Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Treviglio as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Treviglio defeated 5th ranked Lumezzane at home 93-82. Treviglio looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a good game for Croatian center Aleksandar Marcius (208-1990, college: DePaul) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Tommaso Vecchiola (185-2004) contributed with 10 points and 11 assists for the winners. Power forward Lorenzo Varaschin (197-1998, agency: BIG) answered with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for Lumezzane. Treviglio (13-2) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Legnano. Lumezzane at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Lumezzane will play next round against Crema trying to get back on the winning streak. Treviglio will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Orlandina in Capo d’Orlando.
Leading Legnano (13-2) recorded its second loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked San Vendemiano (10-5) 105-99. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Legnano. It was a great evening for Latvian Kristaps Gluditis (190-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points and 5 rebounds. Alberto Cacace helped adding 18 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was American Nik Raivio (193-1986, college: Portland, agency: Pensack Sports) with 22 points and 5 rebounds. San Vendemiano moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Legnano at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Treviglio. San Vendemiano will play against Desio (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Legnano will play against Imola ACosta (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Faenza (10-5) against eleventh ranked Orlandina (8-7) on Sunday night. Visiting Faenza was defeated by Orlandina in a tough game in Capo d’Orlando 67-72. It was an exceptional evening for Lucas Fresno who led the winners and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Giovanni Poggi came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for Faenza in the defeat. Orlandina moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Faenza keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Orlandina will meet at home league’s leader Treviglio in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Faenza will play against Vicenza and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 15: Monferrato was smashed by Omegna on the road 93-66. Piacenza lost to Imola ACosta on its own court 72-79. Imola Virtus managed to outperform Saronno in a road game 84-79. Agrigento managed to beat Crema at home 87-80. Fidenza defeated Vicenza on the opponent’s court 55-50. Desio beat Mestre in a home game 79-71. Ragusa destroyed Fiorenzuola on the road 83-59. Ravenna unfortunately lost to Fabo Herons on its own court 78-92. Montecatini recorded a loss to Luiss Roma in a road game 72-81. Roseto crushed Cassino at home 85-56. Livorno Pielle beat Ruvo di Puglia on the opponent’s court 84-75. Caserta Pap. won against Rieti in a home game 95-85. Salerno unfortunately lost to San Severo on the road 77-79. Chieti recorded a loss to RO Virtus 1960 on its own court 65-74. Fabriano was defeated by Sant Antimo in Napoli 68-54. Chiusi was beaten by Latina at home 98-106. Jesi won against Piombino on the opponent’s court 72-62. Cassino managed to outperform Luiss Roma in a home game 94-89.
The most impressive performance of 15th round was 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Marco Pasqualin of Luiss Roma.
Group A
Legnano – San Vendemiano 99-105
Leading Legnano (13-2) recorded its second loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked San Vendemiano (10-5) 105-99. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Legnano. San Vendemiano made 22-of-23 charity shots (95.7 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Latvian Kristaps Gluditis (190-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 31 points and 5 rebounds. Alberto Cacace (198-1996) helped adding 18 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was American Nik Raivio (193-1986, college: Portland, agency: Pensack Sports) with 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Pietro Agostini (206-1999, college: KSU) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Five San Vendemiano and four Legnano players scored in double figures. San Vendemiano moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Legnano at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Treviglio. San Vendemiano will play against Desio (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Legnano will play against Imola ACosta (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
San Vendemiano: K.Gluditis 31+5reb+2ast, A.Cacace 18+3reb+3ast, M.Antelli 15+7reb+2ast, T.Oxilia 12+9reb+3ast, A.Tassinari 10+1reb+8ast, J.Preti 9+2reb
Legnano: P.Agostini 23+6reb, N.Raivio 22+5reb+3ast, M.Mastroianni 14+2ast, G.Sodero 11+4reb+3ast, A.Quarisa 8+7reb, E.Gallizzi 8+2reb+3ast
gschID: 1185023
Omegna – Monferrato 93-66
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Omegna (10-5) crushed at home 11th ranked Monferrato (7-8) 93-66 on Saturday. Omegna had a 36-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Monferrato‘s players. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Serbian power forward Arsenije Stepanovic (206-2000, agency: SLN) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Center Jacopo Balanzoni (205-1993, agency: SLN) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Omegna’s coach Riccardo Eliantonio felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Simone Vecerina (196-1999) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Marco Rupil (192-2001) added 12 points respectively for Monferrato in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Omegna. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Monferrato keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Omegna will meet Imola Virtus (#14) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Monferrato will play against Agrigento and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Serie A2 just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Omegna: A.Stepanovic 30+10reb+3ast, A.Misters 15+6ast, J.Balanzoni 14+5reb+2ast, S.Mazzantini 9+3reb+2ast, M.Ferraro 6+10reb+2ast, M.Maruca 6+1reb+1ast
