The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Sixth defeat of league's leader Livorno Pielle (20-6) against second ranked Livorno Libertas (21-5) 72-56 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Livorno Libertas outrebounded Livorno Pielle 41-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. Francesco Fratto (199-1991) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Swingman Jacopo Lucarelli (197-1996, agency: Players Group) contributed with 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Giovanni Lenti (200-1996, agency: BIG) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds for Livorno Pielle. Livorno Libertas keep a position of league leader. Livorno Pielle at the other side dropped to the second place with six games lost. They share the position with Roseto. They were replaced at the leadership position by Rieti Real. Livorno Pielle will play next round against Borgomanero trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Livorno Libertas will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Piombino on the road.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Orzinuovi (22-4) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Mestre (21-4) 70-65. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Orzinuovi. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Point guard Andrea Mazzucchelli (187-1994, agency: SLN) scored 6 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Matias Bortolin chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Power forward Riziero Ponziani (204-1994) responded with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Mestre have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with RO Luiss. Orzinuovi at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Mestre will play against Bergamo (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Orzinuovi will play against San Vendemiano (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Ozzano dell Emilia between Ozzano and Ancona. Seventh ranked Ozzano (14-11) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Ancona (14-12). Ozzano managed to escape with a 2-point win 95-93 in the game for the fifth place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ancona. Matteo Folli notched 15 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort. Even 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Leonardo Ciribeni did not help to save the game for Ancona. Ancona's coach Piero Coen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ozzano moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Padova V. and Piacentina. Loser Ancona dropped to the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Avellino and Brianza Casa. Ozzano will meet Empoli (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ancona will play against Fabriano (#3) and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 26: Valdinievole beat Sangiorgese on the road 89-84. Pavia lost to Piombino on its own court 79-91. Montecatiniterme unfortunately lost to Casale Libertas in a road game 78-85. Omegna managed to beat Langhe Roero at home 78-62. Oleggio was crushed by Legnano K. on the opponent's court 91-66. Borgomanero beat Vigevano in a home game 78-71. Campus Varese lost to Gallarate on the road 76-91. Palermo unfortunately lost to Lumezzane V. on its own court 70-86. Desio recorded a loss to Monfalcone in a road game 84-92. San Vendemiano defeated Brianza Casa at home 72-55. Crema was beaten by Cd'Orlando on the opponent's court 88-72. Padova Unione won against Ragusa in a home game 97-87. R.Calabria unfortunately lost to Bergamo on the road 74-86. Imola Virtus managed to beat Empoli on its own court 76-67. Faenza was defeated by Rieti Real in a road game 85-93. Matelica beat Romagna at home 85-71. Senigallia lost to Jesi on the opponent's court 59-77. San Miniato unfortunately lost to Fabriano in a home game 59-61. Imola managed to beat Fiorenzuola on the road 80-71. Sant Antimo was crushed by Avellino on its own court 56-82. Taranto beat Teramo in a road game 75-71. Corato Adr. lost to Caserta BLE at home 79-96. Trinita unfortunately lost to Cassino on the opponent's court 80-95. Pescara Bsk A recorded a loss to Monopoli AN in a home game 57-59. Roseto was defeated by Salerno on the road 77-73. Bisceglie beat Pozzuoli on its own court 83-68.
The most impressive performance of 26th round was 11 points and 8 rebounds by Iba Koite Thiam of Pozzuoli.
Group ASangiorgese - Valdinievole 84-89
No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Valdinievole (16-8) beat 10th ranked Sangiorgese (12-14) in San Giorgio 89-84 on Wednesday. Valdinievole looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Naturalized Argentinian guard Adrian Chiera (191-1994, agency: Interperformances) notched 18 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Marco Arrigoni (198-1991, agency: SLN) supported him with 12 points and 6 assists. Four Valdinievole players scored in double figures. Even 23 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by guard Filippo Testa (193-1997, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Sangiorgese. Forward Sebastiano Bianchi (197-1992, agency: SLN) added 14 points for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Valdinievole have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Sangiorgese lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Monfalcone and Salerno. Valdinievole will meet at home Oleggio (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sangiorgese will play against Montecatiniterme and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valdinievole: A.Chiera 18+2reb+4ast, G.Carpanzano 13+3reb+2ast, N.Natali 12+2reb+1ast, M.Arrigoni 12+4reb+6ast, A.Lorenzetti 10+1reb, D.Dell'Uomo 8+3reb+2ast
