Nazionale A Round 10: Torino defeats Treviglio in the closest game of the week - Nov 18, 2012
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The most exciting game of round 10 in the Nazionale A took place in Treviglio. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of their biggest opponent Treviglio (7-2) to third ranked Torino (8-2) 67-64 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Naturalized Polish power forward Jakub Wojciechowski (210-90) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Claudio Tommasini (190-91) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side the former international guard Davide Reati (193-88) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds. Torino have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Matera. Treviglio at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. Torino is looking forward to face Chieti (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Treviglio will play against Casalpusterlengo (#13) and is hoping to win this game. An interesting game took place in Omegna where higher ranked Bari (5-4) was upset on the court of twelfth ranked Omegna (4-5) 66-61. Guard Giacomo Mariani (191-86) notched 5 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Mohamed Toure supported him with 14 points. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by the former international power forward Luca Bisconti (206-82) did not help to save the game for Bari. Omegna moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Recanati and Chieti. Bari at the other side dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Omegna will play against Naturhouse Ferrara (#14) on the road in the next round. Bari will play against Mirandola (#18) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Fourth ranked Agrigento (7-3) beat at home 16th ranked Mazzeo San Severo (3-7) by 11 points 81-70, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Vincenzo Di Viccaro fired 19 points and 4 steals for the winners. Andrea Iannilli produced 20 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agrigento have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Agrigento maintains fourth position with 7-3 record, which they share with Castelletto. Mazzeo San Severo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Perugia and Latina Basket. Agrigento will meet league's leader Matera on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Mazzeo San Severo will play against Latina Basket (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Matera won against Latina Basket on the opponent's court 62-55. Mirandola unfortunately lost to Bologna in a home game 76-81. Firenze managed to beat Recanati on the road 76-72. Castelletto defeated Ferrara on its own court 76-70. Perugia beat Reggio Calabr. in a road game 75-68. Lucca won against Casalpusterlengo at home 80-74. The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points and 14 rebounds by Riccardo Santolamazza of Latina Basket.
The most exciting game of round 10 in the Nazionale A took place in Treviglio. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of their biggest opponent Treviglio (7-2) to third ranked Torino (8-2) 67-64 on Sunday evening. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Naturalized Polish power forward Jakub Wojciechowski (210-90) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Claudio Tommasini (190-91) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Torino players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international guard Davide Reati (193-88) responded with 25 points and 7 rebounds and the former international power forward Riccardo Perego (203-81) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Torino have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Matera. Treviglio at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. Torino is looking forward to face Chieti (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Treviglio will play against Casalpusterlengo (#13) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Torino: J.Wojciechowski 14+11reb+1ast, F.Conti 12+5reb, C.Tommasini 11+5reb+3ast, M.Evangelisti 10+1ast, L.Gergati 8+2reb+1ast, D.Sandri 6+3reb+1ast Treviglio: D.Reati 25+7reb, R.Perego 15+10reb+2ast, S.Ferrarese 13+6reb+5ast, L.Molinaro 5+2reb+1ast, R.Malagoli 2+2ast, N.Cazzolato 2+5reb
Fourth ranked Agrigento (7-3) beat at home 16th ranked Mazzeo San Severo (3-7) by 11 points 81-70, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. The game was mostly controlled by Agrigento. Mazzeo San Severo managed to win second period 20-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Guard Vincenzo Di Viccaro (191-84) fired 19 points and 4 steals for the winners. The former international forward Michele Giovanatto (202-81) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Center Andrea Iannilli (207-84) produced 20 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized Senegalese guard Ousmane Gueye (188-82) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agrigento have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Agrigento maintains fourth position with 7-3 record, which they share with Castelletto. Mazzeo San Severo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Perugia and Latina Basket. Agrigento will meet league's leader Matera on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Mazzeo San Severo will play against Latina Basket (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Agrigento: V.Di Viccaro 19+1reb+1ast, Q.De Laurentiis 12+6reb, M.Giovanatto 12+5reb+1ast, R.Castelli 11+4reb+1ast, P.Mossi 9+5reb+3ast, A.Quarisa 7+2reb San Severo: A.Iannilli 20+6reb, O.Gueye 16+5reb+4ast, I.Scarponi 16+4reb, M.Del Brocco 9+9reb, R.Maggio 7+2reb, L.De Paoli 2+1reb