Monferrato: S.Vecerina 15+5reb+3ast, M.Rupil 12+2reb+1ast, D.Pepper 10+3reb+2ast, J.Wojciechowski 9+2reb+1ast, U.Stazzonelli 9+6reb, P.Basta 5+1reb
gschID: 1185024
Piacenza – Imola ACosta 72-79
Very expected game when 15th ranked Piacenza (5-9) lost at home to eighth ranked Imola ACosta (9-6) 79-72 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Slovenian guard Maks Klanjscek (196-1999, college: Oklahoma) who led the winners and scored 31 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Gioacchino Chiappelli (198-1991, agency: SLN) accounted for 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Naturalized Latvian Ricards Klanskis (201-2003) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and naturalized Swiss Laurent Zoccoletti (203-1999) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Piacenza in the defeat. Imola ACosta moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Piacenza keeps the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Agrigento. Imola ACosta will meet at home league’s second-placed Legnano in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Piacenza will play against Agrigento (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Imola ACosta: M.Klanjscek 31+5reb, G.Filippini 13+6reb+3ast, G.Chiappelli 11+8reb+5ast, M.Pavani 7+1reb+2ast, L.Toniato 7+8reb+1ast, G.Sanguinetti 6+4reb+1ast
Piacenza: T.Lanzi 15+3reb+1ast, R.Chiti 14+3reb+2ast, R.Klanskis 14+10reb+1ast, J.Blair 10+1reb+1ast, L.Zoccoletti 9+11reb+1ast, M.Perin 6+9ast
gschID: 1185025
Saronno – Imola Virtus 79-84
Rather predictable result when fourteenth ranked Imola Virtus (7-8) won against on the road 17th ranked Saronno (3-12) 84-79 on Saturday. Imola Virtus made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game, while Saronno only scored nine points from the stripe. It was an exceptional evening for Polish-Argentinian swingman Santiago Vaulet (194-1998) who led the winners and scored 29 points and 5 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Naturalized Cameroonian center Seraphin Kadjividi (211-2003) accounted for 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Imola Virtus players scored in double figures. Swingman Gabriele Pellegrini (197-2002) came up with 18 points and forward Andrea Quinti (200-2001) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Saronno in the defeat. Imola Virtus moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Saronno keeps the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Imola Virtus will meet at home higher ranked Omegna (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Saronno will play against Ragusa (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Imola Virtus: S.Vaulet 29+5reb+2ast, S.Kadjividi 15+9reb+1ast, F.Ricci 13+2reb+1ast, D.Masciarelli 13+3reb+4ast, T.Pinza 6+3reb, M.Ambrosin 4
Saronno: G.Pellegrini 18+3reb+1ast, N.Giulietti 11+6reb+3ast, A.Quinti 10+8reb+3ast, A.Negri 10+1reb, M.Beretta 9+4reb+7ast, G.Maspero 8+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1185026
Agrigento – Crema 87-80
Not a big story in a game when 20th ranked Crema (2-13) lost on the road to sixteenth ranked Agrigento (5-9) 87-80 on Sunday. Agrigento made 27-of-35 free shots (77.1 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Fabrizio Piccone (182-1998) who led the winners and scored 28 points. Alessandro Scarponi (196-2004) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Point guard Leonardo Valesin (190-2006) came up with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Slovenian Nejc Zupan (203-1996, agency: Bell Basketball) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Crema in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Agrigento moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Piacenza. Crema lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the twentieth position with 13 games lost. Agrigento will meet at home Piacenza (#16) in the next round. Crema will play against Lumezzane (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Agrigento: F.Piccone 28+3reb+2ast, G.Romeo 13+1reb+3ast, A.Scarponi 12+8reb, G.Martini 11+3reb, R.Disibio 7+5reb, A.Chiarastella 7+5reb+5ast
Crema: L.Valesin 18+7reb+5ast, R.Murri 18+1reb+1ast, N.Zupan 15+5reb+2ast, P.Bocconcelli 14+4reb, F.Pirani 9+2reb, T.Morena 4+4reb
gschID: 1185027
Treviglio – Lumezzane 93-82
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Treviglio as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Treviglio defeated 5th ranked Lumezzane at home 93-82. Treviglio looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a good game for Croatian center Aleksandar Marcius (208-1990, college: DePaul) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Tommaso Vecchiola (185-2004) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 assists for the winners. Power forward Lorenzo Varaschin (197-1998, agency: BIG) answered with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Latvian point guard Marcis Vitols (186-1992) added 17 points and 4 assists in the effort for Lumezzane. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Treviglio (13-2) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Legnano. Lumezzane at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Lumezzane will play next round against Crema trying to get back on the winning streak. Treviglio will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Orlandina in Capo d’Orlando.
