UCAM Murcie began their Basketball Champions League campaign with a commanding 85-58 victory over Varèse on October 7. The Spanish team dominated from the outset, with multiple players contributing to the win. Among them was Jean-Marc Pensa, a French center playing for UCAM Murcie, who stood out with 10 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 1 steal in just under 15 minutes. Pensa also earned 11 points of evaluation, a metric used to gauge a player's overall impact on the game. Pensa had previously impressed in the Liga Endesa, the top-tier Spanish basketball league, where he recorded a double-double against FC Barcelona by scoring 11 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. In the BCL match, he shot 3-of-7 from the field and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line, adding 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 3 blocks. He played 14 minutes and 57 seconds before fouling out, but his presence was felt throughout the game. Pensa's impact was evident early in the match. In the second quarter, after Varèse had narrowed the gap to four points (16-12), Pensa responded with a powerful dunk. He finished the game with another dunk, helping secure the 85-58 final score. Pensa was the game's top blocker with three blocks, and his ability to control the offensive rebound and dominate near the basket played a significant role in UCAM Murcie's interior dominance. UCAM Murcie took control early in the game. Despite a slow start, the Spanish team quickly established their lead, in part due to Michael Forrest, who hit two consecutive three-pointers in the first quarter. After 10 minutes, Murcie led 16-8. They extended their lead in the second quarter and entered halftime with a 17-point advantage (39-22). In the third quarter, Murcie further extended their lead, with Jonah Radebaugh, Juani Marcos, and Emanuel Cate contributing. They entered the fourth quarter with a 24-point lead (66-42) and ultimately won all four quarters, sealing the victory with a 27-point margin. The team's performance was highlighted by 27 assists and 49 rebounds. Dylan Ennis was the top scorer for Murcie, contributing 16 points and 5 assists, shooting 5-of-8 from the field. Jonah Radebaugh added 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. Juani Marcos contributed 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. Emanuel Cate added 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals, though he didn't score from the field. UCAM Murcie's defensive presence was also notable, with seven blocks in total, three of which were by Pensa. The Spanish team limited Varèse to 28.3% shooting, including 27.5% from two-point range. Ismaël Kamagaté, a French-Ivorian center playing for Varèse, had a difficult night. Starting at center, Kamagaté played 13 minutes and 44 seconds, scoring 2 points, grabbing 2 rebounds, making 2 assists, recording 2 steals, and 1 block, with an evaluation score of 8. Kamagaté missed both of his field goal attempts and scored his two points on free throws. He had a plus-minus of -13 during his time on the court. Varèse struggled offensively overall, with Hunter Hale as the team's leading scorer, contributing 17 points but shooting 6-of-16 from the field. No other player from Varèse reached double figures in scoring. With this decisive win, UCAM Murcie has started their BCL campaign strongly. For Pensa, this European debut continues a successful start to the season, following his double-double against Barcelona just days earlier.