Eurobasket.com All-Italian A1 Awards 2015 - May 13, 2015
Eurobasket.com All-Italian A1 1st Team 2015
McCallum
Anderson
Bailey
Walker
Yacoubou
Finals MVP: Laura Macchi (188-F-79) of Familia Schio Player of the Year: Jolene Anderson (175-SG-86) of Familia Schio Guard of the Year: Jolene Anderson (175-SG-86) of Familia Schio Forward of the Year: Ashley Walker (187-F/C-87) of Ragusa Center of the Year: Isabelle Yacoubou (190-C-86) of Familia Schio Bosman Player of the Year: Isabelle Yacoubou (190-C-86) of Familia Schio Import Player of the Year: Jolene Anderson (175-SG-86) of Familia Schio Domestic Player of the Year: Laura Macchi (188-F-79) of Familia Schio Defensive Player of the Year: Martina Crippa (178-G/F-89) of Lucca Coach of the Year: Miguel Mendez of Familia Schio
Familia Schio repeated as the Serie A1 champions. They came from behind in the dying minutes and beat Ragusa in the decisive fifth game of the championship series. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 3 points. Familia Schio made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game. 27 personal fouls committed by Ragusa helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was French center Isabelle Yacoubou (190-86, agency: Comsport) who scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Laura Macchi (188-79) chipped in 16 points. Four Familia Schio players scored in double figures. Familia Schio's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Ashley Walker (187-87, college: California) produced 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward Sabrina Cinili (190-89) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Top scorers: Familia Schio: L.Macchi 16+3reb+2ast, I.Yacoubou 15+8reb, J.Anderson 10+5reb, K.Honti 10+2reb, R.Masciadri 7+2reb, G.Gatti 7+2reb+1ast Ragusa: A.Walker 24+8reb+6ast, S.Cinili 16+6reb+4ast, G.Gorini 7+1ast, J.Nadalin 7+11reb+1ast, D.Gonzalez 5+1reb, J.Ivezic 4+3reb+2ast
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Familia Schio beat Ragusa for Cup title - Feb 22, 2015
Familia Schio - Ragusa 74:64
Familia Schio celebrated the Italian Cup title. They overcame Ragusa in the Final tonight. Laura Macchi (188-F-79) nailed 21 points and pulled down 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Schio jumped to an early lead. They registered a 23:12 lead ten minutes into the encounter. Schio maintained the advantage throughout the second stanza. They established a 41:24 halftime advantage. Ragusa cut the distance in the third term. They pulled within six points 47:53 at the final break. But Schio dropped 21 points in the fourth period and got away with the trophy at the end. Giorgia Sottana (178-G-88) accounted for 19 points, while Isabelle Yacoubou (190-C-86, agency: Comsport) delivered 18 ponts for the winners. Ashley Walker (187-F/C-87, agency: Merit Management Group, college: California) responded with 17 points and 11 boards for Ragusa. Jelena Ivezic (182-F/G-84) had 15 points in the loss.
Schio roll past Lucca to earn SuperCup title - Sep 28, 2014
Famila Wuber Schio - Gesam Gas Lucca 66:58
Famila Wuber Schio celebrated the SuperCup title. They beat Gesam Gas Lucca for the trophy. Laura Macchi (188-F-79) stepped up with 13 points to lead the winners. Schio recorded an 18:10 lead after the first frame. They maintained the lead throughout the second period. Schio piled up a 37:26 halftime advantage. Schio stayed in charge throughout the third term. They accounted for an 8-point lead at the final intermission. Schio did not loosen the grasp in the fourth term and sealed the victory. Iva Sliskovic (190-C-84, college: S.Carolina) had 11 points, while Giulia Gatti (172-G-89, agency: LBM Management) and Giorgia Sottana (178-G-88) had 9 points each in the win. Chiara Rossi (170-G-88) responded with 14 points for Lucca. Kayla Pedersen (193-F-89, agency: LBM Management, college: Stanford) had 11 points in the loss.
