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Serie B Nazionale round 18 most important game was a victory of Ruvo di Puglia over one of their biggest challengers RO Virtus 1960 86-81 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of RO Virtus 1960. It was a good game for Maltese-American Darryl Jackson (189-1985, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with 23 points. Swiss guard Nicolo Isotta (184-2003) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Ruvo di Puglia’s coach Stefano Rajola used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Edoardo Caversazio (200-1996) replied with 20 points for RO Virtus 1960. Ruvo di Puglia (12-6) moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted RO Virtus 1960 dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Orlandina and San Vendemiano. Ruvo di Puglia is looking forward to face Caserta Pap. (#9) at home in the next round where they are favorite. RO Virtus 1960 will play against Latina (#20) and is hoping to win this game.
Fifteenth-ranked Imola Virtus (8-10) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Legnano (16-2). The visitors from Legnano managed to secure only two-point victory 84-82. However their fans expected much easier game. Swingman Guglielmo Sodero (191-1993) scored 17 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Nik Raivio chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Brazilian guard Ygor Morina (190-2004) with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Legnano have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-2 record. Imola Virtus at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Legnano will play against Faenza (#4) on the road in the next round. Imola Virtus will play against Desio (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Faenza (12-6) against eighteenth ranked Fiorenzuola (5-13) on Sunday night. Visiting Faenza was defeated by Fiorenzuola in Fiorenzuola 87-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Faenza. Riccardo Bottioni notched 25 points and 4 assists to lead the effort. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by Mitchell Poletti did not help to save the game for Faenza. Fiorenzuola moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Faenza keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Fiorenzuola will meet higher ranked Piacenza (#16) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Faenza will play against the league’s leader Legnano (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 18: Saronno was beaten by Monferrato on the road 111-104. Omegna won against Fidenza on its own court 84-74. Ragusa unfortunately lost to Agrigento in a road game 82-89. Treviglio rolled over San Vendemiano at home 102-68. Mestre was defeated by Orlandina on the opponent’s court 106-99. Vicenza smashed Piacenza in a home game 84-65. Imola ACosta lost to Crema on the road 70-72. Desio unfortunately lost to Lumezzane on its own court 81-88. Piombino was rolled over Montecatini in a road game 57-86. Fabo Herons defeated Rieti at home 79-68. Luiss Roma beat Ravenna on the opponent’s court 74-68. Caserta Pap. won against Sant Antimo in a home game 89-72. Chieti lost to undefeated Roseto on the road 59-79. Cassino managed to beat Salerno on its own court 88-71. Jesi crushed San Severo in a road game 76-48. Chiusi beat Fabriano at home 77-66. Livorno Pielle won against Latina on the opponent’s court 78-71.
The most impressive performance of 18th round was 19 points and 6 rebounds by Mattia Venucci of Livorno Pielle.

Group A

Fiorenzuola – Faenza 87-77

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Faenza (12-6) against eighteenth ranked Fiorenzuola (5-13) on Sunday night. Visiting Faenza was defeated by Fiorenzuola in Fiorenzuola 87-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Faenza. Fiorenzuola looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Point guard Riccardo Bottioni (192-1993) notched 25 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and Croatian guard Emir Sabic (190-1996, college: Lyon, agency: Players Group) supported him with 17 points and 6 assists. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by power forward Mitchell Poletti (205-1988) did not help to save the game for Faenza. Giovanni Poggi (201-1997) added 13 points and 6 rebounds. Fiorenzuola moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Faenza keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Fiorenzuola will meet higher ranked Piacenza (#16) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Faenza will play against the league’s leader Legnano (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Faenza: F.Magagnoli 15+3reb+1ast, M.Poletti 15+8reb+3ast, G.Poggi 13+6reb+2ast, L.Calbini 9+1reb+1ast, T.Cavallero 9+5reb+3ast, S.Vico 8+4reb+3ast
Fiorenzuola: R.Bottioni 25+4reb+4ast, E.Sabic 17+1reb+6ast, L.Galassi 11+6reb+6ast, I.Biorac 8+6reb, A.Voltolini 8+2reb+1ast, M.Gaye Serigne 8+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1185083