Very expected game when 15th ranked Latina Basket (3-7) was defeated at home by second ranked Matera (8-2) 62-55 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 35-26 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Matera dominated on the defensive end, holding Latina Basket to just 6 points in first quarter. Point guard Carlo Cantone (187-85) fired 17 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all five shots) for the winners. Swingman Andrea Vitale (199-82, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 13 points. The former international guard Riccardo Santolamazza (195-83) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds and power forward Alessandro Cecchetti (200-91) added 4 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Matera keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Torino. Loser Latina Basket keeps the fifteenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Perugia and San Severo. Matera will meet at home Agrigento (#4) in the next round. Latina Basket will play against Mazzeo San Severo (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Matera: C.Cantone 17+6reb+1ast, A.Vitale 13+4reb+2ast, C.Sebastian Vico 10+2reb, C.Grappasonni 9+8reb+1ast, A.Iannuzzi 8+9reb+1ast, M.Rezzano 5+7reb+1ast Latina Basket: R.Santolamazza 25+14reb+2ast, T.Milani 8+3reb, F.Gagliardo 8+6reb, M.Micevic 7+5reb+1ast, A.Cecchetti 4+10reb+1ast, R.Tavernelli 3+3reb
Very predictable result when ninth ranked Bologna (6-4) defeated on the road 17th ranked Mirandola (2-8) 81-76 on Sunday. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Bologna forced 20 Mirandola turnovers. Point guard Alessandro Piazza (174-87) fired 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Valerio Circosta (188-87, agency: Two Points) chipped in 20 points. Forward Luca Pignatti (195-86) produced 17 points and 6 assists and guard Michele Venturelli (188-82) added 12 points, 6 assists and 6 steals respectively for lost side. Four Mirandola players scored in double figures. Mirandola's coach Antonio Tinti rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bologna moved-up to eighth place. Newly promoted Mirandola dropped to the eighteenth position with eight games lost. Bologna will meet at home Perugia (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mirandola will play against Bari and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Bologna: A.Piazza 22+8reb+5ast, V.Circosta 20+1reb, R.Pederzini 18+2reb, A.Poti 6+2reb, M.Raminelli 6+6reb+1ast, E.Chinellato 4+3reb+1ast Mirandola: L.Pignatti 17+2reb+6ast, J.Losi 12+1reb+4ast, M.Venturelli 12+3reb+6ast, G.Sgobba 11+3reb+1ast, A.Pilotti 9+2reb+1ast, M.Fantinelli 8+1reb+3ast
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Recanati (4-5) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Firenze (6-3) 76-72 on Sunday. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 27-14. But Recanati won second period 25-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Firenze made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Firenze outrebounded Recanati 33-18 including 24 on the defensive glass. Swingman Daniele Casadei (199-81) fired 25 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. Center Andrea Capitanelli (203-86) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Firenze players scored in double figures. Guard Gianni Cantagalli (196-88, agency: Players Group) produced 15 points and forward Attilio Pierini (201-81) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Firenze have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 6-3 record, which they share with Lucca. Loser Recanati keeps the tenth place with five games lost. They share the position with Chieti and Omegna. Firenze will meet at home Reggio Calabr. (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Recanati will play against Lucca (#7) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Firenze: D.Casadei 25+6reb+3ast, S.Rabaglietti 16+2reb+1ast, A.Capitanelli 15+8reb+4ast, S.Spizzichini 11+9reb, M.Caroldi 7+3reb+4ast, M.Sanna 2+1reb+1ast Recanati: A.Pierini 18+1reb, G.Cantagalli 15+2reb+3ast, M.Tagliabue 11+5reb+1ast, M.Gnaccarini 9+2reb+7ast, S.Centanni 9+3reb+2ast, N.Benedusi 6+3reb
Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Castelletto (7-3) beat at home 14th ranked Naturhouse Ferrara (3-6) 76-70 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Naturhouse Ferrara was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 25-18 charge of Castelletto, which allowed them to win the game. They made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Forward Alex Ranuzzi (195-86, agency: Interperformances) fired 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Francesco Ihedioha (196-86) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Four Castelletto players scored in double figures. Power forward Michele Benfatto (205-85) produced 19 points and 8 rebounds and forward Simone Cortesi (196-86) added 6 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Castelletto have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Agrigento. Naturhouse Ferrara lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Casalpusterlengo. Castelletto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Naturhouse Ferrara will play against Omegna (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Castelletto: A.Ranuzzi 21+5reb+3ast, M.Pazzi 15+5reb+1ast, F.Bolzonella 15+3reb+2ast, F.Ihedioha 12+13reb+3ast, A.Simoncelli 9+3reb+2ast, N.Damiani 4+4reb+1ast Ferrara: M.Benfatto 19+8reb+3ast, M.Ferri 12+3ast, S.Casati 12+3reb, G.Agusto 8+1reb, S.Cortesi 6+12reb+2ast, A.Campiello 4+4reb
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 19th ranked Reggio Calabr.'s (1-8) home loss to eighteenth ranked Perugia (3-7) 68-75 on Sunday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Reggio Calabr. won fourth quarter 19-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Davide Poltroneri (195-85) fired 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Paolo Chiarello (204-78) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Perugia's coach Andrea Fabrizi used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Power forward Francesco Quaglia (206-88) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Luca Fontecchio (202-91, agency: Players Group) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Perugia moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Latina Basket and San Severo. Reggio Calabr. lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with eight games lost. Perugia will meet higher ranked Bologna (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Reggio Calabr. will play against Firenze (#6). Top scorers: Perugia: D.Poltroneri 23+6reb, P.Chiarello 14+5reb, C.Cutolo 13+3reb+1ast, F.Santantonio 10+4reb+2ast, S.Bonamente 6+4reb, J.David Rath 3+1reb Reggio Calabr.: F.Quaglia 22+17reb+1ast, M.Caprari 12+1reb+2ast, L.Fontecchio 12+5reb+1ast, A.Ricci 10+2reb+1ast, N.Sabbatino 5+3reb+2ast, M.Ammannato 5+1reb
No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Lucca (6-3) won against at home 13th ranked Casalpusterlengo (3-6) 80-74 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 43-31 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Lucca forced 20 Casalpusterlengo turnovers. Point guard Davide Parente (188-83) fired 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Riccardo Casagrande (196-88, agency: Two Points) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Lucca players scored in double figures. Guard Roberto Prandin (188-86, agency: Two Points) produced 24 points and 5 rebounds and forward Gianpaolo Ricci (200-91) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lucca moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Firenze. Casalpusterlengo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Ferrara. Lucca will meet Recanati (#12) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Casalpusterlengo will play against Treviglio and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Lucca: D.Parente 20+6reb+1ast, R.Casagrande 17+7reb+1ast, W.Santarossa 15+9reb, A.Barsanti 12, D.Banti 7+5reb+1ast, R.Bottioni 5+1reb+1ast Casalpusterlengo: R.Prandin 24+5reb+1ast, T.Marino 13+3reb+2ast, G.Ricci 12+9reb, M.Venuto 7+7reb+5ast, S.Fiorito 6+3reb, A.Chiumenti 6+4reb
An interesting game took place in Omegna where higher ranked Bari (5-4) was upset on the court of twelfth ranked Omegna (4-5) 66-61. It looked good early as Bari took an 1-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Omegna had a 16-13 second period charge getting the lead and Bari was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 61-66. Guard Giacomo Mariani (191-86) notched 5 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and naturalized Ivorian guard Mohamed Toure (190-92) supported him with 14 points. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by the former international power forward Luca Bisconti (206-82) did not help to save the game for Bari. Swingman Daniele Bonessio (200-88) added 11 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Omegna moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Recanati and Chieti. Bari at the other side dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Omegna will play against Naturhouse Ferrara (#14) on the road in the next round. Bari will play against Mirandola (#18) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Omegna: M.Toure 14+3reb+2ast, A.Saccaggi 13+1reb+1ast, S.Masciadri 8+3reb, M.Farioli 7+5reb+1ast, P.Paci 6+6reb+4ast, G.Mariani 5+10reb+4ast Bari: L.Bisconti 17+5reb, D.Bonessio 11+9reb+1ast, M.Cardillo 10+4reb, A.Ruggiero 8+2reb, D.Barozzi 8+2reb, S.Bonfiglio 7+4reb+2ast
Acea Virtus Roma - Montepaschi Siena 63:79
Montepaschi made it seven in a row! They overcame Acea Virtus Roma on the road tonight to win the SeriaA Finals 4-1. Bobby Brown (188-PG-84, college: CS Fullerton) was pivotal with 18 points in the victory.