Sangiorgese: F.Testa 23+4reb+3ast, S.Bianchi 14+4reb+1ast, N.Bertocco 12+2reb+1ast, C.Carlo 7+2reb+3ast, B.Leonardo 6+4reb+2ast, P.Daniele 6+2reb+2astgschID: 1004179
Pavia - Piombino 79-91
Very expected game when 8th ranked Pavia (13-13) lost at home to fourth ranked Piombino (19-7) 91-79 on Wednesday. Center Edoardo Tiberti (203-1997) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Mattia Venucci (185-1990, agency: SLN) supported him with 19 points and 4 assists. Four Piombino players scored in double figures. Even 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by guard Ezio Gallizzi (183-2000, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Pavia. Guard Fabio Giampieri (190-1993, agency: SLN) added 15 points for the hosts. Piombino have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Vigevano. Loser Pavia dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Piombino will meet at home league's leader Livorno Libertas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pavia will play against Campus Varese (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Piombino: M.Venucci 19+4reb+4ast, E.Tiberti 18+11reb+2ast, A.Denis 14+1ast, C.Bianchi 11+3reb+2ast, F.Piccone 10+5reb+2ast, T.Tintori 8+8reb
Pavia: F.Giampieri 15+4reb+3ast, A.Lionel 13+3reb, A.Poti 12+6reb, E.Gallizzi 11+5reb+6ast, C.Daniele 9+7reb+2ast, F.Oboe 8+4reb+5astgschID: 1004180
Livorno Libertas - Livorno Pielle 72-56
Serie B round 26 caused change at the leadership position. Sixth defeat of league's leader Livorno Pielle (20-6) against second ranked Livorno Libertas (21-5) 72-56 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Livorno Libertas outrebounded Livorno Pielle 41-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. Francesco Fratto (199-1991) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Swingman Jacopo Lucarelli (197-1996, agency: Players Group) contributed with 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Giovanni Lenti (200-1996, agency: BIG) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Federico Loschi (196-1990) added 16 points in the effort for Livorno Pielle. Livorno Libertas keep a position of league leader. Livorno Pielle at the other side dropped to the second place with six games lost. They share the position with Roseto. They were replaced at the leadership position by Rieti Real. Livorno Pielle will play next round against Borgomanero trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Livorno Libertas will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Piombino on the road.
Top scorers:
Livorno Libertas: F.Fratto 24+13reb+1ast, J.Lucarelli 23+8reb+3ast, A.Sipala 9+2reb+1ast, T.Fantoni 6+7reb+1ast, A.Saccaggi 5+2reb+2ast, A.Ricci 4+3reb+3ast
Livorno Pielle: F.Loschi 16+3reb+1ast, G.Lenti 15+6reb, L.D'Ercole 8+3reb+1ast, M.Rubbini 8+1reb+3ast, B.Diouf 5+5reb, L.Campori 4+4reb+2astgschID: 1004181
Casale Libertas - Montecatiniterme 85-78
There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Casale Libertas (9-17) won against at home higher ranked Montecatiniterme (13-15) 85-78 on Wednesday. Alessandro Riva (205-1998) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and point guard Guglielmo De Ros (186-1998) supported him with 20 points and 6 assists. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by Marco Lagana (197-1993) did not help to save the game for Montecatiniterme. The former international power forward Luca Infante (206-1982) added 8 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Casale Libertas moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Borgomanero. Montecatiniterme at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the ninth position with 15 games lost. Casale Libertas will meet Langhe Roero (#16) in the next round. Montecatiniterme will play against Sangiorgese (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Casale Libertas: A.Riva 24+13reb, G.De Ros 20+4reb+6ast, V.Staffieri 13+3reb+3ast, C.Negri 12+6reb, A.Apuzzo 8+2reb+3ast, A.Pietro 6+1reb+2ast
Montecatiniterme: M.Lagana 19+5reb+3ast, B.Duranti 12+2reb+1ast, M.Di Pizzo 11+2reb, L.Digno 10+1reb+2ast, L.Infante 8+7reb+1ast, L.Neri 6gschID: 1004182
Omegna - Langhe Roero 78-62
Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Langhe Roero (1-25) lost on the road to seventh ranked Omegna (16-10) 78-62 on Wednesday. Omegna looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Langhe Roero's players. Center Jacopo Balanzoni (205-1993, agency: SLN) notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Marco Torgano (200-1991, agency: SLN) supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Even 23 points by Matteo Corgnati (186-2004) did not help to save the game for Langhe Roero. Forward Giorgio Manna (198-2004) added 10 points for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Omegna have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Bisceglie and Legnano K. Langhe Roero lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 25 games lost. They share it with Pozzuoli. Omegna will meet Legnano K. (#6) on the road in the next round. Langhe Roero will play against Casale Libertas (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Omegna: J.Balanzoni 16+7reb+2ast, M.Torgano 14+6reb+2ast, S.Lorenzo 10+2ast, N.Markovic 9+3reb+1ast, S.Manuele 7+5reb+2ast, A.Picarelli 7+4reb+7ast
Langhe Roero: C.Matteo 23+4reb+2ast, M.Giorgio 10+3reb, O.Haward 6+6reb+1ast, C.Francesco 5+5reb, L.Aaron 5+2reb+2ast, V.Longo 4+7rebgschID: 1004183