Imola Virtus – Legnano 82-84

Fifteenth-ranked Imola Virtus (8-10) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Legnano (16-2). The visitors from Legnano managed to secure only two-point victory 84-82. However their fans expected much easier game. Swingman Guglielmo Sodero (191-1993) scored 17 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Nik Raivio (193-1986, college: Portland, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Brazilian guard Ygor Morina (190-2004) with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists and naturalized Nigerian Simon Obinna (204-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Legnano have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-2 record. Imola Virtus at the other side dropped to the eleventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Legnano will play against Faenza (#4) on the road in the next round. Imola Virtus will play against Desio (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Imola Virtus: Y.Morina 22+5reb+9ast, F.Ricci 17+1reb+3ast, S.Vaulet 14+1reb, S.Obinna 12+14reb+1ast, D.Masciarelli 9+3reb+6ast, S.Kadjividi 4+2reb
Legnano: G.Sodero 17+4reb+5ast, A.Quarisa 14+4reb, M.Mastroianni 12+3reb+1ast, N.Raivio 12+8reb+1ast, E.Gallizzi 10+2ast, P.Agostini 8+2reb

gschID: 1185084

Monferrato – Saronno 111-104

No shocking result in a game when thirteenth ranked Monferrato (9-9) beat 17th ranked Saronno (5-13) in Casale 111-104 on Saturday. Monferrato made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Naturalized American Dalton Pepper (197-1990, college: Temple, agency: SLN) notched 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and the former international power forward Niccolo Martinoni (203-1989) supported him with 29 points and 6 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Even 25 points and 4 assists by guard Francesco De Capitani (185-2002) did not help to save the game for Saronno. Forward Andrea Negri (193-1988) added 25 points. Four Monferrato and five Saronno players scored in double figures. Monferrato moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Newly promoted Saronno keeps the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Monferrato will meet at home Ragusa (#20) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Saronno will play against San Vendemiano and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saronno: A.Negri 25+2reb+2ast, F.De Capitani 25+1reb+4ast, A.Quinti 15+8reb+3ast, G.Maspero 15+3reb, M.Beretta 12+4reb+7ast, G.Pellegrini 6+2reb+1ast
Monferrato: N.Martinoni 29+6reb+2ast, D.Pepper 22+8reb+8ast, J.Wojciechowski 21+4reb+2ast, U.Stazzonelli 17+7reb+4ast, M.Rupil 9+5reb, S.Vecerina 8+2reb+6ast

gschID: 1185085

Omegna – Fidenza 84-74

Rather expected game when 7th ranked Fidenza (10-8) lost on the road to fourth ranked Omegna (12-6) 84-74 on Saturday. Latvian Andris Misters (195-1992, college: Jacksonville) notched 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Francesco Paolin (190-1995) supported him with 7 points and 9 assists. Four Omegna players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 4 assists by point guard Simone Valsecchi (181-2004, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Fidenza. Finnish power forward Mubashar Ali (213-1997, college: FMU, agency: Bell Basketball) added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Fidenza’s coach Stefano Bizzozi rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Omegna moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Fidenza keeps the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Jesi. Omegna will meet Imola ACosta (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fidenza will play against the league’s second-placed Treviglio (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fidenza: S.Valsecchi 17+2reb+4ast, M.Ali 11+8reb+1ast, T.Bellini 11+3reb, M.Diarra 9+5reb, L.Guimdo 8+9reb+3ast, M.Galli 5
Omegna: A.Misters 20+8reb+1ast, D.Terenzi 13+2reb+1ast, J.Balanzoni 11+5reb, M.Ferraro 11+4reb+1ast, M.Maruca 7+1reb+1ast, F.Paolin 7+2reb+9ast

