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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Serie B Nazionale. The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 36 in the Serie B Nazionale took place in Capo d’Orlando. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best San Vendemiano (26-10) to fifth ranked Orlandina (23-13) 77-75 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of San Vendemiano. 24 personal fouls committed by San Vendemiano helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Lithuanian Simas Jasaitis (201-1982) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized Argentinian forward Lucas Fresno (195-2004) contributed with 15 points and 6 assists for the winners. Power forward Andrea Donda (210-1999) replied with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for San Vendemiano. San Vendemiano’s coach Daniele Aniello rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Orlandina moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Omegna. San Vendemiano at the other side keeps the second position with ten games lost. They share it with Legnano. Orlandina is looking forward to face league’s leader Treviglio on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. San Vendemiano will play against Piacenza and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Luiss Roma (24-11) against eleventh ranked Sant Antimo (18-18) on Sunday night. Visiting Luiss Roma was edged by Sant Antimo in a tough game in Napoli 80-83. Worth to mention a great performance of Pio Ruggiero (208-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Gabriele Berra who added 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Riccardo Salvioni (198-2004) with 20 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Sant Antimo moved-up to tenth place. Luiss Roma at the other side keeps the third position with 11 games lost. They share it with Montecatini. Sant Antimo will play against league’s second-placed Ruvo di Puglia on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Luiss Roma will play against Caserta Pap. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Luiss Roma (24-11) against twelfth ranked Ravenna (16-20) on Wednesday night. Host Luiss Roma was defeated by Ravenna in a tough game in Roma 82-86. The winners were led by Gabriel Dron who scored that evening 16 points. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by Thomas Van Ounsem did not help to save the game for Luiss Roma. Ravenna maintains twelfth position with 16-20 record, which they share with Caserta Pap. and Imola Virtus. Loser Luiss Roma keeps the third place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Montecatini. Ravenna will meet at home Salerno (#14) in the next round. Luiss Roma will play against Caserta Pap. (#13) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Serie A2 just one year after relegation.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 36: Imola ACosta was beaten by Legnano on the road 83-76. Lumezzane won against Crema on its own court 92-91. Vicenza managed to outperform Monferrato in a road game 83-77. Omegna rolled over Imola Virtus at home 91-72. Fidenza was defeated by Agrigento on the opponent’s court 83-75. Ragusa was beaten by Mestre in a home game 76-91. Desio was destroyed by Saronno on the road 87-68. Faenza unfortunately lost to Piacenza on its own court 73-83. Treviglio managed to beat Fiorenzuola in a road game 73-60. Roseto defeated Livorno Pielle at home 104-88. Jesi was beaten by Caserta Pap. on the opponent’s court 66-58. Salerno won against Cassino in a home game 84-78. San Severo managed to outperform Chiusi on the road 81-68. Latina recorded a loss to Ruvo di Puglia on its own court 75-79. Fabriano was defeated by Montecatini in a road game 74-66. Fabo Herons beat Ravenna at home 76-74. Piombino lost to RO Virtus 1960 on the opponent’s court 71-73.

Group A

Legnano – Imola ACosta 83-76

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Legnano (26-10) beat at home 14th ranked Imola ACosta (15-21) 83-76 on Sunday. The winners were led by American Nik Raivio (193-1986, college: Portland, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 12 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Pietro Agostini (206-1999, college: KSU) supported him with 22 points. Even 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by swingman Gioacchino Chiappelli (198-1991, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Imola ACosta. Slovenian guard Maks Klanjscek (196-1999, college: Oklahoma) added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Legnano and five Imola ACosta players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Legnano moved-up to second place, which they share with San Vendemiano. Loser Imola ACosta keeps the fourteenth position with 21 games lost. They share it with Salerno. Legnano will meet Vicenza (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Imola ACosta will play against Saronno and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Imola ACosta: G.Chiappelli 15+8reb+6ast, G.Filippini 13+8reb, L.Martini 12+3reb, M.Klanjscek 11+10reb+1ast, V.Zedda 10+2reb+3ast, D.Raucci 9+2reb+1ast
Legnano: P.Agostini 22+4reb, G.Sodero 15+5reb+1ast, N.Raivio 12+7reb+9ast, M.Mastroianni 11+3reb+1ast, F.Oboe 9+5reb, F.Lang 9+2reb+1ast

