Kids&Us Manresa opened the Lliga Catalana with a 74-83 win over MoraBanc Andorra in the game that closed the first matchday in Tarragona. The team coached by Diego Ocampo overturned an early deficit and imposed its collective game in the second half to secure the debut victory.
The result, which keeps Manresa in contention to defend the title, was described by SPORT — Baloncesto and Piratas del Basket as a scrappy first half followed by a more open second half decided in the closing minutes.
From early deficit to control
Manresa struggled early, trailing after the first quarter as Andorra capitalized on better execution to build a double-digit lead. Ocampo's side tightened its defense, limited turnovers and improved ball movement to spark a sustained run before halftime that flipped the score.
After the break the contest stayed tight until the fourth quarter, when Manresa found better spacing and outside shooting to build separation and manage the decisive possessions.
Collective effort led by Hugo Benítez late
The closing stretch was marked by a balanced scoring effort and the late impact of Hugo Benítez, whose perimeter shooting and decision-making helped stretch the lead to the final 74-83. His contribution capped the team comeback built through the middle quarters.
The win gives Manresa a 1-0 start in the 2026 Lliga Catalana and momentum for the next round, while MoraBanc Andorra will look to address its late-game execution after leading early.
