There were only 2 rounds played so far and it’s still very beginning of the Regular Season in Serie B Nazionale. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The biggest surprise of round 2 in Serie B Nazionale took place in Omegna where host Omegna beat Crema 92-76 on Wednesday evening. Omegna dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Crema‘s 32. Omegna looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was center Jacopo Balanzoni (205-1993, agency: SLN) who scored 20 points. point guard Francesco Paolin (190-1995) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. Riccardo Murri (190-2000) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Crema’s coach Nazareno Lombardi rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Crema will play next round against Fidenza trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Omegna will try to continue on its current victory against Fiorenzuola at home.
Faenza defeated Ragusa at home 105-96. Guard Lorenzo Calbini (185-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Mitchell Poletti contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. Swingman Nicolo Bertocco (198-1995) replied with 33 points (!!!) for Ragusa. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ragusa will play next round against strong Lumezzane trying to get back on the winning streak. Faenza will try to continue on its current victory against Treviglio at home.
Imola Virtus recorded a loss on the court of Mestre on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Mestre 85-64. Simone Aromando scored 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners. Luca Valentini responded with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Imola Virtus’ coach Gianluigi Galetti gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Mestre will meet Imola ACosta on the road in the next round. Imola Virtus will play against Piacenza and hope to win that game.
Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Imola ACosta was defeated by Agrigento in a road game 70-69. San Vendemiano lost to Orlandina at home 80-86. Piacenza lost to Treviglio on the opponent’s court 73-95. Fidenza lost to Lumezzane in a home game 58-66. Vicenza recorded a loss to Fiorenzuola on the road 73-83. Legnano defeated Saronno on its own court 78-75. Chiusi lost to Montecatini in a road game 60-74. Fabo Herons won against RO Virtus 1960 at home 79-74. Livorno Pielle managed to outperform Piombino on the opponent’s court 70-62. Ravenna managed to beat Cassino in a home game 87-71. Salerno defeated Caserta Pap. on the road 83-70. Luiss Roma smashed San Severo on its own court 86-54. Roseto won against Fabriano in a road game 77-75. Sant Antimo lost to Ruvo di Puglia at home 80-85. Chieti managed to beat Jesi on the opponent’s court 70-64. Latina lost to Rieti in a home game 84-91.
The best stats of 2nd round was 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists by Patrick Baldassarre of Rieti.
Group A
Mestre – Imola Virtus 85-64
Imola Virtus recorded a loss on the court of Mestre on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Mestre 85-64. Mestre looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Imola Virtus‘ players. Forward Simone Aromando (200-1997, agency: SLN) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Michele Rubbini (185-1999, agency: SLN) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Five Mestre players scored in double figures. Point guard Luca Valentini (189-1997) responded with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Cameroonian center Seraphin Kadjividi (211-2003) scored 5 points and 16 rebounds. Imola Virtus’ coach Gianluigi Galetti gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Mestre will meet Imola ACosta on the road in the next round. Imola Virtus will play against Piacenza and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Imola Virtus: L.Valentini 14+5reb+4ast, S.Vaulet 13+1reb+1ast, D.Masciarelli 13+2reb+1ast, S.Obinna 8+4reb, S.Kadjividi 5+16reb, F.Magagnoli 4+2reb+1ast
Mestre: S.Aromando 24+8reb+1ast, M.Rubbini 17+5reb+6ast, M.Contento 12+4reb+4ast, L.Galmarini 11+6reb+3ast, A.Lo Biondo 10+3reb+3ast, A.Mazzucchelli 7+2reb+4ast
gschID: 1184763
Omegna – Crema 92-76
The biggest surprise of round 2 in Serie B Nazionale took place in Omegna where host Omegna beat Crema 92-76 on Wednesday evening. Omegna dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Crema‘s 32. Omegna looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was center Jacopo Balanzoni (205-1993, agency: SLN) who scored 20 points. Point guard Francesco Paolin (190-1995) chipped in 14 points and 6 assists. Five Omegna players scored in double figures. Riccardo Murri (190-2000) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and Slovenian Nejc Zupan (203-1996, agency: Bell Basketball) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Crema’s coach Nazareno Lombardi rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Crema will play next round against Fidenza trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Omegna will try to continue on its current victory against Fiorenzuola at home.