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Lumezzane – Crema 92-91

Rather expected game when 15th ranked Crema (13-23) was edged on the road by twelfth ranked Lumezzane (17-19) 92-91 on Sunday. Lumezzane forced 21 Crema turnovers and outrebounded them 36-22 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by power forward Lorenzo Varaschin (197-1998, agency: BIG) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and guard Tommaso Minoli (187-1994, agency: SLN) supported him with 13 points. Even 21 points by Slovenian Nejc Zupan (203-1996, agency: Bell Basketball) did not help to save the game for Crema. Point guard Leonardo Valesin (190-2006) added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Lumezzane and four Crema players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Lumezzane maintains twelfth position with 17-19 record. Loser Crema keeps the fifteenth place with 23 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Lumezzane will meet Imola Virtus (#13) on the road in the next round. Crema will play against Fiorenzuola and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Crema: N.Zupan 21+2reb+1ast, L.Valesin 16+7reb, N.Venturoli 13, R.Murri 13+3reb, F.Pirani 7+5reb, G.Tarallo 7+2reb
Lumezzane: L.Varaschin 29+10reb+3ast, G.Brescianini 14+1reb, T.Minoli 13+4reb+2ast, A.Amici 11+3reb+4ast, M.Di Meco 11+3reb+2ast, M.Mbacke 6+4reb

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Monferrato – Vicenza 77-83

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Vicenza (19-17) won against 8th ranked Monferrato (20-16) in Casale 83-77 on Sunday. The winners were led by guard Giovanni Gasparin (190-1991, agency: Interperformances) who scored that evening 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Mattia Da Campo (198-1997, college: Seattle) supported him with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Even 23 points and 6 rebounds by the former international power forward Niccolo Martinoni (203-1989) did not help to save the game for Monferrato. Swingman Simone Vecerina (196-1999) added 13 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Four Monferrato players scored in double figures. Vicenza have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Monferrato keeps the eighth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Agrigento. Vicenza will meet at home higher ranked Legnano (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Monferrato will play against Ragusa (#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 23+6reb+1ast, D.Pepper 16+2reb, U.Stazzonelli 14+5reb+1ast, S.Vecerina 13+3reb+6ast, F.Guerra 4+4ast, F.Marcucci 3+6reb+1ast
Vicenza: G.Gasparin 24+5reb+5ast, M.Da Campo 24+10reb, F.Ucles 18+7reb+1ast, T.Marangoni 7+1reb+1ast, L.Vanin 4+9reb, C.Nwohuocha 4+7reb

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Omegna – Imola Virtus 91-72

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Imola Virtus (16-20) were outscored on the road by fifth ranked Omegna (23-13) 91-72 on Saturday. Omegna dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Imola Virtus‘ 32. They outrebounded Imola Virtus 37-23 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Omegna looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Imola Virtus‘ players. The winners were led by center Jacopo Balanzoni (205-1993, agency: SLN) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Latvian Andris Misters (195-1992, college: Jacksonville) supported him with 21 points and 4 assists. Even 24 points by Polish-Argentinian swingman Santiago Vaulet (194-1998) did not help to save the game for Imola Virtus. Point guard Luca Valentini (189-1997) added 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Omegna have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Orlandina. Loser Imola Virtus keep the twelfth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Caserta Pap. and Ravenna. Omegna will meet Fidenza (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Imola Virtus will play against Lumezzane and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Imola Virtus: S.Vaulet 24+1reb, T.Pinza 11+2reb+1ast, L.Valentini 11+9reb+1ast, F.Ricci 10+5reb+5ast, D.Masciarelli 7, M.Ambrosin 6+1reb
Omegna: A.Misters 21+4reb+4ast, J.Balanzoni 20+14reb+3ast, F.Paolin 13+4reb+5ast, A.Stepanovic 12+4reb+2ast, M.Ferraro 7+3reb, M.Maruca 7+2reb+5ast

