It’s still too early stage of the Regular Season in Serie B Nazionale, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The biggest surprise took place in Mestre where host Mestre (4-1) beat league’s leader Lumezzane (4-1) 92-79 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Lumezzane. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Mestre looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Michele Rubbini (185-1999, agency: SLN) who scored 17 points. Luca Brambilla (194-1996) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Alessandro Amici (200-1991) produced 12 points and 8 assists for the guests. Mestre have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Lumezzane. Lumezzane will play next round against Saronno trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Mestre will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Legnano at home.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Roseto as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader’s (Lumezzane) loss. Roseto smashed 16th ranked Jesi at home 69-48. Lithuanian Lukas Aukstikalnis (196-1995) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points. Andrea Pastore contributed with 8 points and 6 assists for the winners. Roseto’s coach Franco Gramenzi felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Marco Petrucci (195-1992, agency: SLN) answered with 12 points and 5 rebounds for Jesi. Undefeated Roseto (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Jesi at the other side dropped to the fifteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams. Jesi will play next round against Sant Antimo trying to get back on the winning streak. Roseto will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Fabo Herons at Montecatini.
Undefeated Orlandina (4-1) recorded its first loss on the court of tenth ranked Agrigento on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Agrigento 76-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Orlandina. Fabrizio Piccone stepped up and scored 23 points for the winners. Patrick Gatti responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Agrigento (3-2) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Newly promoted Orlandina still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Agrigento will meet San Vendemiano (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Orlandina will play against Imola ACosta (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Imola ACosta defeated Monferrato in a road game 100-96. Omegna was beaten by Piacenza at home 67-72. Vicenza lost to Ragusa on the opponent’s court 62-67. Faenza managed to outperform Imola Virtus in a home game 76-72. Treviglio recorded a loss to Saronno on the road 84-76. Fidenza defeated San Vendemiano on its own court 91-87. Crema was beaten by Fiorenzuola in a road game 85-79. Legnano destroyed Desio at home 93-73. Latina unfortunately lost to Fabo Herons on the opponent’s court 77-90. Ravenna recorded a loss to Chiusi in a home game 68-74. Rieti was defeated by RO Virtus 1960 on the road 84-67. Caserta Pap. was beaten by Luiss Roma on its own court 73-81. Fabriano won against Salerno in a road game 66-62. Cassino unfortunately lost to Piombino at home 74-75. San Severo recorded a loss to Sant Antimo on the opponent’s court 75-85. Chieti defeated Livorno Pielle in a home game 79-73. Ruvo di Puglia beat Montecatini on the road 82-77.
The best stats of 5th round was 21 points by Bernardo Musso of Ruvo di Puglia.
Group A
Monferrato – Imola ACosta 96-100
There was a minor upset in Casale where 9th ranked Monferrato (2-2) was defeated by twelfth ranked Imola ACosta (3-2) 100-96 on Wednesday. Imola ACosta made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Monferrato outrebounded Imola ACosta 46-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Slovenian guard Maks Klanjscek (196-1999, college: Oklahoma) stepped up and scored 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and power forward Giacomo Filippini (204-1991, agency: SLN) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international power forward Niccolo Martinoni (203-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Simone Vecerina (196-1999) scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Monferrato’s coach Fabio Corbani rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Imola ACosta moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser Monferrato dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with Ravenna. Imola ACosta will meet at home higher ranked Orlandina (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Monferrato will play against Vicenza (#19) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Serie A2 just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Monferrato: N.Martinoni 25+11reb+1ast, M.Rupil 16+4reb+2ast, S.Vecerina 16+6reb+8ast, D.Pepper 15+8reb+4ast, U.Stazzonelli 10+5reb+1ast, J.Wojciechowski 10+6reb+3ast