Legnano K. - Oleggio 91-66
Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Legnano K. (16-10) outplayed at home 12th ranked Oleggio (10-16) 91-66 on Wednesday. Legnano K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Gian Drocker (186-2001) notched 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and power forward Michael Sacchettini (205-1995, agency: SLN) supported him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four Legnano K. players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by naturalized Swiss Olivier Giacomelli (198-1995) did not help to save the game for Oleggio. Tommaso Ingrosso (206-1992, college: W.Texas CC) added 13 points and 4 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Legnano K. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 16-10 record, which they share with Omegna and Bisceglie. Loser Oleggio dropped to the eleventh place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Teramo and Trinita. Legnano K. will meet at home Omegna (#7) in the next round. Oleggio will play against Valdinievole (#5) in Montecatini and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Legnano K.: M.Sacchettini 21+6reb+1ast, G.Drocker 19+8reb+5ast, S.Mazzantini 14+8reb+1ast, C.Riccardo 12+1reb+1ast, J.Casini 11+2reb+4ast, L.Antonietti 8+5reb+1ast
Oleggio: O.Giacomelli 15+6reb, T.Ingrosso 13+3reb+4ast, O.Seck 10+1reb+1ast, A.Colussa 8+4reb, G.Matteo 7+5reb+1ast, M.Maruca 5+1reb+2astgschID: 1004184
Borgomanero - Vigevano 78-71
There was an upset when higher ranked Vigevano (19-7) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Borgomanero (9-17) 78-71 on Wednesday. Daniele Benzoni (194-1980) notched 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Andrea Cecchi (196-2005) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Borgomanero's coach Stefano Di Cerbo used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 23 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by forward Lorenzo DAlessandro (198-1996, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Vigevano. Point guard Filippo Rossi (193-1997) added 10 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the guests. Four Vigevano players scored in double figures. Borgomanero moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Casale Libertas. Loser Vigevano keeps the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Piombino. Borgomanero will meet league's second-placed Livorno Pielle on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Vigevano will play against Gallarate and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Borgomanero: D.Benzoni 34+5reb, F.Alberto 13+5reb+3ast, C.Andrea 13+7reb+2ast, L.Andrea 9+6reb+1ast, L.Stefano 3+4reb+1ast, P.Andrea 3
Vigevano: L.D'Alessandro 23+9reb+1ast, M.Peroni 12+5reb+2ast, S.Laudoni 12+5reb+2ast, F.Rossi 10+7reb+3ast, J.Mercante 5+3reb, G.Broglia 4+3rebgschID: 1004185
Gallarate - Campus Varese 91-76
No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Gallarate (11-15) beat at home 15th ranked Campus Varese (3-23) 91-76 on Wednesday. Gallarate dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Campus Varese's 38. Gallarate forced 20 Campus Varese turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Campus Varese's players. Forward Giorgio Trentini (200-2001) notched 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and naturalized Dominican guard Shaquille Hidalgo (188-1994) supported him with 10 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Even 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Jonathan Blair (195-2000) did not help to save the game for Campus Varese. Swingman Kevin Caccia (195-2003) added 16 points for the guests. Four Campus Varese players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Gallarate maintains eleventh position with 11-15 record, which they share with Ragusa and Crema. Campus Varese lost third consecutive game. Campus Varese at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifteenth place with 23 games lost. They share the position with Pescara Bsk A. Gallarate will meet higher ranked Vigevano (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Campus Varese will play against Pavia (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gallarate: T.Giorgio 26+6reb+1ast, A.Filippi 15+4reb+2ast, S.Hidalgo 10+4reb+8ast, G.Francesco 9+1reb+1ast, M.Calzavara 7+5reb+3ast, F.De Bettin 7+5ast
Campus Varese: Z.Wei 16+1reb+1ast, C.Kevin 16+3reb+1ast, B.Jonathan 14+6reb+4ast, V.Nicolo 10+8reb+2ast, M.Allegretti 6+3reb+2ast, A.Nguessan 5+9rebgschID: 1004186
Group BPalermo - Lumezzane V. 70-86
Very expected game when 16th ranked Palermo (3-22) lost at home to ninth ranked Lumezzane V. (13-13) 86-70 on Wednesday. Lumezzane V. outrebounded Palermo 38-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Forward Edoardo Maresca (198-1998, agency: SLN) notched 15 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Luca Dalco (185-2001, agency: Players Group) supported him with 14 points and 4 assists. Four Lumezzane V. players scored in double figures. Lumezzane V.'s coach Fabio Saputo used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 21 points and 9 rebounds by power forward Giuseppe Caronna (208-1994) did not help to save the game for Palermo. Guard Jona Di Giuliomaria (191-2002) added 15 points and 8 assists for the hosts. Lumezzane V. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Palermo lost nineteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixteenth position with 22 games lost. Lumezzane V. will meet at home Crema (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Palermo will play against Brianza Casa in Bernareggio and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lumezzane V.: E.Maresca 15+9reb+2ast, S.Dilas 15+3reb, D.Luca 14+1reb+4ast, D.Mastrangelo 12+4reb+2ast, A.Scanzi 9+2ast, F.Massimiliano 7+3reb+2ast