Top scorers:
Crema: L.Valesin 15, R.Murri 15+6reb+1ast, N.Zupan 12+5reb+4ast, G.Tarallo 7+4reb, W.Wiltshire 6+3reb+1ast, L.Dell’Anna 6+1ast
Omegna: J.Balanzoni 20+3reb+1ast, A.Stepanovic 14+8reb+1ast, F.Paolin 14+3reb+6ast, S.Mazzantini 13+5reb+2ast, M.Ferraro 12+9reb+1ast, A.Misters 12+4reb+4ast
gschID: 1184764
Agrigento – Imola ACosta 70-69
There was a minor upset when Imola ACosta was edged on the road by Agrigento 70-69 on Wednesday. Naturalized Argentinian forward Albano Chiarastella (195-1985, agency: BIG) scored 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Fabrizio Piccone (182-1998) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Agrigento players scored in double figures. Swingman Gioacchino Chiappelli (198-1991, agency: SLN) responded with 6 points and 15 rebounds and guard Luca Toniato (193-1998, agency: Interperformances) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Agrigento will meet at home Desio in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Imola ACosta will play against Mestre and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Imola ACosta: M.Klanjscek 14+3reb+1ast, M.Restelli 11, L.Toniato 10+6reb+2ast, V.Zedda 9+4reb, G.Filippini 7+5reb, G.Chiappelli 6+15reb+1ast
Agrigento: F.Piccone 14+1reb+4ast, E.Caiazza 14+2reb, A.Chiarastella 10+8reb+6ast, G.Martini 10+5reb, A.Scarponi 9+2reb+2ast, S.Miccoli 7+2reb
gschID: 1184765
San Vendemiano – Orlandina 80-86
No shocking result in a game when Orlandina defeated on the road San Vendemiano 86-80 on Wednesday. Naturalized Argentinian forward Lucas Fresno (195-2004) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Giacomo Furin (202-2003) chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Orlandina’s coach Domenico Bolignano used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Tommaso Oxilia (200-1998, agency: Players Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Andrea Tassinari (187-1996, agency: SLN) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Orlandina and five San Vendemiano players scored in double figures. Orlandina will meet Saronno on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. San Vendemiano will play against Monferrato in Casale and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
San Vendemiano: A.Tassinari 15+5reb+6ast, J.Preti 15+4reb+1ast, K.Gluditis 14+5reb, T.Oxilia 12+14reb+3ast, M.Antelli 11+6reb+3ast, L.Fabiani 8+3reb
Orlandina: L.Fresno 18+10reb, G.Furin 17+10reb, M.Barattini 15+2reb+5ast, S.Jasaitis 10+6reb, P.Gatti 9+4reb+2ast, L.Antonietti 8+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1184766
Treviglio – Piacenza 95-73
Very expected game when Piacenza was rolled over on the road by Treviglio 95-73 on Wednesday. Treviglio outrebounded Piacenza 40-21 including 27 on the defensive glass. Treviglio shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Piacenza‘s players. Giacomo Zanetti (206-2005) scored 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Croatian center Aleksandar Marcius (208-1990, college: DePaul) chipped in 9 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Point guard Vincenzo Taddeo (190-2000) responded with 14 points and Raphael Chiti (195-1999, agency: SLN) scored 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Treviglio will meet Faenza on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Piacenza will play against Imola Virtus and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piacenza: R.Chiti 15+2reb+2ast, V.Taddeo 14+2reb+3ast, J.Blair 11+7reb, R.Klanskis 8+2reb+1ast, M.Perin 7+1reb, T.Lanzi 6+1reb+3ast
Treviglio: G.Zanetti 25+5reb+1ast, L.Manenti 13+6reb+1ast, M.Cagliani 10+1reb, T.Vecchiola 9+2reb+6ast, A.Marcius 9+11reb+5ast, D.Alibegovic 8+3reb+4ast
gschID: 1184768
Faenza – Ragusa 105-96
Faenza defeated Ragusa at home 105-96. Faenza made 30-of-37 charity shots (81.1 percent) during the game. Faenza outrebounded Ragusa 36-21 including a 25-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Faenza players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. Ragusa was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Lorenzo Calbini (185-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Power forward Mitchell Poletti (205-1988) contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. Swingman Nicolo Bertocco (198-1995) replied with 33 points (!!!) and Franco Gaetano (202-1999, agency: Players Group) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Ragusa. Five Faenza and four Ragusa players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ragusa will play next round against strong Lumezzane trying to get back on the winning streak. Faenza will try to continue on its current victory against Treviglio at home.
