Lega2 Round 19: Sigma Barcellona beats Tezenis VE by one after a very close game - Feb 17, 2013
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Host teams show no mercy winning all games.
Seventh-ranked Tezenis VE (8-10) was very close to win a game against first ranked Sigma Barcellona (13-5) on Sunday. Sigma Barcellona managed to secure only one-point victory 74-73. However their fans expected much easier game. Tezenis VE was trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 17-14 charge of Sigma Barcellona, which allowed them to win the game. They made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Georgian swingman Melvin Sanders (196-81, college: Oklahoma St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized American forward Craig Callahan (203-81, college: NC-Wilmington, agency: Three Eye Sports) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian-American power forward Olaseni Lawal (208-86, college: Wayne St., MI, agency: Pro One Sports) answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) for Tezenis VE. Sigma Barcellona maintains first place with 13-5 record, which they share with Giorgo Tesi PT. Tezenis VE lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with AcegasAps TR. Sigma Barcellona is looking forward to face FCM Ferentino (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tezenis VE will play against Upea CdO in Capo d'Orlando and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. An interesting game for Novipiu Casale (12-6) which hosted in Casale 4th placed C.de Latte BRE (11-7). Third ranked Novipiu Casale managed to get a 4-point victory 91-87. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of C.de Latte BRE. It was a great evening for American point guard Casper Ware (177-90, college: Long Beach St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals (made all of his eight free throws). Rodney Green helped adding 20 points. At the losing side Greek forward Nikos Barlos (203-79) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Novipiu Casale maintains third place with 12-6 record having just -5 point less than leader Sigma Barcel. C.de Latte BRE at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Novipiu Casale will play against Fileni BPA Jesi (#13) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. C.de Latte BRE will play against Prima Veroli (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game between thirteenth ranked Prima Veroli (7-11) and 12th ranked Upea CdO (7-11) in Veroli on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Prima Veroli outscored guests from Capo d'Orlando 90-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Upea CdO. It was a quality performance for Erving Walker who led the winners and scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Prima Veroli's coach Franco Marcelletti felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Matteo Palermo came up with 11 points and 5 rebounds for Upea CdO in the defeat. Prima Veroli moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Upea CdO. Prima Veroli will meet higher ranked C.de Latte BRE (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Upea CdO will play against Tezenis VE (#9) in Verona and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games in round 19 were not that significant. AcegasAps TR was beaten by Givova Scafati on the road 76-69. LeGamberi FO won against FCM Ferentino on its own court 102-97. Bottom-ranked Aget Service IM was outscored by Fileni BPA Jesi in a road game 87-64. Giorgo Tesi PT managed to beat Biancoblu BO at home 65-60.
The game between thirteenth ranked Prima Veroli (7-11) and 12th ranked Upea CdO (7-11) in Veroli on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Prima Veroli outscored guests from Capo d'Orlando 90-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Upea CdO. The game was mostly controlled by Prima Veroli. Upea CdO managed to win third quarter 24-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Upea CdO to just 5 points in first quarter. Prima Veroli shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 58.3 percentage. It was a quality performance for American point guard Erving Walker (172-90, college: Florida) who led the winners and scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard Paul Marigney (192-82, college: St.Mary's, CA) accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Prima Veroli's coach Franco Marcelletti felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Matteo Palermo (190-91) came up with 11 points and 5 rebounds and American point guard Talor Battle (183-88, college: Penn St.) added 13 points respectively for Upea CdO in the defeat. Five Prima Veroli and four Upea CdO players scored in double figures. Prima Veroli moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Upea CdO. Prima Veroli will meet higher ranked C.de Latte BRE (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Upea CdO will play against Tezenis VE (#9) in Verona and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Prima Veroli: E.Walker 26+5reb+4ast, P.Marigney 15+5reb+8ast, M.Jurevicus 14+3reb+3ast, G.Carenza 12+4reb+2ast, S.Berti 11+2reb, D.Bruttini 6+6reb Upea CdO: T.Battle 13+2reb+1ast, M.Portannese 12+3reb+1ast, M.Palermo 11+5reb+2ast, M.Poletti 10+1reb, A.Mason 8+6reb+1ast, O.George 7+3reb