Top scorers:
Treviglio: A.Marcius 22+12reb+2ast, M.Cagliani 15+2reb+3ast, D.Alibegovic 11+2reb+2ast, L.Abega 11+1reb+4ast, T.Vecchiola 10+3reb+11ast, L.Sergio 10+3reb+2ast
Lumezzane: M.Vitols 17+2reb+4ast, L.Varaschin 16+7reb+6ast, L.Tandia 13+4reb, M.Di Meco 13+1reb+1ast, G.Baldini 9+5reb+3ast, T.Minoli 6+1reb+4ast
gschID: 1185028
Orlandina – Faenza 72-67
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Faenza (10-5) against eleventh ranked Orlandina (8-7) on Sunday night. Visiting Faenza was defeated by Orlandina in a tough game in Capo d’Orlando 67-72. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Argentinian forward Lucas Fresno (195-2004) who led the winners and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Lithuanian Simas Jasaitis (201-1982) accounted for 8 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Giovanni Poggi (201-1997) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and guard Lorenzo Calbini (185-2003) added 7 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Faenza in the defeat. Orlandina moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Faenza keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Orlandina will meet at home league’s leader Treviglio in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Faenza will play against Vicenza and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orlandina: L.Fresno 15+7reb+4ast, G.Cecchinato 13+5reb, G.Furin 10+6reb, L.Antonietti 9+1reb, L.Marini 8+8reb+2ast, S.Jasaitis 8+8reb+3ast
Faenza: A.Fragonara 16+1reb, G.Poggi 14+12reb+3ast, M.Poletti 13+4reb, S.Vico 9+3reb+7ast, L.Calbini 7+9reb+3ast, T.Cavallero 4+5reb
gschID: 1185029
Vicenza – Fidenza 50-55
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Fidenza and 7th ranked Vicenza had identical 8-6 record. But Vicenza was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Fidenza 55-50 on Sunday night. Fidenza made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Cameroonian Levi Guimdo (193-2005) who led the winners and scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Edoardo Scattolin (187-1997) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Fidenza’s coach Stefano Bizzozi used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Spanish forward Federico Ucles (204-1993, agency: Promo Sport ID) came up with 14 points and 8 rebounds and guard Mattia Da Campo (198-1997, college: Seattle) added 5 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Vicenza in the defeat. Fidenza (9-6) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Vicenza dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Fidenza will meet at home Piacenza (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vicenza will play against Faenza (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fidenza: E.Scattolin 14+5reb, L.Guimdo 10+6reb+3ast, G.Ghidini 6+1reb, S.Valsecchi 5+2reb+1ast, L.Restelli 5+8reb, M.Ali 5+6reb
Vicenza: F.Ucles 14+8reb, G.Gasparin 9+4reb+5ast, G.Almansi 9+3reb+1ast, C.Nwohuocha 7+8reb+1ast, V.Cucchiaro 6+1reb+1ast, M.Da Campo 5+11reb+3ast
gschID: 1185030
Desio – Mestre 79-71
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Desio and 13th ranked Mestre had identical 7-7 record. This time Desio used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Mestre 79-71 on Saturday night. Desio looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Alberto Chiumenti (204-1987, agency: Players Group) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 5 assists. Guard Alessandro Cipolla (198-2000) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Four Desio players scored in double figures. Forward Simone Aromando (200-1997) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Francesco Reggiani (195-2002, agency: SLN) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Mestre in the defeat. Desio (8-7) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Mestre dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Desio will meet higher ranked San Vendemiano (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mestre will play against Fiorenzuola (#19) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Desio: A.Chiumenti 17+4reb+5ast, C.Fumagalli 14+6reb+3ast, M.Torgano 13+3reb+1ast, A.Cipolla 12+9reb+3ast, E.Bartninkas 9+1reb+2ast, M.Tornari 6+1reb+2ast
Mestre: S.Aromando 21+13reb+3ast, L.Galmarini 11+2reb+1ast, M.Rubbini 10+4reb+3ast, A.Mazzucchelli 8+1reb+1ast, F.Reggiani 8+9reb+1ast, L.Brambilla 5+1ast
gschID: 1185031
Fiorenzuola – Ragusa 59-83