Palermo: G.Caronna 21+9reb+3ast, D.Giuliomaria Jona 15+4reb+8ast, B.Andrea 11+3reb+4ast, D.Drigo 7+3reb+1ast, G.Lombardo 6+2reb+2ast, M.Vittorio 5+3reb+3astgschID: 1004419
Monfalcone - Desio 92-84
There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Monfalcone (12-14) won against at home higher ranked Desio (15-11) 92-84 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Desio 44-33 including 29 on the defensive glass. Point guard Marco Bacchin (185-1997) notched 32 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and center Devil Medizza (197-1990) supported him with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Even 23 points by power forward Giacomo Maspero (204-1992) did not help to save the game for Desio. Lorenzo Lovato (192-2001) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Four Monfalcone and five Desio players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Monfalcone moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Sangiorgese and Salerno. Loser Desio keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. Monfalcone will meet at home higher ranked Padova Unione (#9) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Desio will play against Cd'Orlando (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Monfalcone: M.Bacchin 32+8reb+1ast, M.Rezzano 18+5reb, D.Medizza 14+16reb+3ast, A.Mazic 11+5reb+12ast, R.Prandin 9+1reb+1ast, A.Coronica 5+4reb+1ast
Desio: G.Maspero 23+3reb, A.Mazzoleni 16+5reb, L.Lorenzo 15+9reb, M.Molteni 10+1reb, G.Giarelli 10+8reb, M.Tornari 7+3reb+1astgschID: 1004420
San Vendemiano - Brianza Casa 72-55
Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Brianza Casa (14-12) lost on the road to third ranked San Vendemiano (18-8) 72-55 on Wednesday. San Vendemiano outrebounded Brianza Casa 48-32 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Naturalized Bosnian forward Damir Hadzic (203-1997, college: Flagler) notched 22 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Matteo Nicoli (193-2001, agency: Players Group) supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds. San Vendemiano's coach Marco Mian used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points and 5 rebounds by Matteo Galassi (185-1998) did not help to save the game for Brianza Casa. Fabio Bugatti (198-1998, agency: SLN) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. San Vendemiano have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 18-8 record having just two points less than leader Rieti Real, which they share with Caserta BLE. Loser Brianza Casa dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Avellino and Ancona. San Vendemiano will meet at home league's leader Orzinuovi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Brianza Casa will play against Palermo (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Vendemiano: D.Hadzic 22+6reb+3ast, M.Nicoli 20+6reb, C.Luca 7+3reb+2ast, G.Baldini 7+6reb+2ast, M.Palermo 7+6reb+3ast, J.Vedovato 3+6reb
Brianza Casa: M.Galassi 15+5reb+1ast, F.Bugatti 10+6reb+1ast, P.Davide 10+5reb, B.Alessandro 8+3reb+1ast, L.Tommaso 6+3reb+1ast, F.Luca 4+4reb+5astgschID: 1004421
Orzinuovi - Mestre 65-70
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Orzinuovi (22-4) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Mestre (21-4) 70-65. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Orzinuovi. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Point guard Andrea Mazzucchelli (187-1994, agency: SLN) scored 6 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Argentinian center Matias Bortolin (208-1993, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Power forward Riziero Ponziani (204-1994) responded with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Marco Planezio (198-1991) scored 18 points. Mestre have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with RO Luiss. Orzinuovi at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Mestre will play against Bergamo (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Orzinuovi will play against San Vendemiano (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mestre: P.Bocconcelli 15+2ast, E.Caversazio 15+2reb+3ast, M.Bortolin 13+6reb+3ast, A.Conti 8+6reb, M.Di Meco 7+2reb+2ast, T.Rossi 6+1reb+1ast
Orzinuovi: M.Planezio 18+2reb+2ast, G.Gasparin 15+3reb+3ast, R.Ponziani 9+9reb+4ast, E.Leonzio 6+2reb+1ast, A.Destiny 5+2reb, E.Trapani 5+2reb+5astgschID: 1004422
Cd'Orlando - Crema 88-72
Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Cd'Orlando (13-13) defeated 12th ranked Crema (11-15) in Capo d'Orlando 88-72 on Wednesday. Cd'Orlando dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Crema's 28. Swingman Simone Vecerina (196-1999) notched 15 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized Latvian Ricards Klanskis (201-2003) supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds by center Riccardo Crespi (205-1997) did not help to save the game for Crema. Point guard Filippo Fazioli (192-1998, agency: SLN) added 15 points for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cd'Orlando maintains seventh position with 13-13 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Crema dropped to the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Ragusa and Gallarate. Cd'Orlando will meet higher ranked Desio (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Crema will play against Lumezzane V. (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cd'Orlando: S.Vecerina 15+8reb+1ast, K.Ricards 12+5reb+5ast, A.Triassi 12+1reb, T.Binelli 11+4reb, P.Baldassarre 10+5reb+2ast, O.Daniele 9+4reb+2ast