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Givova Scafati (10-8) beat at home 9th ranked AcegasAps TR (8-10) 76-69 on Sunday. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Givova Scafati made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Givova Scafati outrebounded AcegasAps TR 39-24 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Ronald Slay (203-81, college: Tennessee, agency: David Lee services) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field). Naturalized Brazilian swingman Jonathan Tavernari (198-87, college: BYU) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Naturalized Argentinian point guard Ariel Filloy (189-87, agency: Interperformances) came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds and guard Andrea Coronica (188-93) added 11 points respectively for AcegasAps TR in the defeat. Givova Scafati moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Biancoblu BO. AcegasAps TR lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with Tezenis VE. Givova Scafati will meet at home LeGamberi Foods Forli (#7) in the next round. AcegasAps TR will play against the league's second-placed Tuscany Pistoia and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Givova Scafati: R.Slay 27+12reb, J.Tavernari 17+7reb, A.Ghiacci 10+7reb+1ast, G.Sorrentino 8+2reb+3ast, K.Mays 6+2reb+4ast, D.Rosignoli 3+1reb AcegasAps TR: A.Filloy 19+6reb+2ast, M.Carra 13+1ast, A.Coronica 11+3reb+1ast, L.Gandini 7+7reb, K.Abdel Fall 6, M.Meshcharakou 5+3reb+1ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked FCM Ferentino's (7-11) road loss to tenth ranked LeGamberi Foods Forli (9-9) 97-102 on Sunday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But FCM Ferentino won fourth quarter 38-34. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. LeGamberi Foods Forli dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to FCM Ferentino's 40. LeGamberi Foods Forli forced 24 FCM Ferentino turnovers and outrebounded them 40-26 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for center Mattia Soloperto (208-80) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. American swingman Terrence Roderick (196-88, college: UAB, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 17 points and 4 assists for the winning side. American-Guyanese forward Delroy James (203-87, college: Rhode Island) came up with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks (made all of his seven free throws) and point guard Francesco Guarino (182-79) added 23 points respectively for FCM Ferentino in the defeat. Five LeGamberi Foods Forli and four FCM Ferentino players scored in double figures. FCM Ferentino's coach Franco Gramenzi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. LeGamberi Foods Forli moved-up to seventh place. Newly promoted FCM Ferentino keeps the eleventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. LeGamberi Foods Forli will meet higher ranked Givova Scafati (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. FCM Ferentino will play against the league's leader Sigma Barcellona (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: LeGamberi FO: B.Musso 17+3reb+3ast, T.Roderick 17+3reb+4ast, M.Soloperto 16+16reb, B.Spencer 15+5reb+3ast, N.Natali 12+2reb+2ast, S.Borsato 11+4reb+3ast FCM Ferentino: D.James 26+6reb+2ast, F.Guarino 23+4reb+1ast, M.Allegretti 19+4reb+1ast, L.Ekperigin 12+6reb, G.Gurini 9+1reb+1ast, M.Casini 4+2reb
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourteenth ranked Fileni BPA Jesi's (7-11) home victory over bottom-ranked Aget Service IM (5-13) 87-64 on Sunday. The game without a history. Fileni BPA Jesi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Fileni BPA Jesi outrebounded Aget Service IM 42-18 including a 17-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for the former international center Michele Maggioli (212-77) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds. American forward Eric Griffin (203-90, college: Campbell) accounted for 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American point guard D.J. Gay (183-89, college: San Diego St.) came up with 19 points and the former international center Francesco Foiera (207-75, agency: Interperformances) added 12 points respectively for Aget Service IM in the defeat. Fileni BPA Jesi moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Aget Service IM stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Fileni BPA Jesi will meet higher ranked Novipiu Casale (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aget Service IM will play against Pall.Trento (#8) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Fileni BPA Jesi: E.Griffin 23+7reb+3ast, M.Maggioli 22+19reb+2ast, J.Valentini 16+1reb+1ast, J.Sanders 9+7reb+2ast, R.Hoover 6+1reb+1ast, M.Santiangeli 5+3reb Aget Service IM: D.Gay 19+3reb+2ast, F.Foiera 12+3reb, M.Frassineti 12+3reb, R.Valenti 9+1reb+1ast, M.Chillo 6+3reb, M.Turel 4+3reb
Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Biancoblu BO (10-8) lost on the road to second ranked Tuscany Pistoia (13-5) 65-60 on Sunday. Biancoblu BO was trailing by 4 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 19-12 charge of Tuscany Pistoia, which allowed them to win the game. It was an exceptional evening for Panamanian swingman Michael Hicks (194-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) who led the winners and scored 16 points. American guard Antonio Graves (191-85, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Two Points) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. American center William Mosley (202-89, college: Northwestern St., agency: Pro One Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks and the other American import guard Ricky Harris (188-87, college: Massachusetts) added 13 points respectively for Biancoblu BO in the defeat. Tuscany Pistoia have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sigma Barcel. Loser Biancoblu BO keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Givova Scafati. Tuscany Pistoia will meet AcegasAps TR (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Biancoblu BO will have a break next round. Top scorers: Giorgo Tesi PT: A.Graves 16+1reb+3ast, M.Hicks 16+4reb+3ast, F.Toppo 11+6reb+1ast, G.Meini 6+3reb+4ast, G.Galanda 6+10reb+2ast, R.Cortese 5+2reb Biancoblu BO: R.Harris 13+3reb+3ast, M.Vitali 13+4reb, W.Mosley 10+11reb, D.Cournooh 8+5reb+2ast, G.Pini 6+1reb+2ast, D.Cutolo 4+4reb+1ast
Seventh-ranked Tezenis VE (8-10) was very close to win a game against first ranked Sigma Barcellona (13-5) on Sunday. Sigma Barcellona managed to secure only one-point victory 74-73. However their fans expected much easier game. Tezenis VE was trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 17-14 charge of Sigma Barcellona, which allowed them to win the game. They made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Georgian swingman Melvin Sanders (196-81, college: Oklahoma St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized American forward Craig Callahan (203-81, college: NC-Wilmington, agency: Three Eye Sports) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian-American power forward Olaseni Lawal (208-86, college: Wayne St., MI, agency: Pro One Sports) answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) and American point guard Richard McConnell (182-89, college: St.Mary's, CA, agency: Priority Sports) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Tezenis VE. Five Tezenis VE players scored in double figures. Sigma Barcellona maintains first place with 13-5 record, which they share with Giorgo Tesi PT. Tezenis VE lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with ten games lost. They share it with AcegasAps TR. Sigma Barcellona is looking forward to face FCM Ferentino (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tezenis VE will play against Upea CdO in Capo d'Orlando and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Sigma Barcel.: M.Sanders 18+7reb, C.Callahan 16+6reb+1ast, T.Green 12+4ast, J.Thomas 10+1ast, M.Mocavero 7+2reb, A.Cittadini 6+6reb+1ast Tezenis VE: C.Westbrook 14, M.Da Ros 14+5reb+1ast, O.Lawal 13+9reb+1ast, M.Chessa 12+1reb, R.McConnell 10+6reb+6ast, G.Boscagin 10+4reb
An interesting game for Novipiu Casale (12-6) which hosted in Casale 4th placed C.de Latte BRE (11-7). Third ranked Novipiu Casale managed to get a 4-point victory 91-87. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of C.de Latte BRE. C.de Latte BRE was ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 29-22 charge of Novipiu Casale, which allowed them to win the game. It was a great evening for American point guard Casper Ware (177-90, college: Long Beach St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals (made all of his eight free throws). His fellow American import swingman Rodney Green (195-88, college: La Salle) helped adding 20 points. At the losing side Greek forward Nikos Barlos (203-79) responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and the former international power forward David Brkic (210-82, agency: Interperformances) scored 19 points. Four C.de Latte BRE players scored in double figures. Novipiu Casale maintains third place with 12-6 record having just -5 point less than leader Sigma Barcel. C.de Latte BRE at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Novipiu Casale will play against Fileni BPA Jesi (#13) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. C.de Latte BRE will play against Prima Veroli (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Novipiu Casale: C.Ware 38+6reb+8ast, R.Green 20+2reb+2ast, N.Martinoni 13+5reb, M.Malaventura 7+1ast, P.Butkevicius 6+10reb+1ast, S.Pierich 5+3reb C.de Latte BRE: D.Brkic 19+1reb, N.Barlos 16+6reb, J.Giddens 14+4reb+1ast, M.Jenkins 13+4reb, S.Stojkov 8+1reb+1ast, J.Fernandez 7+2reb+6ast
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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