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Agrigento – Fidenza 83-75

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Agrigento and 9th ranked Fidenza had identical 19-16 record. This time Agrigento used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Fidenza 83-75 on Sunday night. They outrebounded Fidenza 45-24 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Agrigento especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. The winners were led by naturalized Argentinian forward Albano Chiarastella (195-1985, agency: BIG) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Gabriele Romeo (182-1997) supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Even 26 points by point guard Simone Valsecchi (181-2004, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Fidenza. Cameroonian Levi Guimdo (193-2005) added 11 points and 6 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agrigento (20-16) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Monferrato. Newly promoted Fidenza dropped to the eighth position with 17 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Agrigento will meet Desio (#17) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fidenza will play against Omegna (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fidenza: S.Valsecchi 26+3reb, M.Galli 14+2reb, L.Guimdo 11+4reb+3ast, G.Ghidini 6, L.Restelli 4+6reb, E.Scattolin 4+6reb
Agrigento: G.Romeo 16+10reb, A.Chiarastella 15+10reb+3ast, G.Martini 13+6reb, R.Disibio 9+4reb+3ast, R.Rizzo 9+2reb+4ast, F.Piccone 9+2reb+1ast

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Ragusa – Mestre 76-91

There was no surprise when 19th ranked Ragusa (8-28) lost at home to sixth ranked Mestre (22-14) 91-76 on Sunday. The winners were led by forward Simone Aromando (200-1997) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 rebounds and center Lorenzo Galmarini (200-1995) supported him with 9 points and 10 rebounds. Even 20 points and 5 rebounds by power forward Mirko Gloria (203-1995, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Ragusa. Davide Vavoli (198-2001, agency: Players Group) added 18 points and 5 rebounds. Mestre maintains sixth position with 22-14 record. Ragusa lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the nineteenth place with 28 games lost. Mestre will meet Faenza (#7) on the road in the next round. Ragusa will play against Monferrato (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ragusa: M.Gloria 20+5reb+2ast, D.Vavoli 18+5reb+2ast, S.Ugochukwu 12+6reb+1ast, N.Bertocco 11+1reb+1ast, H.Erkmaa 9+1reb+4ast, Z.Kosic 6+5reb+3ast
Mestre: S.Aromando 22+5reb+1ast, F.Reggiani 13+1reb, L.Brambilla 10+5reb+1ast, L.Galmarini 9+10reb+1ast, N.Giordano 9+1reb+3ast, A.Mazzucchelli 8+3reb+6ast

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Orlandina – San Vendemiano 77-75

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Saronno – Desio 87-68

There was a surprise result when twentieth ranked Saronno (7-29) crushed at home higher ranked Desio (13-23) 87-68 on Saturday. The winners were led by swingman Gabriele Pellegrini (197-2002) who scored that evening 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and guard Matteo Beretta (189-1999, agency: SLN) supported him with 15 points and 7 assists. Four Saronno players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 8 rebounds by point guard Carlo Fumagalli (193-1996, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Desio. Swingman Stefano Elli (197-2004) added 17 points. Newly promoted Saronno maintains twentieth position with 7-29 record. Loser Desio keeps the fifteenth place with 23 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Saronno will meet higher ranked Imola ACosta (#14) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Desio will play against Agrigento and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Desio: S.Elli 17+2reb, C.Fumagalli 13+8reb+2ast, D.Perez 9+4reb+2ast, E.Bartninkas 8+2reb, A.Chiumenti 8+9reb+1ast, A.Mazzoleni 6+6reb+4ast
Saronno: G.Pellegrini 25+7reb+4ast, M.Beretta 15+4reb+7ast, F.De Capitani 14+2reb+3ast, G.Maspero 10+7reb, M.Fioravanti 9+5reb+2ast, A.Quinti 8+9reb+1ast