Imola ACosta: M.Klanjscek 24+6reb+3ast, G.Filippini 15+6reb+4ast, L.Toniato 14+2reb+1ast, G.Chiappelli 13+7reb+4ast, G.Sanguinetti 12+4reb+6ast, M.Restelli 10+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1184823
Omegna – Piacenza 67-72
There was a surprise result when eighteenth ranked Piacenza (1-4) defeated on the road higher ranked Omegna (3-2) 72-67 on Wednesday. Piacenza outrebounded Omegna 45-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. Naturalized Swiss Laurent Zoccoletti (203-1999) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and Raphael Chiti (195-1999, agency: SLN) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Piacenza players scored in double figures. Latvian Andris Misters (195-1992, college: Jacksonville) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Serbian power forward Arsenije Stepanovic (206-2000) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Piacenza left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Omegna dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 8 other teams. Piacenza will meet at home Ragusa (#15) in the next round. Omegna will play against Faenza (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Omegna: A.Misters 17+7reb+5ast, A.Stepanovic 16+7reb+2ast, S.Mazzantini 10+3reb+3ast, J.Balanzoni 8+1reb+1ast, M.Corgnati 7+1reb, M.Maruca 5+1reb+4ast
Piacenza: V.Taddeo 18+3reb+1ast, R.Chiti 17+5reb+3ast, L.Zoccoletti 15+15reb+1ast, R.Klanskis 10+10reb+1ast, J.Blair 8+7reb+3ast, E.Morvillo 4
gschID: 1184824
Agrigento – Orlandina 76-71
Orlandina (4-1) recorded its first loss on the court of tenth ranked Agrigento on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Agrigento 76-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Orlandina. Point guard Fabrizio Piccone (182-1998) stepped up and scored 23 points for the winners and guard Samuele Miccoli (190-2006) chipped in 15 points. Patrick Gatti (198-2001, agency: Players Group) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized Argentinian forward Lucas Fresno (195-2004) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Agrigento (3-2) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Newly promoted Orlandina still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Agrigento will meet San Vendemiano (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Orlandina will play against Imola ACosta (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orlandina: P.Gatti 16+9reb+2ast, S.Jasaitis 15+3reb+1ast, L.Fresno 14+2reb+4ast, G.Furin 8+5reb+1ast, G.Cecchinato 8, L.Antonietti 4+1reb
Agrigento: F.Piccone 23+2reb+3ast, S.Miccoli 15+1reb+1ast, M.Peterson 12+3reb+1ast, R.Disibio 7+3reb, N.Morici 6+6reb+2ast, E.Caiazza 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1184825
Ragusa – Vicenza 67-62
There was a minor upset when 16th ranked Vicenza (1-4) was defeated on the road by nineteenth ranked Ragusa (1-4) 67-62 on Wednesday. Ragusa made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Swingman Nicolo Bertocco (198-1995) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and power forward Mirko Gloria (203-1995, agency: Players Group) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Gian Almansi (196-2002, agency: Players Group) responded with 16 points and Spanish forward Federico Ucles (204-1993, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 7 points and 9 rebounds. Ragusa left bottom position moving up to fifteenth place, which they share with 9 other teams including defeated Vicenza. Ragusa will meet Piacenza (#17) on the road in the next round. Vicenza will play against Monferrato and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vicenza: G.Almansi 16+4reb+2ast, V.Cucchiaro 13+3reb+1ast, G.Gasparin 11+3reb+2ast, M.Da Campo 9+7reb, F.Ucles 7+9reb+2ast, C.Nwohuocha 4+7reb
Ragusa: N.Bertocco 22+4reb+1ast, M.Gloria 15+9reb+1ast, F.Gaetano 10+13reb+1ast, H.Erkmaa 7+5reb+7ast, U.Simon 6+1reb+3ast, D.Vavoli 5+7reb