gschID: 1185086

Agrigento – Ragusa 89-82

Rather predictable result when fifteenth ranked Agrigento (9-9) won against at home 19th ranked Ragusa (3-15) 89-82 on Thursday. Agrigento made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Point guard Fabrizio Piccone (182-1998) notched 21 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Gabriele Romeo (182-1997) supported him with 19 points. Four Agrigento players scored in double figures. Even 27 points and 5 rebounds by swingman Nicolo Bertocco (198-1995) did not help to save the game for Ragusa. Point guard Ugo Simon (195-2002) added 17 points and 6 rebounds. Ragusa’s coach Giovanni Recupido rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Agrigento have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Ragusa lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twentieth position with 15 games lost. Agrigento will meet Mestre (#10) on the road in the next round. Ragusa will play against Monferrato (#14) in Casale and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ragusa: N.Bertocco 27+5reb+2ast, U.Simon 17+6reb+1ast, D.Vavoli 14+5reb+1ast, Z.Kosic 9+4reb+5ast, M.Gloria 6+3reb+2ast, A.Adamu 5+5reb+1ast
Agrigento: F.Piccone 21+5reb+2ast, G.Romeo 19+3reb+1ast, G.Martini 14+3reb+1ast, A.Scarponi 13+3reb, R.Disibio 9+3reb+3ast, A.Chiarastella 6+6reb+3ast

gschID: 1185087

Treviglio – San Vendemiano 102-68

Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked San Vendemiano (11-7) was outscored on the road by second ranked Treviglio (14-4) 102-68 on Sunday. Treviglio made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. Treviglio looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Guard Tommaso Vecchiola (185-2004) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and naturalized Slovenian Denis Alibegovic (195-1999, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Treviglio’s coach Davide Villa felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by swingman Tommaso Oxilia (200-1998, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for San Vendemiano. Latvian Kristaps Gluditis (190-1995) added 16 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Treviglio maintains second position with 14-4 record having four points less than leader Legnano. Loser San Vendemiano keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Orlandina and RO Virtus 1960. Treviglio will meet Fidenza (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. San Vendemiano will play against Saronno and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San Vendemiano: K.Gluditis 16+2reb+4ast, T.Oxilia 16+8reb+2ast, A.Tassinari 13+2reb+3ast, A.Cacace 10+4reb+1ast, L.Fabiani 9+4reb, M.Zacchigna 4+3reb+2ast
Treviglio: T.Vecchiola 16+4reb+10ast, D.Alibegovic 15+6reb+2ast, L.Abega 13+2reb+2ast, M.Cagliani 13+1reb+2ast, D.Reati 12+2reb+3ast, G.Zanetti 10+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1185088

Orlandina – Mestre 106-99

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Orlandina (11-7) defeated 9th ranked Mestre (9-9) in Capo d’Orlando 106-99 on Sunday. Orlandina made 31-of-37 free shots (83.8 percent) during the game, while Mestre only scored seven points from the stripe. Orlandina forced 19 Mestre turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Lithuanian Simas Jasaitis (201-1982) notched 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and center Giacomo Furin (202-2003) supported him with 23 points. Even 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists by guard Marco Contento (191-1991) did not help to save the game for Mestre. Forward Simone Aromando (200-1997) added 19 points and 8 rebounds. Five Orlandina and four Mestre players scored in double figures. Orlandina have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with San Vendemiano and RO Virtus 1960. Loser Mestre keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Orlandina will meet Lumezzane (#8) on the road in the next round. Mestre will play against Agrigento and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mestre: S.Aromando 19+8reb+2ast, M.Rubbini 19+2reb+1ast, M.Contento 18+5reb+7ast, L.Brambilla 11+3reb+2ast, A.Lo Biondo 10+5reb+1ast, L.Galmarini 10+6reb+5ast
Orlandina: S.Jasaitis 25+8reb+6ast, G.Furin 23+4reb+1ast, G.Cecchinato 17+5reb+6ast, M.Barattini 14+3reb+7ast, L.Fresno 13+4reb+2ast, V.Moltrasio 10+3reb+3ast