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Faenza – Piacenza 73-83

There was an upset when higher ranked Faenza (21-15) lost at home to seventeenth ranked Piacenza (13-23) 83-73 on Saturday. Piacenza looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by point guard Marco Perin (185-1993) who scored that evening 12 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and point guard Alessandro Naoni (192-2003) supported him with 16 points. Piacenza’s coach Giorgio Salvemini used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds by power forward Mitchell Poletti (205-1988) did not help to save the game for Faenza. Guard Lorenzo Calbini (185-2003) added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Piacenza moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Faenza dropped to the seventh position with 15 games lost. Piacenza will meet league’s second-placed San Vendemiano on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Faenza will play against Mestre (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Faenza: M.Poletti 22+10reb+1ast, L.Calbini 15+8reb+4ast, A.Fragonara 13+6reb+8ast, T.Cavallero 13+5reb+2ast, G.Poggi 5+6reb+1ast, S.Vico 3+1reb+4ast
Piacenza: A.Naoni 16+2reb+2ast, L.Zoccoletti 15+5reb, V.Taddeo 13+2reb+4ast, M.Perin 12+6reb+9ast, T.Lanzi 9+3reb+4ast, V.Longo 8+7reb+2ast

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Fiorenzuola – Treviglio 60-73

Very predictable result when first ranked Treviglio (29-7) won against on the road 18th ranked Fiorenzuola (10-26) 73-60 on Sunday. Treviglio dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Fiorenzuola‘s 28. The winners were led by Croatian center Aleksandar Marcius (208-1990, college: DePaul) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and guard Tommaso Vecchiola (185-2004) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Treviglio players scored in double figures. Treviglio’s coach Davide Villa used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 17 points and 4 assists by point guard Luca Galassi (185-1999) did not help to save the game for Fiorenzuola. Naturalized Serbian power forward Ilija Biorac (202-2004) added 6 points and 10 rebounds. Treviglio have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 29-7 record. Fiorenzuola lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth place with 26 games lost. They share the position with Latina and Cassino. Treviglio will meet at home Orlandina (#4) in the next round. Fiorenzuola will play against Crema (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fiorenzuola: L.Galassi 17+3reb+4ast, A.Voltolini 10+1reb+2ast, A.Colussa 8+6reb, M.Negri 7+4reb, M.Seck 6+4reb, I.Biorac 6+10reb+3ast
Treviglio: A.Marcius 17+10reb+2ast, T.Vecchiola 16+6reb+2ast, G.Zanetti 10+4reb, D.Alibegovic 10+4reb+3ast, L.Sergio 7+6reb, D.Reati 5+4reb+4ast

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Group B

Roseto – Livorno Pielle 104-88

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Livorno Pielle (21-14) lost on the road to first ranked Roseto (30-5) 104-88 on Sunday. Roseto made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. The winners were led by center Edoardo Tiberti (203-1997, agency: SLN) who scored that evening 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and Lithuanian Lukas Aukstikalnis (196-1995) supported him with 18 points. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by guard Ennio Leonzio (191-1994) did not help to save the game for Livorno Pielle. Guard Mattia Venucci (185-1990, agency: SLN) added 14 points and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Roseto maintains first position with 30-5 record. Loser Livorno Pielle keeps the seventh place with 14 games lost. Roseto will meet Cassino (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Livorno Pielle will play against Latina (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Livorno Pielle: E.Leonzio 18+5reb, L.Campori 15+3ast, M.Venucci 14+3reb+5ast, J.Cepic 14+3reb, E.Hazners 13+4reb+1ast, J.Lucarelli 9+3reb+2ast
Roseto: E.Tiberti 23+6reb, L.Aukstikalnis 18+3reb+2ast, A.Donadoni 14+2reb, A.Traini 13+2reb+4ast, V.Guaiana 12+2reb+4ast, A.Pastore 10+2reb