Virtus Roma had their backs against the wall heading into this one. But Siena used all of their experience to control this one. The visitors held Roma to 13 points in the first ten minutes and posted a 2-point lead at the break [read more]
Acea Virtus Roma - Montepaschi Siena 63:79
Montepaschi made it seven in a row! They overcame Acea Virtus Roma on the road tonight to win the SeriaA Finals 4-1. Bobby Brown (188-PG-84, college: CS Fullerton) was pivotal with 18 points in the victory. Virtus Roma had their backs against the wall heading into this one. But Siena used all of their experience to control this one. The visitors held Roma to 13 points in the first ten minutes and posted a 2-point lead at the break. The teams traded baskets throughout the second frame. Siena and Virtus Roma arrived at halftime tied at 33-all. But Siena made a decisive push in the third term. The visitors exploded with 27 points in the third period to gain a comfortable 13-point lead at the final break. Roma got within 8 early in the fourth frame but Siena stayed calm. They kept the hosts at safe distance throughout the reminder of the contest and triumphed in SeriaA once again. David Moss (196-SF-83, agency: SportsTalent, college: Indiana St.) netted 11 points, while Matt Janning (193-G-88, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management, college: Northeastern) added 10 points for the winners. Gani Lawal (205-C/F-88, agency: Three Eye Sports, college: Georgia Tech) answered with 20 points and 9 boards for Virtus Roma. Luigi Datome (203-F-87) had 15 points in the loss.
2013 Mediterranean Games: Tunisia roll over Italy - Jun 19, 2013
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Tunisia-Italy 68:43
Tunisia roll over Italy in Day 2 of the 2013 Mediterranean Games. The African side posted a comfortable 68:43 win in their start of the campaign.
Tunisia started the game with 12-5 run and dominated in the defensive first period. They added 14-13 rally in the second period and led 26-18 at the halftime. Tunisia erupted with a 24-11 surge in the third period and had 21 points advantage after three quarters [read more]
Tunisia-Italy 68:43
Tunisia roll over Italy in Day 2 of the 2013 Mediterranean Games. The African side posted a comfortable 68:43 win in their start of the campaign. Tunisia started the game with 12-5 run and dominated in the defensive first period. They added 14-13 rally in the second period and led 26-18 at the halftime. Tunisia erupted with a 24-11 surge in the third period and had 21 points advantage after three quarters. Moreover they finished the game with 18-14 rally and sealed a comfortable win for 1-0 record. Mokhtar Ghayaza (204-C-86) and Mourad El Mabrouk (194-SG-86) top-scored for the winners with 10 points each. Marouana Kechrid (180-PG-81) and Nizar Knioua (189-SF-83) brought 9 points apiece in a win. Michele Vitali (196-G-91) answered with 10 points for the European team and Riccardo Moraschini (193-SG-91) netted 9. Riccardo Cervi (214-C-91) scored 8, whilst David Cournooh (188-G-90) added 7.
Pietro Aradori195-SG-88Cantu
Andrea Bargnani209-F/C-85Toronto R.
Marco Belinelli196-G-86Chicago B.
Daniele Cavaliero188-PG-84Pesaro
Andrea Cinciarini190-PG-86Trenkwalder RE
Marco Cusin210-C-85Cantu
Luigi Datome203-F-87Acea Virtus RM
Alessandro Gentile198-G/F-92EA7 Armani
Angelo Gigli209-PF-83Oknoplast BO
Daniel Hackett200-PG-87Montepasch [read more]
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