Crema: F.Fazioli 15+3reb+3ast, N.Ivanaj 14+4reb+2ast, R.Crespi 10+11reb+3ast, W.William 9+3reb+1ast, A.Stepanovic 8+7reb+3ast, A.Esposito 8+2reb+1astgschID: 1004423
Padova Unione - Ragusa 97-87
There was no surprise when 12th ranked Ragusa (11-15) lost on the road to tenth ranked Padova Unione (13-13) 97-87 on Thursday. Padova Unione forced 20 Ragusa turnovers. Mirco Turel (195-1994) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and center Ivan Morgillo (206-1992, agency: Players Group) supported him with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Padova Unione's coach Fabio Volpato used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 23 points and 5 rebounds by guard Andrea Sorrentino (190-1990) did not help to save the game for Ragusa. Guard Giovanni Ianelli (190-2000) added 17 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Five Padova Unione and four Ragusa players scored in double figures. Padova Unione moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Ragusa dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Gallarate and Crema. Padova Unione will meet Monfalcone (#11) on the road in the next round. Ragusa will play against Padova V. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Padova Unione: I.Morgillo 27+7reb+1ast, G.Basile 20+4reb+10ast, M.Turel 18+14reb+5ast, M.Coppo 11+2reb, B.Marco 11+4reb+1ast, D.Maran 4+5reb+1ast
Ragusa: A.Sorrentino 23+5reb, G.Ianelli 17+9reb+2ast, K.Cassar 15+6reb, G.Franco 10+7reb+3ast, E.Andrea 8+2reb+5ast, C.Giorgio 7+2reb+1astgschID: 1004424
Bergamo - R.Calabria 86-74
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourteenth ranked Bergamo's (8-18) home victory over 15th ranked R.Calabria (6-20) 86-74 on Friday. Bergamo shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Point guard Alexander Simoncelli (191-1986, agency: SLN) notched 16 points and 9 assists to lead the effort and swingman Guglielmo Sodero (191-1993) supported him with 13 points. Bergamo's coach Marco Albanesi used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by power forward Stefano Spizzichini (203-1990) did not help to save the game for R.Calabria. Naturalized Bosnian point guard Amar Balic (180-1996) added 7 points and 5 assists for the guests. Five Bergamo and four R.Calabria players scored in double figures. Bergamo moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Monopoli AN. R.Calabria lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 20 games lost. Bergamo will meet league's second-placed Mestre on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. R.Calabria will play against Vicenza (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bergamo: A.Simoncelli 16+4reb+9ast, S.Genovese 13+1reb+2ast, G.Sodero 13+2reb+3ast, M.Luca 11+6reb, I.Nicolo 11+6reb+1ast, C.Matteo 7+1reb
R.Calabria: F.Bischetti 15+1ast, S.Spizzichini 15+7reb+5ast, D.Marchini 11+2ast, A.Tiberti 10+4reb, S.Farina 10+6reb, A.Balic 7+4reb+5astgschID: 1004426
Group CImola Virtus - Empoli 76-67
Very expected game when 15th ranked Empoli (5-20) lost on the road to tenth ranked Imola Virtus (12-13) 76-67 on Wednesday. Imola Virtus looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Empoli's players. Naturalized Bulgarian Borislav Mladenov (202-2000, agency: Interperformances) notched 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and point guard Luca Galassi (185-1999) supported him with 21 points and 5 assists. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by the former international swingman Andrea Casella (195-1990) did not help to save the game for Empoli. Luca Giannone (191-2003) added 9 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Empoli's coach Luca Valentino rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Imola Virtus moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Vicenza and Fiorenzuola. Loser Empoli keeps the fifteenth position with 20 games lost. Imola Virtus will meet higher ranked Senigallia (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Empoli will play against Ozzano (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Imola Virtus: L.Galassi 21+1reb+5ast, B.Mladenov 15+7reb+6ast, J.Aglio 11+9reb, M.Morara 9+10reb+1ast, F.Magagnoli 9+4reb+3ast, C.Tommasini 6+2reb+5ast
Empoli: D.Sesoldi 13+2reb+1ast, A.Casella 12+9reb+2ast, A.Antonini 10+1reb+1ast, V.Costa 9+3reb+3ast, G.Luca 9+8reb+1ast, C.Simone 5+2reb+1astgschID: 1004660
Rieti Real - Faenza 93-85
The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Rieti Real's (23-3) home victory over second-ranked Faenza (20-5) 93-85 on Wednesday. Guard Marco Contento (191-1991) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists to lead the effort and naturalized Albanian Franko Bushati (191-1985) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds by Giovanni Poggi (201-1997) did not help to save the game for Faenza. Naturalized Argentinian guard Sebastian Vico (190-1986) added 14 points for the guests. Five Rieti Real and four Faenza players scored in double figures. Faenza's coach Luigi Garelli rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Rieti Real maintains first position with 23-3 record. Loser Faenza keeps the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Ruvo di Puglia. Rieti Real will meet Firenze (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Faenza will play against Piacentina (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rieti Real: M.Contento 18+2reb+10ast, F.Bushati 16+5reb+1ast, R.Chinellato 15+3reb+3ast, S.Tomasini 14+2reb+3ast, P.Lorenzo 10+4reb+1ast, N.Mastrangelo 10+10reb+1ast