gschID: 1185089

Vicenza – Piacenza 84-65

There was no surprise when 16th ranked Piacenza (6-13) was outleveled on the road by fourteenth ranked Vicenza (9-9) 84-65 on Sunday. Vicenza outrebounded Piacenza 36-24 including 29 on the defensive glass. Vicenza looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Spanish forward Federico Ucles (204-1993, agency: Promo Sport ID) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Giovanni Gasparin (190-1991, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. Even 13 points and 5 rebounds by naturalized Swiss Laurent Zoccoletti (203-1999) did not help to save the game for Piacenza. Forward Jonathan Blair (195-2000) added 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Vicenza and five Piacenza players scored in double figures. Vicenza moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Piacenza keeps the sixteenth position with 13 games lost. Vicenza will meet Crema (#19) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Piacenza will play against Fiorenzuola and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piacenza: L.Zoccoletti 13+5reb+2ast, T.Lanzi 12+1ast, J.Blair 12+6reb, V.Taddeo 11+4reb+3ast, R.Chiti 11+2reb+2ast, R.Klanskis 5+5reb+1ast
Vicenza: G.Almansi 23+2reb+2ast, F.Ucles 23+12reb+2ast, T.Marangoni 13+3reb, G.Gasparin 11+5reb+11ast, M.Da Campo 8+5reb+2ast, V.Cucchiaro 4+1reb+2ast

gschID: 1185090

Crema – Imola ACosta 72-70

There was a surprise result when nineteenth ranked Crema (4-14) edged at home higher ranked Imola ACosta (9-9) 72-70 on Saturday. Forward Federico Pirani (203-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Slovenian Nejc Zupan (203-1996, agency: Bell Basketball) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four Crema players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds by Slovenian guard Maks Klanjscek (196-1999, college: Oklahoma) did not help to save the game for Imola ACosta. Swingman Gioacchino Chiappelli (198-1991, agency: SLN) added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Imola ACosta’s coach Matteo Angori rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Crema maintains nineteenth position with 4-14 record, which they share with Latina. Imola ACosta lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Crema will meet at home higher ranked Vicenza (#12) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Imola ACosta will play against Omegna where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Imola ACosta: M.Klanjscek 22+10reb+1ast, L.Toniato 12+4reb, G.Chiappelli 12+10reb+1ast, V.Zedda 9+4reb+4ast, L.Fazzi 6+1reb, L.Martini 6+3reb
Crema: F.Pirani 17+11reb, P.Bocconcelli 17+1reb, N.Zupan 11+7reb+1ast, R.Murri 10+4reb+1ast, L.Valesin 5+5reb+4ast, T.Pianegonda 5+1reb+1ast

gschID: 1185091

Desio – Lumezzane 81-88

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Desio (9-9) lost at home to eleventh ranked Lumezzane (10-9) 88-81 on Saturday. Lumezzane made 28-of-36 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Latvian point guard Marcis Vitols (186-1992) notched 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Giacomo Baldini (190-1996) supported him with 25 points. Even 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Carlo Fumagalli (193-1996, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Desio. Guard Alessandro Cipolla (198-2000) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Desio players scored in double figures. Lumezzane moved-up to eighth place. Loser Desio keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Lumezzane will meet at home higher ranked Orlandina (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Desio will play against Imola Virtus (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Desio: C.Fumagalli 16+6reb+4ast, M.Torgano 14+3reb+1ast, A.Mazzoleni 12+9reb+2ast, E.Bartninkas 11+6reb, A.Cipolla 11+7reb+6ast, M.Tornari 10+2reb
Lumezzane: G.Baldini 25+2reb+1ast, M.Vitols 23+5reb+6ast, T.Minoli 13+9reb+2ast, L.Varaschin 9+6reb+1ast, M.Di Meco 8+5reb+4ast, M.Mbacke 5+7reb+1ast