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Caserta Pap. – Jesi 66-58

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Caserta Pap. (16-20) defeated at home higher ranked Jesi (19-17) 66-58 on Sunday. Caserta Pap. outrebounded Jesi 41-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by point guard Domenico DArgenzio (174-2001, agency: SLN) who scored that evening 31 points and power forward Gianluca Giorgi (200-1995) supported him with 7 points and 11 rebounds. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by guard Edoardo Di Emidio (189-1993) did not help to save the game for Jesi. Forward Marco Petrucci (195-1992, agency: SLN) added 12 points and 9 rebounds. Jesi’s coach Marcello Ghizzinardi tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Caserta Pap. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Imola Virtus and Ravenna. Loser Jesi dropped to the eighth position with 17 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Caserta Pap. will meet higher ranked Luiss Roma (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Jesi will play against RO Virtus 1960 (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jesi: E.Di Emidio 15+7reb+2ast, M.Petrucci 12+9reb+1ast, D.Zucca 9+4reb+1ast, E.Cena 8+3reb+2ast, S.Bruno 6+1reb+4ast, A.Valentini 4+1reb+1ast
Caserta Pap.: D.D’Argenzio 31+3reb+2ast, O.Heinonen 9+1reb, G.Giorgi 7+11reb, S.Pisapia 5+4ast, R.Romano 5+5reb+2ast, D.Mastroianni 4+4reb+5ast

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Salerno – Cassino 84-78

There was no surprise when 18th ranked Cassino (10-26) lost on the road to fourteenth ranked Salerno (15-21) 84-78 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Salerno made 29-of-36 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Cassino only scored thirteen points from the stripe. The winners were led by power forward Ferdinando Matrone (208-1995, agency: SLN) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and point guard Manuel Saladini (182-2002) supported him with 22 points and 4 assists. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by Alessandro Riva (205-1998) did not help to save the game for Cassino. Gianmarco Conte (191-1997) added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Cassino players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Salerno maintains fourteenth position with 15-21 record, which they share with Imola ACosta. Cassino lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth place with 26 games lost. They share the position with Latina and Fiorenzuola. Salerno will meet higher ranked Ravenna (#12) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Cassino will play against the league’s leader Roseto (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Cassino: A.Riva 16+5reb+2ast, F.Beck 14+1reb+1ast, G.Conte 11+8reb+1ast, A.Truglio 10+3ast, M.Teghini 8+6reb+2ast, M.Ghigo 5
Salerno: F.Matrone 23+10reb, M.Saladini 22+4reb+4ast, L.Chaves 15+1reb+2ast, L.Kekovic 7+2reb, B.Duranti 6+4reb+2ast, M.Zampa 4+2reb

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Sant Antimo – Luiss Roma 83-80

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Luiss Roma (24-11) against eleventh ranked Sant Antimo (18-18) on Sunday night. Visiting Luiss Roma was edged by Sant Antimo in a tough game in Napoli 80-83. Sant Antimo outrebounded Luiss Roma 44-30 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Pio Ruggiero (208-2004) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Gabriele Berra (195-2000, agency: SLN) who added 17 points during the contest. Four Sant Antimo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Riccardo Salvioni (198-2004) with 20 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) and forward Valerio Cucci (202-1995) scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Sant Antimo moved-up to tenth place. Luiss Roma at the other side keeps the third position with 11 games lost. They share it with Montecatini. Sant Antimo will play against league’s second-placed Ruvo di Puglia on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Luiss Roma will play against Caserta Pap. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Luiss Roma: V.Cucci 21+5reb, R.Salvioni 20+8reb, E.Bottelli 11+2reb+4ast, M.Pasqualin 7+4reb+2ast, M.Jovovic 7+2reb, S.Rocchi 5
Sant Antimo: P.Ruggiero 18+10reb+1ast, G.Berra 17+2reb+2ast, D.Lucas 13+4reb+3ast, F.Cannavina 10+6reb+3ast, G.Spizzichini 9+4reb+6ast, F.Mehmedovic 6+11reb+2ast