Faenza: G.Poggi 19+12reb+3ast, S.Aromando 14+4reb+1ast, S.Vico 14+4reb+3ast, M.Petrucci 13+3reb+2ast, A.Pastore 8+4reb+5ast, G.Siberna 8+3reb+2astgschID: 1004661
Matelica - Romagna 85-71
Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Romagna (2-23) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Matelica (7-18) 85-71 on Wednesday. Matelica shot 64.0 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Guard Gianpaolo Riccio (193-1996, college: Ave Maria) notched 32 points (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Matteo Caroli (192-1995, agency: Players Group) supported him with 17 points. Matelica's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 18 points by power forward Isacco Lovisotto (206-1998) did not help to save the game for Romagna. Guard Andrea Lombardo (197-1990) added 10 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Matelica moved-up to thirteenth place. Romagna lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 23 games lost. Matelica will meet higher ranked Imola (#11) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Romagna will play against San Miniato (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Matelica: G.Riccio 32+2reb, M.Caroli 17+2reb, A.Emmanuel 12+3reb, P.Alberto 11+3reb+1ast, A.Gallo 6+1reb+5ast, P.Samuele 4+3reb
Romagna: I.Lovisotto 18+1reb+1ast, R.Filippo 12+1reb, H.Anfernee 11+1ast, A.Lombardo 10+4reb, F.Mattia 8+1reb+2ast, A.Brighi 6+2astgschID: 1004662
Jesi - Senigallia 77-59
Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Jesi (16-9) defeated at home 8th ranked Senigallia (13-12) 77-59 on Wednesday. Power forward Lorenzo Varaschin (197-1998, agency: BIG) notched 12 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Massimiliano Ferraro (198-1998) supported him with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four Jesi players scored in double figures. Jesi's coach Marcello Ghizzinardi used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 18 points by swingman Matteo Neri (191-1998, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Senigallia. Center Emanuele Musci (200-1992) added 13 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Jesi have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 16-9 record. Loser Senigallia keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. Jesi will meet at home Fiorenzuola (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Senigallia will play against Imola Virtus and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jesi: L.Varaschin 12+5reb+3ast, R.Marulli 11+2reb+3ast, A.Valentini 11+4reb+1ast, F.Cicconi 10+5reb+1ast, M.Ferraro 10+8reb+2ast, C.Nicola 8+1reb
Senigallia: M.Neri 18+3reb+2ast, E.Musci 13+6reb+1ast, M.Giacomini 8+3reb+3ast, F.Gnecchi 5+5reb, V.Luca 4+3reb, C.Matteo 3+2rebgschID: 1004663
San Miniato - Fabriano 59-61
There was no surprise when 13th ranked San Miniato (6-19) was edged at home by third ranked Fabriano (18-7) 61-59 on Wednesday. Francesco Papa (198-1995, agency: Players Group) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and naturalized Argentinian point guard Nicolas Stanic (180-1984) supported him with 19 points. Four Fabriano players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds by forward Luca Tozzi (200-1999) did not help to save the game for San Miniato. Guard Lorenzo Bellachioma (182-2000) added 20 points for the hosts. Fabriano maintains third position with 18-7 record having just three points less than leader Rieti Real. San Miniato lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with 19 games lost. Fabriano will meet at home Ancona (#7) in the next round. San Miniato will play against Romagna (#16) in Cervia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fabriano: N.Stanic 19+3reb+1ast, F.Papa 15+10reb+1ast, S.Centanni 12+2reb+2ast, Y.Fall 10+8reb, A.Petracca 3+9reb+1ast, A.Riccardo 2
San Miniato: B.Lorenzo 20+3reb, L.Tozzi 12+11reb+3ast, O.Daniel 10+9reb, V.Niccolo 9, D.Guglielmi 6+3reb+2ast, S.Capozio 2+4reb+2astgschID: 1004664
Ozzano - Ancona 95-93
A very close game took place in Ozzano dell Emilia between Ozzano and Ancona. Seventh ranked Ozzano (14-11) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Ancona (14-12). Ozzano managed to escape with a 2-point win 95-93 in the game for the fifth place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ancona. Ozzano looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward Matteo Folli (196-1996) notched 15 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and point guard Marco Barattini (178-2000) supported him with 26 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Even 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Leonardo Ciribeni (190-1992) did not help to save the game for Ancona. Forward Yannick Giombini (201-2001, agency: SLN) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Four Ancona players scored in double figures. Ancona's coach Piero Coen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ozzano moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Padova V. and Piacentina. Loser Ancona dropped to the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Avellino and Brianza Casa. Ozzano will meet Empoli (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ancona will play against Fabriano (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ozzano: M.Barattini 26+2reb+2ast, D.Klyuchnyk 19+2reb, M.Folli 15+8reb+8ast, S.Lasagni 8+2ast, G.Chiappelli 8+10reb+3ast, S.Bonfiglio 7+2reb+4ast