Top scorers:
Ragusa: N.Bertocco 33+2reb+1ast, F.Gaetano 17+6reb+4ast, D.Vavoli 14+2reb+3ast, G.Ianelli 11+3reb+2ast, H.Erkmaa 8+11ast, U.Simon 7+3reb+3ast
Faenza: S.Vico 18+2reb+3ast, L.Calbini 17+5reb+9ast, T.Cavallero 17+5reb+2ast, M.Poletti 17+3reb+4ast, N.Dincic 14+9reb+1ast, G.Poggi 10+7reb+3ast
gschID: 1184769
Fidenza – Lumezzane 58-66
Very predictable result when Lumezzane beat on the road Fidenza 66-58 on Wednesday. Lumezzane made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game, while Fidenza only scored three points from the stripe. Swingman Alessandro Amici (200-1991) scored 28 points (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Giacomo Baldini (190-1996) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Cameroonian Levi Guimdo (193-2005) responded with 7 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Tommaso Bellini (194-2004) scored 15 points. Fidenza’s coach Stefano Bizzozi tested ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Lumezzane will meet Ragusa on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fidenza will play against Crema and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fidenza: T.Bellini 15+1reb, L.Guimdo 7+7reb+3ast, S.Valsecchi 7+5reb, L.Restelli 7+4reb+1ast, M.Galli 6+2reb+4ast, E.Scattolin 6+6reb+1ast
Lumezzane: A.Amici 28+4reb+3ast, G.Baldini 17+6reb+4ast, L.Tandia 11+4reb, L.Varaschin 5+5reb+2ast, T.Minoli 3+9reb+2ast, M.Di Meco 2+5reb
gschID: 1184770
Fiorenzuola – Vicenza 83-73
Fiorenzuola used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Vicenza 83-73 on Wednesday night. Fiorenzuola made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Croatian forward Ozren Pavlovic (203-1994, college: Hawaii) scored 16 points to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Matteo Negri (194-1991, agency: SLN) chipped in 13 points during the contest. Spanish forward Federico Ucles (204-1993, agency: Promo Sport ID) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and guard Mattia Da Campo (198-1997, college: Seattle) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Four Vicenza players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fiorenzuola will meet Omegna on the road in the next round. Vicenza will play against Legnano and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Vicenza: F.Ucles 22+14reb+2ast, G.Almansi 14+4reb, M.Da Campo 13+5reb+3ast, V.Cucchiaro 10+4ast, G.Gasparin 6+4reb+2ast, C.Nwohuocha 6+3reb
Fiorenzuola: O.Pavlovic 16+3reb+1ast, M.Negri 13+3reb+2ast, L.Galassi 11+1reb+1ast, R.Bottioni 9+1reb+5ast, M.Seck 9+4reb, N.Venturoli 8+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1184771
Legnano – Saronno 78-75
Everything went according to plan when Legnano edged at home Saronno 78-75 on Wednesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. American Nik Raivio (193-1986, college: Portland, agency: Pensack Sports) had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Guido Scali (195-1998, agency: SLN) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Forward Andrea Quinti (200-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and guard Matteo Beretta (188-1999, agency: SLN) scored 16 points and 6 assists. Legnano will meet at home Vicenza in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Saronno will play against Orlandina and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Saronno: A.Quinti 19+10reb+2ast, M.Beretta 16+3reb+6ast, G.Maspero 12+5reb, G.Pellegrini 8+1reb+1ast, P.Nasini 7+9reb+4ast, N.Giulietti 6+2reb+1ast
Legnano: N.Raivio 23+12reb+4ast, G.Scali 15+7reb+3ast, G.Sodero 8+3ast, M.Mastroianni 8+3ast, P.Agostini 8+7reb, E.Gallizzi 7+1reb
gschID: 1184772
Group B
Montecatini – Chiusi 74-60