gschID: 1185092

Group B

Montecatini – Piombino 86-57

Very predictable result when second ranked Montecatini (13-5) rolled over at home 12th ranked Piombino (8-10) 86-57 on Sunday. Montecatini made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Piombino turnovers and had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Naturalized Argentinian Mateo Chiarini (190-1998) notched 19 points to lead the effort and Mattia Acunzo (203-2000, college: RMU, agency: SLN) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Montecatini players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) by naturalized Nigerian center Ivan Onojaife (200-2003, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Piombino. Guard Matteo Nicoli (193-2001, agency: Players Group) added 22 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. Montecatini have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 13-5 record having five points less than leader Legnano. Loser Piombino dropped to the eleventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Montecatini will meet Sant Antimo (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Piombino will play against Luiss Roma and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Piombino: I.Onojaife 22+13reb, M.Nicoli 22+1reb, L.De Zardo 5+5reb, N.Ianuale 5+2reb, T.Cartaino 3+1reb+1ast, M.D’Onofrio 0
Montecatini: M.Chiarini 19+2reb+1ast, M.Acunzo 12+6reb+3ast, D.Toscano 11+5reb, M.Di Pizzo 10+6reb+1ast, L.Passoni 9+4reb+3ast, A.Bedin 8+2reb

gschID: 1185093

Fabo Herons – Rieti 79-68

Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Rieti (5-13) lost to fifth ranked Fabo Herons (12-6) in Montecatini 68-79 on Sunday. Forward Marco Arrigoni (198-1991, agency: SLN) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Emanuele Trapani (182-1999) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by American guard Aaron Thomas (196-1991, college: FSU, agency: Interperformances) did not help to save the game for Rieti. Naturalized Swiss power forward Patrick Baldassarre (201-1986, agency: Players Group) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Fabo Herons and four Rieti players scored in double figures. Fabo Herons moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Rieti dropped to the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Fabo Herons will meet Chieti (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rieti will play against Chiusi (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rieti: A.Thomas 18+7reb+3ast, D.Meluzzi 16+3reb+3ast, K.Cassar 13+5reb+1ast, P.Baldassarre 12+6reb+4ast, M.Melchiorri 7+6reb+3ast, A.Fabi 2+1reb
Fabo Herons: A.Chiera 18+6reb+2ast, M.Arrigoni 15+11reb+1ast, D.Klyuchnyk 14+5reb, E.Trapani 13+6reb+7ast, D.Dell’Uomo 11+2reb+2ast, T.Fernandez Lang 3

gschID: 1185094

Ravenna – Luiss Roma 68-74

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Luiss Roma (12-6) defeated on the road 15th ranked Ravenna (6-12) 74-68 on Sunday. Luiss Roma outrebounded Ravenna 41-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Forward Valerio Cucci (202-1995) notched 19 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Marco Pasqualin (178-1997) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Luiss Roma’s coach Andrea Paccarie allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds by center Riccardo Crespi (205-1997, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Ravenna. Forward Alessandro Ferrari (203-2003) added 13 points. Luiss Roma moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Ravenna lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Salerno. Luiss Roma will meet Piombino (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ravenna will play against Salerno and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ravenna: R.Crespi 14+10reb+2ast, A.Ferrari 13+1reb, I.Tyrtyshnyk 12+2reb, K.Brigato 9+2reb+2ast, M.Munari 7+3reb+1ast, T.De Gregori 4+3reb+1ast
Luiss Roma: V.Cucci 19+5reb+2ast, M.Pasqualin 13+7reb+3ast, R.Salvioni 12+10reb+1ast, F.Villa 8+5reb+3ast, E.Bottelli 6+2reb+1ast, M.Ferrara 6+3reb