gschID: 1184826
Faenza – Imola Virtus 76-72
Very predictable result when fourth ranked Faenza (4-1) beat at home 11th ranked Imola Virtus (2-3) 76-72 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Faenza looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Naturalized Argentinian swingman Tomas Cavallero (198-1998) stepped up and scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Giovanni Poggi (201-1997) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized Cameroonian center Seraphin Kadjividi (211-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Polish-Argentinian swingman Santiago Vaulet (194-1998) scored 18 points. Five Faenza and four Imola Virtus players scored in double figures. Faenza keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Imola Virtus dropped to the twelfth place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Faenza will meet Omegna (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Imola Virtus will play against Fidenza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Imola Virtus: S.Vaulet 18+4reb+3ast, F.Magagnoli 15+4reb+4ast, S.Kadjividi 13+13reb, Y.Morina 11+2reb+2ast, L.Valentini 6+2reb+6ast, S.Obinna 5+10reb+1ast
Faenza: S.Vico 16+1reb+3ast, T.Cavallero 14+8reb+4ast, G.Poggi 14+7reb+3ast, A.Fragonara 13+3reb+7ast, L.Calbini 11+5reb+3ast, M.Poletti 5+7reb+2ast
gschID: 1184827
Saronno – Treviglio 84-76
There was an upset when higher ranked Treviglio (3-1) was defeated on the road by twentieth ranked Saronno (0-4) 84-76 on Thursday. It was a great shooting night for Saronno especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. Guard Matteo Beretta (188-1999, agency: SLN) stepped up and scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and power forward Giacomo Maspero (204-1992) chipped in 19 points. Five Saronno players scored in double figures. Guard Marco Drocker Gian (190-2001) responded with 18 points and Croatian center Aleksandar Marcius (208-1990, college: DePaul) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Treviglio’s coach Davide Villa rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Newly promoted Saronno maintains twentieth place with 0-4 record. Loser Treviglio dropped to the sixth position with one game lost. They share it with Desio. Saronno will meet higher ranked Lumezzane (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Treviglio will play against Fiorenzuola and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Serie A2 just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Treviglio: M.Drocker Gian 18+1reb, L.Abega 10+3ast, A.Marcius 10+8reb+1ast, D.Alibegovic 9+4reb+1ast, D.Reati 7+1reb, L.Sergio 7+7reb
Saronno: G.Maspero 19+4reb, M.Beretta 15+6reb+4ast, G.Pellegrini 13, A.Quinti 12+6reb+3ast, A.Negri 10+2reb+2ast, P.Nasini 8+2reb
gschID: 1184828
Fidenza – San Vendemiano 91-87
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Fidenza and 15th ranked San Vendemiano had identical 1-3 record. This time Fidenza used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from San Vendemiano 91-87 on Wednesday night. Fidenza forced 23 San Vendemiano turnovers. Cameroonian Levi Guimdo (193-2005) stepped up and scored 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and guard Lorenzo Restelli (195-1996) chipped in 19 points. Latvian Kristaps Gluditis (190-1995) responded with 33 points (!!!) and swingman Mauro Zacchigna (202-2004) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four San Vendemiano players scored in double figures. Fidenza (2-3) moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser San Vendemiano keeps the fifteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Fidenza will meet Imola Virtus (#14) on the road in the next round. San Vendemiano will play against Agrigento and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
San Vendemiano: K.Gluditis 33+3reb+1ast, M.Zacchigna 14+7reb, J.Preti 11+4reb+2ast, M.Antelli 11+2reb+6ast, L.Fabiani 8+5reb, T.Oxilia 6+8reb+3ast
Fidenza: L.Guimdo 25+7reb, L.Restelli 19+2reb, T.Bellini 11+1ast, M.Diarra 9+3reb, E.Scattolin 8+2reb+1ast, P.Ranieri 7+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1184829
Fiorenzuola – Crema 85-79