Montecatini used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Chiusi 74-60 on Wednesday night. Montecatini had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Alberto Bedin (202-1999, agency: SLN) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) to lead the charge for the winners and Daniele Toscano (196-1993) chipped in 10 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The former international power forward Andrea Renzi (206-1989, agency: Players Group) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and guard Martino Criconia (196-1998) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Montecatini will meet Cassino on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Chiusi will play against Livorno Pielle and hope to win that game and get promotion back to the Serie A2 just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Chiusi: A.Renzi 14+6reb, A.Ceparano 13+3reb, M.Criconia 9+7reb+1ast, L.Raffaelli 6+4reb+2ast, L.Rasio 6+3reb+1ast, L.Baldi 4+1reb+1ast
Montecatini: A.Bedin 17+5reb+1ast, D.Toscano 10+11reb, M.Chiarini 10+3reb+1ast, M.Di Pizzo 8+3reb, M.Acunzo 8+6reb, L.D’Alessandro 7+6reb
gschID: 1184773
Fabo Herons – RO Virtus 1960 79-74
No shocking result in a game in Montecatini where Fabo Herons defeated RO Virtus 1960 79-74 on Wednesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Fabo Herons made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. Forward Marco Arrigoni (198-1991, agency: SLN) had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Ukrainian center Dimitri Klyuchnyk (211-2001) chipped in 12 points during the contest. Swingman Alberto Conti (195-1998) responded with 24 points and the former international guard Marco Santiangeli (192-1991, agency: Players Group) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. RO Virtus 1960’s coach Alessandro Tonolli tested ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Fabo Herons will meet at home Caserta Pap. in the next round and are hoping to win another game. RO Virtus 1960 will play against San Severo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
RO Virtus 1960: A.Conti 24+2reb+1ast, M.Santiangeli 12+5reb, M.Visintin 10+2reb+1ast, A.Ancellotti 7+7reb+2ast, E.Caversazio 7+5reb+2ast, A.Valentini 6+1reb
Fabo Herons: D.Klyuchnyk 12+4reb+1ast, M.Arrigoni 12+15reb+2ast, D.Dell’Uomo 11+2reb+2ast, E.Trapani 10+2reb, G.Sgobba 9+1reb+4ast, A.Chiera 8+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1184774
Piombino – Livorno Pielle 62-70
Very expected game when Piombino was defeated at home by Livorno Pielle 70-62 on Wednesday. Guard Ennio Leonzio (191-1994) scored 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Daniel Donzelli (200-1996) chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Lorenzo De Zardo (199-1999, agency: Players Group) responded with 10 points and 6 rebounds and American swingman Tyler Cartaino (198-1996, college: Chaminade, agency: Players Group) scored 14 points. Piombino’s coach Andrea Zanchi tested ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Livorno Pielle will meet at home Chiusi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Piombino will play against Ravenna and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piombino: T.Cartaino 14+1reb+2ast, M.Nicoli 12+3reb, L.De Zardo 10+6reb+3ast, G.Frattoni 7+3ast, M.Pieri 6+3reb, F.Forti 5+1reb+3ast
Livorno Pielle: E.Leonzio 20+8reb+1ast, D.Donzelli 10+10reb+1ast, J.Vedovato 10+5reb+1ast, J.Cepic 8+2reb, D.Bonacini 8+2reb+6ast, M.Del Testa 5+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1184775
Ravenna – Cassino 87-71
