40th edition final in Vilatorta
iLERNA Lleida beat Kids&Us Manresa 99-103 in the final of the 40th Torneig de Bàsquet Sant Julià de Vilatorta on September 6 and claimed a second preseason win after beating Ratiopharm Ulm convincingly in the previous game.
The game unfolded with quarter scores of 18-20, 24-25, 26-29 and 31-29 and stayed tight until the fourth quarter, when Lleida protected the edge built in the third; the final score, venue and tournament status were detailed by Mundo Deportivo — Baloncesto and Piratas del Basket, which matched on the result and the final context.
Leading performers
Darius McGhee again led Lleida’s offense with 22 points and set the tempo after his strong showing against Ulm.
Zach Perrin added 16 points and 8 rebounds for a 21 valuation and John Shurna scored 15, completing the most productive stretch for Gerard Encuentra’s side in a high-scoring final.
For Kids&Us Manresa, Timmy Allen and Pierre Oriola each scored 17 and kept their team in contention through the late push.
Oriola’s inside presence and Allen’s perimeter activity brought Manresa close in the closing minutes, but Lleida executed better down the stretch to secure the preseason title.
Preseason context
The result extends Lleida’s positive preseason momentum and provides tactical reference ahead of the Liga Endesa 2026/27 tip-off, with wide rotations and perimeter scoring to the fore. The Vilatorta tournament thus closed its 40th edition with a final between two top-flight sides.
