Aday Mara debuts for Spain in 95-89 loss to Portugal
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Aday Mara debuted for Spain in a 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier against Portugal on August 28, 2026. Spain lost 95-89, putting its record at 5-2 in Group I play. Mara scored 12 points, secured six rebounds, and blocked four shots in 19 minutes. Despite a strong performance, including a lead in the third quarter, Spain struggled in the final period, scoring only 18 points.
- •Spain's record stands at 5-2 in Group I after the loss.
- •Mara contributed with 12 points, six rebounds, and four blocks.
- •Spain briefly led after a strong third quarter.
- •Portugal outscored Spain in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
- •Mara's performance may signal a promising future for Spain's national team.
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder rookie Aday Mara registers double-double for Spain in FIBA qualifier
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier: Aday Mara, Spain fall to Greece in 108-106 OT loss
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder rookie Aday Mara scores 12 points for Spain in FIBA qualifier
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier: Aday Mara debuts for Spain in 95-89 loss to Portugal
"Thunder rookie Aday Mara registered a double-double for Spain on Monday in a loss to Greece in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup European qualifiers.
"After representing Spain at the junior level, Aday Mara debuted with the senior team in the FIBA Basketball World Cup European qualifying tournament.
"2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier: Aday Mara debuts for Spain in 95-89 loss to Portugal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 10:18 PMThunder rookie Aday Mara registers double-double for Spain in FIBA qualifier
Thunder rookie Aday Mara registered a double-double for Spain on Monday in a loss to Greece in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup European qualifiers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 7:29 PM2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier: Aday Mara, Spain fall to Greece in 108-106 OT loss
2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier: Aday Mara, Spain fall to Greece in 108-106 OT loss.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:26 PMThunder rookie Aday Mara scores 12 points for Spain in FIBA qualifier
After representing Spain at the junior level, Aday Mara debuted with the senior team in the FIBA Basketball World Cup European qualifying tournament.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 9:56 PM2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier: Aday Mara debuts for Spain in 95-89 loss to Portugal
2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier: Aday Mara debuts for Spain in 95-89 loss to Portugal.
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