Ravenna used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Cassino 87-71 on Thursday night. Ravenna made 27-of-35 free shots (77.1 percent) during the game, while Cassino only scored eight points from the stripe. Guard Flavio Gay (185-1998) scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Federico Casoni (201-1997) chipped in 8 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. Alessandro Riva (205-1998) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Manuel Saladini (182-2002) scored 18 points. Ravenna will meet Piombino on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cassino will play against Montecatini and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cassino: M.Saladini 18+4reb+1ast, A.Riva 16+9reb, M.Ghigo 11+3reb+1ast, F.Beck 7+3reb+4ast, G.Conte 7+6reb+3ast, K.Korsunov 6+7reb+2ast
Ravenna: F.Gay 19+6reb+5ast, G.Dron 17+2reb+1ast, K.Brigato 13+3reb, I.Tyrtyshnyk 9+2reb+1ast, R.Crespi 9+6reb+1ast, F.Casoni 8+16reb
gschID: 1184776
Caserta Pap. – Salerno 70-83
Not a big story in a game when Caserta Pap. was defeated at home by Salerno 83-70 on Wednesday. Naturalized Argentinian point guard Nicolas Stanic (180-1984) scored 15 points and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Montenegrin Lazar Kekovic (204-1999) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Salerno players scored in double figures. Point guard Domenico DArgenzio (174-2001) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds and guard Matteo Lagana (189-2000) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Caserta Pap.’s coach Damiano Cagnazzo tested ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Salerno will meet at home Jesi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Caserta Pap. will play against Fabo Herons in Montecatini and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Caserta Pap.: D.D’Argenzio 18+8reb, M.Lagana 14+3reb+4ast, A.Azzaro 12+6reb+1ast, O.Heinonen 9+1reb, D.Mastroianni 5+3reb+1ast, B.Diouf 5+6reb+1ast
Salerno: L.Chaves 18+3ast, N.Stanic 15+4reb+8ast, L.Kekovic 14+6reb+3ast, N.Mei 12+3reb+2ast, G.Candotto 8+1reb+1ast, G.Favali 6
gschID: 1184777
Luiss Roma – San Severo 86-54
Luiss Roma used a home court advantage and outleveled the opponent from San Severo 86-54 on Wednesday night. Luiss Roma outrebounded San Severo 39-24 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Riccardo Salvioni (198-2004) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Venezuelan guard Fabrizio Pugliatti (200-2004) chipped in 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Swingman Soma Toure (195-2002) responded with 8 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Nicolo Pellicano (182-2002) scored 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Luiss Roma will meet Latina on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. San Severo will play against RO Virtus 1960 in Roma and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
San Severo: N.Pellicano 12+2reb+2ast, N.Moffa 8+1reb, S.Toure 8+7reb+1ast, C.Cane 6+2reb, A.Mobio 6+1reb+1ast, M.Gherardini 5+3reb
Luiss Roma: R.Salvioni 16+10reb, F.Pugliatti 15+4reb+3ast, E.Bottelli 12, N.Errica 7+2ast, M.Ferrara 7+9reb+1ast, F.Villa 6+7reb+3ast
gschID: 1184778
Fabriano – Roseto 75-77
There was no surprise when Fabriano was edged at home by Roseto 77-75 on Wednesday. Roseto made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The former international Brian Sacchetti (200-1986, agency: SLN) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Vincenzo Guaiana (195-2000) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Roseto players scored in double figures. Roseto’s coach Franco Gramenzi used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Argentinian point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-1998) responded with 20 points and 7 assists and forward Lorenzo Molinaro (204-1992) scored 7 points and 10 rebounds. Roseto will meet at home Rieti in the next round. Fabriano will play against Ruvo di Puglia and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fabriano: S.Pierotti 20+3reb+7ast, R.Pisano 11+1reb+1ast, F.Gnecchi 9+5reb+1ast, S.Centanni 9+3reb+3ast, D.Raucci 8+2reb+1ast, R.Carta 7+5reb+2ast
