Preview: Mondragon Visits Maresme in Key LF Women’s Matchup

BARCELONA, Spain (Interstat) — A pivotal late-season matchup in the Spain LF women’s basketball league tips off Saturday when Maresme hosts Mondragon.

The game, scheduled for March 14, 2026, in Barcelona, features two teams jockeying for position in the standings. Maresme (10-11) holds a narrow one-game advantage over visiting Mondragon (9-12) in the overall season record across all competitions.

Mondragon enters with momentum from a 66-57 victory over TGN Basquet on March 7. Forward Izar Bedia dominated in that win, posting a double-double with 20 points and 16 rebounds in 31 minutes. Bedia has been a consistent force, averaging 12 points over her last four games, though her production has fluctuated.

Maresme is riding a four-game winning streak, most recently a 57-54 road win against GDKO Bizkaia on March 7. Guard Miriam Vilafranca led the way with 20 points in that contest. She has provided efficient scoring during the streak, including a 12-point performance in just 12 minutes in a win over Siroko Gijon.

The teams’ previous meeting this season resulted in a 78-64 road victory for Mondragon over Maresme on Nov. 29, 2025.

Mondragon will look to replicate that defensive success to counter a Maresme squad that has averaged over 69 points per game during its current win streak. Containing Vilafranca and forward Joana Navarro, who recorded a double-double (14 points, 11 rebounds) in the last game, will be key.

For Maresme, disrupting Bedia’s rhythm and limiting second-chance opportunities will be critical. Mondragon has struggled offensively in recent losses, scoring 51 points or fewer in three of its four games prior to its latest win.

The outcome could significantly impact the playoff picture as the regular season enters its final weeks. Following this game, Mondragon hosts CBF Manresa on March 21, while Maresme travels to face Leon the same day.