gschID: 1185095

RO Virtus 1960 – Ruvo di Puglia 81-86

gschID: 1185096

Caserta Pap. – Sant Antimo 89-72

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Caserta Pap. and 11th ranked Sant Antimo had identical 8-9 record. This time Caserta Pap. used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Napoli 89-72 on Sunday night. Caserta Pap. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Sant Antimo‘s 26 and made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Caserta Pap. forced 19 Sant Antimo turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Sant Antimo‘s players. Point guard Domenico DArgenzio (174-2001, agency: SLN) notched 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and forward Raffaele Romano (198-2002) supported him with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Caserta Pap.’s coach Damiano Cagnazzo allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by Slovenian Ziga Jurcek (195-1998) did not help to save the game for Sant Antimo. Power forward Giovanni Lenti (200-1996, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 11 rebounds. Five Caserta Pap. and four Sant Antimo players scored in double figures. Caserta Pap. (9-9) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Sant Antimo lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Caserta Pap. will meet higher ranked Ruvo di Puglia (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sant Antimo will play against the league’s second-placed Montecatini (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Sant Antimo: Z.Jurcek 20+5reb+3ast, G.Berra 13+3reb, G.Lenti 12+11reb+1ast, D.Lucas 10+6reb+4ast, R.Rota 8+2reb+2ast, A.Colussa 7+11reb+2ast
Caserta Pap.: D.D’Argenzio 24+7reb+6ast, A.Ricci 17+1reb+4ast, B.Diouf 14+5reb+3ast, R.Romano 11+7reb+7ast, M.Lagana 10+6reb+7ast, D.Mastroianni 6+3reb+5ast

gschID: 1185097

Roseto – Chieti 79-59

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Roseto (18-0) crushed at home 8th ranked Chieti (9-9) 79-59 on Sunday. Roseto dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Chieti‘s 22. Roseto forced 19 Chieti turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Naturalized Belarusian Kiryl Tsetserukou (201-2001) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and swingman Alessio Donadoni (197-1997) supported him with 17 points and 5 assists. Four Roseto players scored in double figures. Even 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by naturalized Bosnian forward Damir Hadzic (203-1997, college: Flagler) did not help to save the game for Chieti. Point guard Costantino Bechi (182-2002) added 10 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals. Roseto have an impressive 18-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 18-0 record. Loser Chieti dropped to the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 7 other teams. Roseto will meet Livorno Pielle (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Chieti will play against Fabo Herons (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chieti: D.Hadzic 22+5reb+4ast, E.Vettori 11+3reb, C.Bechi 10+6reb+11ast, O.Maiga 5+8reb+1ast, S.Sinagra 4+3reb+1ast, L.Del Sole 4+3reb
Roseto: K.Tsetserukou 22+10reb+3ast, A.Donadoni 17+4reb+5ast, V.Guaiana 13+7reb+6ast, A.Pastore 10+2reb+2ast, B.Sacchetti 8+2reb+2ast, G.Durante 4+6reb+10ast

gschID: 1185098

Cassino – Salerno 88-71

There was an upset when higher ranked Salerno (6-12) lost on the road to nineteenth ranked Cassino (5-13) 88-71 on Saturday. Guard Michael Teghini (192-1992) notched 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Alessandro Riva (205-1998) supported him with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four Cassino players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks by power forward Ferdinando Matrone (208-1995, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Salerno. Naturalized Argentinian guard Luca Chaves (-1994) added 21 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cassino moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Salerno dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Ravenna. Cassino will meet at home San Severo (#17) in the next round. Salerno will play against Ravenna and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Salerno: L.Chaves 21+1reb, F.Matrone 16+11reb, N.Stanic 14+2reb+2ast, L.Kekovic 7+4reb, G.Favali 5+3reb, G.Candotto 4+1reb
Cassino: M.Teghini 18+4reb+2ast, A.Riva 13+8reb, M.Saladini 13+2reb+5ast, K.Korsunov 12+2reb+3ast, F.Beck 10+1reb+2ast, A.Truglio 6+6reb+2ast