Ancona: L.Ciribeni 19+5reb+4ast, T.Carnovali 17+4reb+2ast, G.Yannick 16+7reb+1ast, A.Bedin 12+6reb+3ast, R.Francesco 11+1reb+1ast, L.Panzini 8+3reb+10astgschID: 1004665
Fiorenzuola - Imola 71-80
There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Imola (11-14) beat on the road 9th ranked Fiorenzuola (12-13) 80-71 on Thursday. Imola forced 19 Fiorenzuola turnovers. Guard Lorenzo Restelli (195-1996) notched 14 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Alex Ranuzzi (195-1986, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 10 points and 5 assists. Five Imola players scored in double figures. Even 8 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by swingman Mattia Magrini (190-1993) did not help to save the game for Fiorenzuola. Power forward Gianluca Giorgi (200-1995) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Imola maintains eleventh position with 11-14 record. Loser Fiorenzuola keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Vicenza and Imola Virtus. They will meet at home Matelica (#13) in the next round. Fiorenzuola will play against Jesi (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Imola: F.Luca 15+2reb+1ast, L.Restelli 14+9reb+1ast, K.Cusenza 12+5reb, N.Corcelli 10+4reb+2ast, A.Ranuzzi 10+4reb+5ast, C.Trentin 10+4reb+1ast
Fiorenzuola: G.Giorgi 14+5reb+1ast, G.Casagrande 11+4reb+3ast, R.Alessio 9+9reb+1ast, M.Caverni 8+2reb+6ast, M.Magrini 8+7reb+6ast, F.Ricci 8+3reb+1astgschID: 1004666
Group DSant Antimo - Avellino 56-82
There was an upset when one of their biggest challengers Sant Antimo (17-9) was smashed by eighth ranked Avellino (14-12) in Napoli 82-56 on Wednesday. Avellino made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Center Giacomo Eliantonio (206-1988) notched 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Matteo Carida (188-1995) supported him with 17 points. Four Avellino players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 8 rebounds by Guido Scali (195-1998, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Sant Antimo. Power forward Giorgio Sgobba (198-1992, agency: Players Group) added 13 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Avellino moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Ancona and Brianza Casa. Loser Sant Antimo dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Cassino. Avellino will meet at home Teramo (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Sant Antimo will play against Corato Adr. (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Avellino: M.Carida 17+4reb+1ast, V.Armando 16+6reb, A.Traini 14+3reb+2ast, G.Eliantonio 10+9reb+5ast, A.Riccardo 9+1reb, G.Carenza 7+6reb+6ast
Sant Antimo: G.Sgobba 13+6reb+2ast, G.Scali 12+8reb+1ast, F.Montanari 9+4reb, M.Mennella 9+2ast, A.Quarisa 6+11reb, C.Sreten 5+1rebgschID: 1004899
Teramo - Taranto 71-75
Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Taranto (13-13) won against on the road 11th ranked Teramo (10-16) 75-71 on Wednesday. Naturalized Argentinian center Diego Corral (203-1986, agency: Interperformances) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Santiago Bruno (188-1993, agency: Players Group) supported him with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Taranto players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by guard Lorenzo Calbini (185-2003) did not help to save the game for Teramo. Forward Emidio Di Donato (198-1992) added 3 points and 16 rebounds for the hosts. Teramo's coach Andrea Gabrielli tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Taranto moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Teramo keeps the eleventh position with 16 games lost. They share it with Oleggio and Trinita. Taranto will meet at home Pescara Bsk A (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Teramo will play against Avellino (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Taranto: E.Cena 17+4reb+2ast, D.Corral 17+18reb+2ast, S.Bruno 16+7reb+5ast, R.Simone 13+3reb+3ast, F.Villa 5+4reb+4ast, G.Conte 5+4reb
Teramo: C.Lorenzo 14+8reb+3ast, F.Casoni 12+5reb, S.Perin 10+1reb+1ast, S.Mattia 9+2ast, G.Galipo 7+4reb+4ast, G.Arcangelo 6+1rebgschID: 1004900
Corato Adr. - Caserta BLE 79-96
Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Corato Adr. (7-19) lost at home to fifth ranked Caserta BLE (18-8) 96-79 on Wednesday. Naturalized Albanian swingman Klaudio Ndoja (200-1985) notched 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Alessandro Sperduto (193-2000) supported him with 19 points. Caserta BLE's coach Sergio Luise used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by swingman Giorgio Artioli (200-1995, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Corato Adr.. Naturalized Russian center Ilia Boev (209-2001) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Five Caserta BLE and four Corato Adr. players scored in double figures. Caserta BLE have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with San Vendemiano. Corato Adr. lost sixth consecutive game. Corato Adr. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the fourteenth position with 19 games lost. Caserta BLE will meet at home Cassino (#6) in the next round. Corato Adr. will play against Sant Antimo (#5) in Napoli and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caserta BLE: A.Sperduto 19+1reb+3ast, K.Ndoja 17+6reb+2ast, R.Raffaele 15+4reb+1ast, A.Cioppa 14+2reb+4ast, M.Drigo 14+1reb+3ast, C.Eugenio 6+1reb
Corato Adr.: B.Ilia 15+9reb, E.Idiaru 14+4reb+1ast, G.Artioli 12+9reb+4ast, P.Battaglia 12+1reb+1ast, M.Stella 10+4reb+2ast, L.Trunic 9+3reb+3astgschID: 1004901