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Chiusi – San Severo 68-81

There was a surprise result when fifteenth ranked San Severo (13-23) beat on the road higher ranked Chiusi (19-17) 81-68 on Sunday. The winners were led by Fabio Bugatti (198-1998, agency: SLN) who scored that evening 28 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and swingman Soma Toure (195-2002) supported him with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four San Severo players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 12 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists by Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (198-1990) did not help to save the game for Chiusi. The former international power forward Andrea Renzi (206-1989, agency: Players Group) added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Chiusi’s coach Nicolas Zanco tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. San Severo maintains fifteenth position with 13-23 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Chiusi keeps the eighth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. San Severo will meet at home Chieti (#19) in the next round. Chiusi will play against Fabriano (#11) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Serie A2 just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Chiusi: A.Renzi 17+11reb+2ast, L.Rasio 12+13reb+8ast, A.Chapelli 12+1ast, L.Raffaelli 8+1reb+2ast, F.Gravaghi 8+2reb, F.Fazioli 5+1ast
San Severo: F.Bugatti 28+8reb+3ast, S.Toure 12+9reb+1ast, C.Cane 12+5reb, M.Gherardini 11+3reb+1ast, E.Igbanugo 7+3reb+3ast, A.Mobio 6+3reb+1ast

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Latina – Ruvo di Puglia 75-79

Very expected game when 17th ranked Latina (10-26) lost at home to second ranked Ruvo di Puglia (25-10) 79-75 on Sunday. The winners were led by the former international center Jacopo Borra (215-1990, agency: Interperformances) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds and naturalized Serbian Mihajlo Jerkovic (204-1999) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds by Argentinian center Agustin Caffaro (211-1995) did not help to save the game for Latina. Point guard Costantino Bechi (182-2002) added 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ruvo di Puglia have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 25-10 record having five points less than leader Treviglio. Loser Latina keeps the seventeenth place with 26 games lost. They share the position with Fiorenzuola and Cassino. Ruvo di Puglia will meet at home Sant Antimo (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Latina will play against Livorno Pielle (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Latina: C.Bechi 18+5reb+6ast, A.Caffaro 16+12reb+1ast, T.Rossi 15+10reb+2ast, A.Ambrosetti 10+3reb+1ast, P.Paci 6+4reb, A.Guastamacchia 4+7reb+3ast
Ruvo di Puglia: J.Borra 20+14reb+1ast, M.Jerkovic 17+7reb, D.Jackson 11+3reb+3ast, M.Timperi 10+3reb+2ast, T.Reale 6+2reb, S.Conte 5+1ast

gschID: 1185459

Montecatini – Fabriano 74-66

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Montecatini (24-11) won against at home 11th ranked Fabriano (17-18) 74-66 on Monday. Montecatini dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Fabriano‘s 18. They outrebounded Fabriano 54-30 including a 22-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by forward Lorenzo DAlessandro (198-1996, agency: SLN) who scored that evening 19 points and 9 rebounds and center Alberto Bedin (202-1999, agency: SLN) supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even 26 points and 4 assists by Argentinian point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-1998) did not help to save the game for Fabriano. Point guard Simone Centanni (187-1991) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Montecatini moved-up to third place, which they share with Luiss Roma. Loser Fabriano keeps the eleventh position with 18 games lost. Montecatini will meet Rieti (#20) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fabriano will play against Chiusi (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fabriano: S.Pierotti 26+4ast, S.Centanni 10+5reb+4ast, L.Molinaro 8+4reb+1ast, A.Scanzi 8+8reb+1ast, F.Gnecchi 4+6reb, F.Dri 3
Montecatini: L.D’Alessandro 19+9reb, A.Bedin 17+10reb+1ast, D.Toscano 9+10reb+4ast, L.Passoni 8+6reb+3ast, M.Chiarini 7+6reb, F.Burini 6+4reb+2ast