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Fiorenzuola and 17th ranked Crema had identical 1-3 record. This time Fiorenzuola used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Crema 85-79 on Wednesday night. Fiorenzuola made 28-of-35 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Swingman Matteo Negri (194-1991, agency: SLN) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and guard Niccolo Venturoli (196-2000, agency: SLN) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Riccardo Murri (190-2000) responded with 23 points and 6 rebounds and Pietro Bocconcelli (193-1998) scored 14 points. Four Crema players scored in double figures. Fiorenzuola (2-3) moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Crema lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Fiorenzuola will meet higher ranked Treviglio (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Crema will play against Desio (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Crema: R.Murri 23+6reb+1ast, P.Bocconcelli 14+1reb+1ast, F.Fazioli 11+1reb+2ast, F.Pirani 10+5reb, G.Tarallo 9+6reb+1ast, L.Dell’Anna 5+3reb+1ast
Fiorenzuola: M.Negri 22+1reb, O.Pavlovic 14+9reb, N.Venturoli 13+7reb+3ast, R.Bottioni 9+7reb+5ast, L.Galassi 9+1reb, A.Guaccio 7+5reb+3ast
gschID: 1184830
Legnano – Desio 93-73
There was a surprise result when seventh ranked Legnano (4-1) smashed at home 3rd placed Desio (3-1) 93-73 on Wednesday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Legnano made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Swingman Guglielmo Sodero (191-1993) stepped up and scored 16 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners and American Nik Raivio (193-1986, college: Portland, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Legnano players scored in double figures. Legnano’s coach Paolo Piazza used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Alessandro Cipolla (198-2000) responded with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Lithuanian forward Emilis Bartninkas (202-2004) scored 17 points. Legnano keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Desio dropped to the sixth place with one game lost. They share the position with Treviglio. Legnano will meet league’s leader Mestre on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Desio will play against Crema (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Desio: E.Bartninkas 17+3reb+1ast, A.Cipolla 12+5reb+4ast, D.Perez 12+3reb+1ast, M.Torgano 10+1reb, A.Mazzoleni 6+4reb+4ast, M.Tornari 6
Legnano: G.Sodero 16+3reb+5ast, P.Agostini 16+4reb, F.Oboe 13+2reb+3ast, G.Scali 12+3reb, N.Raivio 12+5reb+4ast, A.Quarisa 12+6reb
gschID: 1184831
Mestre – Lumezzane 92-79
Round in Serie B Nazionale means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Mestre where host Mestre (4-1) beat league’s leader Lumezzane (4-1) 92-79 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Lumezzane. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Mestre looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Michele Rubbini (185-1999, agency: SLN) who scored 17 points. Luca Brambilla (194-1996) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Alessandro Amici (200-1991) produced 12 points and 8 assists and forward Andrea Cecchi (196-2005) added 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mestre have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Lumezzane. Lumezzane will play next round against Saronno trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Mestre will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Legnano at home.
Top scorers:
Lumezzane: M.Vitols 16+2reb, A.Cecchi 15+2reb+2ast, A.Amici 12+4reb+8ast, L.Tandia 10+6reb+1ast, M.Di Meco 8+8reb+1ast, F.Deminicis 7
Mestre: M.Rubbini 17+4reb+2ast, S.Aromando 15+3reb+1ast, L.Brambilla 14+5reb+3ast, M.Contento 13+4reb+4ast, A.Lo Biondo 12+7reb+2ast, L.Galmarini 8+8reb+4ast
gschID: 1184832
Group B
Fabo Herons – Latina 90-77
Very expected game in Montecatini where 17th ranked Latina (1-4) was defeated by fifth ranked Fabo Herons (4-1) 90-77 on Wednesday. Fabo Herons made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Naturalized Ukrainian center Dimitri Klyuchnyk (211-2001) stepped up and scored 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and forward Marco Arrigoni (198-1991, agency: SLN) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Five Fabo Herons players scored in double figures. Fabo Herons’ coach Federico Barsotti used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Argentinian center Agustin Caffaro (211-1995) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Tommaso Rossi (198-1999) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Fabo Herons keep a position of league leader, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Latina dropped to the fifteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams. Fabo Herons will meet at home league’s leader Roseto in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Latina will play against Montecatini (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Latina: A.Caffaro 22+5reb+1ast, T.Rossi 17+5reb+4ast, D.Merletto 16+2reb+5ast, M.Mennella 9+2reb+1ast, P.Paci 7+7reb, A.Guastamacchia 4+3reb+1ast