Roseto: B.Sacchetti 15+5reb+2ast, L.Aukstikalnis 12+2reb+3ast, G.Durante 11+7reb+1ast, V.Guaiana 10+9reb+3ast, E.Tiberti 9+3reb, A.Donadoni 6+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1184779
Sant Antimo – Ruvo di Puglia 80-85
No shocking result in a game in Napoli where Ruvo di Puglia defeated Sant Antimo 85-80 on Wednesday. Ruvo di Puglia made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Maltese-American Darryl Jackson (189-1985, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) scored 32 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Jacopo Borra (215-1990, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Ruvo di Puglia’s coach Stefano Rajola used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Australian-Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) responded with 16 points and 4 assists and power forward Giovanni Lenti (200-1996, agency: BIG) scored 21 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ruvo di Puglia will meet at home Fabriano in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sant Antimo will play against Chieti and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sant Antimo: G.Lenti 21+2reb, M.Nelson 16+4reb+4ast, G.Berra 11+2reb+1ast, D.Lucas 11+5reb+3ast, A.Colussa 6+9reb, P.Ruggiero 6+5reb
Ruvo di Puglia: D.Jackson 32+5reb+1ast, J.Borra 14+7reb, T.Gatto 10+4reb, B.Musso 10+2reb, G.Giorgi 8, S.Conte 5+3reb
gschID: 1184780
Jesi – Chieti 64-70
Very expected game when Jesi was defeated at home by Chieti 70-64 on Wednesday. Point guard Costantino Bechi (182-2002) scored 15 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Belgian power forward Thomas Van Ounsem (205-1999) chipped in 9 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Chieti players scored in double figures. Chieti’s coach Lino Lardo used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Edoardo Di Emidio (189-1993) responded with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Argentinian guard Santiago Bruno (188-1993, agency: Players Group) scored 14 points. Chieti will meet at home Sant Antimo in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Jesi will play against Salerno and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Jesi: S.Bruno 14+2reb, E.Di Emidio 13+5reb+4ast, E.Cena 8+2reb, A.Valentini 7+4reb+3ast, R.Marulli 7+2reb+4ast, M.Petrucci 5+5reb+2ast
Chieti: C.Bechi 15+4reb+4ast, S.Sinagra 11+1reb+1ast, E.Vettori 11+2reb, A.Serafini 11+5reb+1ast, D.Hadzic 10+2reb, T.Van Ounsem 9+10reb+2ast
gschID: 1184781
Latina – Rieti 84-91
Very predictable result when Rieti beat on the road Latina 91-84 on Wednesday. Rieti outrebounded Latina 38-27 including 28 on the defensive glass. Naturalized Swiss power forward Patrick Baldassarre (201-1986, agency: Players Group) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Davide Meluzzi (180-1998) chipped in 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Rieti players scored in double figures. Argentinian center Agustin Caffaro (211-1995) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Daniele Merletto (175-1993) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Latina’s coach Agostino Origliio tested ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Rieti will meet Roseto on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Latina will play against Luiss Roma and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Latina: A.Caffaro 17+9reb, D.Merletto 15+4reb+5ast, P.Paci 14+4reb+1ast, T.Rossi 9+3reb+1ast, A.Guastamacchia 9+2reb+1ast, M.Mennella 8+2reb+3ast
Rieti: D.Meluzzi 24+5reb+4ast, P.Baldassarre 20+13reb+4ast, A.Fabi 18+9reb+4ast, M.Capocotta 10+1reb, M.Melchiorri 7+1reb+1ast, V.Sulina 6+3reb+2ast
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