Two Latvians Advance in Spanish Federation Cup, One Is Knocked Out

Three Latvian basketball players featured in games of the Spanish Basketball Federation Cup (Copa FEB) in Spain. The teams of two of them won and will continue in the competition, while the third team lost and is out. Clubs from Spain's top-tier ACB league do not take part in this cup tournament.

Leimanis helps secure a win

Ourense beat a team from the country's third-strongest league 103:86. Latvian Pratu Leimanis spent 21 minutes and 30 seconds on court and scored 12 points: two of two on two-point shots, two of three from beyond the arc and two of two from the free-throw line. He also grabbed two rebounds, made two assists, committed one turnover and drew a foul, while being called for four fouls himself. With him on court, Ourense outscored the opposition by 10 points.

Stumbris wins in Albacete

The Canarias side won 105:82 in Albacete. Latvian Stumbris scored nine points in 13 minutes and 30 seconds: two of two on two-pointers, one of two on three-pointers and two of two at the free-throw line. He took three rebounds, committed three fouls and made one steal. His team was 16 points ahead during his time on court.

Jakovics's team loses

Palencia lost 78:89 at home to Torrelavega's Cantabria. Jakovics scored five points in 22 minutes and 30 seconds: one of four on two-point attempts, none of four from three-point range and three of four at the free-throw line. He added three assists, two rebounds and one steal, and drew five fouls. Palencia was outscored by six points while he was on court.