Fabo Herons: G.Sgobba 17+2reb+1ast, D.Klyuchnyk 16+8reb, D.Dell’Uomo 15+2reb+3ast, A.Chiera 13+2reb+6ast, M.Arrigoni 12+5reb+5ast, E.Trapani 8+4reb+5ast
gschID: 1184833
Ravenna – Chiusi 68-74
Rather predictable result when twelfth ranked Chiusi (1-3) beat on the road 16th ranked Ravenna (2-2) 74-68 on Thursday. Swingman Francesco Gravaghi (197-2003) stepped up and scored 19 points for the winners and the former international power forward Andrea Renzi (206-1989, agency: Players Group) chipped in 15 points. Moldovan point guard Gabriel Dron (176-2002, agency: Players Group) responded with 20 points and 4 assists and Federico Casoni (201-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Chiusi went down to fifteenth position due to points difference. Loser Ravenna dropped to the eleventh place with two games lost. They share the position with Monferrato. Chiusi will meet at home Caserta Pap. (#16) in the next round. Ravenna will play against San Severo (#20) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ravenna: G.Dron 20+3reb+4ast, I.Tyrtyshnyk 13+2reb+2ast, F.Casoni 12+10reb+1ast, A.Ferrari 8+5reb, T.De Gregori 6+2reb+1ast, F.Gay 5+3reb+1ast
Chiusi: F.Gravaghi 19+4reb, A.Renzi 15+1reb, A.Ceparano 10+4reb, M.Criconia 6+4reb+2ast, M.Sacchettini 6+1reb+1ast, A.Chapelli 5+9reb+1ast
gschID: 1184834
RO Virtus 1960 – Rieti 84-67
There was a minor upset in Roma where higher ranked Rieti (2-3) was defeated by nineteenth ranked RO Virtus 1960 (2-3) 84-67 on Wednesday. RO Virtus 1960 made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game, while Rieti only scored 0 point from the stripe. They outrebounded Rieti 46-35 including 31 on the defensive glass. The former international guard Marco Santiangeli (192-1991, agency: Players Group) stepped up and scored 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and center Andrea Ancellotti (212-1988) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). RO Virtus 1960’s coach Alessandro Tonolli used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Naturalized Maltese center Kurt Cassar (208-1999) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Mattia Melchiorri (190-1997) scored 8 points and 5 assists. RO Virtus 1960 moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Rieti. Rieti lost their third game in a row. RO Virtus 1960 will meet Piombino (#13) on the road in the next round. Rieti will play against Salerno and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rieti: K.Cassar 15+8reb+2ast, D.Meluzzi 9+1reb+3ast, C.Ly-Lee Keller 8+5reb, M.Melchiorri 8+4reb+5ast, L.Mele 8+2reb+2ast, P.Baldassarre 6+5reb
RO Virtus 1960: M.Santiangeli 18+7reb+3ast, A.Ancellotti 15+5reb+2ast, G.Whelan 11+5reb+5ast, G.Siberna 10+1reb+2ast, A.Valentini 9+5reb, A.Conti 7+4reb
gschID: 1184835
Roseto – Jesi 69-48
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Roseto as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader’s (Lumezzane) loss. Roseto smashed 16th ranked Jesi at home 69-48. Roseto outrebounded Jesi 35-22 including 28 on the defensive glass. Lithuanian Lukas Aukstikalnis (196-1995) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points. Andrea Pastore (187-1994) contributed with 8 points and 6 assists for the winners. Roseto’s coach Franco Gramenzi felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Marco Petrucci (195-1992, agency: SLN) answered with 12 points and 5 rebounds and guard Edoardo Di Emidio (189-1993) added 5 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Jesi. Roseto (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Jesi at the other side dropped to the fifteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams. Jesi will play next round against Sant Antimo trying to get back on the winning streak. Roseto will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Fabo Herons at Montecatini.