There was a small surprise when nineteenth ranked Ragusa (3-12) crushed on the road 17th ranked Fiorenzuola (3-12) 83-59 on Sunday. Ragusa forced 19 Fiorenzuola turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Mirko Gloria (203-1995, agency: Players Group) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. Swingman Nicolo Bertocco (198-1995) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Ragusa players scored in double figures. Point guard Riccardo Bottioni (192-1993) came up with 13 points and 5 assists and power forward Stefano Spizzichini (203-1990) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Fiorenzuola in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ragusa moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Fiorenzuola. Fiorenzuola lost their sixth game in a row. Ragusa will meet at home Saronno (#18) in the next round. Fiorenzuola will play against Mestre and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ragusa: M.Gloria 22+7reb+2ast, Z.Kosic 16+4reb+4ast, N.Bertocco 13+7reb+4ast, D.Vavoli 11+4reb+3ast, U.Simon 9+3reb+1ast, H.Erkmaa 6+2reb+4ast
Fiorenzuola: R.Bottioni 13+3reb+5ast, S.Spizzichini 11+6reb+1ast, N.Venturoli 11+2reb+5ast, I.Biorac 8+3reb, M.Seck 6+10reb+1ast, M.Negri 5+1reb
gschID: 1185032
Group B
Ravenna – Fabo Herons 78-92
Very expected game when 13th ranked Ravenna (6-9) lost at home to fifth ranked Fabo Herons (10-5) 92-78 on Sunday. Fabo Herons made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Emanuele Trapani (182-1999) who led the winners and scored 32 points and 4 assists. Naturalized Ukrainian center Dimitri Klyuchnyk (211-2001) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four Fabo Herons players scored in double figures. Center Tommaso De Gregori (203-1998) came up with 22 points and Ukrainian guard Illia Tyrtyshnyk (190-1998) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Ravenna in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fabo Herons moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Ravenna dropped to the fourteenth position with nine games lost. Fabo Herons will meet at home Sant Antimo (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Ravenna will play against Montecatini (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fabo Herons: E.Trapani 32+4reb+4ast, G.Sgobba 20+3reb+1ast, D.Klyuchnyk 18+5reb+1ast, A.Chiera 14+6reb+2ast, D.Dell’Uomo 6+3reb+1ast, M.Arrigoni 2+5reb+1ast
Ravenna: T.De Gregori 22+3reb+1ast, K.Brigato 11+2reb+1ast, G.Dron 10+1reb+4ast, R.Crespi 8+3reb, I.Tyrtyshnyk 8+5reb+3ast, M.Munari 5+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1185033
Luiss Roma – Montecatini 81-72
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fourth ranked Luiss Roma (10-4) won against at home 3rd placed Montecatini (10-5) 81-72 on Saturday. Luiss Roma made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Marco Pasqualin (178-1997) who led the winners and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Venezuelan guard Fabrizio Pugliatti (200-2004) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Luiss Roma’s coach Andrea Paccarie used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized Argentinian Mateo Chiarini (190-1998) came up with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Lorenzo DAlessandro (198-1996, agency: SLN) added 14 points respectively for Montecatini in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Luiss Roma moved-up to second place. Loser Montecatini keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Luiss Roma will meet Fabriano (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Montecatini will play against Ravenna (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Luiss Roma: F.Pugliatti 17+5reb+2ast, M.Pasqualin 16+6reb+4ast, V.Cucci 11+1reb, R.Salvioni 10+8reb+1ast, S.Rocchi 9+1reb+2ast, M.Jovovic 7
Montecatini: M.Chiarini 21+6reb+4ast, L.D’Alessandro 14+3reb, F.Burini 11+1ast, A.Bedin 10+4reb+3ast, D.Toscano 8+5reb, M.Di Pizzo 4+2reb
gschID: 1185034
Roseto – Cassino 85-56
Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Cassino (4-11) was outscored on the road by leader Roseto (15-0) 85-56 on Sunday. Roseto dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Cassino‘s 26 and made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Roseto forced 25 Cassino turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for naturalized Belarusian Kiryl Tsetserukou (201-2001) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Point guard Giordano Durante (179-2002, agency: SLN) accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side. Four Roseto players scored in double figures. Gianmarco Conte (191-1997) came up with 11 points and 5 rebounds and Alessandro Riva (205-1998) added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Cassino in the defeat. Cassino’s coach Andrea Auletta gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fifteenth consecutive win for Roseto. They maintain first place with 15-0 record. Loser Cassino keeps the seventeenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with San Severo and Rieti. Roseto will meet RO Virtus 1960 (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Cassino will play against Caserta Pap. (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Roseto: K.Tsetserukou 25+9reb, A.Donadoni 14+4reb+3ast, B.Sacchetti 12+2reb+2ast, G.Durante 12+6reb+6ast, E.Tiberti 9+9reb+2ast, L.Aukstikalnis 5+1ast
Cassino: K.Korsunov 12+1reb, G.Conte 11+5reb+2ast, M.Ghigo 10+4reb, A.Riva 8+5reb+4ast, M.Saladini 5+1reb+1ast, M.Teghini 3+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1185035
Ruvo di Puglia – Livorno Pielle 75-84
There was a surprise result when eighth ranked Livorno Pielle (9-6) defeated on the road 3rd placed Ruvo di Puglia (10-5) 84-75 on Sunday. Livorno Pielle outrebounded Ruvo di Puglia 39-20 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for guard Ennio Leonzio (191-1994) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Center Jacopo Vedovato (205-1995) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Tommaso Gatto (205-1996, agency: Players Group) came up with 16 points and naturalized Serbian Mihajlo Jerkovic (204-1999) added 13 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for Ruvo di Puglia in the defeat. Ruvo di Puglia’s coach Stefano Rajola rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Livorno Pielle moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ruvo di Puglia keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Livorno Pielle will meet at home Jesi (#10) in the next round. Ruvo di Puglia will play against San Severo (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Livorno Pielle: E.Leonzio 20+5reb+1ast, J.Vedovato 16+8reb, A.Paesano 10+6reb, D.Bonacini 9+4reb+5ast, M.Venucci 9+4reb, D.Donzelli 8+11reb
Ruvo di Puglia: T.Gatto 16+4reb, M.Jerkovic 13+5reb+1ast, N.Isotta 12+2reb+1ast, A.Lorenzetti 9+2reb+2ast, N.Markovic 9+2ast, S.Conte 7+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1185036
Caserta Pap. – Rieti 95-85
There was no surprise when 18th ranked Rieti (4-11) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Caserta Pap. (7-8) 95-85 on Sunday. Caserta Pap. made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Caserta Pap. outrebounded Rieti 44-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. Caserta Pap. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Domenico DArgenzio (174-2001, agency: SLN) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Guard Matteo Lagana (189-2000) accounted for 16 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists for the winning side. Naturalized Maltese center Kurt Cassar (208-1999) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized Argentinian swingman Agustin Fabi (200-1991) added 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Rieti in the defeat. Four Caserta Pap. and five Rieti players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Caserta Pap.. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Rieti lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the seventeenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with San Severo and Cassino. Caserta Pap. will meet Cassino (#18) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rieti will play against Chieti and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caserta Pap.: D.D’Argenzio 23+10reb+10ast, M.Lagana 16+9reb+9ast, B.Diouf 14+5reb+2ast, G.Giorgi 13+5reb, A.Azzaro 9+3reb+1ast, B.Marchiaro 6+1reb
Rieti: A.Fabi 18+3reb+2ast, D.Meluzzi 18+3reb+1ast, K.Cassar 15+8reb+3ast, S.Giunta 11+4reb+6ast, P.Baldassarre 10+8reb+2ast, A.Thomas 7+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1185037
San Severo – Salerno 79-77