gschID: 1185460

Fabo Herons – Ravenna 76-74

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Ravenna (16-20) was edged by sixth ranked Fabo Herons (24-12) in Montecatini 76-74 on Sunday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Fabo Herons forced 22 Ravenna turnovers. Strangely Ravenna outrebounded Fabo Herons 45-29 including a 37-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by naturalized Argentinian guard Adrian Chiera (191-1994, agency: Interperformances) who scored that evening 19 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Emanuele Trapani (182-1999) supported him with 15 points and 5 steals. Four Fabo Herons players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 6 rebounds by Moldovan point guard Gabriel Dron (176-2002, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Ravenna. Federico Casoni (201-1997) added 9 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Fabo Herons have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with RO Virtus 1960. Loser Ravenna keeps the twelfth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Caserta Pap. and Imola Virtus. Fabo Herons will meet Piombino (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ravenna will play against Salerno (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ravenna: G.Dron 14+6reb+3ast, K.Brigato 14+3reb+1ast, F.Casoni 9+13reb, A.Ferrari 9+7reb, R.Crespi 8+5reb, M.Munari 6+5reb+2ast
Fabo Herons: A.Chiera 19+5reb+2ast, E.Trapani 15+4reb+1ast, A.Benites 14+3reb+2ast, G.Sgobba 10+1reb+1ast, A.Paesano 7+6reb+1ast, D.Dell’Uomo 4+2reb+1ast

gschID: 1185461

RO Virtus 1960 – Piombino 73-71

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked RO Virtus 1960 (24-12) edged 16th ranked Piombino (12-24) in Roma 73-71 on Saturday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The winners were led by Croatian center Matej Radunic (211-1996) who scored that evening 20 points and swingman Alberto Conti (195-1998) supported him with 11 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds by naturalized Nigerian center Ivan Onojaife (200-2003, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Piombino. Cuban-Belgian guard Sigfredo Casero-Ortiz (185-1997) added 13 points and 6 assists. Four Piombino players scored in double figures. RO Virtus 1960 moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Fabo Herons. Piombino lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 24 games lost. RO Virtus 1960 will meet Jesi (#9) on the road in the next round. Piombino will play against Fabo Herons (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Piombino: I.Onojaife 14+10reb+1ast, S.Casero-Ortiz 13+4reb+6ast, S.Longo 11+3reb+1ast, M.Nicoli 10+4reb+1ast, F.Forti 8+5reb+3ast, N.Ianuale 8+4reb
RO Virtus 1960: M.Radunic 20+1reb+2ast, A.Valentini 13+7reb, A.Conti 11+9reb+3ast, M.Santiangeli 10+4reb, M.Visintin 7+5reb+5ast, G.Siberna 6+4reb+2ast

gschID: 1185462

Luiss Roma – Ravenna 82-86

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Luiss Roma (24-11) against twelfth ranked Ravenna (16-20) on Wednesday night. Host Luiss Roma was defeated by Ravenna in a tough game in Roma 82-86. The winners were led by Moldovan point guard Gabriel Dron (176-2002, agency: Players Group) who scored that evening 16 points and forward Alessandro Ferrari (203-2003) supported him with 17 points. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by Belgian power forward Thomas Van Ounsem (205-1999) did not help to save the game for Luiss Roma. Forward Valerio Cucci (202-1995) added 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Ravenna and five Luiss Roma players scored in double figures. Ravenna maintains twelfth position with 16-20 record, which they share with Caserta Pap. and Imola Virtus. Loser Luiss Roma keeps the third place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Montecatini. Ravenna will meet at home Salerno (#14) in the next round. Luiss Roma will play against Caserta Pap. (#13) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Serie A2 just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Luiss Roma: T.Van Ounsem 21+10reb, V.Cucci 13+7reb+3ast, M.Pasqualin 11+1reb+4ast, F.Villa 10+4reb+4ast, R.Salvioni 10+3reb+1ast, E.Bottelli 8+4reb+1ast
Ravenna: A.Ferrari 17+3reb, I.Tyrtyshnyk 17+1reb+2ast, G.Dron 16+4reb+2ast, M.Munari 13+3reb+3ast, F.Casoni 9+8reb, K.Brigato 8+3reb+1ast