Spain crushes Cyprus and secures second win at EuroBasket

Spain took an important step towards qualifying for the EuroBasket 2025 finals by crushing Cyprus 91-47 in Limassol. This convincing victory gives the four-time European champions a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in Group C, moving them closer to their goal of reaching Riga for the next stage of the competition.

The Spanish quickly took control of the game. After trailing 10-7 midway through the first quarter, they went on an impressive 17-4 run over the next eight minutes to build a decisive 27-11 lead. This dominance continued throughout the game, with a comfortable 41-17 advantage at halftime.

Willy Hernangomez leads the way as Spain returns to form

Willy Hernangomez was the dominant figure in this matchup against the Cypriot hosts. The EuroBasket 2022 MVP scored 19 points with remarkable efficiency, making 8 of 9 shots. The Spanish center also grabbed 8 rebounds, including 4 offensive, while dishing out 3 assists. Juancho Hernangomez and Mario Saint-Supery contributed 9 points each, while Darral Willis led Cyprus’s resistance with 16 points and 6 rebounds.

Spain displayed remarkable collective efficiency with 49% shooting from the field, including 14 three-pointers at 40% accuracy, and 29 assists. The Spanish defense also shined by forcing 18 Cypriot turnovers, converted into 21 points. Their rebounding dominance was total with a 46-24 advantage, including 12 offensive rebounds, against a Cyprus team limited to 38% shooting.

With this 2-1 record, Spain is in a favorable position to qualify, though a tougher challenge awaits on Tuesday against Italy, followed by a final match on Thursday. Cyprus, still seeking their first EuroBasket victory with a 0-3 record, will have a chance to bounce back against Georgia in their next game.