There was a small surprise when nineteenth ranked San Severo (4-11) edged at home 16th ranked Salerno (5-10) 79-77 on Sunday. San Severo forced 20 Salerno turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for center Matteo Gherardini (206-2004) who led the winners and scored 16 points. Guard Alleia Mobio (185-2004) accounted for 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four San Severo players scored in double figures. San Severo’s coach Massimo Bernardi used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Naturalized Montenegrin Lazar Kekovic (204-1999) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and naturalized Argentinian guard Luca Chaves (-1994) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for Salerno in the defeat. San Severo moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Rieti and Cassino. Salerno lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Chiusi. San Severo will meet at home higher ranked Ruvo di Puglia (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Salerno will play against Latina (#20) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Severo: M.Gherardini 16+3reb, E.Igbanugo 13+4reb, A.Mobio 11+5reb+2ast, F.Bugatti 11+2reb+3ast, N.Moffa 6+1reb+2ast, N.Pellicano 6+4reb+6ast
Salerno: L.Kekovic 19+13reb+2ast, L.Chaves 17+1reb+4ast, N.Mei 15+2reb+2ast, C.Cappelletti 7+2ast, G.Candotto 6+3reb+1ast, F.Matrone 6+7reb+3ast
gschID: 1185038
Chieti – RO Virtus 1960 65-74
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Chieti‘s (8-7) home loss to sixth ranked RO Virtus 1960 (9-5) 65-74 on Sunday. RO Virtus 1960 made 33-of-36 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game, while Chieti only scored sixteen points from the stripe. RO Virtus 1960 looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Croatian center Matej Radunic (211-1996) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Swingman Alberto Conti (195-1998) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. RO Virtus 1960’s coach Alessandro Tonolli used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Enrico Vettori (191-2004) came up with 21 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and naturalized Bosnian forward Damir Hadzic (203-1997, college: Flagler) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Chieti in the defeat. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for RO Virtus 1960. Newly promoted RO Virtus 1960 maintains sixth place with 9-5 record. Chieti lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. RO Virtus 1960 will meet at home league’s leader Roseto in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chieti will play against Rieti (#19) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
RO Virtus 1960: M.Radunic 24+11reb+2ast, A.Conti 16+2ast, Y.Rodriguez 10+3reb+4ast, G.Siberna 8+7reb+1ast, M.Santiangeli 7+2ast, A.Valentini 5+8reb
Chieti: E.Vettori 21+2reb+3ast, D.Hadzic 12+7reb+6ast, T.Van Ounsem 9+3reb+2ast, C.Bechi 7+4reb+6ast, A.Serafini 5+7reb, O.Maiga 5+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1185039
Sant Antimo – Fabriano 68-54
Everything could happen in Napoli at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Sant Antimo and 12th ranked Fabriano had identical 7-7 record. This time Sant Antimo used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Fabriano 68-54 on Sunday night. They outrebounded Fabriano 44-33 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Sant Antimo especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for Andrea Colussa (202-2000, agency: SLN) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 9 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Point guard Diego Lucas (178-1996, college: St.Mary’s, KS) accounted for 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Argentinian point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-1998) came up with 12 points and 4 assists and forward Lorenzo Molinaro (204-1992) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Fabriano in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fabriano’s coach Andrea Niccolai rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sant Antimo (8-7) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Fabriano dropped to the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Sant Antimo will meet higher ranked Fabo Herons (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fabriano will play against the league’s second-placed Luiss Roma (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Sant Antimo: A.Colussa 15+9reb, M.Nelson 15+5reb+1ast, R.Rota 11+6reb, D.Lucas 11+8reb+5ast, G.Lenti 9+7reb+1ast, F.Mehmedovic 4+5reb
Fabriano: S.Pierotti 12+4ast, F.Dri 12+2reb, S.Centanni 10+3reb+1ast, L.Molinaro 10+5reb, F.Gnecchi 4+9reb, D.Raucci 2+7reb