gschID: 1185099

San Severo – Jesi 48-76

Very predictable result when ninth ranked Jesi (10-8) rolled over on the road 17th ranked San Severo (5-13) 76-48 on Sunday. Jesi outrebounded San Severo 37-24 including a 33-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Jesi shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 65.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward Dario Zucca (203-1996) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and Argentinian power forward Lautaro Berra (208-1998) supported him with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four Jesi players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 5 rebounds by swingman Niccolo Moffa (200-1999) did not help to save the game for San Severo. Fabio Bugatti (198-1998, agency: SLN) added 6 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. Jesi moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Fidenza. Loser San Severo keeps the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Jesi will meet Fabriano (#13) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. San Severo will play against Cassino (#18) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Severo: N.Pellicano 9+2ast, N.Moffa 8+5reb+1ast, F.Bugatti 6+3reb+2ast, E.Igbanugo 6+1reb+1ast, C.Cane 6+2reb, P.Bandini 4+1reb+5ast
Jesi: D.Zucca 12+10reb+3ast, A.Valentini 10+1reb+4ast, L.Berra 10+10reb, E.Cena 10+5reb+1ast, E.Di Emidio 10+2reb+2ast, R.Marulli 9+3ast

gschID: 1185100

Chiusi – Fabriano 77-66

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 13th ranked Fabriano (8-10) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Chiusi (7-11) 77-66 on Sunday. Chiusi made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international power forward Andrea Renzi (206-1989, agency: Players Group) notched 17 points to lead the effort and Alessandro Ceparano (198-2001) supported him with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four Chiusi players scored in double figures. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by forward Lorenzo Molinaro (204-1992) did not help to save the game for Fabriano. Forward Davide Raucci (198-1990, agency: SLN) added 15 points. Chiusi maintains fourteenth position with 7-11 record. Loser Fabriano dropped to the eleventh place with ten games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Chiusi will meet Rieti (#19) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Fabriano will play against Jesi (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fabriano: L.Molinaro 16+5reb, D.Raucci 15+4reb, F.Dri 10+2reb+2ast, R.Carta 7+2reb+1ast, R.Pisano 7+2reb+2ast, S.Pierotti 6+4reb+9ast
Chiusi: A.Renzi 17+3reb+2ast, F.Gravaghi 14+2ast, L.Raffaelli 13+4reb+3ast, A.Ceparano 12+5reb+3ast, L.Rasio 11+6reb+3ast, M.Criconia 5+7reb+5ast

gschID: 1185101

Latina – Livorno Pielle 71-78

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Livorno Pielle (12-6) defeated on the road 20th ranked Latina (4-14) 78-71 on Sunday. Guard Davide Bonacini (190-1990, agency: SLN) notched 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and guard Mattia Venucci (185-1990, agency: SLN) supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by power forward Paolo Paci (204-1990) did not help to save the game for Latina. Guard Lorenzo Baldasso (192-1995, agency: Players Group) added 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Latina players scored in double figures. Latina’s coach Agostino Origliio rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Livorno Pielle have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Latina dropped to the nineteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Crema. Livorno Pielle 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 RO Virtus 1960 (#7) in Roma and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Latina: P.Paci 19+5reb+2ast, M.Mennella 14+3reb+1ast, L.Baldasso 14+8reb+4ast, D.Merletto 11+5reb+3ast, A.Caffaro 8+10reb+3ast, A.Ambrosetti 4+2reb+1ast
Livorno Pielle: M.Venucci 19+6reb+3ast, D.Bonacini 17+5reb+7ast, J.Vedovato 12+4reb, D.Donzelli 7+5reb+1ast, J.Cepic 7+3reb+1ast, L.Campori 5+1reb