overwhelm Mondragon’s defense, and if Antonio can replicate her double-double prowess to keep the visitors competitive. A Mariscos victory would solidify its playoff positioning, while a Mondragon win would provide a vital boost to a fading season.

Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time.