gschID: 1185040
Chiusi – Latina 98-106
There was an upset when higher ranked Chiusi (5-10) lost at home to twentieth ranked Latina (3-12) 106-98 on Sunday. Latina made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 64.3 percentage. Latina looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for forward Tommaso Rossi (198-1999) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 7 assists. Point guard Daniele Merletto (175-1993) accounted for 21 points and 8 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side. The former international power forward Andrea Renzi (206-1989, agency: Players Group) came up with 31 points and 7 rebounds and Alessandro Ceparano (198-2001) added 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Chiusi in the defeat. Five Latina and four Chiusi players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Latina moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Chiusi keeps the fifteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Salerno. Latina will meet at home higher ranked Salerno (#16) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chiusi will play against Piombino and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Latina: D.Merletto 21+8ast, T.Rossi 20+4reb+7ast, L.Baldasso 17+1reb+3ast, A.Caffaro 15+9reb, D.Tomcic 12+5reb+1ast, A.Guastamacchia 9+5reb
Chiusi: A.Renzi 31+7reb, F.Gravaghi 24+2reb+1ast, A.Ceparano 22+8reb+1ast, L.Rasio 13+7reb+5ast, L.Raffaelli 7+3reb+5ast, M.Criconia 1+3reb+9ast
gschID: 1185041
Piombino – Jesi 62-72
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Jesi and 11th ranked Piombino had identical 7-7 record. But Piombino was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Jesi 72-62 on Sunday night. Jesi outrebounded Piombino 41-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for forward Marco Petrucci (195-1992, agency: SLN) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Argentinian power forward Lautaro Berra (208-1998) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Lorenzo De Zardo (199-1999, agency: Players Group) came up with 15 points and naturalized Argentinian guard Gianluca Frattoni (186-2004) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Piombino in the defeat. Piombino’s coach Andrea Zanchi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Jesi (8-7) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Piombino keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Jesi will meet higher ranked Livorno Pielle (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Piombino will play against Chiusi (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jesi: M.Petrucci 22+5reb+1ast, L.Berra 16+6reb+1ast, D.Zucca 15+7reb, E.Cena 8+3reb+4ast, S.Bruno 6+6reb+3ast, E.Di Emidio 2+6reb+7ast
Piombino: L.De Zardo 15+4reb, G.Frattoni 11+5reb+3ast, N.Castellino 9+4reb+2ast, N.Ianuale 8+4reb, A.Sipala 7+5reb+1ast, M.Nicoli 6+1ast
gschID: 1185042
Round 12
Cassino – Luiss Roma 94-89
There was an upset when 4th placed Luiss Roma (10-4) lost on the road to seventeenth ranked Cassino (4-11) 94-89 on Wednesday. Cassino made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for German Filmore Beck (190-1991, agency: Bell Basketball) who led the winners and scored 23 points. Gianmarco Conte (191-1997) accounted for 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Point guard Marco Pasqualin (178-1997) came up with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Simone Rocchi (185-2000, agency: SLN) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Luiss Roma in the defeat. Five Cassino and four Luiss Roma players scored in double figures. Luiss Roma’s coach Andrea Paccarie tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Cassino maintains seventeenth place with 4-11 record, which they share with San Severo and Rieti. Loser Luiss Roma dropped to the second position with four games lost. Cassino will meet at home higher ranked Caserta Pap. (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Luiss Roma will play against Fabriano (#13) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Serie A2 just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Cassino: F.Beck 23+4reb+2ast, K.Korsunov 17+3reb+1ast, A.Truglio 17+3reb+3ast, G.Conte 14+9reb+1ast, A.Riva 13+2reb, M.Todisco 4+3reb+1ast
Luiss Roma: M.Pasqualin 18+6reb+5ast, S.Rocchi 15+5reb+2ast, V.Cucci 14+4reb+1ast, M.Jovovic 11+1reb+1ast, M.Fallucca 9+5reb+1ast, R.Salvioni 7+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1241293
