Leyma Coruña beat Surne Bilbao after an intense overtime

Leyma Coruña edged Surne Bilbao 104-101 after overtime in a closely fought game on matchday two of the Liga Endesa. The game was played at the Coliseum de A Coruña in front of 6,472 spectators. Leyma’s biggest lead came at 22-16, just seconds before the end of the first quarter.

The teams traded blows throughout. The opening quarter was tight, with Bilbao keeping the margins under control. Surne Bilbao, led in particular by Frey, Darling and Hilliard, forced overtime with a three-pointer from Hilliard. When play resumed, Alonzo and Normantas each hit from beyond the arc. Free throws then became a factor, with both teams in the bonus.

In overtime, Leyma moved three points clear at 104-101. Bilbao had a chance to tie the game and force another extra period, but Vautier missed an uncontested shot. Alonzo Verge finished as the game’s leading scorer with 29 points. For Bilbao, Normantas scored 16 and Hilliard 17, while Frey added 13.

The ACB’s return to La Coruña came a year after relegation. Leyma’s victory followed a tense contest that remained undecided until Verge’s scoring helped settle it.