Cassino - Trinita 95-80
Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Cassino (17-9) defeated at home 12th ranked Trinita (10-16) 95-80 on Wednesday. Guard Flavio Gay (185-1998) notched 20 points to lead the effort and naturalized Montenegrin Lazar Kekovic (204-1999) supported him with 15 points. Even 15 points and 5 rebounds by naturalized Bosnian guard Amar Klacar (199-2000) did not help to save the game for Trinita. Power forward Niccolo Lurini (198-2000, agency: Players Group) added 14 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cassino moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sant Antimo. Newly promoted Trinita dropped to the eleventh position with 16 games lost. They share it with Oleggio and Teramo. Cassino will meet higher ranked Caserta BLE (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Trinita will play against Monopoli AN (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cassino: F.Gay 20+3reb+2ast, G.Petronella 17+4reb+1ast, L.Kekovic 15+4reb+3ast, T.Alessio 12+1reb+1ast, J.Milosevic 10+6reb+4ast, M.Teghini 8+2reb+2ast
Trinita: A.Klacar 15+5reb, N.Lurini 14+4reb, B.Misolic 13+4reb, G.Simone 10+5reb+1ast, C.Luigi 8+5reb+2ast, O.Simon 7+8rebgschID: 1004903
Pescara Bsk A - Monopoli AN 57-59
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 15th ranked Pescara Bsk A's (3-23) home loss to fourteenth ranked Monopoli AN (8-18) 57-59 on Wednesday. Point guard Giovanni Laquintana (187-1991) notched 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and center Jacopo Ragusa (203-2000) supported him with 9 points and 5 rebounds. Monopoli AN's coach Sergio Carolillo used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 20 points and 15 rebounds by center Andrea Capitanelli (208-1986) did not help to save the game for Pescara Bsk A. Swingman Loris Masciopinto (195-2000) added 17 points for the hosts. Monopoli AN moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Bergamo. Pescara Bsk A lost eleventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth position with 23 games lost. They share it with Campus Varese. Monopoli AN will meet higher ranked Trinita (#12) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pescara Bsk A will play against Taranto and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Monopoli AN: G.Laquintana 25+9reb+4ast, R.Jacopo 9+5reb+1ast, G.Moretti 8+2reb, N.Bastone 5+8reb, M.Annese 5+1reb+1ast, Y.Biordi 4+1reb+2ast
Pescara Bsk A: A.Capitanelli 20+15reb+3ast, M.Loris 17+1reb+2ast, T.Bassidiki 5+3reb, D.Pucci 5+7reb+5ast, P.Manolo 4+1reb+1ast, M.Seye 3+3rebgschID: 1004904
Salerno - Roseto 77-73
There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Salerno (12-14) beat at home second-ranked Roseto (20-6) 77-73 on Thursday. Salerno looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Forward Dario Zucca (203-1996) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and naturalized Croatian point guard Victor Sulina (180-2004) supported him with 16 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds by naturalized Serbian Aleksa Nikolic (205-1999) did not help to save the game for Roseto. The former international guard Marco Santiangeli (192-1991, agency: Players Group) added 16 points and 6 assists for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Salerno maintains tenth position with 12-14 record, which they share with Sangiorgese and Monfalcone. Loser Roseto keeps the second place with six games lost. They share the position with Livorno Pielle. Salerno will meet league's second-placed Ruvo di Puglia on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Roseto will play against Bisceglie and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Salerno: N.Rinaldi 18+2reb+1ast, S.Victor 16+3reb+6ast, D.Zucca 16+11reb+4ast, N.Moffa 15+3reb+2ast, A.Donadoni 8+5reb+8ast, D.Birindelli 2+1reb+2ast
Roseto: M.Santiangeli 16+2reb+6ast, A.Nikolic 14+11reb+1ast, V.Amoroso 13+2reb+1ast, A.Zampogna 11+2reb+2ast, N.Morici 8+3reb+1ast, N.Dincic 7+2rebgschID: 1004905
Bisceglie - Pozzuoli 83-68
Very expected game when 16th ranked Pozzuoli (1-25) lost on the road to seventh ranked Bisceglie (16-10) 83-68 on Thursday. Bisceglie forced 19 Pozzuoli turnovers. Strangely Pozzuoli outrebounded Bisceglie 38-25 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Filiberto Dri (190-1989) notched 15 points and 8 assists to lead the effort and Moldovan point guard Gabriel Dron (176-2002, agency: Players Group) supported him with 12 points and 4 assists. Five Bisceglie players scored in double figures. Bisceglie's coach Luciano Nunzi used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by guard Marco Cucco (189-1994) did not help to save the game for Pozzuoli. Montenegrin power forward Fatih Mehmedovic (205-2000, agency: SLN) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Bisceglie moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Omegna and Legnano K. Pozzuoli lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 25 games lost. They share it with Langhe Roero. Bisceglie will meet higher ranked Roseto (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pozzuoli will play against the league's leader RO Luiss (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bisceglie: F.Dri 15+8ast, D.Gabriel 12+3reb+4ast, V.Davide 12+4reb, M.Bini 11+5reb+1ast, M.Dip 10+4reb+3ast, R.Chiti 10+1reb+2ast
Pozzuoli: M.Cucco 19+5reb+4ast, M.Fatih 15+9reb+2ast, I.Koite Thiam 11+8reb+2ast, G.Daniele 8+3reb, S.Lucarelli 7+8reb+2ast, M.Joseph 6+1rebgschID: 1004906
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