Top scorers:
Jesi: M.Petrucci 12+5reb, D.Zucca 8+1reb+1ast, A.Valentini 7+1reb, E.Cena 6+3reb+1ast, R.Marulli 6+2reb+2ast, E.Di Emidio 5+6reb+2ast
Roseto: V.Guaiana 14+1reb+1ast, L.Aukstikalnis 13+3reb+1ast, A.Donadoni 8+4reb+2ast, A.Pastore 8+3reb+6ast, A.Traini 7+2ast, E.Tiberti 6+10reb+1ast
gschID: 1184836
Caserta Pap. – Luiss Roma 73-81
Everything went according to plan when ninth ranked Luiss Roma (3-2) won against on the road 13th ranked Caserta Pap. (1-4) 81-73 on Wednesday. Luiss Roma made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Caserta Pap. turnovers. Strangely Caserta Pap. outrebounded Luiss Roma 39-26 including 31 on the defensive glass. Matteo Fallucca (196-1993) stepped up and scored 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and forward Valerio Cucci (202-1995) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Four Luiss Roma players scored in double figures. Luiss Roma’s coach Andrea Paccarie used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Finnish swingman Osku Heinonen (194-1992) responded with 18 points and point guard Davide Mastroianni (185-2001) scored 11 points and 4 assists. Luiss Roma moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Caserta Pap. lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Luiss Roma will meet at home Livorno Pielle (#7) in the next round. Caserta Pap. will play against Chiusi (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caserta Pap.: O.Heinonen 18+3reb, D.Mastroianni 11+3reb+4ast, B.Marchiaro 9+3reb+2ast, A.Adamu 9+5reb+1ast, R.Romano 9+6reb+2ast, A.Ricci 9+1reb+4ast
Luiss Roma: M.Fallucca 24+7reb+1ast, V.Cucci 17+4reb+5ast, R.Salvioni 13+6reb+1ast, F.Villa 10+3reb+6ast, F.Pugliatti 8+3reb+1ast, M.Pasqualin 3
gschID: 1184837
Salerno – Fabriano 62-66
There was a minor upset when higher ranked Salerno (3-2) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Fabriano (3-2) 66-62 on Wednesday. Argentinian point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-1998) stepped up and scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and point guard Simone Centanni (187-1991) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized Argentinian guard Luca Chaves (-1994) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Argentinian point guard Nicolas Stanic (180-1984) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Salerno’s coach Daniel Farabello rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Fabriano. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Salerno. Fabriano will meet at home Cassino (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Salerno will play against Rieti (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Salerno: L.Chaves 20+5reb+1ast, N.Stanic 15+5reb+5ast, L.Kekovic 8+6reb+2ast, G.Favali 7+2reb, Y.Fall 5+6reb, F.Matrone 4+2reb
Fabriano: S.Centanni 21+8reb+1ast, S.Pierotti 20+7reb+6ast, F.Gnecchi 7+14reb+3ast, F.Scandiuzzi 6, D.Raucci 6+4reb, L.Molinaro 4+6reb
gschID: 1184838
Cassino – Piombino 74-75
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighteenth ranked Piombino and higher ranked Cassino had identical 1-3 record. But Cassino was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Piombino 75-74 on Wednesday night. Piombino forced 21 Cassino turnovers. Lorenzo De Zardo (199-1999, agency: Players Group) stepped up and scored 19 points for the winners and American swingman Tyler Cartaino (198-1996, college: Chaminade, agency: Players Group) chipped in 17 points. Point guard Manuel Saladini (182-2002) responded with 16 points and 8 assists and German Filmore Beck (190-1991, agency: Bell Basketball) scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Piombino (2-3) moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Cassino dropped to the fifteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Piombino will meet at home RO Virtus 1960 (#12) in the next round. Cassino will play against Fabriano and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cassino: F.Beck 21+5reb, M.Saladini 16+4reb+8ast, A.Riva 15+6reb, A.Truglio 6+3reb+1ast, G.Conte 5+2reb+3ast, M.Teghini 4+1reb+4ast
Piombino: L.De Zardo 19+4reb, T.Cartaino 17+4reb+1ast, N.Castellino 11+2reb+2ast, G.Frattoni 7+1reb+1ast, M.Nicoli 6+1reb, M.Pieri 4+3reb
gschID: 1184839
Sant Antimo – San Severo 85-75
Very expected game in Napoli where 16th ranked San Severo (1-4) was defeated by eleventh ranked Sant Antimo (3-2) 85-75 on Wednesday. Sant Antimo made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Sant Antimo outrebounded San Severo 35-20 including 28 on the defensive glass. Power forward Giovanni Lenti (200-1996, agency: BIG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Andrea Colussa (202-2000) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Four Sant Antimo players scored in double figures. Swingman Soma Toure (195-2002) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds and center Matteo Gherardini (206-2004) scored 21 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). San Severo’s coach Massimo Bernardi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sant Antimo. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 8 other teams. Loser San Severo dropped to the fifteenth position with four games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Sant Antimo will meet Jesi (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. San Severo will play against Ravenna and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
San Severo: M.Gherardini 21+4reb, E.Igbanugo 15+2ast, S.Toure 15+9reb+1ast, C.Cane 7+1reb, P.Bandini 6+2reb, A.Mobio 4+1reb
Sant Antimo: G.Lenti 17+13reb+1ast, A.Colussa 15+9reb, M.Nelson 13+2reb+5ast, F.Spinelli 12+1reb+7ast, D.Lucas 9+2reb+5ast, G.Berra 8
gschID: 1184840
Chieti – Livorno Pielle 79-73
There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Chieti (3-2) beat at home 4th placed Livorno Pielle (3-2) 79-73 on Wednesday. Chieti shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Belgian power forward Thomas Van Ounsem (205-1999) stepped up and scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and naturalized Bosnian forward Damir Hadzic (203-1997, college: Flagler) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Ennio Leonzio (191-1994) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and the former international power forward Alessandro Paesano (200-1993) scored 12 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Chieti moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 8 other teams including defeated Livorno Pielle. Chieti will meet league’s second-placed Ruvo di Puglia on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Livorno Pielle will play against Luiss Roma and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Livorno Pielle: E.Leonzio 18+5reb+2ast, A.Paesano 12+3reb+3ast, J.Vedovato 11+6reb, M.Venucci 10+1reb+5ast, J.Cepic 7+5reb+1ast, D.Bonacini 6+7reb+5ast
Chieti: C.Bechi 15+2reb+4ast, T.Van Ounsem 15+5reb+4ast, D.Hadzic 11+8reb+5ast, C.Tommasini 11+2reb+2ast, O.Maiga 9+1reb+2ast, A.Serafini 8+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1184841
Montecatini – Ruvo di Puglia 77-82
There was a minor upset when leader Montecatini (4-1) was defeated at home by third ranked Ruvo di Puglia (4-1) 82-77 on Wednesday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Maltese-American Darryl Jackson (189-1985, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 19 points for the winners and naturalized Argentinian guard Bernardo Musso (193-1986, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 21 points. Naturalized Argentinian Mateo Chiarini (190-1998) responded with 18 points and 4 assists and Daniele Toscano (196-1993) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Ruvo di Puglia keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Montecatini. Ruvo di Puglia will meet at home Chieti (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Montecatini will play against Latina (#19) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Montecatini: M.Chiarini 18+1reb+4ast, L.D’Alessandro 13+3reb+2ast, D.Toscano 10+8reb+3ast, F.Burini 8+2reb+2ast, M.Acunzo 8+3reb+2ast, M.Di Pizzo 7+9reb+1ast
Ruvo di Puglia: B.Musso 21+2reb+1ast, D.Jackson 19+3reb+2ast, Y.Moreno 15+3reb+3ast, N.Isotta 9+1reb+2ast, G.Giorgi 6+3reb, A.Lorenzetti 4
gschID: 1184842
